Medway Public Schools

The school committee meeting is on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 6:00 pm. All are welcome to attend the meeting, which will take place at the Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street, in the presentation room, door 7. Agenda items include the MA Association of School Superintendent's Award for Academic Excellence presentation. An update from MHS Principal Dr. John Murray and updates from the superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. Presentations on student assessment update 5-12, and presentations from John Murray on MHS and Amanda Luizzi on MMS. Read the full agenda here: https://bit.ly/4eZ2Leo

The next Friday Night Done Right is December 13, 2024. Register here: https://bit.ly/FridayNightDoneRightRegistration Middle school youth enjoy socialization, games, and physical activity, plus pizza, all free thanks to volunteer chaperones, substance use prevention grant funding, and incredible partnerships. #thisisprevention #supmedway

Happy Thanksgiving. We want to take a moment to express our gratitude for being part of our school community and for the hard work, kindness, and support you bring to our school each day. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with warmth, laughter, and memorable moments together.

Happy National Substitute Teacher's Day! You keep the learning going, and we appreciate your contributions to our schools!

Community Book Read: The Anxious Generation Medway Schools invites our parents/guardians to participate in a community book read of The Anxious Generation (https://amzn.to/3CFUVZK). The book explains how a generational decrease in youth free play and an increase in mobile device use have sparked a child mental health crisis. It also offers parents/guardians practical strategies to flip the script to improve youth mental well-being. The book will be read until November 30 and will culminate with a panel discussion on December 4 at 6:30 PM at Medway Middle School featuring Dr. Peter Gray, who is spotlighted in the book. To register for this event, please click here: https://bit.ly/3OiV8V8. We would like to sincerely thank the MFE for the invaluable supply of books.

Are you signed up yet? Thanks to a collaboration with Hockomock Area YMCA, this Friday's Friday Night Done Right event on the 22nd will be EPIC! Eligibility: Medway students/residents in grades 5th through 8th. Register here: https://bit.ly/FridayNightDoneRightRegistration

McGovern Elementary seeks a Music Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Requirements include at least one year of relevant experience, and a bachelor's degree is preferred. The Job Description is available at https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=4841836. Email Amy McDonald at amcdonald@medwayschools.org with questions or to apply.

Medway High School is seeking a school psychologist for the 2024-2025 school year. Requirements include one year of relevant experience, and a bachelor's degree is preferred. Read the job description here: https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=4841836. Email John Murray at jmurray@medwayschools.org with questions.

The next school committee meeting is Thursday, November 14, 2024. All are welcome to attend the meeting, which will take place at the Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street, at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include NESDEC Student Awards and administrative updates from the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Director of Finance and Operations. A presentation on the 2023 Metrowest Youth Adolescent Health Survey Results/'SUPMedway Program Overview and an Elementary Student Assessment Presentation from Principal John Kelley and Principal Amy McDonald. Discussion items include the FY26 budget. Read the complete agenda here: https://bit.ly/4fJKId8

The 533 Club is offering babysitting services at tonight's Town Meeting. There is still plenty of room. To register, visit https://bit.ly/4egVd6r. : The Fall Town Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 7:00 pm, in the auditorium of Medway High School, located at 88 Summer Street. The entire Fall Town Meeting warrant can be reviewed here: https://bit.ly/4f6qKt3. . If you can't attend in person, the meeting will be streamed on: Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/event/4719006 www.facebook.com/medwaycable www.medwaycable.com Airs on Comcast Channel 6 and Verizon Channel 35

The Fall Town Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 7:00 pm, in the auditorium of Medway High School, located at 88 Summer Street. The entire Fall Town Meeting warrant can be reviewed here: https://bit.ly/4f6qKt3. . Babysitting services will be offered beginning at 6:30 pm. To register, please use this link: https://bit.ly/4egVd6r.

Please note that school will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day. We extend our gratitude to all veterans for their service and sacrifice.

In the November 5 community update, the Superintendent shared insights from the recent forum on the proposed Public Safety/Town Hall Complex, where he emphasized the importance of school funding in the face of limited state support. The Town is committed to addressing school needs alongside other community projects, and as budget planning begins, there will be opportunities for community engagement. Watch the recorded forum here: https://vimeo.com/event/4671046, and stay tuned for more ways to get involved. We encourage all families to attend the town meeting on Tuesday, November 12, at 7:00 pm in the Medway High School auditorium. Read the complete agenda here: https://www.medwayschools.org/article/1342509.

Make a positive impact on youth and the Medway community by volunteering as a chaperone at an upcoming Friday Night Done Right event. Just 3 hours of your time can help keep this program FREE for Medway youth, designed to relieve stress, encourage positive socialization, and ultimately prevent drug use. https://bit.ly/3Aov8od #supmedway #medwayma #thisisprevention

Parent/Guardian Event: Student Executive Functioning Webinar Dr. Alex Hirsberg will present to parents and caregivers how to support student executive functioning via Zoom on November 6 at 7:00 pm. This webinar will help parents and caregivers better understand how they can help their students organize their minds and backpacks to achieve academic success. Register here: https://bit.ly/3N8XLsj

MPS seeks a World Language Teacher - Spanish at Medway High School. This position requires a bachelor's degree and appropriate certifications. If you're interested, contact John Murray at johnmurray@medwayschools.org. The job description can be read here: https://bit.ly/3YwJGdr

This is just a reminder that school will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, due to professional development. Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. See you then!

Medway Public Schools is currently hiring for several key positions: Music Teacher Location: McGovern Elementary School Job Description: View here: https://bit.ly/4ee9b9h To apply email Amy McDonald at amcdonald@medwayschoolsorg Mental Health Family Liaison This role provides support, coaching, and resources for families to address the educational and mental health needs of students in the district. The liaison will work closely with our Wraparound Service Coordinator, an independently licensed social worker (LICSW), who will provide oversight. Job Description: https://bit.ly/3Uyhgyi To apply: Email Ryan Sherman at rsherman@medwayschools.org. Substance Use Prevention Coalition Coordinator This position supports the 'SUP Medway youth drug prevention coalition by coordinating a youth drop-in program and afterschool empowerment group in collaboration with coalition members. The coordinator will represent the coalition at community events. Job Description: https://bit.ly/4eMlI4U To apply: Email Stephanie Simeon at ssimeon@medwayschools.org.

Registration for the Medway Turkey Trot is now open! Use this link to sign up http://medwayturkeytrot.org/registration/ and join us for a run or walk to support Medway Athletics on Thursday, November 28. The event kicks off at 7:00 am—don’t miss it!

The next school committee meeting is tomorrow, Thursday, October 30, at 6:00 pm. All are welcome to attend the meeting, which will be held at the Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street, Door 7. Agenda items include an update from Principal John Kelley on Burke/Memorial Elementary, an update from Medway SEPAC co-chairs Kristen Salera and Courtney Murray Marshall, an update on Student Services from Dr. Ryan Place, Director, and administrative updates from the Superintendent & Asst. Superintendent. Discussion items include the FY26 budget (class size report, impact, and potential FY26 override). Read the complete agenda here: https://bit.ly/3NOzUOE.