Due to a power outage near Medway High School, all of the Medway Public School District schools are experiencing disruption in their phone and internet services. Please be advised that all student programs will be dismissed at the usually scheduled times.
The school committee will meet on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Agenda items include grants approvals: investigating history grant for $13,360 and a substance abuse and mental health services administration grant for $197,489. Donations from Taylor Family Chiropractic to the fishing club ($200), Little Folk Farm to Class of 2026 ($250), Medway Community Farm to Community Farm Program ($1,005.00). The following policy approvals: JKAA - Physical Restraint, JL - Student Welfare, BEDH - Public Comment at School Committee Meetings. Discussion on summer programming: Summer of Discovery, BOOST Program, Review FY23 budget close out, FY24 budget transfer, end of year audit FY 22, '23/'24 transportation update, first readings of Observation of Special Education Programs, English Language Learners, Wrap Around Community Mentor Job Description reading, discussion of School Committee Community Engagement. Read the complete agenda: https://bit.ly/3rA04gu
Medway Public Schools seeks a Music Teacher for McGovern Elementary. Qualified, licensed applicants should submit a resume, transcripts, MA certification, and three (3) letters of reference to Amy McDonald at amcdonald@medwayschools.org.
Medway Public Schools has openings in the Daycare for Teachers & Teacher Assistants (Full/Part-time availability). Qualifications: EEC Teacher Certified, CPR/First Aid Certified, and one (1) year minimum experience. Send resume, certifications & 3 letters of reference to kliard@medwayschools.org.
Medway Middle School seeks Special Ed teachers for '23/24 school year. Qualified candidates should submit a resume, transcript, and 3 letters of reference to Principal Amanda Luizzi directly at Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston St. Medway, MA 02053 aluizzi@medwayschools.org
Did you know that Medway keeps the Charles River Clean? Listen in as Medway HS students Megan Keavany and Andrew Morris share examples of how Medway is keeping the river clean in this short video created by the Charles River Watershed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL_LG-_pUVI
Superintendent's Update, dated June 23, 2023, includes a message of hope to refresh, recharge and reconnect with those in your circles during the summer months. The update welcomes the new Middle School Assistant Principal, Mr. Ari King, and the new High School Assistant Principal, Ms. Lori Stattenfield. Reminders to register for transportation for the '23/24 school year and view the School Committee's Spring Newsletter. The entire community update can be read here: https://www.medwayschools.org/article/1156935
Update regarding the district's '23/24 transportation program. We are pleased to inform you that in addition to the eligibility standards in Policy EEAA, at its meeting on June 15, the School Committee approved expanding bus eligibility for virtually all Kindergarten and Grade 1 students (except those living in immediate proximity to McGovern School). Please note that while eligibility requirements have been expanded and specific safety concerns are actively being explored, registration is still a requirement: https://bit.ly/3CMQ9GJ
The next meeting of the school committee is TONIGHT at 5:00 pm in the Medway Middle School Presentation Room. Agenda items include the consent of improvement plans for the 23-23 school year: District, High School, Middle School, Burke/Memorial, and McGovern School Improvement Plans, the appt of school committee liaisons and subcommittee appointments, consent of the student activity manual, approval of a donation from the Medway Foundation of Education, and a grant from the Mass General Brigham to the Middle and High School training for iDecide. The complete agenda can be read here: https://bit.ly/46crIjv
The School Committee is pleased to share its End of Year Newsletter. Within the newsletter, you will find highlights from High School graduation and the walk-thru, photos of the 8th-grade promotion ceremony at the Middle School, a list of News & Notes, upcoming events, and a unique celebration of retirements. Read the special notes to Karen Przybyl and Alfred Petrerca. The complete newsletter can be read here: https://bit.ly/3Xl1WFt
Enjoy your summer without having a to-do list for next year! All students that wish to use transportation for the 23/24 school year and qualify per the district's new policy must register using this link: https://bit.ly/3C790vH
To qualify, students must live at or beyond the following home-to-school distances:
Kindergarten - All students except those residing in immediate proximity to McGovern School
Grades 1 - 4 - Students who live more than 1 mile from their school
Grades 5 - 12 - Students who live more than 1.5 miles from their school
The recording of the webinar held to discuss the transportation changes can be found here: https://bit.ly/3WMg0aL Questions: https://bit.ly/45EII1w
Registration for Medway Community Education's Summer of Discovery Program will open at noon TODAY, June 14, 2023. All Medway Public School students should receive an email from Medway Community Education with a registration link.
What is Summer of Discovery? In short, Summer of Discovery is a comprehensive program that aims to support successful student transition into the 2023-24 school year. When does the program run? The program will run 9:00 am-2:00 pm August 14-18 at three schools: Burke-Memorial School: Kindergarten - 4th grade, Medway Middle School: 5th - 8th grade, Medway High School: 9th grade Bridge Program only. How much does it cost? No Cost
The last day of school is this Friday, June 16, 2023. Dismissal times will be as follows:
McGovern: noon, Burke/Memorial: 11:30 am, Middle: 11:02 am, High School, 11:34 am. Enjoy the summer!
Medway Public Schools seeks certified middle school math & ELA educators for our summer learning programs (rising Grade 6-9 students). July 10-21 & July 31-Aug. 4 from 8 am -12 pm. More information on the position can be found here: https://www.medwayschools.org/article/1132035
Superintendent's Update, dated June 8, 2023, includes a message to the Class of 2023 to wish them well in their future endeavors. The update also includes a list of important reminders regarding the last day of school, which is June 16, a reminder to register for transportation for the '23/'24 school year, summer reading and other summer resources to support families, and a technology update with a reminder that 8th & 12th-grade students' Chromebooks will be collected on the last day of school. The complete update can be read here: https://bit.ly/42ywbdg
Download the SORA app to access books for summer reading. Go to: https://bit.ly/42sIPKQ. Select MPS, click green oval (Sign in using Medway Schools),
type in your child's school email address, click next and type in your child's password
Are you thinking of a creative way to show your child's teacher your appreciation for a great year? Medway Foundation for Education’s gift card is the perfect choice. The deadline to place an order is June 13, 2023, so we can have enough time to distribute before the last day of school. Use this link to find out more information and to place your order today! https://bit.ly/43uUkCz
As we approach the end of the year, we want to remind families to download the new app! It's the perfect way to stay in touch over the summer! You can get updates, reminders on upcoming events & more! Everything is right in your pocket!
As shared at the May 18 School Committee meeting and on the May 31st webinar (recording here: https://bit.ly/3WMg0aL), new for the 2023-24 school year, parents and guardians must register students who wish to be transported and qualify for transportation per the district’s policy.
To qualify, students must live at or beyond the following home-to-school distances:
Kindergarten - All students except those residing in immediate proximity to McGovern School
Grades 1 - 4 - Students who live more than 1 mile from their school
Grades 5 - 12 - Students who live more than 1.5 miles from their school
The transportation registration form: https://bit.ly/3C790vH (allows up to 5 students in a family to be registered with one entry). All questions can be submitted via this Google form: https://bit.ly/45EII1w
The last day of school is Friday, June 16, 2023. Dismissal times will be as follows:
McGovern: noon, Burke/Memorial: 11:30 am, Middle: 11:02 am, High School, 11:34 am.
