It’s almost the end of the school year. Are you starting to think about teacher appreciation gifts? Medway Foundation for Education’s gift cards is the perfect choice.
The Integrated Preschool Program has some availability for the 2023-24 school year for Community Peers in the 4-year-old 1/2 day afternoon sessions. If interested please get in touch with Sue Frederick, Assistant Director of Student Services, sfrederick@medwayschools.org
Medway Public Schools seeks daily substitutes for all Medway Public Schools. This position offers flexibility to choose which school to work at and which days to work. Interested applicants should reach out to eking@medwayschools.org. https://indeedhi.re/3vFPqSg
Reminder - All Medway Schools will be released early on Friday, May 19, 2023. Dismissal times are as follows: McGovern: noon, Burke/Memorial: 11:30 am, Middle: 11:02 am, High School, 11:34 am.
Summer is fast approaching. Do you have your plans in place? Take a peek inside this week's Community Bulletin and fill up your summer calendar. #everythinginoneplace
All Medway Schools will be released early on Friday, May 19, 2023. Dismissal times are as follows: McGovern: noon, Burke/Memorial: 11:30 am, Middle: 11:02 am, High School, 11:34 am.
Medway Public Schools seeks daily substitutes for all schools. Do you want the flexibility to choose which school to work at and which days to work? Interested applicants should reach out to Emily King eking@medwayschools.org.
Indeed Job description: https://indeedhi.re/3LW9I3o
The Integrated Preschool Program has some availability for the 2023-24 school year for Community Peers in the 4-year-old 1/2 day afternoon sessions. If interested please get in touch with Sue Frederick, Assistant Director of Student Services, sfrederick@medwayschools.org
Do you want a flexible job? Medway Public Schools seeks daily substitutes at all of its schools. You will have the flexibility to select which school you work at and which days to work. It doesn't get much better than that!
Interested applicants should submit their application, resume, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation via Indeed.
The Integrated Preschool Program has some availability for the 2023-24 school year for Community Peers in the 4 year old 1/2 day afternoon sessions. If interested please contact Sue Frederick, Assistant Director of Student Services, sfrederick@medwayschools.org
Do you know someone who has made a significant or memorable contribution to Medway Schools or the Town of Medway? Through service, volunteerism, or dedication, the nominee must have made Medway school or town life better for those who follow. Past or present residents who have sacrificed their lives or freedom to serve their country, either as military members or as civilians contributing to military or peace efforts, may also be nominated. Please find the form using this link: https://bit.ly/3ZkzqTR
Medway's Annual Town meeting is on Monday, May 8, 2023. Do you need childcare services to be able to participate? Members of the 533 Club will be in the aerobics room of Medway High School from 6:30 - 9:00 pm to play games and make crafts with your children. Use this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pCI0f2IrQyJ9gM4vTwOnGXVfLH2ci5YkWMGaTgo9oDY/edit
The special Town meeting will start at 7:00 pm immediately, followed by the Annual Town Meeting at 7:30 pm. Please find links to the Special Town Meeting Warrant, the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, the Finance Committee Report to Annual Town Meeting, and the 2022 Annual Town Report below:
Special Town Meeting Warrant: https://bit.ly/3H3ZzQv
Annual Town Meeting Warrant: https://bit.ly/3GZ9Q0A
Finance Committee Report to Annual Town Meeting: https://bit.ly/3Am6Qrj
2022 Annual Town Meeting Report: https://bit.ly/41Lo1Ot
The meeting will occur at Medway High School, 88 Summer Street, Medway, MA.
Medway Public Schools seeks a Substance Use Prevention Coalition Consultant (part-time). This new position will build capacity for the SUP Medway youth drug prevention coalition. This position will oversee an evening youth drop-in program and support an afterschool youth empowerment group with the collaboration of coalition members and partners. Job Description: https://indeedhi.re/44fINrH
Try something new! A wide selection of programs and events can be found in this week's Community Bulletin. #everythinginoneplace https://conta.cc/3NmP136
The May 8th McGovern Principal Coffee Hour has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled for sometime in early June. More information to come, thank you!
The MFPA is excited to partner with Medway High School for the premier of a new annual event - Swing & Sing. We hope you can join us for a night of jazz & cappella music on 5/3, 7:00 pm. in the MHS auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the Door (Students $5.00/ Adults $8.00).
Medway High School presents Spring Pops Concert. Reserve a table, and enjoy some tunes and nosh. The concert will occur in the Medway High School Gymnasium on May 10 at 7:00 pm. Reservations will be open until May 3. Please note general seating on bleachers will be available at no cost.
The next School Committee meeting will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 9:00 am in the Presentation Room at Medway Middle School. Agenda items include a donation from MFPA to Music in the Parks, a Substance Use Prevention Coalition (SUPMedway) Consultant job description, salary reviews of daycare employees, 12-month employees, and a substitute rate increase. Review of (IJNDB, IJDNB-R, life-threatening allergy EEA, and wellness policies. Use of ESSER III funds for '24, preliminary approval of MHS trip to Greece, '24, approval of '23-'24 athletic handbook, approval of the elementary program of studies, and approval of new student activity- VEX IQ Middle School Robotics Team. Discussion items and reports: FY23 budget current status update, school choice funds for Mcgovern roof, literary specialist & special education (Asst. Director, Evaluation Team Supervisor) job description readings. The complete agenda can be read here: https://bit.ly/3oMaLLq
We are so thankful for your support and kind understanding as we navigated the situation's complexities at Medway High School this afternoon. We are writing to share additional information. First and foremost, please know that all students and staff are safe, and it was determined that the threats were not credible.
Just before 1:00 p.m. today, Medway High School received two phone calls from an individual indicating threats to student safety at Medway High School. Upon learning of this, Medway High School leadership immediately put into place safety and security protocols. This included placing the building on lockdown. During this time, students and staff were contained in their classrooms, and no individuals or vehicles were allowed to enter or exit the school grounds.
The Medway Police Department immediately responded to Medway High School and thoroughly searched the school building and premises. Due to the ongoing search and investigation, afternoon dismissal was briefly delayed at the high school. Just before 3 pm, police determined that the school was safe, and all students were released to be picked up by buses and their parents.
Out of an abundance of caution and to allow for a full investigation, all after-school activities at Medway High School, including athletics, were canceled for Wednesday. School will be held at Medway High School as scheduled Thursday. While there is no indication of any ongoing threat to the school community, Medway Police will have an additional presence at the high school Thursday as a precautionary measure. Additionally, this remains an open investigation with the Medway Police Department.
This investigation is ONLY regarding Medway High School at this time, and school operations at McGovern, Burke-Memorial, and Medway Middle School continued as normal.
We are incredibly thankful for the essential partnership that we share with the Medway Police and Fire Departments and for their prompt response. We are also thankful to our faculty and staff for supporting our students and each other throughout the afternoon.
We have included the press release that was developed and shared with local news outlets below.
Though the threats received today were deemed not credible, we realize that these instances are unsettling for students and parents. If you or your child has any concerns, we encourage you to contact our administration and school counseling staff for additional support.
Sincerely,
Armand Pires, Pd.D., Superintendent
John Murray, Ed.D., Principal, Medway High School
Please read the press release here: https://bit.ly/3NeTJQa
UPDATE on Medway High School situation. Please note that students are readying for dismissal. Students riding buses will be dismissed first. Student drivers will be dismissed next. Once students riding buses and driving themselves have departed, families will be directed to the typical pickup location. As a reminder, all after-school activities, including athletics, have been canceled. We will continue to keep you apprised, and thank you for your understanding and patience during what indeed must feel very unsettling. Message to the community from Superintendent Armand Pires can be read here: https://bit.ly/422UD6w
