📅 Save the Date! Join us on Wednesday, December 3, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, for an inspiring talk with parent speaker Dr. Jill Walsh.
Leading up to her event, Dr. Walsh has created a series of short videos/podcasts for Medway families. Here’s the first episode:
#1: What Children Lose When Overexposed to Technology
Dr. Walsh examines how excessive screen time can impact children’s social-emotional skills, attention spans, and self-awareness. She shares actionable strategies for families to create tech-free time and help children rebuild these critical skills.
▶️ Watch/Listen Here: https://bit.ly/47g1lf8
📝 Register for the December 3 Event at the Cafeteria at Burke/Memorial here: https://bit.ly/4obu1eZ.
Stay tuned for the rest of the series!
Leading up to her event, Dr. Walsh has created a series of short videos/podcasts for Medway families. Here’s the first episode:
#1: What Children Lose When Overexposed to Technology
Dr. Walsh examines how excessive screen time can impact children’s social-emotional skills, attention spans, and self-awareness. She shares actionable strategies for families to create tech-free time and help children rebuild these critical skills.
▶️ Watch/Listen Here: https://bit.ly/47g1lf8
📝 Register for the December 3 Event at the Cafeteria at Burke/Memorial here: https://bit.ly/4obu1eZ.
Stay tuned for the rest of the series!
Medway High School Theatre presents Little Women this Saturday, November 1!
🎭 Shows at 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets available online only — scan the QR code in the graphic or click this link to purchase: https://bit.ly/48RUhX9.
🎭 Shows at 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets available online only — scan the QR code in the graphic or click this link to purchase: https://bit.ly/48RUhX9.
📢 Medway School Committee Meeting – Thursday, Oct. 23 | 6 PM
Join us in the presentation room at Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston St.
Agenda Highlights:
• Principal update by John Kelley, Burke Memorial Elementary School
• DESE Pre-K grant to support educators
• Various donations to SUP Medway
• Policy reviews: Competency Determination, Graduation Requirements, and Middle School CTE Exploration. Read the complete agenda here: https://bit.ly/4o6F2hQ
Join us in the presentation room at Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston St.
Agenda Highlights:
• Principal update by John Kelley, Burke Memorial Elementary School
• DESE Pre-K grant to support educators
• Various donations to SUP Medway
• Policy reviews: Competency Determination, Graduation Requirements, and Middle School CTE Exploration. Read the complete agenda here: https://bit.ly/4o6F2hQ
👋 Join us tomorrow night! Parents and caregivers—don’t miss this critical Project Safe Childhood webinar with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations.
💻 Learn how to protect kids online.
🕡 Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. Register here: https://bit.ly/4nsAGkk
💻 Learn how to protect kids online.
🕡 Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. Register here: https://bit.ly/4nsAGkk
Early Release: Reminder
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22, all students will be released early. Dismissal times are as follows.
McGovern: 12:00 pm.
Burke-Memorial: 11:30 am.
Middle School: 11:02 a.m.
High School: 11:34 am.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22, all students will be released early. Dismissal times are as follows.
McGovern: 12:00 pm.
Burke-Memorial: 11:30 am.
Middle School: 11:02 a.m.
High School: 11:34 am.
🍂 Superintendent’s Update – October Highlights 🍂
October is National Principals Month, and we want to recognize the amazing leadership of our four Medway Public Schools principals! 🌟 Mrs. McDonald (McGovern), Mr. Kelley (Memorial), Ms. Luizzi (Middle School), and Dr. Murray (High School) work tirelessly to create positive learning environments and support our students, faculty, staff, and community. If you see them, be sure to say thank you!
The update includes a reminder that this Wednesday, October 22, is an early release day across the district. Dismissal times are as follows:
McGovern: 12:00pm
Burke-Memorial: 11:30 am
Middle School: 11:02 am
High School: 11:34 am
Read the complete update here: https://www.medwayschools.org/article/1342509
October is National Principals Month, and we want to recognize the amazing leadership of our four Medway Public Schools principals! 🌟 Mrs. McDonald (McGovern), Mr. Kelley (Memorial), Ms. Luizzi (Middle School), and Dr. Murray (High School) work tirelessly to create positive learning environments and support our students, faculty, staff, and community. If you see them, be sure to say thank you!
The update includes a reminder that this Wednesday, October 22, is an early release day across the district. Dismissal times are as follows:
McGovern: 12:00pm
Burke-Memorial: 11:30 am
Middle School: 11:02 am
High School: 11:34 am
Read the complete update here: https://www.medwayschools.org/article/1342509
Have you heard about MEPTO's HERD?
For those new to our Herd, it's an annual fall fundraiser where MEPTO's lawn mowers travel around town to create a pleasant morning surprise for your child! 🐎 With a $25 donation, you can choose to have the herd come to your house, OR you can choose to herd a friend! 🐴 This fun tradition is a great way to welcome Kindergarteners to Medway Schools or to give your older student a morning surprise!
Sign up via Google Form: https://forms.gle/wE4pAgx4MPjbv3fT8
Venmo: http://www.venmo.com/MEDWAYMEPTO
For those new to our Herd, it's an annual fall fundraiser where MEPTO's lawn mowers travel around town to create a pleasant morning surprise for your child! 🐎 With a $25 donation, you can choose to have the herd come to your house, OR you can choose to herd a friend! 🐴 This fun tradition is a great way to welcome Kindergarteners to Medway Schools or to give your older student a morning surprise!
Sign up via Google Form: https://forms.gle/wE4pAgx4MPjbv3fT8
Venmo: http://www.venmo.com/MEDWAYMEPTO
Registration is OPEN for the 2025 Medway Turkey Trot! In commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the race, long-sleeve race shirts will be given to the first 1000 registered runners. Register before November 1 for early bird pricing and to ensure your guaranteed shirt size.
Thursday, Nov 27th, 7:30 am at Medway High School, 88 Summer Street
https://www.racewire.com/register.php?id=14718
Thursday, Nov 27th, 7:30 am at Medway High School, 88 Summer Street
https://www.racewire.com/register.php?id=14718
School Committee meeting tonight, October 9, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the presentation room at the Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street. Agenda items include:
Discussion and Updates, Memorial Plaque Announcement, MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey – Implementation process and timeline, FY26 Budget Status Update, First Readings, School Choice (Round 2),
IKFE: Competency Determination Policy, IKF: Graduation Requirements Policy,
IHAIA: Middle School Career and Technical Education (CTE) Exploration Policy
For Consideration
Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR) – Authorization for the chair to sign the signature page allowing administration of prescription medications; Nurse Leader recognized as manager of the medication program.
FY27 Capital Improvement Plan Requests – As presented on September 18, 2025; requests to be moved to the Town of Medway warrant.
Grants Received: DESE Deeper Learning Grant – $10,000, Constellation Energy to STEM – $6,000,
Goodnation Foundation – Grade 8 Civics, $18,900, DESE Deeper Learning Implementation – $40,000,
Medway Foundation for Education – “50 State Books” for Burke Memorial Library, $1,297.40
DESE Title I, II, III & IV Grants – $103,788
Trip Approvals, Overnight/Out-of-State: MHS French Class to Quebec City, February 5–8, 2026, Policy and Collaboration Updates,
ECFA Fuel Efficiency Policy, TEC/ACCEPT Collaborative Update
Read the complete agenda here: https://bit.ly/47h77wP.
This edition of the Community Bulletin highlights many fall activities, including Halloween programs from the Town, Schools, Parks & Recreation, and Community Education. Click the link to discover everything that’s going on! https://conta.cc/3W6crNr
Medway Public Schools is seeking to hire an Assistant Director of Early Childhood. Work closely with the Early Childhood Director and Lead Teachers in the Community Education Department to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young learners.
💼 Salary: $48,000–$54,000
✨ Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability, retirement savings, and staff childcare discount
If you’re passionate about early childhood education and collaboration, apply via SchoolSpring today!
👉 https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=5395617
#MedwayMA #EducationJobs #EarlyChildhoodEducation #NowHiring
💼 Salary: $48,000–$54,000
✨ Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability, retirement savings, and staff childcare discount
If you’re passionate about early childhood education and collaboration, apply via SchoolSpring today!
👉 https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=5395617
#MedwayMA #EducationJobs #EarlyChildhoodEducation #NowHiring
💉 Flu & COVID Clinic – TODAY!
Medway Health Department, in partnership with Milford Central Pharmacy, is hosting a flu/COVID clinic today, Monday, October 6, 2025, at Burke Memorial School, 16 Cassidy Lane.
No pre-registration is required, but insurance information is needed: https://bit.ly/48K5nNI
Medway Health Department, in partnership with Milford Central Pharmacy, is hosting a flu/COVID clinic today, Monday, October 6, 2025, at Burke Memorial School, 16 Cassidy Lane.
No pre-registration is required, but insurance information is needed: https://bit.ly/48K5nNI
Medway's Health Department has partnered with Milford Central Pharmacy to sponsor a flu/COVID clinic. The clinic will be held at Burke Memorial School, located at 16 Cassidy Lane, on Monday, October 6, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is not required, but recommended. Please note that insurance information is needed: https://bit.ly/48K5nNI
Pre-registration is not required, but recommended. Please note that insurance information is needed: https://bit.ly/48K5nNI
Medway Public Schools has been actively working to staff all district-wide vacancies.
All vacant positions can be found on School Spring and/or Indeed: https://bit.ly/46bY78w.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about daily substitute opportunities, please contact Carly Hofstra at hr@medwayschools.org.
All vacant positions can be found on School Spring and/or Indeed: https://bit.ly/46bY78w.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about daily substitute opportunities, please contact Carly Hofstra at hr@medwayschools.org.
🚍 We’re Hiring a Transportation Coordinator!
Do you thrive on logistics and keeping things running smoothly? Are you passionate about ensuring safe, reliable transportation for students?
Medway Public Schools is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to oversee daily operations, support drivers and staff, and ensure that every student arrives at school safely and on time.
If you’re organized, safety-minded, and eager to make a difference for our students and families, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Apply here: https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=5386317
Do you thrive on logistics and keeping things running smoothly? Are you passionate about ensuring safe, reliable transportation for students?
Medway Public Schools is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to oversee daily operations, support drivers and staff, and ensure that every student arrives at school safely and on time.
If you’re organized, safety-minded, and eager to make a difference for our students and families, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Apply here: https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=5386317
📢 In the Superintendent's Update (dated Sept. 26): The school year is off to a great start in Medway! 🌟 Students are engaging deeply in learning, and we’re so grateful to our outstanding educators and staff.
The Medway Public Schools Strategic Plan (2025–2030) has been approved, focusing on Innovative Instruction, Dynamic Learning, culture and community, and leadership and operations. Stay tuned for updates as we roll out first-year goals!
Thank you for being a vital part of our community. 💛 Read the complete update here: https://bit.ly/3ul2qRE.
The Medway Public Schools Strategic Plan (2025–2030) has been approved, focusing on Innovative Instruction, Dynamic Learning, culture and community, and leadership and operations. Stay tuned for updates as we roll out first-year goals!
Thank you for being a vital part of our community. 💛 Read the complete update here: https://bit.ly/3ul2qRE.
Shoutout to the MFE for making extraordinary things happen for our students! Thanks to their continued support, our students now have new digital cameras and art display boards at Medway High School, and they helped send our 6th graders on the Nature’s Classroom trip with a generous donation!
Altogether, the MFE contributed over $10,000 to support our students. THANK YOU, MFE! Learn more about MFE here: https://www.mfeducation.org/
Altogether, the MFE contributed over $10,000 to support our students. THANK YOU, MFE! Learn more about MFE here: https://www.mfeducation.org/
Friday Night Done Right (FNDR) is a free monthly program for Medway students and residents in grades 5–8. Held one Friday each month, FNDR allows youth to make friends, connect with positive adult role models, and explore new interests through fun activities. Past events have included team-building exercises, break dance lessons, inflatable obstacle courses, and more.
This September, we’re excited to welcome MMS parents and guardians to a brief pre-event social—a chance to connect, enjoy refreshments, and learn more about FNDR and HYPE, our middle school student group, for the upcoming school year. Youth attending FNDR are welcome to come too. Sign up using the QR code or register using this link: https://bit.ly/3VWiFz6
This September, we’re excited to welcome MMS parents and guardians to a brief pre-event social—a chance to connect, enjoy refreshments, and learn more about FNDR and HYPE, our middle school student group, for the upcoming school year. Youth attending FNDR are welcome to come too. Sign up using the QR code or register using this link: https://bit.ly/3VWiFz6
The Fall Community Bulletin is here! Find upcoming events and programs from Medway Public Schools, Community Education, Parks & Recreation, the Council on Aging, and more—all in one place. September 17, 2025 edition: https://conta.cc/3Ipbdt5
District-Wide Vacancies and Openings
Medway Public Schools has been actively working to staff all district-wide vacancies.
All vacant positions can be found on School Spring and/or Indeed: https://bit.ly/46bY78w.
Should you or someone you know be interested in learning more about daily substitute opportunities, please feel free to contact Carly Hofstra at hr@medwayschools.org for more details.
Medway Public Schools has been actively working to staff all district-wide vacancies.
All vacant positions can be found on School Spring and/or Indeed: https://bit.ly/46bY78w.
Should you or someone you know be interested in learning more about daily substitute opportunities, please feel free to contact Carly Hofstra at hr@medwayschools.org for more details.
