Are you stuck on homework? Need help preparing for a test? We are excited to announce that Medway Public Schools has recently entered into a new partnership with @Paper! Unlimited access to trained tutors for students @MedwayHighSchool and @MedwayMiddle School. Students can ask questions, work through problems, and grow their confidence. Online tutoring is free and available 24/7, 356 days a year, on any subject. Hand in any written work, and you are guaranteed to receive feedback in less than 24 hours! Students can log on to Paper Co: https://paper.co/. using their Google Single Sign On.
Fun on the Farm! Check out these fun fall workshops with Medway Community Education. Get outside and celebrate fall at Medway Community Farm. Use this link www.medwayschools.org/funonthefarm to register.
T.H.R.I.V.E. Speaker Series
This school year, Medway T.H.R.I.V.E. is offering opportunities for parents/guardians to learn how they can promote student self-efficacy and sleep. Joanie Geltman, MSW, will share best practices for growing children’s self-efficacy, and Judith Owens, MD, will help parents and guardians understand the impact of sleep on academic and athletic achievement. Full event details can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bnpxj3HKLs9HT89gAedC1D3X-JgSFBe_/view
A high percentage of Medway youth are learning to manage their mental health concerns, and most are supported by a parent or caregiver. Those caring for children with mental health concerns often feel overwhelmed with figuring out how to best support their loved ones while finding time for self-care. Paula LeBlanc, Famly Partner at You Inc., will be facilitating a monthly group aimed at supporting caregivers of children with mental health concerns and creating peer connections. The first meeting will occur at the Medway Public Library, 26 High Street on September 28 at 6:30 PM. For a full meeting schedule, topic descriptions, and to register, please click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yobv3kp8FcRuNcfIpwSNGehaFtjjJxcX/view
Caregiver Connections and Support Group
A high percentage of Medway youth are learning to manage their mental health concerns, and most are supported by a parent or caregiver. Those caring for children with mental health concerns often feel overwhelmed with figuring out how to best support their loved ones while finding time for self-care. Paula LeBlanc, Famly Partner at You Inc., will be facilitating a monthly group aimed at supporting caregivers of children with mental health concerns and creating peer connections. The first meeting will occur at the Medway Public Library on September 28 at 6:30 PM. For a full meeting schedule and topic descriptions please click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yobv3kp8FcRuNcfIpwSNGehaFtjjJxcX/view
Medway Schools and Public Health Department have partnered to offer a COVID-19 and influenza vaccine clinic. The COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to children ages 6 months to 11 years old, and the flu vaccine will be offered to anyone over 3 years old. The vaccine clinic will be held at the Burke-Memorial Cafeteria on October 6 and November 3, from 3:30-6:00 PM. For more details and to register, please click here https://www.medwayschools.org/article/836326
The next meeting of the School Committee is Thursday, September 15 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the presentation room Door #7 at the Middle School 45 Holliston Street. Agenda items include the review of the following policies: fuel-efficient vehicles, school admission & dress, non-discrimination including harassment & retaliation, equal employment opportunity, professional staff positions, equal educational opportunities, school choice, pest management control, emergency closings, buildings, and grounds management & security & student discipline. The introduction of SEPAC and an update on the entry plan by Dr. Ryan Place, Director of Student Services. The full agenda can be found here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/
It's a beautiful day outside, but fall is right around the corner. Check out the Community Bulletin and get started on making your fall plans! https://conta.cc/3RPpQ8f
FALL REGISTRATION is OPEN!!
Class fill up quickly, so register using this link www.medwayschools.org/Register
Please complete this short survey and be entered to win a gift certificate to a local establishment. The information being gathered is to ensure that the coalition's prevention efforts will effectively address the local challenges and reinforce the protective factors to keep and improve Medway as a healthy and safe community, especially for youth. Find the link to the survey in the post below. www.medwayschools.org/SUPMedwaySurvey
Get fit with Medway Community Education and certified personal trainer Dale Fingar! Multiple fitness classes are offered. It all starts on 9/20. Find out more about the classess and register using this link: https://bit.ly/3CLQkmK
Enjoy a Friday night with Medway Community Education! Sign up for Introduction to Archery where you will learn about & play the sport of archery. Classes will be held on 9/30 or 11/4 from 6:30pm-8:00 p.m. Register here: medwayschools.org/introductiontoarchery
Follow all Medway Schools NOW on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram! Like or follow one or all of Medway Public Schools! Fb: @medwayhighschool @medwaymiddleschool @burkememorial @mcgovernelem Twitter: @medwayhighinfo @medwaymiddle @burkememorial @mcgovernelem Insta: @medwayhighschool @medwaymiddle31 @burkememorialelem @mcgovernelem
Please note, these pages are for information sharing ONLY. All questions should be directed to your child's school or teacher.
Medway Community Education seeks an Assistant Teacher for our Terrific Twos Preschool Program. The program runs on Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and follows the Medway Public Schools calendar.
If interested, please contact communityed@medwayschools.org.
All Medway Public Schools will be CLOSED on Friday, September 2, and Monday, September 5 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. We welcome all students back to the classroom on Tuesday, September 6. Enjoy a safe and fun long weekend with family and friends!
Medway Public Schools seeks substitute teachers for all schools! Send an email to Alison Corshia at alcorshia@medwayschools.org or apply through School Spring using this link: https://www.medwayschools.org/page/human-resources
All schools within the Medway Public School System are currently seeking Paraprofessionals. If you are interested or know someone that is, we encourage you to reach out to David List at dlist@medwayschools.org Apply through School Spring using this link: https://www.medwayschools.org/page/human-resources
We are looking forward to welcoming our students Back to School next week!
The first day of school for all students in grades 1-12 is August 31, 2022. The first day of school for Preschool and Kindergarten students is September 1, 2022. #newbeginnings
School Lunch for the '22-'23 school year will be free for all students. We encourage you to complete the attached form. In doing so, you may find that you qualify for other financial benefits such as the waiver of athletic fees, AP exam fees, Community Ed program fees & more! Please click this link for more information and to fill out the form: https://www.medwayschools.org/page/food-services-free-reduced-lunch?fbclid=IwAR0R304sM6gvrL-DohU166FBPyQFVsye3VPHG1wdFwtUdkNPOz4SA9v1_yk
The Medway Public School System is required to obtain the latest demographic and health information for our students. This information is always kept private and complies with all FERPA and HIPPA regulations. All families must utilize the online Parent Portal system to update information and stay current with your child's progress, schedule, and enter absence requests.
Beginning August 17, 2022, we will require all families to log in and complete the “Yearly Information Update” process by reviewing the current demographic/health information on file. If you need a Parent Portal account, please email parent@medwayschools.org, and we will be happy to forward an account activation code. The Parent Portal can be accessed by clicking here. Please log in and complete the review by clicking MORE > YEARLY INFORMATION UPDATE by September 15.
