Medway Public Schools

Excellence for All: A Medway Mindset

In order to gain an accurate understanding of the transportation needs of our students, we are aksing families who are eligible for bus transportation, to affirm their need for bus transportation. The deadline to complete survey is Friday, October 23.

Update from Superintendent Armand Pires, Ph.D. dated October 15. Update includes a virtual learning model administrator update, teaching and learning update as presented by Gabby Abrams, Asst. Superintendent to the School Committee, COVID-19 Updates, USDA Announces Free School throughout 2020/2021 School Year, Burke/Mem Plague Ceremony, Parents at Athletic Programs, Medway in the News & Upcoming Events.

We are asking families to complete a brief survey related to our exploration of COVID-19 Surveillance testing. Please note, the survey will close on October 19.

Medway Public Schools is excited to share that in conjunction with CVS Pharmacy, we will be offering a community flu shot clinic. Unfortunately, CVS does not provide the flu vaccine for children under the age of 9. Please schedule an appointment with your pediatrician. The flu clinic location is Medway High School, 88 Summer Street, Wednesday, October 7th. No appointment necessary! Show up any time between 2:00 p.m.& 6:00 p.m. Please remember to bring your insurance card and wear a mask.

Thank you to all the families that attended the COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Webinar yesterday. We wanted to share the slide show and webinar video with you for your review. Families are encouraged to fill out this short, 2-question survey. Your feedback is appreciated.

Not knowing what this school year will bring, it is so important that the MSPTO has the resources to continue supporting the Medway High School and Middle School students, parents, and teachers. Please consider making a donation.

In an effort to continue to try and minimize risk within our school community, the Medway Public Schools has been exploring COVID-19 Surveillance Testing for students, faculty, and staff. A community webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30 at 5:00 p.m.

Superintendent's Update includes important information regarding a Surveillance Testing Program Webinar to be held on Wednesday, September 30 at 5:00 p.m. In an effort to continue to try and minimize risk within our school community, the Medway Public Schools has been exploring COVID-19 Surveillance Testing for students, faculty and staff. We have planned a webinar to share more information on this potential testing program, and to gauge community interest in moving forward.

Superintendent's Update dated September 16, 2020 provides an overview of the first full day of remote learning. Reminder, if you need immediate attention in regards to transportation, please contact 508-533-3222, ext. 3157. Issues concern with technology and access to Zoom, please email support@medwayschools.org

Welcome Back to School! The Superintendent's Update dated 9/15/2020, includes Day One Contact information. If you are having any issues or concerns please contact the following: Transportation questions: 508-533-3222 x 3157 Chromebook/Internet/ZOOM access questions: support@medwayschools.org Virtual Learning School Model: Sonja Metcalf, smetcalf@medwayschools.org Grades PK-1, McGovern Elementary School - 508-533-3243 Grades 2-4, Burke-Memorial School -508-533-3266 Grades 5-8, Medway Middle School - 508-533-3230 Grades 9-12, Medway High School - 508-533-3227

As we approach the first day of school, Superintendent Armand Pires, Ph.D. provides information on safety, and the student experience. The Superintendent also discusses and asks for a continued partnership, commitment and engagement as we go forward.

All students (PK-12) will be required to have a device in school AND at home for virtual learning. Due to the national pandemic, the demand for these devices is high, and shipments to accomplish our 1:1 goals are not expected to arrive until sometime in the later Fall. We have already received a higher level of interest in devices than we currently have available and determined that we will not be able to meet the demands of all learners until supplies arrive. Read more....

Medway Public Schools will be hosting a Parent/Student Virtual School Orientation on Monday, September 14th for all grades. Registration is required in advance.

The Superintendent's message highlights important reopening updates including transportation, reduced school meal programs and a schedule of upcoming events.

Medway Public Schools is accepting applications for Instructional Paraprofessionals for the 2020-2021 school year.

Medway Day Care is seeking early childhood teachers and teacher assistants to join our team. Full-time and part-time hours are available.

Superintendent Armand Pires Update dated August 21, 2020

Superintendent Armand Pires' update includes an overview of the Special School Committee Meeting which was held on August 13th. The update includes a link to an overview of the Back to School plan as well as a link to the full plan. Also included in this update are 2 important surveys that we ask all families to fill out and return by Wednesday, August 19th.

We need your help to pick a name for a new community group that will focus on bringing everyone in Medway together to prevent and reduce substance (drug) use. All answers are anonymous, so please be as honest as possible! Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey (surveys are due by August 7th. Completing this with the help of your student is highly encouraged).

The Medway School Committee will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, August 13th at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Presentation Room at the Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street. This meeting is solely dedicated to discussing and voting on the Reopening Plan for Medway Public Schools. We are pleased to announce that we will allow in-person public comment beginning with the August 13, 2020 meeting.

Superintendent Armand Pires, Ph.D. Update dated August 5, 2020. This update includes important information regarding Return to School. Please note, the next Return to School Webinar will take place on August 11th at 5:00 p.m.

Update from Superintendent Armand Pires, Ph.D.

A presentation of the Medway Public Schools' work to develop plans for reopening school in the fall will be held on Thursday, July 23rd at 5:00 p.m. A presentation will be followed by opportunity to ask questions and share feedback.

Update from Superintendent Armand Pires, Ph.D. dated July 17, 2020.

Update from Superintendent Armand Pires, Ph.D. dated 6/17/2020

Please click here for information about a Community Conversation about Race event.

Please click below to see the Medway Public Schools' response to National Events.

Superintendent Armand Pires, Ph.D. - Update 5/27/2020

Join Rachel Simmons, GMA parenting expert and best selling author for Pandemic Parenting, a community experience designed to help your families feel more confident, empowered, and hopeful as they navigate life during social distancing.

Update from Superintendent Armand Pires, Ph.D.

The transition to middle school is an exciting time for students and we are really excited to welcome our new class of learners. n preparation for next year’s transition I would like to invite all current Grade 4 families (including students)to a virtual Informational Night on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:00 p.m.

Superintendent Armand Pires, Ph.D. with an update on Governor Baker's decision to extend school closures for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year and what that means for Medway Public Schools.

Update to share that the Medway School Committee, upon my recommendation, has voted to adjust the 2019-2020 school calendar. Based on feedback from families and staff, we will continue remote learning Tuesday, April 21-Friday, April 24, in lieu of April vacation. Please note that Monday, April 20 remains a no school day as it is a state holiday. Thank you to the many families who participated in our quick survey that resulted in an overwhelming consensus around continuing learning next week. Our last day of school will now be Thursday, June 19, 2020.

Superintendent's Update - 4/6/2020

Superintendent's Update dated 4/7/2020 on Remote Learning for Medway Public Schools.

Medway Public Schools is happy to announced our New Student Virtual Registration is now LIVE! If you are looking to register a new student, or an incoming preschool or kindergarten student to the Medway Public School system, please start (or continue) the registration process here.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

Superintendent Armand Pires gives and update and reflects on the events of the week and offers his heartfelt gratitude to all of our faculty and staff, our leadership team, our facilities, food services, student services, information services, and business, facilities and operations teams for the incredible efforts that they have contributed in support of our students and community.

Medway School Committee will hold its scheduled meetings tonight. The Meetings include: 6:30 P.M. Public Hearing on FY21 Medway Public Schools Budget. 7:00 P.M. Medway School Committee Meeting.

Medway T.H.R.I.V.E. would like to share tips and resources to help parents and other caring adults to have conversations with children about COVID-19.

Do you need access to technology during school closure? Medway Public Schools can help with access to wifi and/or chromebook (powercord). Please fill out the form, below before March 18th.

Many people have reached out asking how they might be able to help families with food insecurity during this unprecedented time. If you would like to help offset the cost of providing additional food, monetary donations may be made to the Medway Village Church Food Pantry, 170 Village Street, Medway, MA 02053. 100% of donations go toward purchasing food, paper goods, and toiletries for our clients.

Both daily and weekly food pick-up:

Superintendent's Update - 3/16/2020 While our schools are empty, we are continuing to work to identify opportunities and strategies to minimize the significant impact on learning that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our students.

Update on the steps the Medway Public Schools are taking to support student and staff safety, and to deal with the unprecedented situation created by the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We have continued to meet with, and rely upon, partnerships with the Town, the Medway Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for guidance around this issue.

The health and safety of our students, and school community, is important to us. We are writing to provide an update on COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The news coverage of COVID-19 over the past few weeks and days has continued to escalate and has likely increased concern and anxiety among all of us. As reports have developed of new cases of the virus, we have been in regular communication with our local Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the Health and Human Alert Network to ensure that we are working with up to date information and recommendations.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

Kindergarten registration is now OPEN.

The Medway School Committee and Superintendent Pires invite interested community members to attend a public forum to discuss the budget priorities for the 2020-2021 school year.

Medway T.H.R.I.V.E. announces this year's community book read: The Yes Brain. Join in on this community wide event beginning March 1st and ending April 1st. Reading to be following by multiple book discussion groups.

Medway School Committee to hold public forum on 2/27, 6:00 p.m. This is an opportunity to share feedback on proposed fundraising effort to donate “rearing” mustang statue in lobby of Medway High School in honor of Mr. William Phipps. @MedwayMiddle 45 Holliston St. (Door #7).

Medway's High School Musical - Anything Goes is coming to a theatre near you! Showtimes include March 13th (7:30 p.m.) & March 14th (2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.). Buy tickets thru Brown Paper Tickets using the link below.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

Please see the important information regarding Preschool Registration for the 2020-2021 school year.

Please see the approved 2020-2021 School Year Calendar

We are excited to share that Medway Public Schools will be partnering with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to offer the State Seal of Biliteracy as a means to recognize high school graduates who attain high functional and academic levels of proficiency in English and a different world language. Specifically, proficiency means that students can function in both languages in authentic, real-life situations.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

All are welcome to attend the next School Committee Meeting on Thursday, November 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the Presentation Room, door 7 of the Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

All are welcome to attend the next School Committee Meeting on Thursday, October 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the Presentation Room, door 7 of the Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street.

Share your ideas, concerns, and ask questions of the School Committee

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

All are welcome to attend the next School Committee Meeting on Thursday, September 19th at 6:45 p.m. in the Presentation Room, door 7 of the Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

All are welcome to attend the next School Committee Meeting on Thursday, September 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the Presentation Room of the Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

Medway Strategic Plan

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

Medway Pride Day is Saturday, May 18th. Join in on the fun and register for the bike parade! Get creative and decorate your bike and join us on the track at 10:00 a.m. at Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street. New this year, we are hosting an indoor arts expo.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

Shake off the winter cold and join Medway Foundation for Education for their Kentucky Derby Gala. This derby themed event will once again be at the Thayer Homestead on Saturday, May 4th.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

McGovern Elementary School has entered into a contest to win a visit from american writer & illustrator, Jan Brett. McGovern Elementary is currently ranked #2. Winner will be announced April 8, 2019.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires

A key component to maintaining a healthy lifestyle is timely access to care. If you are in need of assistance, please reach out to 888-244-6843.

Child & Family Services is just one program offered through Interface Referral Services. If you are in need of assistance, please reach out at 888-244-6843

Notification of waiver for the use of a pesticide on school property

Superintendent's Update on transition into new school year.

Back to school update from Superintendent

2018-19 Bus Schedules Released

The 13th Annual Spier Family Triathlon is Sunday, July 21st at Lake Pearl in Wrentham. Join in on all the family fun starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Hockomock Area YMCA in Wrentham.

Important news and updates from the Superintendent of Schools, Armand Pires, Ph.D.

Governor Baker has announced that schools in Massachusetts will be closed until May 4th.

Superintendent's Update - 4/3/2020

Introduction of Remote Learning Plan of the Medway Public Schools.

Update from Superintendent Armand Pires, Ph.D. dated 6/23/2020