Hello Medway families,
Please find a communication below regarding an incident at the Burke-Memorial School. Given the public nature of the event, we wanted to share this statement with our community.
Be well,
Armand Pires, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
November 4, 2025
Dear Burke-Memorial families:
This morning, as students were arriving for the school day, a student on a bicycle was struck by a school bus.
School staff reacted immediately, providing care to the student and contacting the Medway Police Department and emergency services. The bus was moving slowly, and thankfully, the student was not injured. The student is proceeding with a typical school day.
Following this incident, Medway Public Schools was informed that the driver was taken into custody after a verbal altercation with school staff and police.
The driver works for W.T. Holmes Transportation Company, the District’s contracted transportation provider, and is not a Medway Public Schools employee. The driver had been assigned to routes for Burke-Memorial School, but will no longer be driving for the District.
As a district, our highest priority is making sure your child is safe when they are in our care — whether that’s in class or on the way to and from school. Be assured that we will be meeting with our transportation provider to ensure their hiring practices are in alignment with our vision and values.
Since this incident occurred during arrival, it was seen by many students. Understandably, this may have been upsetting. To support all students, counseling staff and members of the Burke-Memorial Safety Team visited all classrooms to check in with students, assure them that their schoolmate was not injured, and assess the need for support.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions or concerns.
John Kelley, Principal
Burke-Memorial Elementary School
Armand Pires, Ph.D., Superintendent
Medway Public Schools
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!
🎭 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.
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
💻 Learn how to protect kids online.
🕡 Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. Register here: https://bit.ly/4nsAGkk
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.
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
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
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.
💼 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
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
Pre-registration is not required, but recommended. Please note that insurance information is needed: https://bit.ly/48K5nNI
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.
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
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.
Altogether, the MFE contributed over $10,000 to support our students. THANK YOU, MFE! Learn more about MFE here: https://www.mfeducation.org/
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
