MPS News
![Agenda for the November 17 Regular Meeting of the Medford School Committee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711313398/mps02155org/twlmdbmvunzkua5sjyyi/SchoolCommitteeMeetingMarch2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711313398/mps02155org/twlmdbmvunzkua5sjyyi/SchoolCommitteeMeetingMarch2024.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711313398/mps02155org/twlmdbmvunzkua5sjyyi/SchoolCommitteeMeetingMarch2024.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711313398/mps02155org/twlmdbmvunzkua5sjyyi/SchoolCommitteeMeetingMarch2024.png","width":940}])
![Drama Club Play: Puffs Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762197507/mps02155org/gxgfypw9p8erpd7lszre/PuffsOrSevenIncreasinglyEventfulYears.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762197507/mps02155org/gxgfypw9p8erpd7lszre/PuffsOrSevenIncreasinglyEventfulYears.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762197507/mps02155org/gxgfypw9p8erpd7lszre/PuffsOrSevenIncreasinglyEventfulYears.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762197507/mps02155org/gxgfypw9p8erpd7lszre/PuffsOrSevenIncreasinglyEventfulYears.png","width":940}])
Beginning on Thursday, November 13, the MHS Drama Club will be performing their Fall play! This year's play is "Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic". MHS students will be performing on Thursday the 13th, Friday the 14th, and Saturday the 15th at 7 p.m. and also on Saturday the 16th at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for adults, and are available at the door ahead of the show!
![Superintendent's Friday Message - November 7, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738096625/mps02155org/zxdhbm1awi4figsxnt9n/FridayMessageWebsiteCover.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738096625/mps02155org/zxdhbm1awi4figsxnt9n/FridayMessageWebsiteCover.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738096625/mps02155org/zxdhbm1awi4figsxnt9n/FridayMessageWebsiteCover.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738096625/mps02155org/zxdhbm1awi4figsxnt9n/FridayMessageWebsiteCover.png","width":940}])
Today’s Message Includes:
- Opening Message
- Vocational Students Make Classroom Cubbies for Missituk Students
- MPS Honors Local Veterans
- Andrews Winter Market
- Student Athletes Make Their Mark
- MHS Drama Club Shows Start on Thursday
- Dias De Los Muertos Celebration
- Job Openings
- Upcoming Events
![SEPAC Event - November 12th , 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728399127/mps02155org/eo2xkdwaayflydpavdth/MedfordSEPAC.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728399127/mps02155org/eo2xkdwaayflydpavdth/MedfordSEPAC.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728399127/mps02155org/eo2xkdwaayflydpavdth/MedfordSEPAC.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728399127/mps02155org/eo2xkdwaayflydpavdth/MedfordSEPAC.png","width":940}])
Meet the Best Buddies' advisors at the SEPAC meeting on Wednesday, November 12th from 6:00-7:30 PM.
![Responsive Classroom Character Traits of the Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762442408/mps02155org/hyw1x3rlo0n3tiebqit5/FunBlushBohoElementaryClassroomWelcomePoster.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762442408/mps02155org/hyw1x3rlo0n3tiebqit5/FunBlushBohoElementaryClassroomWelcomePoster.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762442408/mps02155org/hyw1x3rlo0n3tiebqit5/FunBlushBohoElementaryClassroomWelcomePoster.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762442408/mps02155org/hyw1x3rlo0n3tiebqit5/FunBlushBohoElementaryClassroomWelcomePoster.png","width":940}])
The September & October character traits of the month were Responsibility & Respect.
![Medford Public Schools Showcases State-Aligned Robotics Pathway for Middle School Students During MASS STEM Week 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761666465/mps02155org/otv34sppjk83yyyyrkfq/IMG_2891.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761666465/mps02155org/otv34sppjk83yyyyrkfq/IMG_2891.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761666465/mps02155org/otv34sppjk83yyyyrkfq/IMG_2891.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761666465/mps02155org/otv34sppjk83yyyyrkfq/IMG_2891.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761666465/mps02155org/otv34sppjk83yyyyrkfq/IMG_2891.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761666465/mps02155org/otv34sppjk83yyyyrkfq/IMG_2891.jpg","width":2048}])
ROBOTIX C360 brings real-time learning data, measurable progress, and state standards alignment to Grade 6–8 students across the district.
Today’s Message Includes:
- Opening Message
- SNAP Information & Ways to Help
- Busy Month for Italian Language Students
- 8th Grade Open House & MHS Drama Play
- Election Day Information
- DIBELS Literacy Presentations Now Available
- Job Openings
- Upcoming Events
![Bistro 489 Featured in Gotta Know Medford]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761760778/mps02155org/khfweyuxwhck68fv2eup/Bistro489FeaturedingottaknowMedford.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761760778/mps02155org/khfweyuxwhck68fv2eup/Bistro489FeaturedingottaknowMedford.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761760778/mps02155org/khfweyuxwhck68fv2eup/Bistro489FeaturedingottaknowMedford.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761760778/mps02155org/khfweyuxwhck68fv2eup/Bistro489FeaturedingottaknowMedford.png","width":940}])
An article about Bistro 489 is featured in the local online newspaper Gotta Know Medford.
Today’s Message Includes:
- Opening Message
- MHS Hosts Italian Students & Alumni
- Halloween Safety Reminders
- Early Voting Now Open
- Job Openings
- Upcoming Events
![Meeting of the Medford Comprehensive High School Building Committee - October 27, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714764321/mps02155org/hfqhnsl7e1e7et1qzkab/MedfordHighSchoolBuildingCommittee-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1714764321/mps02155org/hfqhnsl7e1e7et1qzkab/MedfordHighSchoolBuildingCommittee-2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1714764321/mps02155org/hfqhnsl7e1e7et1qzkab/MedfordHighSchoolBuildingCommittee-2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1714764321/mps02155org/hfqhnsl7e1e7et1qzkab/MedfordHighSchoolBuildingCommittee-2.png","width":940}])
Today’s Message Includes:
- Opening Message
- Winter Sports Registration Now Open
- MPS Set to Celebrate STEM Week
- Upcoming College Fair
- Job Openings
- Upcoming Events
![DIBELS Information Sessions - Oct. 15 and 22]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760467640/mps02155org/gbbenrsrho23vfy7bjxk/DIBELS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760467640/mps02155org/gbbenrsrho23vfy7bjxk/DIBELS.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760467640/mps02155org/gbbenrsrho23vfy7bjxk/DIBELS.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760467640/mps02155org/gbbenrsrho23vfy7bjxk/DIBELS.png","width":940}])
DIBELS testing results for students in Grades 1-5 went home with students in their backpacks on Friday, October 10. Our Literacy Coaches, Ms. Kristin Howell and Ms. Julie Turowetz, will be providing two DIBELS Information Sessions for caregivers both in-person and virtually. These presentations will be held on the dates and times below:
- Wednesday, 10/15/25, from 6-7 p.m. at the McGlynn School Library
- Wednesday, 10/22/25, at 9 a.m. virtually via Zoom
Today’s Message Includes:
- Opening Message
- MCAS & DIBELS Results
- Designer Selected For New High School Project
- Upcoming College Fair
- MPS Introduces New World Language Director
- MSAA Logo Contest
- Job Openings
- Upcoming Events
![Katia Marticorena Named World Language Director for Medford Public Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760126339/mps02155org/vkoq37in296jk4l0t3vf/KatiaMarticorena.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760126339/mps02155org/vkoq37in296jk4l0t3vf/KatiaMarticorena.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760126339/mps02155org/vkoq37in296jk4l0t3vf/KatiaMarticorena.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760126339/mps02155org/vkoq37in296jk4l0t3vf/KatiaMarticorena.png","width":940}])
Medford Public Schools is thrilled to welcome Ms. Katia Marticorena as the district's next World Language Director.
![Spring 2025 MCAS Reflection- Letter From District Leadership]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760101357/mps02155org/uftud1hwnndw4mq4umcw/Spring2025MCAS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760101357/mps02155org/uftud1hwnndw4mq4umcw/Spring2025MCAS.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760101357/mps02155org/uftud1hwnndw4mq4umcw/Spring2025MCAS.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760101357/mps02155org/uftud1hwnndw4mq4umcw/Spring2025MCAS.png","width":940}])
MCAS results will arrive in the mail for families within the next two weeks. If you do not receive your student's results within the that time frame, please contact your school's front office.
![MSBA Designer Selection Panel Chooses SMMA as Designer For New Medford High School Building Project]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759945036/mps02155org/cqvrr3clfu4ubrxzq2iu/DSPMSBA.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759945036/mps02155org/cqvrr3clfu4ubrxzq2iu/DSPMSBA.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759945036/mps02155org/cqvrr3clfu4ubrxzq2iu/DSPMSBA.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759945036/mps02155org/cqvrr3clfu4ubrxzq2iu/DSPMSBA.png","width":940}])
The City of Medford will now commence contract negotiations following the DSP’s decision.
Please join us by Zoom this Wednesday, 10/8, 6-7:30 pm for an opportunity to meet Special Education Administrators and Coordinators. Find out the roles and responsibilities of each and bring your questions!
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Today’s Message Includes:
- Opening Message
- Bistro 489 Opens Next Week
- Walk & Bike To School Day
- Message From Health Services
- Upcoming Local Events
- Job Openings
- Upcoming Events
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