McGovern Elementary School

Medway Public Schools seeks a speech & language pathologist to teach at the elementary schools throughout the district. The position requires an immediate start. Interested applicants are required to submit a resume and three letters of reference. Please read the full job description and apply using this link on School Spring: https://bit.ly/4fwjCWn

All schools will be closed for winter break from Monday, December 23, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. We wish all our students and families a joyful and restful winter break spent with loved ones. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Thursday, January 2, 2025!

Medway Public Schools seeks a Tech Support Specialist. This a full-time position reporting to the Director of IT. The Tech Support Specialist will provide effective deployment, maintenance & support of all operational infrastructural peripheral components required to support the district. Read the full job description here: https://bit.ly/3Yghpci. Email rboucher@medwayschools.org with questions.

Get your wrapping done early this year and support MEPTO simultaneously! Bring your gifts, wrapping paper, and a donation to the Medway Middle School lobby on Tuesday, December 17th, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, and we will take some of the stress out of your holiday season! Donations are accepted via cash or Venmo. We will have a limited amount of wrapping paper, but please bring whatever paper you'd like us to use! We will text you when your gifts are ready for pickup!

Head to Bertucci’s today for MEPTO's Dining for Dollars -Bertucci's! Lunch or dinner. Dine-in or Takeout. Show the graphic in this post or order online with code FUNDRAISER! https://order.bertuccis.com/menu/bertuccis-holliston Be sure to check out the family bundle meals!

Get your wrapping done early this year and support MEPTO simultaneously! Bring your gifts, wrapping paper, and a donation to the Medway Middle School lobby on Tuesday, December 17th, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, and we will take some of the stress out of your holiday season! Donations are accepted via cash or Venmo. We will have a limited amount of wrapping paper on hand, but please bring whatever paper you'd like us to use! We will text you when your gifts are ready for pickup!

The perfect gift is an MFE Teacher Card! Do you want to thank a teacher or other staff member this holiday? Send them a holiday card while donating to the Medway Foundation of Education (MFE) in their honor. Each card will be delivered with a small gift. $5 minimum donation per card Please Venmo @MedwayFoundation (in the notes, include To: & From Names) Last four digits - 8182 These are available to send to any school employee, so remember custodians, secretaries, cafeteria staff, and administration.

Medway Public Schools seeks a van driver(7D) and a substitute van driver. This part-time position is Monday through Friday (4 hrs./day) and is a split shift (morning and afternoon). Early release days require a mid-day pickup. For more information on hourly rates and the full job description, please contact Ina Williams at 508-321-4728.

The school committee meeting is on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 6:00 pm. All are welcome to attend the meeting, which will take place at the Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street, in the presentation room, door 7. Agenda items include the MA Association of School Superintendent's Award for Academic Excellence presentation. An update from MHS Principal Dr. John Murray and updates from the superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. Presentations on student assessment update 5-12, and presentations from John Murray on MHS and Amanda Luizzi on MMS. Read the full agenda here: https://bit.ly/3CVMKsB

The school committee meeting is on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 6:00 pm. All are welcome to attend the meeting, which will take place at the Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street, in the presentation room, door 7. Agenda items include the MA Association of School Superintendent's Award for Academic Excellence presentation. An update from MHS Principal Dr. John Murray and updates from the superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. Presentations on student assessment update 5-12, and presentations from John Murray on MHS and Amanda Luizzi on MMS. Read the full agenda here: https://bit.ly/4eZ2Leo

Happy Thanksgiving. We want to take a moment to express our gratitude for being part of our school community and for the hard work, kindness, and support you bring to our school each day. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with warmth, laughter, and memorable moments together.

Happy National Substitute Teacher's Day! You keep the learning going, and we appreciate your contributions to our schools!

Community Book Read: The Anxious Generation Medway Schools invites our parents/guardians to participate in a community book read of The Anxious Generation (https://amzn.to/3CFUVZK). The book explains how a generational decrease in youth free play and an increase in mobile device use have sparked a child mental health crisis. It also offers parents/guardians practical strategies to flip the script to improve youth mental well-being. The book will be read until November 30 and culminate with a panel discussion on December 4 at 6:30 pm at Medway Middle School featuring Dr. Peter Gray, who is spotlighted in the book. To register for this event, please click here: https://bit.ly/3OiV8V8. We want to thank the MFE for the invaluable supply of books.

McGovern Elementary seeks a Music Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Requirements include at least one year of relevant experience, and a bachelor's degree is preferred. The Job Description is available at https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=4841836. Email Amy McDonald at amcdonald@medwayschools.org with questions or to apply.

The next school committee meeting is Thursday, November 14, 2024. All are welcome to attend the meeting, which will take place at the Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street, at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include NESDEC Student Awards and administrative updates from the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Director of Finance and Operations. A presentation on the 2023 Metrowest Youth Adolescent Health Survey Results/'SUPMedway Program Overview and an Elementary Student Assessment Presentation from Principal John Kelley and Principal Amy McDonald. Discussion items include the FY26 budget. Read the complete agenda here: https://bit.ly/4fJKId8

The 533 Club is offering babysitting services at tonight's Town Meeting. There is still plenty of room. To register, visit https://bit.ly/4egVd6r. : The Fall Town Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 7:00 pm, in the auditorium of Medway High School, located at 88 Summer Street. The entire Fall Town Meeting warrant can be reviewed here: https://bit.ly/4f6qKt3. . If you can't attend in person, the meeting will be streamed on: Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/event/4719006 www.facebook.com/medwaycable www.medwaycable.com Airs on Comcast Channel 6 and Verizon Channel 35

The Fall Town Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 7:00 pm, in the auditorium of Medway High School, located at 88 Summer Street. The entire Fall Town Meeting warrant can be reviewed here: https://bit.ly/4f6qKt3. . Babysitting services will be offered beginning at 6:30 pm. To register, please use this link: https://bit.ly/4egVd6r.

Please note that school will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day. We extend our gratitude to all veterans for their service and sacrifice.

In the November 5 community update, the Superintendent shared insights from the recent forum on the proposed Public Safety/Town Hall Complex, where he emphasized the importance of school funding in the face of limited state support. The Town is committed to addressing school needs alongside other community projects, and as budget planning begins, there will be opportunities for community engagement. Watch the recorded forum here: https://vimeo.com/event/4671046, and stay tuned for more ways to get involved. We encourage all families to attend the town meeting on Tuesday, November 12, at 7:00 pm in the Medway High School auditorium. Read the complete agenda here: https://www.medwayschools.org/article/1342509.

Make a positive impact on youth and the Medway community by volunteering as a chaperone at an upcoming Friday Night Done Right event. Just 3 hours of your time can help keep this program FREE for Medway youth, designed to relieve stress, encourage positive socialization, and ultimately prevent drug use. https://bit.ly/3Aov8od #supmedway #medwayma #thisisprevention