On Thursday, March 16, at 6:30 pm in the Medway Middle School Presentation Room, community members are invited to share public comments regarding the proposed FY24 budget with the School Committee. This is the final opportunity for community feedback before the School Committee vote on the FY24 budget planned as part of the regular School Committee meeting agenda later this evening. Feedback shared at the hearing will be acknowledged and noted, but there will not be a dialogue during the Budget Hearing.
At 7:00 pm this same evening, in the Medway Middle School Presentation Room, the School Committee will vote to forward the FY24 Medway Public Schools Budget to the Town of Medway to be included as part of the FY24 Town of Medway budget.
It may be snowing, but spring is right around the corner. Check out all the programs in Medway Community Education's recently released spring brochure: https://bit.ly/3FfT7VR
All Medway Public Schools will be released early today, Tuesday, March 14. This morning's rain is expected to turn to snow this afternoon/evening. There will be no afternoon Pre-K, and the release schedule will be as follows:
McGovern: noon.
Burke-Memorial: 11:30 am.
Medway Middle: 11:02 am.
Medway High: 11:34 am.
Also, please note that all afterschool activities are canceled for tomorrow.
The MFPA presents the 8th annual Medway Family Concert (it's Free) this Sunday, March 19, at 2:00 p.m. Please join us at the Medway High School Auditorium, 88 Summer Street. No tickets are required! Sponsored by the Mass Cultural Council, Medway Cultural Council, Medway Cable Access, David French Music Co., and the MFPA.
Save the Date! Medway Public Schools, along with the Towns of Bellingham, Blackstone-Millville, DESE Licensure Personnel, Douglas, Grafton, Hopedale, Marlboro, Mendon-Upton, Millbury, Milford, Northbridge, Sutton, and Uxbridge, will hold a Job Fair on April 3! The Blackstone Valley's annual job fair will be held in the cafeteria of the Milford High School, 31 West Fountain Street, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Stay tuned for a list of job openings
Reminder: Principal Coffee Hours are Monday March 13, 2023 from 9-10 AM or 4-5 PM at McGovern ! Topic: Equity
Superintendent's update, dated March 9, 2023, includes a very important update about the Public Forum on the FY24 budget that is being held tonight at 7:00 pm. The School Committee and Dr. Pires will host a public forum for interested community members regarding the FY24 budget in the Presentation Room at the Medway Middle School. This session is interactive, and participant questions will be answered.
The update also includes more information on the FY24 Development and Approval Process, the spring MCAS schedule, and an extensive list of updates and upcoming events. The full update can be read here: https://www.medwayschools.org/article/1033267
TONIGHT, 3/9, at 7:00 pm, in the Medway Middle School Presentation Room, the School Committee and Dr. Pires will host a public forum for interested community members regarding the FY24 budget. This session is interactive, and participant questions will be answered.
This a reminder that MSPTO's fundraiser is TONIGHT (March 8, 2023) at Panera on Medway Road in Milford. Show the flyer or use code FUND4U when you buy dinner from Panera. 20% of all sales will benefit the MSPTO between 4:00 pm & 8:00 pm.
Did you purchase your tickets for this weekend's performance of Peter Pan, the musical? There are three performances; March 10 at 7:00 pm, March 11 at 1:00 pm & March 11 at 7:00 pm Tickets can be purchased online: https://bit.ly/3F66MhY or at the door.
Have you signed up for the Medway Public Schools app? It's everything Medway Public Schools, in your pocket! Watch the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNpsF8eCbms and sign up today!
MFE's annual trivia bee is tomorrow night (Tuesday, March 7, 2023) from 7-9:00 pm in the cafeteria at the Burke/Memorial School. We hope to see you there for all the fun!
You can find an extensive list of community programs, events, meetings, volunteer opportunities & more in this week's Community Bulletin #everythinginoneplace https://conta.cc/3kGljdx
Online registration for MEPTO's Shamrock Shuffle closes this Saturday night (March 4 at midnight) https://bit.ly/3mpiei8. There is an opportunity to register in person at Mickey Cassidy's Irish Restaurant and Public House on Thursday, March 9, or the morning of the race!
Reminder: No Preschool Tomorrow, Friday March 3, 2023 - Arena Day
MFPA presents a Medway Family Concert (Free) on 3/19, 2:00 pm. Please join us at MHS. No tickets are required! Sponsored by the Mass Cultural Council, Medway Cultural Council, Medway Cable Access, David French Music Co., and the Medway Friends of the Performing Arts!
MFE's Annual Trivia Bee is Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street. Join us for fun, test your trivia knowledge, win prizes, and support the MFE. All proceeds are used to support our schools & teachers! Register in advance using this link: https://bit.ly/3ZakHvG
Join MEPTO as we celebrate Read Across America Week with a family bingo night this Friday, March 3! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The first game is at the Memorial School Cafeteria at 6:00 p.m. Concessions will be available for sale. Registration is required https://bit.ly/3ICKPYR . Suggested donation of $20 per family includes bingo cards, raffle tickets, and a gift for each child!
All Medway Public Schools will have a two-hour delay due to weather on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Please note that there will be no morning preschool due to this planned delay. If weather and road conditions necessitate that school is canceled for the day, another notification will be sent out no later than 7:00 am tomorrow. We are hopeful this delay will provide crews enough time to clear snow and ensure the safety of students and staff as they commute to school.
The next meeting of the Medway School Committee is Thursday, March 2, at 7:00 pm. The meeting will begin, then adjourn to Executive Session. Upon return to the meeting, the student advisory committee will give a report, followed by public comments. MFE to Remembering Auschwitz Grant to MHS, a donation from MFPA for MS Musical, FY24 Preliminary Budget Presentation, and updates from the school committee on community engagements. The complete agenda: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2606/mps/2815896/March_2__2023_Agenda_.pdf
