Please check our website and cable channel 15 for important announcements and information.

Please observe all safety rules when taking the bus or walking to and from school.

We look forward to working with you and your family to provide a quality education and program of activities consistent with your needs and interests.

All the best,

Roy E. Belson
Superintendent of School

The Medford Gymnastics program is now accepting enrollments for ages 3-6, 7-10 and 11+.

• Click here for more information

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new athletic fields is planned for Sunday, September 12 at 10:15AM. Coaches, student athletes, staff, family, friends, and community members are all welcome to attend.

Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided by Kelly’s Roast Beef immediately following the ceremony.

The ribbon-cutting will take place at 10:15AM and the girls soccer team will play a game on the new field at 12:30PM.

The “Field of Dreams” project includes two artificial turf fields behind Medford High School that can be used for soccer, lacrosse, and football games as well as for baseball and softball practice; a running/walking track; full lighting; and two scoreboards.

Don’t miss out! The Fall Basketball program for grades 1-8 is an 8-week Saturday program that will teach the fundamentals of the game.

• Click here for more information

Get Your Students Back to School – While Saving Money and Helping the Environment

Even in a tight economy, parents and students still need a back-to-school shopping trip for clothes, backpacks, computers and school supplies. A survey conducted by the National Retail Federation found that this year consumers expect to spend an average of $606 for back-to-school needs.

A little advanced planning can help both the environment and your
pocketbook. Here are a few tips from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency that can point you in the right direction.

• If you bring your lunch to school, package it in reusable
  containers instead of disposable ones. Bring drinks in an insulated
  bottle instead of disposable bottles or cartons. This saves money and
  reduces waste.
• Encourage your school to organize a recycling program if they
  don’t already have one.
• If you drive to school, try carpooling, public transportation,
  walking or biking instead. By changing your transportation routine, you
  can save money on fuel costs, lower air pollution levels, and decrease
  traffic in your community.
• Before you shop, see what you already have at home. Many supplies can be reused or recycled. Backpacks, notebooks, folders, and binders can all be reused.
• When you’re out shopping, choose products made from recycled
  materials such as pencils made from old blue jeans, binders made from
  old shipping boxes, and of course recycled paper products.
• Buy supplies wrapped with minimal packaging; or buy products that
  come in bulk sizes. Packaging accounts for more than 30 percent of all
  the waste generated each year.
• Are there clothes that your child has outgrown that are still in
  good shape? Donate usable items you don’t need to a local charity or
  shelter so someone else can put them to use, and earn yourself a
  possible tax deduction at the same time.
• Share used books with friends, relatives, or younger schoolchildren. Many schools reuse textbooks to save money and reduce waste.
• Buying a new computer, printer, cell phone, or other electronic
  device? Always look for the Energy Star logo, which indicates that your
  new computer or other electronic gadget meets strict energy-efficiency
  guidelines set by EPA. If you are buying a new printer, purchase one
  that prints double-sided to reduce the use of paper.
• If you have to discard older, used electronics, do the right
  thing. Many retailers are partnering with EPA to recycle electronics.
  You may also be able to donate your old computer to a local school,
  library or charity for a tax deduction. If you discard the older unit,
  always check with your local municipality, county, state environmental
  agency or EPA for the proper way to dispose of electronics safely.
  E-cycling conserves precious natural resources and reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills.

A great way to reduce pollution is not to create it in the first place.
Prevent pollution by reducing waste, reusing or recycling more. Work
with your child’s teachers and friends to find ways to encourage
everyone in your community to make reducing waste a part of every day life.

Click the links below for more information:

• EPA’s work on Pollution Prevention in New England
• Learn about E-cycling and where to recycle unused electronics in New England

• Elementary and Middle School
• High School
• Bus Questions and Contacts

Elementary and Middle School Bus Schedule and Routes

• 2010-2011 Bus Routes and Schedule
  This schedule was updated on September 3, 2010. Any changes to the schedule will be posted here and to the relevant school websites.

Bus Information

• Bus Safety Rules
• Bus Complaint Form

High School Bus Schedules and Routes

Please note: The MBTA will be making some minor changes to the supplemental trips providing service near Medford High School/Medford Vocational Technical High School for the fall schedule period.

The two changes of note are the shifting of the Route 95 trip at 7:20AM to 7:00AM, and Route 134 trip at 7:05AM to 7:10AM.

The MBTA’s weekday fall schedules begin Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

The following supplemental trips will provide service near MHS/MVTHS. These are in addition to the regular MBTA bus schedules, which are also posted below.

Supplemental Trips

Morning

• Route 94 from Davis Square to Medford Square (departure from Davis Square at 7:15 AM)
• Route 95 from Stevens Square to Winthrop & Brooks (departures at 6:50 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:10 AM from Stevens Square)
• Route 101 from Main & Henry to Winthrop & Brooks (departures at 6:50 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:10 AM, 7:20 AM)
• Route 134 from Middlesex Ave & Second St to Winthrop & Brooks (departures at 6:55 AM, 7:10 AM)

Afternoon

• Route 95 from Winthrop & Brooks to Stevens Square (departures at 2:30 PM, 2:40 PM)
• Route 101 from Winthrop & Brooks to Sullivan Station (departures at 2:25 PM, 2:30 PM, 2:35 PM, 2:40 PM)
• Route 134 from Winthrop & Brooks to Middlesex Ave & Second Street (departures at 2:25 PM, 2:30 PM, 2:40 PM)

Regular MBTA Schedules and Routes

Route 134

• Schedule
• Route Map

Route 101

• Schedule
• Route Map

Route 94

• Schedule
• Route Map

Route 95

• Schedule
• Route Map

Bus Questions

For general school information, call your local school or the Communications Center at Medford High School at 781-393-2201.

For specific Bus Transportation call the Parent Center at 781-393-2130.

For Special Education Transportation call Pupil Services at 781-393-2235.

For Vocell Bus Company call 781- 393-0220.

Our mission is to create a learning environment that provides the highest order of music education and to establish a foundation for life-long growth in music. Further, we endeavor to expand the music opportunities available to all students and to enhance the quality of our community’s musical life.

When and where are workshops/lessons offered?

The MPS Music Academy will begin on October 1st. You can decide when/how often your workshop will meet. All MPS Fine Arts workshops and lessons will take place in the A building at Medford High School.

Who can teach?

Anyone with experience in his or her proposed workshop/instrument can teach. Preference will be given to MPS teachers.

Please see the attached brochure for an EXAMPLE of the MPS Fine Arts Academy Fall program offerings.

The MPS Fine Arts Academy is sponsored by Medford Community Schools.

The deadline for submitting a proposal is Friday, September 10, 2010. Click here to download a proposal form.

Please contact Sarah Grant (sgrant@medford.k12.ma.us) if you have any questions or need any more information.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

• 1st Day of School for Students in Grades 1-12

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

• 1st Day of School for Kindergarten Students

2010-2011 District Calendar

• Click here to see the entire school district calendar

Does your child receive free or reduced school lunch? Are you eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit? Do you receive Fuel Assistance? If you meet the criteria for these programs, you may also meet the income guidelines for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP can help you provide your children with the nutritious food they need to do their best in school.

For more information about SNAP and other food resources, or to find out if you are eligible, contact Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline Monday-Friday 8:00am-7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm at 1-800-645-8333 or visit www.gettingsnap.org.

Kindergarten Registration 2010

Children born in 2005 are eligible to attend kindergarten in September 2010. If you would like to receive a registration packet, please call or stop by the Parent Information Center (located at Medford High School- see below). Leave your child’s name, address and date of birth. Packets will be mailed out in January 2010.

Medford Public Schools
Parent Information Center
489 Winthrop Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2130 or 2132
Fax (781) 395-1468
Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

About Kindergarten in Medford

• Click here for more information about our Kindergarten program

Building Bridges to Kindergarten

Informational Meetings for Parents and Families of Incoming Kindergarten Students

• Click here for more information

• Current Openings
• Special Education Openings
• Substitute Teachers
• Application Information

Current Openings

• Medford Public Schools Fine Arts Academy Instructors
• Summer Online Course Development
• Literacy Planning Team Project Work Summer 2010
• Summer School 2010 Grades 6-12
• MCAS Summer Academy 2010
• ELL Summer School 2010
• (3) High School Social Studies Teachers
• (1) High School Guidance Counselor
• (1) Vocational Technical High School Mathematics Teacher
• (1) Middle School Mathematics Teacher
• (1) Middle School Science Teacher
• (1) Middle School Computer Teacher
  For the position, the teacher instructs 2 groups per grade level (6-8). Each group of students meets 4 times a week for 1 term. The computer lab has 26 computers. Average class size is 20-23 students. Currently the class teaches all standards and focuses on math and or science content as well. Please contact the building principal at tblake@medford.k12.ma.us for further details and to set up an appointment at any time.
• (1) Full-time Registered Nurse for High School. Must have a BSN with DESE license or eligible to obtain license.
• (1) Full time health education teacher, grade level to be determined. Should have related degree and DESE license as a health educator.
• (.6) FTE Italian and Spanish Middle School
• (1) High School Spanish Teacher
• (1) Spanish/Italian High School Teacher
• Assistant Teachers, MPS Afterschool Program
  The Medford Public Schools Afterschool Program is looking for assistant teachers at the Brooks, Columbus and McGlynn Afterschool Programs. Interested candidates should have prior experience working with children Grades Kindergarten through Grade 5. This is a part-time position without benefits. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 2:30 to 5:00-6:00 P.M. and Wednesday from 1:30 to 5:00-6:00 P.M. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: sgross@medford.k12.ma.us.

Special Education Openings

• Special Education: Evaluation Team Leader

Qualifications:

• Appropriate Special Education License for position
• General Education License (preferred)
• Reading Instruction experience (preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Plan Instruction and schedule direct service groups
• Maintain accurate records and pupil folders
• Maintain data collection systems; routinely review and update.
• Maintain communication with classroom teachers, principals and parents
• Administer diagnostic tests
• Complete progress reports
• Utilize and apply in-service training

Please send resumes to the attention of Angela Lombardo, alombardo@medford.k12.ma.us. For additional information please contact the Pupil Services Office at alombardo@medford.k12.ma.us or (781) 393-2229.

Substitute Teachers

Contact Alicia Palmer at 781-393-2326. Substitute teachers only!

Application Information

Positions will be filled on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, age, creed, color, nationality, sex, marital status or disability.

Download the Application

• Application in PDF format
• Application in Microsoft Word XP

The Medford Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

The Medford Public Schools pays competitive salaries and fringe benefits.

Please send resumes and job application letters to the following address unless otherwise noted above:

Mr. Roy E. Belson,

Superintendent of Schools

489 Winthrop Street

Medford, MA 02155