Superintendent's Friday Message
November 13, 2026
Earlier this week, Medford's elected officials announced their support for the MHS Building Project and outlined the process for calculating the potential tax impact of a debt exclusion, which will be announced in February, 2027. Thank you to the mayor's office, the School Committee, and City Council for their continued collaboration as we work to create a generational space for our community. Visit Here for the full press release.
The next full meeting of the Medford High School Comprehensive School Building Committee (SBC) will be next Monday, November 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Medford High School Library & on Zoom. Community members can also watch on the MPS YouTube channel & on Medford Community Media. During our upcoming meeting, the SBC will discuss recommendations created by the Advisory teams and an informational mailer. Visit Here for the full agenda.
On Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m., we will be hosting Community Forum #7 in the MHS Caron Theater. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the upcoming scope of work, engage with the project team, and provide feedback on the project. The presentation duration of the meeting will be recorded.
Lastly, I am happy to share the news of our updated project website! The new website features more facts, increased navigation, and easier access to key project documents. Best of all, it's the same URL as before at https://medfordhsproject.com/.
During Monday's School Committee Meeting, MHS CTE students Ryan Giltrap (Metal Fab), Sammy DeSena Silva (Construction Craft Laborers) & Dejenkinson Duma (CCL) reflected on their wonderful experience completing OSHA 30 training!
The students shared their vast knowledge of fall protection and how to stay safe on a scaffold. Additionally, this OSHA 30 training provided students the opportunity to be surrounded by people of industry, earn industry-standard training, and develop further confidence to be leaders in the their classroom programs.
Their presentation even included easy-to-follow demonstrations on how different safety harnesses work! Great job!
Medford SEPAC's first meeting of the year will be held next Thursday, November 19 at 6 p.m. in the McGlynn Library & on Zoom. A representative from MassPAC will be present sharing information, resources, and guidance on building a strong, sustainable SEPAC.
As a reminder, the Medford Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is a volunteer group of caregivers focused on ensuring the best education for students with disabilities. The organization provides caregivers the opportunity to connect with others, share experiences & strategies, collaborate with district staff members, and stay informed on opportunities & resources. All caregivers are welcome to join!
Medford Public Schools had a wonderful presence at the 2026 Massachusetts World Language Association (MAFLA) Fall Conference! Medford’s Director of World Languages Ms. Marticorena served as the 2026 Conference Chair, helping lead an outstanding event featuring high-quality professional learning sessions, inspiring workshops, and opportunities for educators to connect and share best practices.
Many educations in Medford’s World Languages Department attended the conference to learn, collaborate, and exchange ideas. They returned with new strategies, valuable resources, and fresh inspiration to bring back to their classrooms and students. Adding to Medford’s strong presence, MHS French teacher Ms. Bensadok and Italian teacher Ms. Canetta co-presented a session on teaching French and Italian through novels.
During the conference luncheon and awards ceremony, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Talbot & I were honored to receive the MAFLA Friend of World Languages Award in recognition of the district’s support of world language education. The weekend served as a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our educators, highlight the district’s commitment to World Languages, and recognize the importance of fostering belonging through language and culture!
- Winter Clothing Giveaway (while supplies last)
- Energy Bill Check-Up & Information on Heating Assistance
- MassHealth & Health Connector Assistance
- Free Food (Food Pantry)
- Flu & Covid Vaccine Clinic (must be at least 6 months old)
Thank you to our MHS Center for Citizenship & Social Responsibility (CCSR) students & Medford Family Network for their collaboration in collecting donations for this years event. CCSR is dedicated to fostering community engagement, social awareness, and meaningful service opportunities for students. This donation drive is one of many service projects that CCSR student across MPS lead throughout the year!
Medford Public Schools is looking to expand our Daily Substitute pool. Under the direct supervision of the Building Principal, qualified candidates will oversee classroom environment during absence of staff member, assist students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives as assigned by Principal Visit Here to Apply.
Visit our Job Postings page to see all the current open positions across the District and see the links below for more openings.