Superintendent's Friday Message

We were blessed with beautiful weather last night as we celebrated the Medford High School Class of 2026! Thank you to all the parents, caregivers, staff members, elected officials, volunteers, and especially the graduating seniors who came together. Everybody was kind, respectful and courteous throughout the evening. Special thank you to our MHS Film & TV Production students who operated the live stream of the event.

To our recent graduates from Medford High School and Curtis Tufts -Your journey is not meant to mirror all your peers. Some of you will take time to explore, to pivot, to redefine what success means for you. There will be moments when your path feels direct, and moments when it shifts in ways you didn’t expect. New opportunities will appear. New directions will call you forward.

Visit our Facebook Page to see more photos from Thursday's MHS commencement ceremony.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galusi

During Monday's meeting MHS School Building Committee, there were multiple presentations for the community and the public. The project team shared the upcoming project timeline, revised cost estimations for the new C2.2A, C3.4A, and C2.2A High School-only design options, and a Life Cycle Cost Analysis. Additionally, the Mayor's Office provide the committee an update on city Capital Projects and a preliminary estimate of the potential project cost impact. Those presentations, along with other materials from Monday's meeting, can be found here.

This past Wednesday, we hosted Community Forum #5 for the project in a hybrid setting. Thank you to everyone who joined us online and in-person. The project team presented revised cost estimations to the public, further described the current design options and gathered feedback for the Building Committee. If you'd like to provide feedback on the current design options, please view the presentation from Wednesday's meeting and scan the QR code at the end of the presentation. The full meeting recording can be found here.

The Building Committee will select one design option to move forward with next Wednesday, June 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the MHS Library. Wednesday's meeting can also be joined via Zoom or watched on the MPS YouTube channel and Medford Community Media.

As a reminder, while the committee is selecting one design option next week, there will still be further discussions on what will be included in the building and on the surrounding land that will affect cost. Thank you to John Petrella and the Medford Happenings team for inviting me on their show recently to discuss this timeline and more. The full interview can be watched below.

To learn more about the project and see upcoming events, please visit https://medfordhsproject.com/. Additionally, community members can stay informed on the project by signing up for the project mailing list.

MPS is proud to celebrate Pride Month throughout the month of June. We are fortunate to live in a community where students, staff, city and community organizations can come together to uplift our LGBTQIA+ community and create intentional spaces of belonging, acceptance, and inclusion.

The celebrations began this past Wednesday with the city's annual Pride Flag Raising and Festival. Thank you Medford DEI Director Frances Nwajei for organizing such a thoughtful event, including inviting members of our school community to speak and engage with the public. Meanwhile, our MHS Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) organization raised the Pride Flag at the high school yesterday in beautiful sunny weather.

Next Wednesday, June 10, we will be having a districtwide pride spirit day supported by our school-based GSA and Rainbow Club organizations. Throughout the month of June, we celebrate the strength that comes from our school diversity and reaffirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive school community for all.

To help us better understand your interests and preferences, please take a few minutes to complete the survey linked below. The survey is targeted towards families at all grade levels.

Caregiver University Planning Survey, including questions about:

• Topics you would like to learn more about

• Preferred event formats (in-person or virtual)

• Preferred times and locations for events

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Your feedback will help us design programming that is relevant, accessible, and valuable to our school community.

To ensure we have an accurate reflection of busing needs for the 2026/27 school year, next week we will be asking families with students in Grades K-6 seeking School Bus Transportation to register with a Google Form. Any transportation changes for families can be made as needed throughout the year.

As a reminder, per district policy elementary school students are eligible to ride the bus if they live more than 1 Mile away from the school and middle school students are eligible to ride the bus if they live more than 2 Miles away from school. Additionally, afternoon bus riders in grades kindergarten through 2nd grade must be met by a caregiver. Visit our Bus Information page on our website to learn more.

The Middle School Drama Club is excited to invite our Medford community to their upcoming production of Willy Wonka on Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 at the McGlynn Middle School!

Our talented cast and crew have been working hard for months to bring this show to life, and we would love for you to join us in watching their final performances of the school year! Tickets can be purchased at the door or by visiting this link.

Featured Opening: Band Director - Medford High School

Medford High School is seeking a Band Director to lead Medford High Schools Band program. The qualified candidate will be responsible for organizing and directing the Medford High School band program, including the award-winning MHS marching band. The position will oversee practices, performances, and musical instruction that supports student growth and achievement. Visit Here to Apply.

Visit Here to browse all available and upcoming jobs across the district.

• Access Teacher - MHS Special Education Program
• Art Teacher - Roberts Elementary School
• After School Site Director - Elementary Schools
• Grade 1 Teacher - Roberts Elementary School
• Grade 4 Teacher - Roberts Elementary
• Technology Support Specialist - District Wide

MPS Athletics Upcoming Schedule & News

• June 6: Medford Porchfest

• June 8: Regular Meeting of the Medford School Committee, 6 p.m. at Medford City Hall

• June 10: MHS Building Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at MHS Library

• June 15: Regular Meeting of the Medford School Committee, 6 p.m. at Medford City Hall

• June 17: Bunker Hill Day

• June 18: MHS Building Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Bistro 489

• June 19: Juneteenth, No School

• June 22: Grade 8 Moving on Ceremony, Begins at 5:00 p.m.

• June 24: Early Release Day

• June 25: Last Day of School, Early Release Day

• June 26: Roberts Elementary Make Up Day, Early Release Day