Counseling Department Newsletter

The Medford High School Counseling Department is excited to welcome students and families to the 2026–2027 school year! Throughout the year, our counselors will work alongside students and families as they navigate academic planning, college and career exploration, post-secondary planning, and the many milestones of high school. We have several important events and opportunities coming up this fall. Please take a few minutes to review the information below and mark your calendars.

Student Schedules

Students have the opportunity to add or drop a course until September 18th, 2026. They should see their school counselor if they have any concerns.

Senior Family Night

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 7:00–8:00 PM | Medford High School Auditorium

Parents and caregivers of seniors are invited to join us for an evening focused on helping students prepare for life after high school. Families will hear from college admission representatives, receive important information about college planning, dates, deadlines, and resources, and learn about post-graduation pathways for CTE students, including labor unions, apprenticeships, industry certifications, and career opportunities.

Whether your senior is planning for college, a career, or another pathway, this evening will provide valuable information and resources to help your family navigate senior year and plan confidently for what's next.

Please register to attend here

PSAT/NMSQT — Wednesday, October 21, 2026

The PSAT/NMSQT is aligned to the SAT and provides students with a low-stakes opportunity to practice and identify areas they may want to strengthen before taking the SAT. The assessment takes approximately three hours with standard time.

Grade 10 — Opt In: Sophomores are eligible to take the PSAT/NMSQT at no cost. Families who would like their 10th-grade student to participate must complete the sign-up form by September 25, 2026.

Grade 11 — Opt Out: All juniors are scheduled to take the PSAT/NMSQT at no cost. Junior-year scores are also used to determine semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Families who do not want their junior to participate may return the opt-out form to their student's Assistant Principal's office by Friday, September 25, 2026.

Questions? Contact Stacey Schulman, Director of School Counseling & Behavioral Health, at sschulman@medford.k12.ma.us

C3 Day for Seniors — Career • College • Community Service

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

What is C3 Day? It's a day seniors will not have class; instead, they will participate in an activity related to one of the 3 C's: Career, College, or Community Service.

C3 Day gives seniors an opportunity to step outside of their regular school-day schedule and engage in a meaningful experience that helps them explore their interests, consider their next steps, and begin making connections between high school and life after graduation. More information about C3 Day activities, registration, and logistics will be shared with seniors and families.

Coffee with the Counselors

Friday, October 9, 2026 & Friday, March 5, 2027 | 8:00–9:00 AM

Medford High School — CCSR Room (in the Library)

Families are invited to stop by for Coffee with the Counselors, an informal opportunity to meet members of the MHS Counseling Department, hear about what's happening at the high school, ask questions, and connect with us. Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation!

Visit Our Updated School Counseling Website

We have updated the Medford High School Counseling website to make it easier for students and families to find the information they need throughout the school year. The site includes resources related to academic planning, college and career planning, counseling supports, important forms, upcoming events, and more.

Visit the MHS School Counseling Website

We encourage families to bookmark the site and check back throughout the year as we continue to add resources and timely information.