Superintendent's Friday Message
November 6, 2026
Dear Families & Caregivers,
This past Tuesday, while our schools were closed for students on Election Day, all our educators gathered for a Professional Development Day! Professional development is an essential part of our commitment to continuous improvement. As a result, our staff engaged in meaningful learning to strengthen instruction, support student growth and further align with our Instructional Vision. Thank you to our staff members for their engagement throughout the day and our many partners for their support!
Later in the week, I was honored to join our Medford High School CTE community at the National Technical Honor Society's (NTHS) Induction Ceremony! The NTHS celebrates scholarship, leadership, service, and excellence in career and technical education for students across the country. Congratulations to our 16 students for earning their induction into the organization, which doubled in size & now represents 11 programs.
As a reminder, next Wednesday, November 11, Medford Public Schools will be closed in honor of Veterans Day. Ahead of Veterans Day, we honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served in our military. Your sacrifices and dedication protect our freedoms and ensure our safety.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galusi
The next full meeting of the Medford High School Comprehensive School Building Committee (SBC) will be on 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 as well as meet the project's previously announced Construction Manager At-Risk (pending finalized negotiations), Suffolk Construction.
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.
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.
Medford High School's Bistro 489 restaurant is excited to announce their Opening Day Thanksgiving Buffet! On Wednesday, November 18, stop by the Bistro for a delicious buffet-style food spread prepared & served by Culinary Arts students. Plates will cost $12 per person & no reservations will be accepted.
Beginning on November 19, Bistro 489 will be open to the public for breakfast and lunch service Wednesday-Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Located on the East side of the High School near the Fells, student-chefs and staff collaborate to create tasty dishes for customers at an affordable price. Proudly serving as the restaurant for the MHS Culinary Arts CTE Program, the Bistro is a student-operated establishment that first opened its doors in the fall of 2017.
The Bistro looks forward to welcoming everyone back into the Dining Room while continuing to provide our Culinary Arts students with valuable hands-on learning experiences. Visit bistro489.org for the restaurant's weekly menus and follow the Bistro on Instagram to see their latest creations!
Our Medford Community Schools Gymnastics Program has been nominated for a Community Kangaroo Joey Award! This award recognizes local organizations that best serve their local communities. Our gymnastics program was nominated in the "Favorite Gymnastics" Category in the Metro Boston area.
To win this award, the program needs your support. Voting takes place from now until November 15 at https://communitykangaroo.com/joey-awards-boston/.
Beginning this Friday, Medford Public Schools is excited to launch our use of the EDPlan Connect portal! This portal allows caregivers to review and electronically sign key special education documents for your child.
The district currently uses EdPlan to manage and store special education files. This expanded use of the platform will further streamline and strengthen special education document management for both staff and caregivers.
Families with students in special education can help us make this a smooth transition to the EdPlan Connect Portal by verify your contact information (email and phone) with you child’s case manager & school. Support Guides are also available in English | Spanish | Portuguese | Haitian Creole | Arabic.
- Medford City Hall
- Medford Public Library (1st & 2nd Floor)
- Medford Family Network
- Grace Episcopal Church
- Medford Senior Center
- West Medford Community Center
These items will be distributed at the city's Winter Preparedness Event (while supplies last) on Thursday, November 19 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Medford City Hall. Thank you for your generosity towards our greater Medford Community.
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.