Superintendent's Weekly Memo - October 25, 2024
Our students are achieving great things across our schools, and their success is being noticed throughout the Commonwealth. Earlier this week, as part of DESE Acting Commissioner Russell D. Johnston’s Weekly Update, our Missituk Elementary School students were featured in the Picture of the Week!
The Halloween and Fall Festival seasons can be seen all around us in anticipation of October 31, but there’s also another spirit in the air: school spirit! Our elementary & middle schools have continued to participate in Walking Wednesdays throughout the month. Medford High School capped off Spirit Week today with a Students vs. Staff Flag Football game. Meanwhile, over at the Andrews Middle School, sixth grade students enjoyed listening to motivational speaker Jesse Greene and his “Chainsaws, Cheeseburgers, and Rock N’ Roll” presentation. Among many other examples of our students coming together, Missituk students joined members of the community in the Jumpstart Read for the Record.
When it comes to Trick-or-Treating during the Halloween season, here are a few tips for staying safe and healthy from Mass General Brigham:
- Be mindful of costumes. Costume designs or props that are baggy or include poor-fitting shoes can cause children to easily trip.
- Carry glow sticks or flashlights, use reflective tape on costumes and bags, and wear light colors to help kids see and be seen by drivers.
- Stick together, especially for groups of trick-or-treaters walking without an adult.
- Be sure to monitor the amount of candy eaten on and after Halloween.
Students with food allergies, diabetes, and other medical conditions often get left out of Trick-or-Treating. You can help by providing some non-food treats for trick-or-treaters and placing a teal pumpkin in front of your home to indicate you have these treats available. Visit Here for more information.
Have a safe and happy Halloween! Upcoming spooky season events can be found below.
Today’s Memo includes:
- Important Voting Information
- Community Input Requested for City Planning
- Job Openings
- Upcoming Events
Important Voting Information For Election Day
Ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, November 5, the City of Medford has released important voting information and deadlines. Voting ensures your voice is heard and represented across our local, state, and national governments. As a reminder, you must be 18 years old to vote on Election Day.
The deadline to register to vote is tomorrow, Saturday, October 26 at 5 p.m. Early in-person voting lasts until Friday, November 1 at City Hall. Visit Here for sample ballots, details on where to vote on Election Day and other voting information.
Community Input Requested for City Planning
The City of Medford is also asking for public input as they work on a 5-Year Consolidated Plan to fund programs supporting city residents. The survey was created to gather community input on housing and community development needs, including funding for affordable housing, economic development, public services, and improvements to infrastructure and public facilities.
Participation in the survey is anonymous and can be taken in a variety of languages. Visit the hyperlinks below to access the questionnaire.
English | Español | Português | Kreyòl Ayisyen | العربية
Job Openings
Come work with us! We have a variety of job openings across the district. Apply now!
- Building Monitor
- Cafeteria Manager
- Classroom Teachers
- Classroom Paraprofessionals
- Daily Substitute Positions
- Evaluation Team Leader
- Substitute Building Monitor
- Student Support Services Positions
Upcoming Events
- Athletics News & Upcoming Events
- Community Halloween Events
- Oct. 25: Chamber of Commerce Business Trick or Treat, 3-5 p.m. in Downtown Medford
- Oct. 26: Missituk Trunk or Treat, 3-4:30 p.m. at Missituk ES Parking Lot
- Oct. 26: Pumpkin Float & Lantern Walk, 6-8:30 p.m. at Wright’s Pond
- Oct. 27: Tufts Halloween on the Hill, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Tufts University
- Oct. 28: McGlynn Trunk or Treat, 5:30-7 p.m. at McGlynn ES Back Parking Lot
- Oct. 31: Halloween (All Schools Open)
- Nov. 2: Medford Pumpkin Smash, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at West Medford Community Center
- Oct. 28: Special Meeting of the Medford School Committee, 5 p.m. on Zoom
- Oct. 30: Purple Heart City Dedication Ceremony, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Medford City Hall
- Nov. 4: Regular Meeting of the Medford School Committee
- Nov. 5: No School, Election Day
- Nov. 11: No School, Veteran’s Da
Yours in Partnership for Children,
Dr. Marice Edouard-Vincent, Superintendent