Burke-Memorial Elementary School

This edition of the Community Bulletin highlights many fall activities, including Halloween programs from the Town, Schools, Parks & Recreation, and Community Education. Click the link to discover everything that’s going on! https://conta.cc/3W6crNr

Medway Public Schools is seeking to hire an Assistant Director of Early Childhood. Work closely with the Early Childhood Director and Lead Teachers in the Community Education Department to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young learners.

💼 Salary: $48,000–$54,000
✨ Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability, retirement savings, and staff childcare discount

If you’re passionate about early childhood education and collaboration, apply via SchoolSpring today!
👉 https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=5395617
#MedwayMA #EducationJobs #EarlyChildhoodEducation #NowHiring

💉 Flu & COVID Clinic – TODAY!
Medway Health Department, in partnership with Milford Central Pharmacy, is hosting a flu/COVID clinic today, Monday, October 6, 2025, at Burke Memorial School, 16 Cassidy Lane.

No pre-registration is required, but insurance information is needed: https://bit.ly/48K5nNI

Medway's Health Department has partnered with Milford Central Pharmacy to sponsor a flu/COVID clinic. The clinic will be held at Burke Memorial School, located at 16 Cassidy Lane, on Monday, October 6, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Pre-registration is not required, but recommended. Please note that insurance information is needed: https://bit.ly/48K5nNI

Medway Public Schools has been actively working to staff all district-wide vacancies.

All vacant positions can be found on School Spring and/or Indeed: https://bit.ly/46bY78w.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about daily substitute opportunities, please contact Carly Hofstra at hr@medwayschools.org.

🚍 We’re Hiring a Transportation Coordinator!
Do you thrive on logistics and keeping things running smoothly? Are you passionate about ensuring safe, reliable transportation for students?

Medway Public Schools is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to oversee daily operations, support drivers and staff, and ensure that every student arrives at school safely and on time.

If you’re organized, safety-minded, and eager to make a difference for our students and families, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply here: https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=5386317

📢 In the Superintendent's Update (dated Sept. 26): The school year is off to a great start in Medway! 🌟 Students are engaging deeply in learning, and we’re so grateful to our outstanding educators and staff.

The Medway Public Schools Strategic Plan (2025–2030) has been approved, focusing on Innovative Instruction, Dynamic Learning, culture and community, and leadership and operations. Stay tuned for updates as we roll out first-year goals!

Thank you for being a vital part of our community. 💛 Read the complete update here: https://bit.ly/3ul2qRE.

Shoutout to the MFE for making extraordinary things happen for our students! Thanks to their continued support, our students now have new digital cameras and art display boards at Medway High School, and they helped send our 6th graders on the Nature’s Classroom trip with a generous donation!

Altogether, the MFE contributed over $10,000 to support our students. THANK YOU, MFE! Learn more about MFE here: https://www.mfeducation.org/

The Fall Community Bulletin is here! Find upcoming events and programs from Medway Public Schools, Community Education, Parks & Recreation, the Council on Aging, and more—all in one place. September 17, 2025 edition: https://conta.cc/3Ipbdt5

District-Wide Vacancies and Openings

Medway Public Schools has been actively working to staff all district-wide vacancies.

All vacant positions can be found on School Spring and/or Indeed: https://bit.ly/46bY78w.

Should you or someone you know be interested in learning more about daily substitute opportunities, please feel free to contact Carly Hofstra at hr@medwayschools.org for more details.

We’re pleased to share an essential opportunity for parents & caregivers in partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations. Join us for a Project Safe Childhood webinar on keeping kids safe online, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, from 6:30–7:30 pm. Register here: https://bit.ly/4nsAGkk

We want to inform families that Medway Public Schools offers an optional Chromebook insurance policy to support students better, improve our repair process, and ensure funds directly benefit our schools. Families can opt in to the insurance program for $29 per year. Policies will cover all accidental damages. This policy will not cover cosmetic damage, wear & tear, power supplies, unexplained loss, or intentional damage. Families who choose not to purchase insurance will be responsible for the full cost of parts for any repairs. They will be invoiced if a repair is needed, and can buy insurance for future claims. Complete the form for optional insurance: https://bit.ly/2Bro5cr.

Children need healthy meals to learn, and we are proud to share that Medway Public Schools continues to offer nutritious breakfast and lunch to all students at no cost. This program is made possible through funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and it has now been made permanent for all students.

Even though meals are free, we need your help to keep this program strong. By completing the Meal Benefit Application, you can:
Support our ability to sustain free meals by increasing access to Federal funding.
Drive additional funding for critical educational programs in our schools.
Help provide free summer and childcare meals in our community.

Please visit our Medway Public Schools website - Free and Reduced Lunch to access related, essential documents such as:
Notice of Meal Benefit Application
Meal Benefit Application and Instructions
Please complete this form if you believe your family may qualify. Families who apply or are directly certified will receive a free or reduced status confirmation from us.
Sharing Information with Other Programs Form - Completing this form allows us, with your permission, to share your eligibility status with other Medway programs that may reduce or waive fees, including but not limited to transportation, athletics, integrated preschool, test fees, field trip fees, and Community Education programs. Submitting this form will not affect your child’s free or reduced meal status, but it may help lower costs for your family in other areas.
Please note that if you submit an application or are directly certified through the state and are approved for free or reduced meal prices, we will contact you directly to inform you of the determination.

Free and Reduced Lunch Information and Application: https://bit.ly/3L0QwC0.

We strongly encourage all families to review and complete these forms. Together, we can ensure every student can access healthy meals and expanded opportunities across our district.

Join SEPAC at Tangerini Farm for a family-friendly, sensory-friendly morning!

The farm opens early, just for us, at 9:00 am. Tickets ($5 per person) will be available at the gate.

Admission includes a hayride and a pumpkin to paint!

The hayride departs promptly at 9:30 am, giving families time to enjoy the farm before it opens. Be sure to register so we know you’re coming. https://bit.ly/4mgbexu

🎃 Welcome, Trunk-or-Treaters!
Join SEPAC on Friday, October 17, at 4:30 p.m. at Burke/Memorial School, 16 Cassidy Lane. From 4:30-5, we will be hosting a sensory-friendly time slot. Please be respectful to our community of children who would benefit from this slower time.

👻 Costumes encouraged!
🚗 Trick-or-treat from decorated trunks hosted by Medway staff.
🌟 Open to everyone—join the fun with SEPAC!

Please register by October 12, 2025, using this link: https://bit.ly/46v9fjc or the QR code.

Medway’s Health Department has partnered with Milford Central Pharmacy to sponsor two Flu/COVID clinics this fall. The first clinic will be held at the @medwaycouncilonaging, 76 Oakland St., on September 15, 2025, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. The second flu/COVID clinic will be held at the Burke/Memorial Elementary School, 9 Cassidy Lane, on October 6, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Pre-registration is NOT required, but is recommended.
Register for the September 15, 2025, clinic at the Medway Council on Aging here: https://form.jotform.com/251826595863168
Register for the Burke Memorial School clinic here: https://form.jotform.com/251826337298164

📚 We’re off to a smooth start to the 2025–26 school year! Routines are back, learning is in full swing, and Curriculum Nights are underway.

As AI becomes part of daily life, we’re committed to helping students use technology safely and responsibly. This includes new content filtering tools for take-home devices and resources for families to stay informed.

👉 Parents & caregivers: Don’t miss the upcoming webinar on online safety from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Space is limited—register today: https://bit.ly/4gqaswM. Read the complete update here: https://bit.ly/3ul2qRE.

#MedwaySchools #BackToSchool #SafeTech

Thank you to MEPTO for the thoughtful “Welcome Back, Enjoy a Snack” lounge restocks! 🍎 Our teachers, staff, and administrators truly appreciated the treat as we kicked off the school year. We’re grateful for your continued support!