Medford After School programs

Medford After School is HIRING!
Do you know someone who loves working with kids? Pass it on!

Medford After School Job Posting FALL 2023 Medford Public Schools * Medford After School Programs Medford After School has openings for After School Group Leaders and Assistant Group Leaders Are you looking for a fun and rewarding afternoon job working with children? Do you have a hobby or area of expertise you’d like to share? Are ...

We can't believe it's already the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Tuesday!!!

REMINDER:
On the last day of school, After School CLOSES AT 4:00PM.

The day is forecast to be a SCORCHER 🌞 so we will likely spend very little time outside. It does tend to get pretty hot indoors as well, so please plan accordingly.
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We’re delighted to hear the news!!!

Congratulations to the next Principal of the Missituk Elementary School: Ms. Nancy Sherman-Hudson!

Good day for assembling afterschooler-made cat toy donations at Missituk 🐈‍⬛

SWAP Donations being accepted starting NEXT WEEK! Spend your weekend cleaning out your closets!

Reminder: today is an Early Release day.
We have activities planned at all After School sites, but keep in mind that it's a long day so please plan accordingly.

Today is an Early Release Day for all Medford Public Schools students!

- Andrews & McGlynn Middle Schools will be dismissed at 11:30am
- All other schools will be dismissed at 12:00pm

Please refer any questions to your school's building principal or front office!

Have you heard that Medford Public Schools is doing ON SITE Registration at the Missituk school TODAY for students entering Kindergarten next year! No need to trek all the way to the high school. Pass it on!

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Peek!

With April Vacation already here, summer is fast approaching!

Don't forget to sign your band, orchestra or color guard student up for Jumpstart Music Camp: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdASGVXcDZzA2pLznoFjPBhtOggMMXsmEGtoewszf51RcIPpg/viewform

Time for spring cleaning! Bring your old electronic and electrical gadgets to be recycled on Saturday, April 20 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Proceeds raised go to support the McGlynn Middle School and the Andrews Middle School PTOs.

Most items will be accepted for $5.00 per item, with some premium recyclables at a higher cost. Check out the full list of accepted recyclables and support our middle school students!

Check it out!

Let Medford Recreation be part of your vacation plans! View our programs https://medfordma.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx

REMINDER!
For NEW FAMILIES, there are 2 more days to sign up for the After School Lottery for next year's Before and After School programs. If you have not already done so, please fill out this Google Form. This form will be open until April 13 and then CLOSE. The Lottery will run on April 14 and families will be notified within the next two days after that.
https://forms.gle/vnDFF43KocBgNVJP6

For more information, email [email protected]

Medford Before/After School Lottery Request for 2024-25 Use a separate form for each child.

Reminder: the Medford After School programs are open when the schools are open. Tomorrow (Wednesday) is a holiday and school is closed so After School will be closed.

Eid Mubarak to all who are celebrating!

Don’t toss those Eclipse glasses!

Scenes from our outdoor and indoor activities. Thank you to our fantastic staff for making sure the kids stayed safe. Thank you to our fantastic kids for STAYING safe, and most importantly, thank you to the Medford Public Library for the Eclipse glasses so our upper grades could watch
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It’s hard to take a steady selfie when you’re wearing your Eclipse glasses properly…

Ms Payton at Brooks After School made sure to stay safe!
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(Thank you, Medford Public Library for the glasses for staff and students!)

We’ve got lots of Eclipse-themed activities planned for the day (age-appropriate with eye safety top of mind 👁️)
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Families of elementary-age students,

To enter into the LOTTERY for next year's Before and After School programs, please fill out this Google Form. This form will be open from April 1 - April 13 and then CLOSE. The Lottery will run on April 14 and families will be notified within the next two days after that.

https://forms.gle/vnDFF43KocBgNVJP6

For more information, email [email protected]

Moved Temporarily

We are excited to announce that the Medford Public Schools Performing Arts Department will once again offer a 2-week Summer Camp at Medford High School where students can get a jumpstart on their band and orchestra instruments! Camp will run during the weeks of August 5 and August 12 from 9:00am to 12:00pm, and is open to Medford Public School students entering grades 4-9.

Students will present an End-of-Camp Showcase on August 16th at 11am, which is free and open to all family and friends! Get more information and sign up for Jumpstart Music Camp: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdASGVXcDZzA2pLznoFjPBhtOggMMXsmEGtoewszf51RcIPpg/viewform

More beautiful MOSAIC art, this time from our Missituk After School Artists.

Thank you, once again, Susan Altman!

Reminder! Todaymorrow is March's early release day.
Medford After School programs will again have visiting presenters and we'll be sure to post some photos.
Please read any notices from your Site Cordinator about lunch and snack and plan accordingly for the early release 😁

For CURRENT families, please check your email for an invitation to RE-Register for next year

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Such a cool event!

Once a month, the Medford After School Leadership team meets to connect and problem-solve. This month, we had our meeting at the Bistro in the MVTHS. Soooo yummy and great service too! Check it out!!

(Cue ‘Frozen’ soundtrack) 🎶
As a reminder, Medford After School follows the MPS closure policy so there will be no Before and After School on Tuesday, Feb. 13 for the snow day ❄️ ⛄️

(for all of you who celebrate Mardi Gras: laissez les bons temps rouler dans la neige!)

Look who visited us at Roberts After School today!!
We love Curious Creatures!

Today wins for the year’s most “Oohs and Aahs”