Medford High’s Ranking On 2 Lists Of Top MA High Schools

Medford ranked 166th on Niche.com and 189th out of 339 public high schools in the latest U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings.

Milestones students, staff welcome Gov. Charlie Baker

Governor learns about programs, community life at Waltham approved special education day school and transition program

Tufts University Chemical Lab Evacuated

A chemical hazard prompted the evacuation of a building on Talbot Avenue, according to an alert from the university.

Medford Middle Schoolers Collect Donations For Ukraine

McGlynn students collected items like bandages, gauze, flashlights and other necessities, which will be shipped to refugee organizations.

Medford Schools Shift To Optional Masking

Here's what to know as schools move to optional masking for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

Medford Schools, Care Solace Partner On Mental Health Services

Care Solace will help expand access to community mental health and substance use treatment providers for students, staff and families.

Tufts University President Anthony Monaco To Step Down

Monaco, who the Board of Trustees said has "strengthened the university by every possible metric," will leave his role in 2023.

Medford Extends School Mask Mandate To Mid-March

The district will allow students and staff to continue to wear masks by choice after the requirement is lifted.

Medford Schools Awarded Competitive Hate Crime Prevention Grant

Funding will go toward a restorative justice pilot, which is already in place at the Andrews and will be expanded to two other schools.

Medford Schools Closed Friday As Icy Storm Approaches

A wintry mix is expected to begin overnight, leading to dangerous conditions during the morning and afternoon commutes on Friday.

Medford Schools Opt In To State At-Home Testing Program

Registered students will receive two rapid COVID tests per week to be administered at home.

No School In Medford On Monday, Jan. 31

Medford has canceled school due to ongoing snow removal.

COVID Surge Places Strain On Medford School Nurses

"We all knew the surge was coming, but it's skyrocketing, the amount of work these nurses are doing daily," the supervisor of nurses said.

Snow Day In Medford On Friday, Jan. 7

The Medford Public Schools called its first snow day of the season ahead of Friday's storm.

Medford Schools To Hold Weekly Vaccine Clinics

The district will have clinics every Wednesday starting Jan. 5.

Transportation Challenges Likely As Medford Schools Return

Superintendent Marice Edouard-Vincent said the district's bus vendor is addressing staffing challenges related to COVID-19 protocols.

Tufts University Requiring Coronavirus Booster Shots

Tufts has joined the growing number of Massachusetts universities requiring an additional shot for students and staff.

Hate Symbol Found In Bathroom At Medford School

In her weekly update to families on Friday, Superintendent Edouard-Vincent said the symbol was "scribbled inside a bathroom stall."

Medford Schools Warned Of TikTok 'Gun Violence' Challenge

A nationwide TikTok challenge that reportedly encourages teens to threaten school violence has police monitoring schools as a precaution.

Medford Schools Grapple With Issues Of Trust, Staffing Shortages

Students and administrators responded to recent incidents of violence at Medford High School at a school committee meeting on Monday.

Anonymous Threat Called In To Medford High School Thursday

District officials said there was "no known credible threat" but did increase the police presence at the school Thursday morning.

Medford High School Students Walk Out After Incidents Of Violence

Principal Paul D'Alleva said two incidents on Tuesday left students "shaken and concerned over how such unacceptable conduct could happen."

2021 College Aid: How Medford Area Compares In Application Rates

See how FAFSA applications changed for Medford area high schools.

Medford Cancels Vaccine Clinic For Teens

The clinic for 12-18-year-olds, scheduled for Wednesday at Medford High School, was canceled because not enough people signed up, MPS said.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics For Medford Children, Teens

There will be vaccination clinics this Wednesday and Saturday in Medford.

Medford Public Schools Hosting Job Fair

The district will hold a job fair Nov. 22 for several openings, including teachers and paraprofessionals.

Why Medford Has Not Adopted 'Test And Stay' In Schools

The COVID-19 testing program, which allows close contacts to stay in school if they test negative daily, is in place in nearby communities.

Where Medford K-8 Schools Rank In MA On New U.S. News List

Medford elementary and middle schools were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.

Flutie Foundation Funds Communication Board At Medford School

The board, which helps children who are non-verbal or have limited speech communicate, was unveiled at the Roberts School last week.

Medford Schools Get 100 Backpacks From Members Plus Credit Union

Superintendent Edouard-Vincent said the partnership with Members Plus helps the MPS "better meet the needs of our district."

Best Schools: How Medford Ranked On 2022 Niche List

The data analysis company Niche looked at academics, teachers and diversity in schools and districts serving Massachusetts.

9 Coronavirus Cases In Medford Schools Last Week

MPS is examining the effectiveness of the "test and stay" policy, which allows close contacts to stay in school by testing them daily.

'Devious Licks' TikTok Trend Encourages Teens To Steal, Vandalize

One Medford teacher said she felt "mistrust" after falling victim to the challenge, which encourages students to post their hauls on TikTok.

MCAS Scores Slip In Pandemic Year: Patch PM

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School Bus Driver Shortage Continues In Medford

District officials said earlier this month that transportation challenges are expected to persist over several weeks.

Medford Student Named National Merit Semifinalist

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced semifinalists for 2022 scholarships, including hundreds in Massachusetts.

Police Investigate Threat Involving Medford High School Student

Police identified the student involved and said there is "no active credible threat" to the school.

Medford Native Completes Cadet Training At U.S. Military Academy

Amy Orcutt completed Basic Training at West Point, which the academy said is "one of the most challenging events" during a cadet's training.

Vaccine Proof, Clinics Part Of MPS Agreement With Teachers' Union

The Medford Public Schools announced a tentative agreement with the Medford Teachers Association, which also includes weekly testing.

Medford Church Donates $10K To School District

Impact Church will present the donation to the mayor and superintendent at its Friends and Family Celebration this Sunday.