Hamilton Runs To Represent Melrose On Northeast Voke Committee

Ward Hamilton announced his candidacy to represent Melrose on the Northeast Metro Tech School Committee.

Melrose Schools Will Look To COVID-19 Map For Learning Plans

The Melrose School Committee and teachers' union on Friday signed a Memorandum of Agreement to return educators to the classroom.

Columbus Day Compromise Misses Mark In Melrose, Advocates Say

An unusual decision to add Indigenous Peoples' Day to the holiday while still keeping Columbus Day was received as a placating half-measure.

Middlesex League Agrees On Fall Sports Schedule

Varsity field hockey, golf and soccer teams would play 10 games and cross country would have five meets, all within the conference.

Melrose Schools, Union Reach Tentative Back-To-School Pact

The agreement opens the door for districtwide hybrid learning to begin in October, pending public health circumstances.

Melrose Connects On Laptop, Hotspot Purchases For Students

The district got some help on 662 Chromebooks and 10 hotspots, but more than 1,000 Chromebooks are nearing their end.

More Melrose Students Can Begin School In-Person In September

Superintendent Julie Kukenberger said she's concerned about a wave of recent withdrawals from Melrose Public Schools.

What Melrose Teachers Want Before Returning To Class

The Melrose Education Association wants a two-week span of positive test rates under 2 percent and 48-hour test results, among other things.

With Teachers Hesitant To Return, Melrose Schools Starting Remote

"This is really a heartbreaking conversation for me as a superintendent," Julie Kukenberger said.

Revised Melrose School Return Plan Addresses Several Concerns

The new draft offers synchronous remote learning, longer school days and an option for families to reconsider a student's learning model.

'Only When It's Safe:' Melrose Teachers Call For Remote Start

Dozens stood out in support of what the Melrose Education Association said earlier in the day: It's not yet safe enough to return to class.

Melrose Schools Prepping Second Draft Of Return Plan

The second draft will be shared this week and may address some concerns the school community expressed.

Melrose's Return Plan Has An Equity Problem, Parents Say

Families who would rather keep their kids home are worried about the investment being put into remote learning compared to in-person.

Melrose School Committee Returning To In-Person Meetings

The Melrose School Committee will begin meeting face to face, or mask to mask, beginning next month.

Third Of Melrose Schools Staff Doesn't Want To Return To Class

Whether social distancing is 3 feet or 6 feet, over 120 Melrose Public Schools staffers wouldn't want to come back to class this fall.

Melrose Schools Going With Hybrid Model: Here's What That Means

Families will need to decide whether to send their students to school every other week or commit to a year of exclusively remote learning.

Melrose Schools Revealing Return To Instruction Plan This Week

The district will release the first draft of its plan no later than Saturday. The state is asking in-person learning be prioritized.

Melrose High Student Tests Positive For COVID-19

Superintendent Julie Kukenberger and Mayor Paul Brodeur said more information will be released Thursday night.

Melrose Educators Get $12K In Grants

From 40 applications, 12 grants were awarded based on the potential for student impact and innovation in teaching and learning.

Automated Camera System Riles Up School Committee

A system that would broadcast sports and other school events was criticized as a waste of time and money by some School Committee members.

Melrose Students Must Get Back In Class: Outgoing Superintendent

Cyndy Taymore said it's about risks. "The risk of the virus or the risk of a whole generation lost because they were not in school."

Taymore To Get Big Honkin' Sendoff

Superintendent Cyndy Taymore is set to retire at the end of the month.

Melrose Schools Considering Fall Scenarios, Prep For Transition

Melrose Public Schools appears as busy as ever in planning for what the fall will look like amid a mountain of uncertainty.

Salute Your 2020 Melrose Grad On Patch With Photos, Messages

They might not have a traditional graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!

Melrose School Committee Passes $36M Budget

The $36,976,124 budget represents a 2.3 percent jump over the FY20 budget, but is less than half the increase of the pre-pandemic proposal.

Melrose Schools Gets $24K For Cleaner Drinking Water

The money can be used for eight filtered water bottle filling stations after the past detection of small traces of lead in some fixtures.

Melrose Weighs 2 School Budgets, Initial Proposal 'Not Doable'

Both budgets would see minimal increases beyond what's contractually obligated and necessary for rising enrollment.

Melrose Schools In Major Budget Pickle Amid Coronavirus Crisis

The deadline to submit next year's school budget is weeks away, but decision-makers are flying blind into budget discussions.

New Melrose Superintendent Is Pulling Double Duty In Trying Times

How is Julie Kukenberger handing off the baton in Hamilton-Wenham and taking it In Melrose during the crisis? "It's one day a time, right?"

Incoming Melrose Superintendent's Contract Details Announced

Julie Kukenberger is officially set to become the next superintendent of Melrose Public Schools.

'Cloud Of Uncertainty' Hangs Over Melrose Public Schools

The impacts from the coronavirus crisis will be "significant and challenging," casting a pall over the School Committee budget talks.

Melrose Superintendent Contract Agreed Upon; Needs Approval

The School Committee and Julie Kukenberger have agreed on a contract that would make her the next superintendent.

New Superintendent: Melrose School Committee Selects H-W Interim

Julie Kukenberger will be the new superintendent of Melrose Public Schools, pending negotiations.

Melrose Schools To Close For 2 Weeks

Melrose Public Schools will close for two weeks, and the closures could be extended.

3 Melrose Superintendent Finalists Named

A field of 33 applicants was trimmed to three finalists. They will be interviewed by the School Committee this month.

Melrose Schools Assessing Germany Trip Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Gov. Charlie Baker recently urged schools to cancel upcoming international trips. Germany has 240 reported cases of coronavirus.

Melrose Superintendent Search: Share Your Views

Attend a focus group and complete online survey.

School Committee Calls For Cost Estimates On Number Of Options

The mayor said what the School Committee wants is nearly impossible to provide in full, but he'll do his best.

Melrose 'School Choice' To Be Discussed

The School Committee will hold a public hearing on the issue this month.

Melrose School Committee Meeting Kickstarts Crucial Stretch

With a superintendent change and another chance to figure out the Beebe, officials hope to be developing a long-term district-wide plan.