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Medway High School Students Inducted Into Tri-M Music Honor Society

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Medway Public Schools
Armand Pires, Superintendent
45 Holliston St.
Medway, MA 02053

 

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Medway High School Students Inducted Into Tri-M Music Honor Society

MEDWAY — Medway High School Principal Dr. John Murray is pleased to announce that 14 Medway High School students were inducted into the Tri-M Music Honor Society at the sixth annual induction ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 2.

The new inductees include: Molly Britton, Grace Brueckner, Matthew Bullard, Kaitlyn Calnan, Noelyn Campbell, Tess Donnelly, Lily Erving, Grace Gerard, Charlotte Kealey, Veronica McAdams, Sarah McCarthy, Maia McKean, Nicholas Tomasetti and Ram Tysoe.

At the ceremony, Medway Tri-M co-advisers Kendra Nutting and Amanda Webster explained the history of Tri-M, formerly known as Modern Music Masters, and the significance of each of those words. After the new students were inducted, Medway Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Gabrielle Abrams presented the formal message of welcome from the Tri-M national leadership.

The evening concluded with a recital featuring the new inductees performing on their primary instrument, followed by a reception in the high school lobby hosted by the Medway Public Schools music booster group, Medway Friends of the Performing Arts.

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a program of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), which focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy and is the only music honor society for high school students in the country. Tri-M recognizes students that have gone above and beyond academically and musically, and provides students leadership opportunities to make a difference in their community through music-based service projects.

The students applied to be inducted into Tri-M at the end of last school year. To be accepted, students must be entering their third consecutive year of a performance ensemble which includes band or chorus, must have maintained an A grade average in all music classes and a B grade average in all non-music classes and must have demonstrated leadership in the department and a willingness to be of service to the community.

“I would like to congratulate these high school students on their achievement,” Dr. Murray said. “This group is an excellent example of students who have put hard work into academics, are dedicated to their passion for music and show a commitment to the community.”

About the Tri-M Music Honor Society: 

Tri-M welcomes student musicians in grades six through 12. Currently, there are over 2,100 chapters in all 50 states, involving more than 84,000 students. Besides shining a bright light on their school’s music programs, these future leaders contribute more than 750,000 service hours in their local communities.

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Medway Public Schools Invites Parents to Attend Film Screening, Panel About Screen Time and Stress Resilience in Teenagers

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Medway Public Schools
Armand Pires, Superintendent
45 Holliston St.
Medway, MA 02053

 

For Immediate Release

Monday, Sept. 30, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Medway Public Schools Invites Parents to Attend Film Screening, Panel About Screen Time and Stress Resilience in Teenagers

MEDWAY — Superintendent Armand Pires would like to invite parents to attend the district’s screening of “Screenagers: Next Chapter” next month. Parents will be able to watch the film and hear from a panel of experts to learn about how screen time may be affecting their teenagers.

WHEN:

Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7-8:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Medway High School auditorium, 88 Summer St.

WHAT:

Hosted by Medway’s T.H.R.I.V.E. and SEPAC, parents are invited to attend a screening of “Screenagers: Next Chapter.”

The film follows a physician who tries to find a way to help her own teenagers with their mental and emotional well-being. The film, which includes input from brain researchers, psychologists and other thought-leaders, explores how teenagers’ well-being is impacted by screens and how parents and schools can help teenagers develop skills to overcome mental and emotional health challenges.

The film will be shown to all Medway middle and high school students during school that day.

T.H.R.I.V.E. and SEPAC are hosting the event because student data shows that over the last several years anxiety has been one of the greatest health concerns. This rise in student anxiety is correlated with an increase in screen time and social media use. The groups hope that having both students and parents watch the film will initiate a discussion about screen time and its impact on mental health.

“Having a conversation with your child about mental health and screen time can be challenging,” Medway Public Schools Director of Wellness Dr. Ryan Sherman said. “However, it is our hope that by both parties watching the same film on the same day, it will provide a jumping-off point toward a discussion that allows the parent and student to share their experiences and thoughts about these issues.”

Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion. The panel will feature the following experts in the field of mental health and screen time: Rose Cheyette from Samaritans Inc., Medway Public Schools Technology Integration Specialist Ryan Camire and both a high school and elementary school social worker.

“One of our most important priorities as a district is the wellness of our students,” Superintendent Pires said. “Students are usually attached to their electronics so it’s important that they and their parents understand how screen time can affect them and what they can do to ensure it doesn’t negatively affect their well-being.”

About Medway T.H.R.I.V.E.:

Medway T.H.R.I.V.E. (Tools for Health, Resiliency, Inclusiveness, Vitality and Empowerment) is a committee dedicated to providing wellness-related, family enrichment opportunities to the Medway community. T.H.R.I.V.E. is comprised of a cross-sectional group of Medway Public School administrators, teachers and staff, as well as numerous parent representatives.

About Medway SEPAC:

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council advises the school committee on matters that affect the education of students with disabilities and provides input on district special education programs.

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Sonja Metcalf Joins Medway Public Schools as New Assistant High School Principal

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Medway Public Schools
Armand Pires, Superintendent
45 Holliston St.
Medway, MA 02053

 

For Immediate Release

Monday, July 22, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Sonja Metcalf Joins Medway Public Schools as New Assistant High School Principal

Sonja Metcalf began her new role as assistant principal at Medway High School on Monday, July 8. (Courtesy Photo Medway Public Schools)

MEDWAY –Superintendent Armand Pires is pleased to announce that Sonja Metcalf will serve as Medway High School’s new assistant principal.

Metcalf began her new role on Monday, July 8. For the past three years, she served as the assistant principal at North Attleboro High School. She also worked as a Spanish teacher at the middle and high school levels for 15 years at various locations including, King Philip Regional School District, Douglas Public Schools and Northbridge Public Schools. From 2001-2015, she also served as an assistant band director at Douglas Public Schools.

“I live in the area, so I’ve known for quite some time that Medway is a great community and has a strong school district,” Metcalf said. “When I saw the job posting, I was immediately interested in the opportunity to join this team. I knew that my educational philosophy was in line with the district’s core values and vision. I strongly believe in fostering strong social emotional wellness, empowering students, and creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.”

This school year, Metcalf will mainly work with freshmen and sophomores at Medway High School, and will help oversee the launch of the school’s new Freshman Academy program. For the first year, educators will be grouped into two teams this fall, serving approximately 80 ninth grade students each. The teams will include English, science, math and social studies teachers, as well as a counselor and a special education teacher who will work together to monitor the academic, social, emotional and behavioral progress of each student.

“I really want to become a part of the community and add to the great teaching and learning that’s already well established here,” Metcalf said. “I think I bring a unique perspective since I have had 15 years of teaching experience at both the high school and middle school levels. I’ve taught in various educational settings as both a traditional classroom teacher and as a music director. Those experiences have provided me with a well-rounded background and perspective that I can bring to Medway High School.”

Metcalf holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a master’s degree in education from Endicott College.

“We are thrilled to welcome Sonja to our team at Medway Public Schools,” Superintendent Pires said. “She has a remarkable background as both an educator and an administrator, and I am confident her experiences will make her an invaluable resource to our school community, especially as we work to adopt new social emotional supports and programming like the Freshman Academy.”

Students, parents and guardians are invited to attend meet and greets with Metcalf on Wednesday, Aug. 7 and Thursday, Aug. 15 at 9 a.m. at Medway High School. Metcalf will also be present at the Freshman Orientation events on Wednesday, August 21.

“We’re so excited to have Ms. Metcalf join the Medway High School community,” said Medway High School Principal John Murray. “She is an excellent complement to our leadership team with her student-centered outlook and her ability to support teaching and learning. We’re already off to a great start and are looking forward to our meet and greets with students and families this summer!”

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Medway High School Celebrates Class of 2019

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Medway Public Schools
Armand Pires, Superintendent
45 Holliston St.
Medway, MA 02053

 

For Immediate Release

Monday, June 17, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Medway High School Celebrates Class of 2019

MEDWAY –Superintendent Armand Pires and Principal John Murray are pleased to announce the graduation of 177 students from Medway High School.

On Sunday, June 2, graduates were celebrated and received their diplomas during a ceremony held in the Medway High School gymnasium.

At the Senior Day event on May 29 at Medway High School, 152 scholarships totaling over $100,000 were awarded to graduating seniors by local businesses, families, trusts organizations to support their post secondary endeavors.

Medway High School Class of 2019 President and Valedictorian Mark Martin Lannigan thanked his peers for their kindness and support at the graduation ceremony, and assured them that they are capable of great success.

“There is absolutely no doubt that the class of 2019 deserves all of the confidence in the world, not just because of the 177 incredible friends that I have sitting around me, but because we as a body have a future that is destined to be spectacular,” Lannigan said. “I have no doubt in my mind at all that every single individual sitting around me is going places, going to do great things, going to make something of themselves.”

Class Salutatorian Marie Ryan McCormick also spoke at the ceremony, and honors student essayist Emma Rose Charloff read an Honors Essay.

In a speech to the graduating class, Superintendent Armand Pires shared the story of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his struggle with polio, and encouraged seniors to persevere through whatever challenges come their way, as Roosevelt did.

“For each of you, as you prepare to take the next step, whether you’re dealing with a major life event as FDR did with polio, or managing the every day struggles and challenges of life, I encourage you to look to FDR’s story as a model,” Superintendent Pires said. “I encourage you to find your inner strength and persevere through the times of challenge. Find your grit and allow it to support you in the achievement of your long-term goals.”

To view a video recording of the graduation ceremony, click here.

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