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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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Medway Public Schools Invites Parents, Residents to Attend Series of Upcoming Arts and Music Festivals

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

 

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

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

Medway Public Schools Invites Parents, Residents to Attend Series of Upcoming Arts and Music Festivals

MEDWAY –Superintendent Armand Pires is pleased to announce that Medway Public Schools has several arts and music festivals scheduled this May and June and is inviting all parents and residents to attend.

“These events are a perfect way for students to end the school year,” Superintendent Pires said. “Students have an opportunity to display their art, perform in front of friends and family, and showcase what they’ve learned both in class and in extracurricular activities. It’s a great celebration of student learning, talent and creativity.”

Upcoming events at Medway Public Schools include:

Pops Concert and Art Walk- Medway High School

On Wednesday, May 15, a Pops Concert and Art Walk will be held at Medway High School from 6-9 p.m. Starting at 6 p.m., student art will be displayed throughout the main lobby, and light refreshments will be available. Categories of artwork on display will include advanced fine art, foundation art, painting, drawing, ceramics, photography and graphic design.

A Pops Concert will begin at 7 p.m., which will include performances from the school’s Mixed Chorus, Treble Chorus and Concert Band.

McGovern Elementary School Art Show

On Tuesday, May 21, McGovern Elementary will hold an art show. Every student will have a piece of art they chose on display at the event. Parents, guardians and students will also be invited to take part in several activities, including spin art, taking a family photo at a teacher-run photo booth and mural painting. Students will also pick up their art portfolios during the art show, and parents and guardians will have the opportunity to write a letter to their student.

Student-made “Line monsters” will also be on display at the art show, showcasing “collage monsters” students created from lines, using paint, glue and scissors.

The art show will also serve as a school open house, and will include a scavenger hunt.

The art show will be open to preschool and kindergarten students and parents from 5:30-6:15 p.m., and from 6:30-7:15 p.m. for first grade students.

Chamber Concert and Honors Recital – Medway High School

On Wednesday, May 22, a Chambers Concert and Honors Recital will start at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The concert will feature performances by the jazz band, flute ensemble and clarinet ensemble. Medway High School’s three a cappella groups, the Shirley Tempos, the Do Re Mi-gos and the Unaccompanied Minors will also perform.

Students in the Medway High Honors Music program will also perform solos and small group performances.

International Thespian Society Induction Ceremony and Performance- Medway High School

On Wednesday, May 28, an International Thespian Society Induction ceremony will be held in the Medway High School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. A group of 23 students in grades 10-12 will be inducted into the school’s chapter of the society.

The International Thespian Society is an organization that recognizes and celebrates the achievements and dedication of high school students involved in all aspects of theater. All 23 students will also perform in a one-act play at the event.

Medway Middle School Band Concert

On Thursday, May 30, the Medway Middle School band concert will be held in the Medway High School auditorium. The grades five and six bands will perform from 6-7 p.m., and the grades seven and eight bands will perform between 7-8 p.m.

Arts Festival, Band and Chorus Concert – Burke-Memorial Elementary School

On Monday, June 3, an Arts Festival, Band and Chorus Concert will be held at Burke-Memorial Elementary School from 6-8 p.m.

Each student will have a piece of art displayed during the festival outside of his or her classroom. The art will reflect student’s individual voices and studies of basic art elements, such as color, line texture and shape.

The third and fourth grade chorus will also perform in the cafeteria at 6:30 p.m., and the fourth grade band will perform at 7:30 p.m.

Medway Middle School Spring Choral Concert

On Wednesday, June 5, Medway Middle School’s Spring Choral Concert will be held in the Medway High School auditorium. Students in chorus groups in grades five and six will perform from 6-7 p.m. and students in grades seven and eight will perform from 7-8 p.m.

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Medway High School Receives High Statewide Ranking, College Readiness Award

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

 

For Immediate Release

Thursday, May 2, 2019

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

Medway High School Receives High Statewide Ranking, College Readiness Award

MHS Ranked 24th Best High School in State, 666th Best in U.S.

MEDWAY –Superintendent Armand Pires and Principal John Murray are pleased to share that Medway High School has been recognized with two separate honors recently for its curriculum, programming and student success.

The school was ranked as the 24th best high school in Massachusetts by the U.S. News and World Report and has also been chosen to receive a GreatSchools 2019 College Success Award.

“It’s wonderful to see that our school has been recognized by these organizations for our work to prepare students for bright, successful, fulfilling futures,” Principal Murray said.

The U.S. News and World Report takes several factors into account when ranking schools in its annual statewide and national lists, including college readiness, math and reading proficiency, math and reading performance, undeserved student performance, college curriculum breadth and graduation rate.

GreatSchools, a nonprofit that rates and evaluates schools, gives its College Success Award to recognize public high schools that are proven to have exemplary programming to prepare students to pursue careers, internships and higher education after graduation.

“It’s an honor to be ranked so well among high schools throughout the state, and be recognized for our efforts in preparing our students for college and careers,” Superintendent Pires. “I think this recognition by these organizations speaks to our efforts to support our students and provide them with the skills and tools they need for success after graduation.”

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Medway Public Schools Develop Plans to Support Social-Emotional Learning

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

 

For Immediate Release

Thursday, May 2, 2019

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

Medway Public Schools Develop Plans to Support Social-Emotional Learning

MEDWAY –Superintendent Armand Pires is pleased to share that educators at Medway Middle and High Schools are developing plans to better support social-emotional learning in all subject areas starting this fall.

The district has partnered on the project with Teachers21, a nonprofit, and William James College, who have developed a partnership to offer social emotional consulting services to schools.

Volunteer groups of teachers and administrators at both schools met with a consultant from Teachers 21 for the first time early this April, and will meet with the consultants again before the end of the school year and during the 2019-20 school year.

During these meetings, educators are developing methods to incorporate into daily classroom life the five “core competencies” for social-emotional learning outlined by CASEL, an educational organization that offers resources to teachers looking to reinforce social emotional learning in their schools. These competencies include self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, relationship skills and social awareness.

Starting this fall, the schools will introduce teaching practices, procedures and routines to support the development of these skills. For example, a teacher might reinforce social awareness by asking students to reflect on their collaboration with others during a group project.

“Our goal is to come out of this planning with universal practices and structures the whole school can adopt to support social-emotional learning,” said Director of Wellness Ryan Sherman. “Making it routine to practice skills like self-awareness and self-management in the classroom will help students hone these competencies and become stronger learners.”

The district has also worked to support social-emotional learning at the elementary level. Medway elementary schools implemented Responsive Classroom learning this fall, an evidence-based approach to supporting the development of social-emotional skills. This approach empowers students through engagement and positive interactions with one another, their teachers and school staff throughout the day.

 

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