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Medway Public Schools

DAILY SUBSTITUTES WANTED Medway Public Schools seeks daily substitutes for all Medway Public Schools. This position offers flexibility to choose which school to work at as well as which days to work. Interested applicants should reach out to Emily King eking@medwayschools.org. The full job description can be found on Indeed. TECHNOLOGY UPDATE The Medway Technology Department wants to remind families with 8th and 12th-grade students that we intend to collect all Chromebook devices and chargers by the last day of school, according to our replacement lifecycle of four years. In September, students entering 5th and 9th grade will receive new devices to support our digital curriculum and learning initiatives. We thank you for preparing to return the device within the last week of school. Stay tuned for exact dates.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM The Integrated Preschool Program has some availability for the 2023-24 school year for Community Peers in the 4 year old 1/2 day afternoon sessions. If interested please contact Sue Frederick, Assistant Director of Student Services, sfrederick@medwayschools.org MEDWAY FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION It’s almost the end of the school year. Are you starting to think about teacher appreciation gifts? Medway Foundation for Education’s gift cards is the perfect choice. For more information and to order your gift card use this link.

BURKE/MEMORIAL SCHOOL PLAQUE NOMINATIONS Do you know someone who has made a significant or memorable contribution to Medway Schools or the Town of Medway? The nominee, through service, volunteerism or dedication must have made Medway school or town life better for those who follow. Residents, past or present, which have sacrificed their lives or freedom in service to their country, either as members of the military or as civilians contributing to military or peace efforts may also be nominated. Please find the form using this link. 2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR At the School Committee meeting that was held on Thursday, February 2, the 2023-2024 School Year Calendar was Approved. School Committee also approved the 2024 Medway High School Graduation date.Click here to view!

MEDWAY COMMUNITY EDUCATION SUMMER YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS with F.A.S.T. Athletics. Flag Football! Dodgeball & Floor Hockey! SuperSports Marathon! Basketball! Preschool Mini-Sports! Register here. MEDWAY COMMUNITY EDUCATION REGISTER TODAY! SUMMER DRIVER'S EDUCATION Classes with TDA at Medway High School June 26-June 30, 9am-3:30pm ~ $119 Parent & Student Class: Tues., June 20, 6-8pm Registration Link.

MEDWAY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Summer is right around the corner! Take a look at what Medway Community Ed has to offer. Sports, cooking, arts & crafts, musical theater, film studio....something for everyone! Register today! View Brochure here. Register here. MEDWAY COMMUNITY EDUCATION GET YOUR ZUMBA on this Summer with Zumba Toning! Classes start on Tuesday, June 22, 6:30-7:30pm ~ 6 sessions. Register today.

MEDWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS We are loving our new app! Access news updates, and emergency notification, right from your pocket. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Kindergarten registration for 2023-2024 school year is now OPEN! Directions on how to register. Use this link to register. Please reach out to the McGovern Elementary School with questions at 508-533-3243.

SUPMedway Medway Public Schools seeks a Substance Use Prevention Coalition Consultant (part-time). This new position will build capacity for the SUP Medway youth drug prevention coalition. This position will be responsible for overseeing an evening youth drop in program and supporting an afterschool youth empowerment group with the collaboration of coalition members and partners. Job Description MEDWAY DAY CARE Medway Day Care is looking for full & part-time assistant teachers to join our team! If you are interested, please send your resume to kliard@medwayschools.org. Full job description.

Town of Medway

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE The Medway Memorial Committee is preparing for the 2023 Memorial Day parade and ceremonies to be held at Matondi Square this Monday, May 29 at 10:00 a.m. John Larney is the honorary, posthumously. John was a US Navy, Vietnam Veteran, an active Medway Post 1526 VFW member, and served as its Quartermaster for several years. Most recently he served as the Massachusetts VFW Quartermaster. The parade will travel from the Medway VFW, down Holliston Street, to Matondi Square. PRIDE FLAG RAISING JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH! Celebrate as the Town of Medway raises Progress Pride Flags along Rte. 109 by Choate Park on Friday, June 2 starting at 5:30 pm. Let's line route 109.

IDEA COMMITTEE The IDEA Committee was recently voted as a permanent advisory committee by the Select Board at its May 1, 2023 meeting. There are five open seats on the newly-approved committee, and we are actively seeking volunteers. Visti IDEA Committee for more information. If you are interested in applying, please send a letter describing why you would like to serve on the IDEA Committee to selectboard@townofmedway.org or mail it to 155 Village Street, Medway, MA 02053 SUNSHINE GROUP Join us at the Sunshine Group for 6 weeks of summer fun! The Sunshine Group, a half day summer program at Oakland Park is hiring for summer 2023! Sunshine Group Staff Application. We also have space available for student registrations! Please see our website to download our application!

MEDWAY COMMUNITY FARM Medway Community Farm will host a BBQ & Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 12:00 pm-4:00 pm. Join us for live music, local beers, cornhole & more!  Tickets are $30.00/per person, $10 for kids (ages 5-10), and children five and under are free. More information on ticket pricing and combos can be found here.  JUNETEENTH Medway Marches presents Juneteenth at the Medway Community Farm on Monday, June 19, 2023. Join us for mouth-watering food trucks, interactive theatre arts, kids games, powerful & eclectic performances and a beer garden. 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

MEDWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Save the Date - Tuesday, June 13! Medway Historical Society presents a Civil War Program at the Thayer Homestead, 2B Oak Street. The exhibit opens at 6:00 pm, and the "To My Dearest" performance will begin at 7:00 pm. Admission is free and open to the public. BOARD OF HEALTH The Medway Board of Health wants to share information about a FREE pop-up clinic at Keefe Tech, 750 Winter Street in Framingham, MA, on August 12-13. Click this link for more information on this event and the services offered (free dental, vision, and medical services). If you are interested in volunteering at the clinic, use this link to learn more.

CELEBRATE MEDWAY DAY SAVE THE DATE - Celebrate Medway Day is Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 2:00 pm-9:30 pm. Stay tuned for more information. MEDWAY CULTURAL COUNCIL Mark your calendars for Medway Cultural Council's Pixie Festival. It's back this year at Choate park on July 29 from 12:00-5:00 pm. Pack a lunch, bring a chair and explore the pixie village display while listening to music. Ice cream, face painting and other family friendly events will be available. Visit medwayculturalcouncil.org to learn more.

MEDWAY PARKS AND RECREATION Do you like to be creative? In this workshop, you will design and make a leather bracelet, earrings and a necklace all while learning about how to run a small business.PT Color Market will run this session and loves giving back and being creative! Join us on Monday June 12 to be innovative and creative! For more details and to register visit: Styling into Summer  MEDWAY PARKS AND RECREATION Grab your friends and head to the park to make a charcuterie board! It will be a great time with food, friends, and fun! Join us on Wednesday June 7 at 4pm in the Choate Park Snack Shack for the fun! For more details and to register visit: Kids Charcuterie Fun!

MEDWAY PARKS AND RECREATION LaBlast is an energizing dance fitness program that uses easy to follow ballroom dance patterns. Students will learn the basic steps of several dance styles, while enjoying music from all genres. Classes are low impact and for all levels of fitness. Partner-free and no experience necessary. Come learn the true skill of dance starting in June! For more details and to register visit: LaBlast Fitness Class   MEDWAY PARKS AND RECREATION Skateboarding is for participants with little to no skateboarding experience. Teaching fundamental skateboarding skills such as accelerating, balance, stopping, transitions and some tricks (dropping in and Ollies), we help participants develop confidence to apply these skills on their own. Join us on Sunday June 4! For more details and to register visit: Beginner Skateboarding!

MEMORIAL DAY All Medway Town Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. WATER TREATMENT PLANT SUPERVISOR The Town of Medway seeks a Water Treatment Plant Supervisor. This is a full-time position, and responsibilities include the operation of the water treatment facility, as well as the town's groundwater sources including safety and security initiatives, regulatory compliance, and emergency response initiatives. This position will also be responsible for maintaining and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under their direction and control. Please email a cover letter and resume to: jsinclair@townofmedway.org or mail it to Human Resources Coordinator, 155 Village Street Medway, MA 02053. Job Description

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - PARKS DEPARTMENT The Parks Division seeks qualified candidates for a full-time Grounds Worker/Heavy Motor Equipment Operator/Skilled Laborer. Responsibilities include maintaining recreation fields, the recycling center, school grounds, parks, and open spaces. The role primarily involves grounds and landscape functions, including handwork using manual and powered hand tools. This individual will perform skilled labor and related work incidental to the assigned task and drive and operate assigned motor equipment following all applicable regulations and safety practices. The complete job description can be read here. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT The Town of Medway, Department of Public Works, seeks qualified candidates for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator in the Highway Department. Responsibilities include road maintenance and repair; operate all light and heavy department equipment to include but not limited to front end loaders, street sweepers, snowplows and sanders, back hoes, and trucks.The complete job description.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Are you interested in getting more involved in our community? There are plenty of opportunities! Check out the current list of committee openings. If you are interested, please reach out to the Town Manager's Office at 508-533-3264 or email bos@townofmedway.org. MEDWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY Check out what's happening at the Medway Public Library next week (May 29-June 3)! Toddler Jam, Baby chick Embryology, Story time & More! The Library is located at 26 High Street.

Brochures

MEDWAY PARKS AND RECREATION Our Spring & Summer Brochure is now online and will be in mailboxes soon. We are SO excited to be offering lots of new and fun programs and community events! Registration is open for all. MEDWAY COMMUNITY EDUCATION REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Check out our Summer Brochure! We've added some exciting, new programs to our summer lineup.

Volunteer Opportunities

Many people have asked how they can help our food pantries: Medway Village Church Food Pantry & Mahan Circle Food Pantry. Monetary donations are currently being accepted.

Medway Village Church Food Pantry 170 Village Street Medway, MA 02053 The Food Pantry at Mahan Circle 600 Mahan Circle Medway, MA 02053

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