Uniquely Medfield
Back to School: Our Education Roots
History has shown that the town of Medfield has had a long commitment to educating its young people. Town Historian Richard DeSorgher answers these questions: How did we get to this point and what are the roots of our educational system?
Over 2,700 Medfield students will be getting ready next week to begin another school year, with school starting on September 4, the day after Labor Day. They will be getting ready to enter an educational system that is recognized as one of the best in Massachusetts. History has shown that the town of Medfield has had a long commitment to educating its young people. How did we get to this point and what are the roots of our educational system? Medfield’s first schoolhouse was built in 1666, located on North Street at the site of today’s Zebra’s restaurant. A granite marker in front of the restaurant commemorates this site. Four different “Centre Schools” occupied that spot. A second school was built there in 1732 and measured 18 by 16 …
