Student Council Rep Says School Committee Experience was "Awesome"

Evan Berry, the MHS school committee representative and a member of the Class of 2012, thanked the School Committee for his time on the committee.

At his final school committee meeting last month, Student Council Representative (and Class of 2012 graduate) Evan Berry thanked the Medfield School Committee for the opportunity to serve on the board. “Being on the school committee has been awesome,” he told the committee at its June meeting.  “When you’re in Kindergarten, you don’t understand how much goes into your education, you just see what goes on in the classroom and, even now in high school, it’s such an interesting perspective to see really how special a place Medfield is,” he said. Berry said that he has been touched personally by his experience in Medfield and it makes him want to go into education.   He said he referenced much of his experience in his graduation speech given …

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5 Things: Affordable Housing 40B Hearing, School Committee Meeting, 8th Grade Closing Ceremony, and more

Here's a look at the day ahead for Monday, June 18.

Today's Forecast: Monday’s weather, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, should be mostly sunny.  High near 72.  Calm wind between 4 and 7 mph. Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm.  Meetings at Town Hall: Library Events:  School Events:  Community Events:  The Medfield Food Cupboard: The First Baptist Church of Medfield, First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Medfield, St. Edward's Parish Church, Church of the Advent and the United Church of Christ are taking collections to help the Medfield Food Cupboard. The Medfield Food Cupboard needs the following items for June: Jelly (no grape please), juice (bottles and boxes), cereal, pasta sauce, canned pears, and …

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Norfolk DA Gives Medfield Schools Over $3K in Safety Grant Funds

Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey presented Medfield Public Schools $3,250 as part of a safety grant at Monday's School Committee meeting.

Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey acknowledged at Monday’s School Committee meeting it’s a challenge keeping children safe and rewarded Medfield Public Schools for its efforts to meet that challenge head-on. "[Medfield] is one of the biggest spending schools in [prevention and student safety programs]," Morrissey said. "I’m aware of the effort you make to keep your schools safe and I’m happy to participate in a small way." That small way totaled $3,250 in safety grant funds as Morrissey presented two checks to the Medfield School District to continue funding and expand its student safety programs and efforts. "[We know there's] a number of projects that come up [regarding student safety] and a variety of issues that cost …

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School Committee Agenda: A Visit from Norfolk County DA and Introduction of Wheelock Principal

The Medfield School Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the TV Production classroom of the high school.

Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey is expected to visit the Medfield School Committee at Monday's meeting for a presentation. After Morrissey's presentation, Superintendent of Schools Bob Maguire is expected to introduce Donna Olson, the new principal at the Ralph Wheelock School to the committee. Maguire announced at the March 5 School Committee meeting the hiring of Olson, the current principal at Raymond C. LaPerche Elementary School in Smithfield, R.I. “She’s excited and ready to go,” Maguire told the committee at its March 5 meeting. Maguire said Olson was chosen from a field of about 40 applicants after he and members of his principal search team met with her in Smithfield, R.I. just before February break. “The […

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State Reps ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ Budget Will Bring Good News to Medfield Schools

The Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee is expected to announce its version of the FY13 state budget Wednesday, April 11 at the Statehouse.

In advance of Wednesday's state budget announcement by the Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee, Senator James Timilty and State Representative Denise Garlick met with the Medfield School Committee Monday to discuss local aid and education funding. Medfield's representatives shared some encouraging news regarding Chapter 70 funding, Circuit Breaker funding for special education and the state's commitment to education, which has been evident in the Governor's proposed budget. "Senator [Timilty] and I are able to say we are cautiously optimistic Medfield is going to be level funded or more [in Chapter 70 funding]," Garlick said. "[That] is actually very good news for Medfield. The worst possible scenario is we would need to stand in …

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Schools Roundup: School Committee Appoints Chair, New Dale Street School Principal and MHS Highlights

Here’s a roundup of school news and notes gathered from the Monday, April 9 School Committee meeting.

The first order of business for the School Committee Monday was naming a new chair to replace chairman Susan Ruzzo, who opted not to run for reelection after nine years of service on the board. Christopher Morrison, the committee’s recording secretary, nominated vice chair Debbie Noschese to be appointed chair, which was approved unanimously by the committee. “I accept,” Noschese said. “Thank you.” The committee also welcomed new member Maryanne Sullivan, who was voted into the position at the March 26 Town Election. “I want to welcome Maryanne Sullivan,” Noschese said. “Welcome aboard and we are glad to have you. Thank you very much and we look forward to working with you and having you on our committee.” Maguire Announces the Next …

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Medfield Public Schools to Open After Labor Day Next Year

Medfield's first day of school for the 2012-2013 calendar year is Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Medfield students will enjoy a longer summer in 2012, as the first day of school won't be until after Labor Day, according to Superintendent of Schools Bob Maguire. "This is a late year," Maguire said of the 2012-2013 Medfield Public Schools Calendar. The calendar, which can be viewed in the PDF file in the photo gallery above, was approved by the School Committee at its March 19 meeting and shows the first day of school for Medfield students, grades 1 through 12, will be Tuesday, Sept. 4. Kindergarten opens on Sept. 10. Teachers will report to their classrooms on Wednesday, Aug. 29 and Thursday, April 30 before breaking for the holiday weekend. "No one is in on Friday, Aug. 31," Maguire said. "Monday is a holiday and school would start …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things: School Committee Meeting, MHS Spring Sports and Senior Events

Here's a look at the day ahead for Monday, March 19.

Today's Forecast: Monday's weather, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Notable Events:  

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