Welcome Back to School!
Welcome back, families of Malden Public Schools! As we embark on a new school year, we’re excited to see familiar faces and welcome new ones to our community. Together, we’ll create a supportive and enriching environment where every student can thrive. Let’s make this year a memorable and successful one!
First day of school:
August 28th for grades 1-12
September 6th for grades Pre-K & Kindergarten
Note: Kindergarten orientation/ screening takes place August 29th- September 5th
New Student Registration
Welcome to Malden Public Schools. We are so glad you are here! To register your student for school, please visit our Registration page to begin the online registration form.
Visit Us
The Welcome Center for Malden Public Schools is located at 110 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA. All visitors are advised to make an appointment before coming into the building.
Regular School Year
Monday – Friday (7:30am – 3:30pm)
Vacation Hours
Monday – Thursday (8:00am – 3:00pm)
Friday (8:30am – 12:00pm)
Call: 781-397-7271
Email: welcomecenter@maldenps.org
When Does School Start?
We know that arriving to school on time is important. Please see school start times below!
Malden High School
Monday-Friday
Grades 9-12: 7:45 A.M. – 2:15 P.M.
Beebe, Ferryway, Forestdale, Linden and Salemwood
Monday-Friday
Grades K-6: 8:15 A.M. – 2:15 P.M.
Grades 7 & 8: 7:45 A.M. – 2:20 P.M.
Early Learning Center (ELC)
Monday-Friday
Morning Half-Day Program 8:00 AM – 11:00 A.M.
Afternoon Half-Day Program 11:30 AM – 2:00 P.M.
Full-Day Program 8:00 AM –2:00 P.M.
Important Dates
Mark your calendar with these important dates!
August 21st: 2:30-4:30pm – City of Malden sponsored free backpack drive at the Linden School Park on Wescott Street! Each family is able to receive 2 backpacks full of school supplies to start the year. You must register in advance atwww.maldenrec.com
August 28th: First day of school for grades 1-12
August 29th- September 5th: Kindergarten Screening. Contact your school for more info.
September 6th: First day of school for Pre-K and Kindergarten
October 10th: Quarter 1 progress reports distributed
November 15th: Quarter 1 report cards distributed
Student Handbook
Questions about dress code? Cell phones? Or important events? Everything you need to know can be found in our handbooks linked below.
Malden Public Schools Student & Family Handbook PreK-12 SY 2024-2025
Malden Public Schools Program of Studies PreK-12 SY 2024-2025
Back to School To Do List
Checkout Your School’s Welcome Back to School Page
Each school will have more specific information regarding their opening day and resources. Please click the links below to view your schools backs to school guide.
