Truancy and Attendance Information for Parents and Guardians
Please read the letter below from the District Attorney.
Special Education Transportation Update
On July 1st, NRT began transporting Malden Public Schools Special Education students. The summer transportation went well with minimal or minor adjustments. On the first day of school, August 29th, there were two issues regarding incorrect addresses resulting in two students kept on a bus for an extended period of time. Coupled with extreme heat and humidity, the air-conditioned busses had a difficult time maintaining temperature due to the opening and closing of the doors for frequent stops. The issues were reported to Central Office, we immediately responded by filing reports with the authorities to rule out “foul play”. At no time was either child alone on the bus. All busses are equipped with GPS and cameras. Central Administration met immediately the next day with NRT president, John McCarthy and his staff. The concern and frustration was conveyed and NRT vowed to address all problems. Malden Public Schools reinforced that the safety of our students is our main priority. On Thursday, August 30th, there were no issues reported.
The Malden Public Schools is confident that NRT has rectified this situation and will continue to monitor to ensure the safety of all our students is met. NRT has a lengthy and proven track record of providing excellent service to many communities like Malden. NRT transports 110,000 students every day in Massachusetts and we are happy to work with this provider who, like the Malden Public Schools, has safety as their top priority.
John Oteri
Superintendent
Malden Public Schools
Heat Advisory
Dear Malden Families,
We are eager to welcome back our students on Wednesday, August 29th for the first day of school. The weather forecasts indicate there will be a very high heat index for Tuesday through Thursday of this week. As a result, we are taking some measures to ensure the comfort and well-being of all of our students. All our schools are air-conditioned. The students will be given frequent water breaks and nurses and staff will watch for any signs of heat fatigue or dehydration. Outdoor activities, such as recess, will also be limited to ensure the safety of our students. Our athletic department will have additional water and rests for our athletes. We will vigilantly monitor our student-athletes for signs of dehydration and heat related symptoms. Safety is our first priority. We wish everyone a great start to the school year!
John Oteri
Superintendent
Family Resource Centers Back to School Event – August 23rd, 2018
This event is open to children attending grades K-12 from nearby communities. CHILDREN MUST be present to receive supplies. Registration is required. Maximum 2 children per household. Please call 781.581.4750
After School Program Survey
You are invited to complete this questionnaire about the after school programs offered within Malden Public Schools. We would love to hear your thoughts on how we can improve our programming. Your feedback is valuable and can help us make appropriate changes to better serve the families of Malden. We are excited for the fall, as we prepare many new clubs for the children in our programs. If you have any questions or concerns, Pelase feel free to contact Linda Kelly, Malden’s new after school coordinator at lkelley@maldenps.org .
Thank you for your participation.
Pledge for Malden – Saturday, June 9th
This year’s Pledge for Malden will be held on Saturday, June 9th, 2018 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Macdonald Stadium, located at the intersection of Pearl and Centre Streets, Malden. It is open to all 5th – 8th graders in the Malden School System. The deadline to register has been extended. Please see the flyer below for further details.
Last Day of School is June 19th for Linden STEAM Academy and June 21st for the rest of Malden Public Schools
Dear Families,
It has been a productive year so far with many achievements and changes. We are at the home stretch now and looking to finish the year strongly.
To help with your summer planning, I would like to inform families that the last day of school is June 19th for Linden STEAM Academy and June 21st for the rest of Malden Public Schools.
All Malden Public Schools including the Linden STEAM Academy will be using the same school calendar for 2018-2019 which can be found at https://maldenps.org/calendar/
We wish everyone a happy, healthy and safe summer. Thank you for your continued support!
John Oteri
Superintendent
Strengthening Connections & Deepening Conversations with Youth – Monday, June 11, 2018
Strengthening Connections & Deepening Conversations with Youth with Special Guest Speaker Carrie Stack, M.Ed Founder of the Say Yes Institute, is an interactive workshop for parents & caregivers to deepen connections & engage in meaningful conversations with youth around healthy decision making & handling stress. Please see flyer below for more information.