The beginning of a new calendar year signals to us that it is time to start the process of planning for the next school year. Each January we begin the registration process for kindergarten. Children are eligible to attend in preschool when they are three years old. Children who will be 5 years old as of September 1, 2020 are eligible to attend kindergarten... READ MORE >
MAYNARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Superintendent Search Intent To Enter Into Negotiations The Maynard School Committee is extremely pleased to announce its decision by unanimous vote to enter into contract negotiations with superintendent search finalist Brian Haas. Brian has more than 25 years of experience in public education in ... READ MORE >
SUPERINTENDENT’S NEWSLETTER January 2020 Welcome Back! It’s hard to imagine that the year is nearly half over. How time flies! As we approach the half-way mark of the school year, I want to provide all members of our community, the mission of the Maynard School District and assure you that I am committed to guiding the... READ MORE >
MAYNARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Superintendent Search Special School Committee Meeting The Maynard School Committee will be holding a special meeting on Wednesday, January 15th at 6:00 PM in the Fowler Library in order to deliberate and make its final decision in the search for a new Superintendent of Schools. This is an open meeting. However, citizen’s comments may... READ MORE >
Please Join Us!Supporting Individuals and Families During Transition Planning Guest Speaker Victor Hernandez,Deputy Assistant Commissioner, (DDS)When: Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 7:00 pm -9:00 pmWhere: Ripley Administration Building,120 Meriam Road, Concord MAPlease RSVP to Sue Campbell scampbell@casecollaborative.org by February 6, 2020Victor will review the... READ MORE >
Dear Maynard School and Community Members, Thank you for your continued advocacy regarding our music program. It might be helpful to first recap a few recent developments and factual considerations for context, as to where the School Committee currently stands in relation to the FY 21 Budget. At the December 19th School Committee meeting, the... READ MORE >
John Buckey formally withdrew his application for the Superintendent of Schools position in Maynard. School Committee will be making site visits to the remaining candidates this month. READ MORE >
Happy new year, everyone—come celebrate with the Maynard SEPAC! We are delighted to host the SEPAC New Year’s Social (Tuesday 1/14) from 6:30 – 8 pm at the Green Meadow cafeteria. We had to postpone our traditional Winter Social due to snow, and we are looking forward to this chance for all families of children receiving special education services from the... READ MORE >
Today Jim Adams formally withdrew his application for the Superintendent of Schools position in Maynard. School Committee will be moving forward with site visits in early January READ MORE >
Maynard Public Schools is pleased to welcome Adam Steiner, Ph.D. as the new Director of Technology for the Maynard Public Schools. Dr. Steiner has been a Technology Integration Specialist for the Holliston Public Schools for the past six years. He has had previous technology experience in the Norfolk, Dracut, and Natick Public Schools. He taught social studies... READ MORE >
Maynard High School & Shutterfly Partnership! Maynard High School, in conjunction with Shutterfly, now has its own store. This will be an ongoing fundraiser with 8% of all purchases going towards the Maynard High School International Student Travel Fund. In the past, our students have traveled to Spain, Cuba, and Canada. Where will our students go... READ MORE >
Tonight’s School Committee Public Interview of Superintendent Candidate Brian Haas has been rescheduled to take place on Thursday, 12/19. His district tour and meet and greets will take place as scheduled today. Please see the website for meet and greet details. We hope to see you there. http://maynardma.apptegy.us/o/…/pa…/superintendent-search--2 READ MORE >
The 4 finalists for the Superintendent position were announced at last night's School Committee meeting. They will each spend a full day in the district, ending with a public interview with the School Committee at 7 pm. See below for the candidate's names and the day each will be visiting. Visit the Superintendent Search webpage for more details at... READ MORE >
Superintendent Finalists will be announced at the 12/5/19 School Committee meeting. Each finalist will spend a day in the district which includes a parent/community Meet & Greet and public Interviews. Dates are Dec. 9, 10, 16, 17 & 18. More details to follow soon.Superintendent Search Public Interviews READ MORE >
Inclement weather or unexpected emergencies may require the district to cancel/close/delay school. Decisions regarding emergency closings or inclement weather are typically made in the morning. The Superintendent will work with local town officials which include DPW, and highway department personnel, as well as area superintendents to determine if the roads and... READ MORE >
Preschool Enrollment Survey The Green Meadow Preschool has a long tradition of providing children a nurturing, safe learning environment where each student is celebrated as a learner and provided with learning opportunities that meet their individual needs. In order to provide that opportunity to more area children, the Green Meadow Preschool is considering... READ MORE >
Due to the impending forecast, Maynard Public Schools will be closed on Monday, December 2, 2019. READ MORE >
Save the date! On Tuesday, December 3 from 6:30 – 8 pm at the Green Meadow cafeteria, the Maynard SEPAC will host our annual SEPAC Winter Social! All families of children receiving special education services from the Maynard Schools are invited (siblings are welcome too!). Come join this annual tradition where the kids can enjoy cookie decorating, crafts, and... READ MORE >
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SUPERINTENDENT’S NEWSLETTER October 2019 I am honored to be chosen as the Interim Superintendent of Schools for the Maynard School District. As a new superintendent, it is important that I obtain a clear understanding of the district so that... READ MORE >
Maynard SEPAC is co-sponsoring a workshop for parents on Evaluations and Eligibility in Special Education, Wednesday, November 6th from 7 – 9 pm. If you are wondering how to navigate the complexities of special education; if you need help understanding your child’s rights; if you have specific questions for an expert—this free, public workshop will provide... READ MORE >
Coming up soon! The Maynard SEPAC is excited to host our November workshop for parents (Tues. Nov. 5) on Social Thinking, led by Nancy Clements, the Executive Director of Social Thinking Boston. Nancy will introduce parents to the approach that the Social Thinking methodology takes to help students develop essential skills in social-emotional learning,... READ MORE >
COMMUNITY EVENT - NAVIGATING THE CYBER WORLD MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 Maynard Public Schools has joined the Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth to bring a series of community education events. The first event will be about Navigating the Cyber World. A guest speaker will be here to discuss the challenges and dangerous situations that may arise through... READ MORE >
Submissions Accepted October 1st- 18thThe School Committee has launched its search for a new district Superintendent of Schools.The deadline for applications is October 28th, at which time the screening phase begins.In an effort to involve as many stakeholders as possible in the process of selecting and hiringthe best candidate to lead our school district forward,... READ MORE >
Maynard School CommitteeAttn: Screening Committee3 Tiger DriveMaynard, MA 01754lclancy@maynard.k12.ma.usmbrannelly@maynard.k12.ma.us Hello! A crucial part of the search for a new Superintendent of Schools is the Screening Committee. In an effort to involve as many stakeholders as possible in the process of selecting and hiring the best candidate to lead our... READ MORE >
The search for a new Superintendent of Schools is well underway. A very important part of the process is to solicit community input about the desired attributes, experiences, and goals for their new superintendent. Such input is of valuable assistance to the School Committee and the Screening Committee as they interview candidates. To facilitate this phase of our... READ MORE >
Hello Maynard Community, we’re off to another great start to the school year. Here are a few technology announcements to let everyone know what’s going on. 1:1 Program DistributionThe 1:1 program devices have been fully distributed. We went with a new paperless system this year. Thank you to everyone that worked with us to get the devices distributed and in the... READ MORE >
SUPERINTENDENT’S NEWSLETTER Vol. 1 Dear Parents, Guardians and Community Members, It is my pleasure to present to you this first edition of the Maynard Public Schools Superintendent’s newsletter. With the 2019-2020 school year well under way, I wish to express my appreciation to the students, faculty, staff, and... READ MORE >
Welcome back to the school year, and COME FIND OUT ABOUT SEPAC! We are the Maynard Special Education Parent Advisory Council, and our first event of the school year is the Parent Information Social on Tuesday, October 1 at 7 pm in the Fowler School Library. If you are curious about what the SEPAC does, want to learn more about the Special Education Program in... READ MORE >
Below please find information regarding the additional mosquito control treatment in Maynard this month. · Aerial Spraying was completed by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources in the Town of Maynard on September 14th. For more information on the aerial spraying, visit mass.gov. · East Middlesex Mosquito Control treated Crowe... READ MORE >
Maynard Public Schools has joined the Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth to bring a series of community education events. The first event will be about Navigating the Cyber World. A guest speaker will be here to discuss... … the challenges and dangerous situations that may arise through use of the internet, social media, and smart phones. It is important... READ MORE >
The following message is from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. Please refer to this link for further information. I am reaching out to alert you that given the increased levels of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) detected this year from state-wide mosquito surveys, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts... READ MORE >
Maynard Public Schools is hosting two financial awareness events this fall. Come learn about district finances and discuss how Maynard Public Schools allocates resources to improve outcomes for students! Financing our Future October 3, 2019 7:00-8:30 PM Fowler Auditorium REGISTER HERE Come join community members in an interactive community forum aimed at... READ MORE >
Dear MPS families, Based on recent Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) activity and/or positive mosquito detection in the area, Massachusetts Department of Public Health has raised the EEE risk in some towns. Residents are encouraged to take personal protective actions to avoid mosquito bites (see details below). At this time, no case of EEE has been confirmed by... READ MORE >
Great Road Sidewalk work The Town of Maynard has contracted with Detour Construction to reconstruct sidewalks along Great Road from Winter Street to Parker Street at the Boys & Girls Club.Sidewalk reconstruction efforts will begin on or about September 3, 2019 and will continue for about 8 weeks. Construction activities will include reconstruction of existing... READ MORE >
Hello everyone and welcome to another year in Maynard Public Schools. I hope everyone had a great summer and a great start to the year. Here are a few technology announcements to catch everyone up and get ready for the first weeks of school. New Helpdesk In an effort to consolidate resources and use software more efficiently, we have a new helpdesk system to... READ MORE >
The Maynard School District has received the engineers report on the Green Meadow Roof. To view the report click https://5il.co/9tn1 READ MORE >
The Maynard School District welcomes students on Tuesday, August 27th, for the first day of the 2019-2020 school year. First day for teachers is Monday, August 26. READ MORE >
The Maynard Public Schools are committed to high academic standards that encourage students, teachers, and community members to achieve their personal best through lifelong learning. MAYNARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS 3-R Tiger Drive Maynard, Massachusetts 01754 Mary Jane Rickson 978-897-2222 https://www.maynard.k12.ma.us/ August 16, 2019 Dear Maynard School... READ MORE >
Hello Maynard Public Schools, here are the technology announcements for July 2019. The summer is flying by and the technology department is hard at work getting ready for the 19-20 school year. New Homepage We will be replacing the old links homepage. This has served as the homepage for every computer in the district for quite some time. Starting this school... READ MORE >
Tomorrow night! (Tuesday 6/4) Come join us for the Maynard SEPAC Ice Cream Social! We’ll have lots of crafts, activities, and fun for the whole family! (Plus ice cream!) This event is free and open to the whole family for students receiving special education services in Maynard. Join us from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Fowler School Cafeteria. Please contact Karen... READ MORE >
Hello Maynard Public Schools, here are the technology announcements for May 2019. The end of the year is rapidly approaching. The technology department has begun planning our end of year and summer projects. MCAS Testing We are wrapping up MCAS testing for the district, and I want to take a moment to thank everyone involved. This was the smoothest testing we’ve had... READ MORE >
The Maynard Education Foundation (MEF) Spring Celebration of Teaching and Learning was held at the Maynard Golf Course. Sharon Santillo and Sheila Hayward presented their Family Stories project that the MEF was able to fund this year. Thanks to MEF our staff and students can bring innovative lessons into our schools. READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Green Committee and their faculty advisor, Ms. Rochelle Lerner. They earned 3rd place honors and received the Commonwealth or Massachusetts’ 2019 Energy & Environmental Affairs Award for Excellence in Engineering and Environmental Education. The picture is of a citation form the Massachusetts Senate. READ MORE >
Save the date! The Maynard SEPAC Ice Cream Social will be here before you know it! Come join us on Tuesday, June 4th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Fowler School Cafeteria.We’ll have lots of crafts, activities, and fun for the whole family! (Plus ice cream!) This event is free and open to the whole family for students receiving special education services in... READ MORE >
Congresswoman Lori Trahan visited the Green Meadow Elementary School on Election Day. She met with the kindergarten students and staff at the flagpole and discussed the importance of the flag of the United States and Election Day. She handed the Kindergarten teachers and two students from each classroom a flag. We would like to thank Congresswoman Trahan for... READ MORE >
Dear Maynard High School Community Partners, Please join Maynard High School Senior Project students as they present their findings and projects at the annual Spring Presentation event. The event includes a luncheon for teachers and community partners and concludes with panel presentations that you will help judge. Each student presentation will summarize the... READ MORE >
Reminder: On Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. in the Fowler Library, the Maynard SEPAC is hosting a presentation about Safety-Care, the ABA-based behavioral training that is given to staff in the Maynard Public Schools in a new initiative this year. Come learn and ask questions about this important program. The Safety-Care Behavioral Safety Training program emphasizes ways... READ MORE >
Support your seniors! Graduation of the class of 2019 is right around the corner. Celebrate this important milestone with the fourth annual graduation fundraiser! This year you can purchase not only balloons but customized yard signs as well. There are 3 options available: Black Package $40: offers the yard sign with the name of the senior as well as... READ MORE >
Visit Barnes & Noble in Framingham tomorrow, on Saturday, April 20th. Barnes&Noble is running a bookfair to support Green Meadow. If you cannot come Saturday, use the voucher number in your online order! Valid until 4/27/2019. READ MORE >
In the picture above, Greta the therapy dog is in front of Kaitlyn Gargas - Peer Leaders President, Martha McCown - Pets and People Foundation volunteer, and Mrs. Rochelle Lerner - Peer Leaders Adviser (from left to right). Thanks to many people, Monday was the first official day of our Therapy Pet Program. The School Committee passed the Therapy Pet Policy at the... READ MORE >
Summer Music: Please visit Trish Gately's website for information regarding her summer music program for students entering grades 5-12. Specifics about this year's program are posted along with electronic sign-up: assabetvalleysummermusic.com Banquet Volunteers: Planning is underway for our annual banquet honoring our graduating band and chorus students. ... READ MORE >
Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. in the Fowler LibraryThe Maynard SEPAC is hosting a presentation about Safety-Care, the ABA-based behavioral training that is given to staff in the Maynard Public Schools in a new initiative this year. Come learn and ask questions about this important program. The Safety-Care Behavioral Safety Training program emphasizes ways to effectively... READ MORE >
La inscripción para el bus para el año académico 2019-2020 empezará el 6 de mayo de 2019. La inscripción tendrá lugar en las oficinas de administración que se encuentran en Fowler School desde 8:00 A.M. hasta 5:00 P.M. Los formularios de inscripción estarán disponibles en nuestra web para su descarga y en todas las oficinas del colegio desde el 3 de mayo. No se... READ MORE >
O cadastro para o ônibus referente ao ano letivo 2019-2020 terá início em 6 de maio de 2019. O cadastro ocorrerá nos escritórios administrativos localizados na Fowler School das 8h00min às 17h00min. Os formulários de cadastro serão disponibilizados em nosso site para o download e em todas as secretarias acadêmicas a partir de 3 de maio. Não serão aceitos... READ MORE >
Maynard Public Schools bus registration for the 2019-20 school year will begin on May 6, 2019. Registration will take place at the administrative offices located at the Fowler School from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration forms are available on our website to download and at all school offices starting on May 3, 2019. No forms will be accepted before May 6, 2019.... READ MORE >
The Maynard High School Jazz Band & Fowler School Jazz Band, directed by Ms. Patricia Gately with assistance from Mr. Kozik, played to a packed house last Friday evening. Members of the Maynard High School Band and Chorus offered their volunteer services to all crews including, stage, tech, set-up, and clean-up for a smoothly run event. All Fowler students played... READ MORE >
Regional Transition Fair Marlborough, Northborough/Southborough, and Westborough Public Schools When: Wednesday April 10th, 6:00-8:00 pmWhere: Algonquin Regional High School Library 79 Bartlett Street, Northborough, MAFeaturing local resources in the areasof :• State Agencies• Recreational• Transportation• Independent Living• Post Secondary Education•... READ MORE >
There has been a number of recent phishing attempts targeting Massachusetts school districts. As a precaution, we want to remind everyone what this is and how to help prevent it. A phishing email is a message you receive from an apparent reputable source. The emails could be discussing vaping, sports, fundraising, or anything that will get you interested enough to... READ MORE >
A terrific chance to learn more about Executive Functioning: the Chelmsford SEPAC invites Maynard families to their workshop on Executive Functioning on Thursday, April 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Come learn about executive functioning deficits and about strategies to help your child (at any grade level). Byam Elementary School, 25 Maple Rd., Chelmsford. Please RSVP to... READ MORE >
This month MMA brought the Tufts University Beelzebubs to Maynard! The group provided a few hours of enrichment to our MHS Chorus, Madrigals, and A Capella students and then put on a performance to a sold-out audience. Our next event is Jazz Cafe on March 29th in the Fowler School Auditorium. Please join Miss Gately as she and her MHS and Fowler Jazz Bands... READ MORE >
The author of the book DIARY OF A WIMPY KID (2004), Jeff Kinney, hosts the High School Quiz Show: Extra Credit at his business An Unlikely Story Book Store and Café in Plainville, MA. Maynard High School was well represented at the event last Saturday March 16, 2019. In the picture, Jeff Kinney is the Master of Ceremonies on the left. The Maynard students from... READ MORE >
Hello Maynard Public Schools, here are your technology announcements for March 2019. The last update was sent in January. Because of the missed month, we have a couple additional items in this month's announcements. MCAS Testing MCAS testing is coming up in April. Over the past month, we have been working with schools to prepare for testing. We have set up or... READ MORE >
Maynard High School Theatre Company Presents, A 1960’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. Tickets are priced at $15 for adults and $12 for Students/Seniors. The show dates are on Friday 3/15 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, 3/16 at 2:00 pm, and Saturday, 3/16 at 7:00 pm. You can get tickets online at: http://ww1.mktix.com/page.php?wpage=events/events.htm (online sales for each show... READ MORE >
The MMA (Maynard Music Association) are parents who support the music programs of Maynard Public Schools. MMA is pleased to welcome Tufts University's oldest male a cappella group, The Beelzebubs! The "Bubs" have been at the forefront of contemporary a cappella since the group's creation in 1963 and have brought their motto, "Fun through Song" to life through gigs... READ MORE >
The Maynard Public Schools 2019-2020 calendar can be found on the document page of the Maynard Public Schools website at: https://www.maynard.k12.ma.us/documents READ MORE >
Maynard High School Theatre Company Presents A 1960's Midsummer Night's Dream (What would Shakespeare think?). This is Shakespeare like you've never seen him before! Intrigue, love, deception, adventure, silliness and more, take place in the grooviest of times, the 1960's. Performances will be on Friday, March 15, 7:00 pm Saturday, March 6 - 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm... READ MORE >
March SEPAC Meeting: Tuesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Fowler Library.The SEPAC meeting for this month will be a business meeting. We welcome any members of the community who would like to propose topics for future sessions or raise issues for the SEPAC to think about. READ MORE >
Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 Media Contact: John Guilfoil Phone: 617-993-0003 Email: john@jgpr.net Maynard Launches Website, New Committee for Future of Green Meadow Elementary School. Residents Encouraged to Visit and Join MAYNARD -- Superintendent of Schools Robert Gerardi announces that the Maynard Public Schools has launched a new initiative of public... READ MORE >
Dear Green Meadow School Community, We will be ready to have the Preschool and Kindergarten Classes return to school on Monday February 25, 2019. Many people have worked very hard to make this happen and I need to thank them for that. In regard to the abatement of asbestos, we will be posting a letter this afternoon with great detail about the next steps for the... READ MORE >
Please visit our website for minutes on our January meeting: maynardmusic.org Get Involved: MMA is looking for more parent participation at the Fowler level. Please consider attending out next meeting on Monday March 4th in the Fowler library from 7-8 pm. All-States: Congratulations to Hazelyn A, Lucas P. & Charlie N. for their acceptances into All-States. The... READ MORE >
Dear GMS Parents: Throughout this week, we have been working collaboratively with the teachers to develop a plan for movement within the building. With the testing reports stating that the Green Meadow School is safe to occupy, we are ready to relocate classrooms to their new learning spaces. This morning, the kindergarten teachers made a request to the... READ MORE >
James Carven, in the center of the picture, is the winner of the Fowler Spelling Bee. On the left is Principal Barth, who was the score keeper. On the right is Principal Costello, who was the moderator. A special thank you from the school department for being guest judges goes to Maynard assistant superintendent Jennifer Gaudet and Maynard resident and parent... READ MORE >
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 Media Contact: John Guilfoil Phone: 617-993-0003 Email: john@jgpr.net Preschool at Maynard's Green Meadow School Cancelled Tomorrow MAYNARD -- Superintendent Robert Gerardi reports... READ MORE >
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 Media Contact: John Guilfoil Phone: 617-993-0003 Email: john@jgpr.net "Old Wing" of Maynard's Green Meadow School to Shut Down for Remainder of School Year for Asbestos Abatement: 1950's Era Section of Elementary School to have Complete Ceiling Replacement, Removal of Old Asbestos Building Materials ... READ MORE >
The Maynard Winter Walk and Roll to School event, originally scheduled for next Wednesday February 6th, has been postponed. We need to address coordination concerns which required the rescheduling of this event. Members of the Wellness Committee believe strongly in the value of physical exercise and look forward to promoting a very successful Walk and Roll to... READ MORE >
Dear Parents, Staff, and Community Members, The facilities and school administration have met with staff leadership to discuss air quality concerns in the Pre-K/K wing at Green Meadow School. The town facilities department have brought in professional guidance to assess potential safety issues as well as make recommendations moving forward. We take all health and... READ MORE >
I was recently reminded that I should drive slower on Tiger Drive and that the school grounds should be a safe haven for our children. If you are operating a motor vehicle on or around school grounds, you should assume that there will, at some point, be a child in your path and lower your speed accordingly. The speed limit is 15 MPH on Tiger Drive but we can go... READ MORE >
Algonquin Reg. High School and Marlboro Public Schools are putting together a Regional Transition Fair for students and families on Wednesday, April 10th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm located in the Algonquin Regional HS library, 79 Bartlett Street, Northborough, MAWe are spreading the news and a warm welcome to students, families, and faculty at Maynard Public Schools. The... READ MORE >
On Tuesday, February 5 at 7 p.m., the Maynard SEPAC will host a Parent Information Night: bring your questions! What does this item on my child’s IEP mean? Do we need a neuropsych evaluation? What do I do if I think my child needs services? What happens if I disagree with a team recommendation? What if my child isn’t making progress in reading? One of the things... READ MORE >
Carolina Clavijo Aumont and Jose Manual Rodriquez from Instituto De Ensenanza Secundaria “Itaca”, our sister school, sent us the video they made that can be viewed by clicking the link. It is a montage of pictures from their recent visit to Maynard High School. Near the end of the video they express their gratitude to the Maynard host families. I would also like to... READ MORE >
Maynard Police Chief Dubois, District Attorney Ryan, Principal Caragianes, and School Resource Officer Manchuso are pictured from left to right at the Maynard High School Auditorium. District Attorney Ryan came to Maynard High School presenting a message about making wise choices around internet safety and vaping. Her presentations are always very impactful... READ MORE >
Starting on January 28th, Powdermill Road will be closed to through traffic. We are expecting delays during the construction times from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. This affects the school bus #1 for Maynard schools. Accordingly, bus #1 will do the Parker Street stops at their normal time. There will be a stop at the intersection of Waltham Street and Powdermill Road that... READ MORE >
At the School Committee meeting on 1/10/19, the results from the most recent report conducted by the Massachusetts Teachers Association was shared and put online. That is the third report confirming that there is no evidence of toxic mold at the Green Meadow School. The administration has already taken immediate air quality improvement steps and has reached out to... READ MORE >
Happy New Year Maynard! I hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful break. I wanted to share what the technology department has been up to over the past month. Digital Leaning Committee I wanted to lead off with a reminder about the Digital Learning Committee. There have been a number of questions and emails from staff, students, and parents about technology use... READ MORE >
This morning we had an evacuation at the Green Meadow School that was extremely well handled by everyone involved. I need to thank our staff and administration at Green Meadow and Fowler school. They did a great job of evacuating the students to Fowler and returning them to Green Meadow. The Maynard Fire Department, Police Department, and Facilities Department... READ MORE >
Principal Caragianes and I attended the Worcester County Superintendents Association (WCSA) Annual Scholars Luncheon at the College of the Holy Cross today with Elizabeth Midey and Charles Neuhauser. This is a great event for principals and superintendents to honor high academic achievement. I am always amazed by the achievement of all of the students in attendance... READ MORE >
Melissa Berger and Travis Zimmerman are two outstanding educators from our oasis program. They received a grant to purchase inspirational posters through the Maynard Education Foundation (MEF). This picture was taken just after they attached the "Excellence" poster in the Maynard High School main office. READ MORE >
The MHS Madrigal Group brought holiday cheer when they sang for the Fowler students this afternoon. We wish everyone in our community a happy and safe holiday season. READ MORE >
Quintin Mylon, in the center of the picture, is the winner of the Fowler National Geographic Geo Bee. On the left is Principal Barth, who was the score keeper. On the right is Principal Costello, who was the moderator. A special thank you from the school department goes to Maynard Police Chief Dubois for being a guest judge. READ MORE >
Once the App is downloaded to your phone, launch the App. 1. Click the 3 lines icon in the top left of the App. This will bring up the main menu.2. Click the Settings option from the main menu. 3. Under Notification Preference, select Turn on notifications.4. If prompted, select to allow notifications from the App on your phone.5. Select the school(s) which you... READ MORE >
With our new Maynard Public Schools website, we have an Application (App) available for Android and iOS devices. With this App you can search the website more efficiently and get push notifications. For iPhone and iOS devices go to - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/maynard-public-schools-ma/id1400831913?ls=1&mt=8 For Android devices go to -... READ MORE >
The WAVM Telethon was a great success again this year raising over $37,100. Congratulations to the WAVM members and everyone else involved on a great job. For more pictures go to the WAVM Telethon photo gallery. READ MORE >
Maynard High School has a sister school exchange program with Instituto De Ensenanza Secundaria "Itaca" in Sevilla Spain. The students from Maynard and their teachers, Jen Adams and Mary Finnegan, are in the picture on the right of Senator Eldridge. The students from Sevilla and their accompanying educators Carolina and José Manuel are on the right side of the... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians, this is a reminder that the Maynard Public Schools has reviewed our morning attendance procedures and is making a change to better ensure the safety of all of our students. Starting today, if your child is marked absent from school you will receive the following automated voice & text message to the guardian phone numbers listed on the... READ MORE >
The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents M.A.S.S. has provided a video to support the Foundation Budget Review Commission Recommendations. This video was presented at the School Committee Meeting last night. READ MORE >
The MCAS & Accountability slides that were presented at the School Committee Meeting last night can be found on the Maynard website at the following link:https://www.maynard.k12.ma.us/... In addition to the slides there are also supporting documents related to the data. READ MORE >
Website Migration Completion The final domain migration for the new website will take place over winter break. The sub-domains for each school (hs.maynard.k12.ma.us, fms.maynard.k12.ma, and gms.maynard.k23.ma.us) will all now forward to the school section on the main website, maynard.k12.ma.us. If you have any resources that are still on these old domain names... READ MORE >
SEPAC WINTER SOCIALCome have some fun at the SEPAC Winter Social! On Tuesday, December 4 from 6:30 – 8 pm at the Green Meadow cafeteria, the Maynard SEPAC will host our annual SEPAC Winter Social! All families of children receiving special education services from the Maynard Schools are invited (siblings are welcome too!). Come join this annual tradition where the... READ MORE >
District Attorney (DA) Ryan and Maynard Police Chief Dubois visited Fowler School today to discuss internet safety with our students. Principal Dan Costello is pictured thanking DA Ryan at the end of the presentations. We are proud to work collaboratively with the Middlesex District Attorney and the Maynard Police Department. READ MORE >
Student athletes, along with the WAVM students who entered the Sportsmanship Multimedia Competition were invited by the New England Patriots and the MIAA to attend the 2018 Sportsmanship Summit at Gillette Stadium. Our WAVM students dominated the top spots in the competition. To learn more about the WAVM Program, the following article on Wicked Local Maynard can... READ MORE >
Casino Game Night Fundraiser results are in! Together, we raised $17,775 for our Fowler and high school music programs! Thank you to all our sponsors, donors, and adult and student volunteers who helped to make our 10th annual Casino Game night a record success! Next MMA Meeting: Our next MMA meeting is Wednesday, December 5th from 7-8 pm in the Fowler... READ MORE >
Approximately 60 years ago the Maynard Public Schools had a strings program and now it is back. Over 90 students have signed up for our new strings program this year in grades 4 through 7. On October 17th, we held a String Rental Night that was well attended. The families and students have been very excited and supportive of this program. Mrs. Blanchard, the... READ MORE >
CHANGE OF LOCATION NEW LOCATION!! Strategies to Reduce Mealtime Meltdowns—join us at GREEN MEADOW SCHOOL CAFETERIA on Monday, November 5, 7 p.m.. Is it a challenge to cook a meal that your whole family will eat? Is dinnertime a battleground? Is your picky eater refusing to eat anything but her favorite five foods? This interactive, family-focused workshop is... READ MORE >
Dear Maynard parents, students, and community members, Please take the time to complete two very important town surveys. Your results will be anonymous (unless you choose to include your email address) and will go directly to our town planner. Your choices and comments will help our town to move forward with the 20-year master plan that outlines our vision for... READ MORE >
Casino Game Night 2018- TOMORROW! Saturday, November 3rd 6:30 @ The Elks Club: Casino Game Night is the sole music fundraiser of the year for the Maynard Music Association (MMA) that supports the music programs of Fowler and Maynard High School. Please visit the website for vouchers, volunteer opportunities including food donations, service point opportunities... READ MORE >
Hello Maynard Public School. I hope everyone is ready for Halloween, which is rapidly approaching. Only a few announcements this month. As always if you have any questions, please contact the helpdesk. Grade Pre-K-8 Chrome Extension Policy For students in Grade Pre-K through 8th, the policy for installing extensions and apps on the Chromebooks has been updated.... READ MORE >
One of Commissioner Riley’s priorities for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) this year is celebrating teachers’ amazing work. He announced plans to highlight our aMAzing Educators in his August Back-to-School Message which can be found at the following link: http://www.doe.mass.edu/commissioner/Back-to-School/ Since that time, DESE has... READ MORE >
The STEAM@Fowler School Celebration was a great success tonight. In the picture above, School Committee member Bethlyn Houlihan is sitting with another parent, teacher, and students while they were learning how to make models of atoms with wire and beads. There were so many great presentations on topics including: solar energy, robotics, Science, the engineering... READ MORE >
The Maynard SEPAC is excited to sponsor a new workshop: Strategies to Reduce Mealtime Meltdowns (Monday, November 5, 7 p.m. at Fowler Library). Is it a challenge to cook a meal that your whole family will eat? Is dinnertime a battleground? Is your picky eater refusing to eat anything but her favorite five foods? Is your child having difficulty maintaining weight?... READ MORE >
Members of the Maynard Anti-Racism Alliance (MARA) have shared this information about an exciting workshop with me. The workshop is free and open to all. It will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Diamond Middle School Auditorium, 99 Hancock St., Lexington, MA. The moderator will be:Reverend Liz Walker. She is an esteemed... READ MORE >
This is the second event in a series of meet the central office administrator coffees. It is an opportunity for our school community to meet the central office administrators' in a comfortable setting and have informal discussions, get to know each other, and learn each others perspectives. Last month we held a meet the Maynard Director of Technology Coffee. ... READ MORE >
Rescheduled October meeting: Please join us for our October MMA meeting rescheduled for October 9th from 7-8 at the Fowler Library. Casino Game Night '18 - Sat, Nov. 3rd @ 6:30 @ The Elks ClubPlease join us for our sole music fundraiser of the year that supports the music programs of Fowler and Maynard High School. Vouchers for the event are available now! $40... READ MORE >
Dear Maynard School Community This is an update on the air quality concerns at the Green Meadow School. Our staff and students safety is of the utmost importance. I want to assure you that we are all equally concerned and working together to resolve the issues identified. In past communications, I have shared that we have had several reports that have... READ MORE >
I am sending this news post out on behalf of Nichole Karlon, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 235 President. This is an invitation to Veterans Appreciation Night at the Maynard High School Football Game on October 19, 2018. The game starts at 7:00 pm at Alumni Field. The Maynard Tigers will be playing the Littleton Tigers. There will be a pregame tailgate party... READ MORE >
The Maynard SEPAC invites you to our Parent Social! Is your child on an IEP or a 504? Do you have questions about whether your child should be getting services from the school? Come to the social for a chance to meet and talk with other parents and members of SEPAC (the Special Education Parents Advisory Council). We are gathering on Tuesday, October 2 at the... READ MORE >
Hello everyone, and welcome to another start of school in Maynard. This year had a busy start with so many new things going on. Here are this month’s technology announcements. High School 1:1 Program The High School 1:1 Program has just about concluded distribution. There are a few devices still remaining. Students that have not yet picked up their device are... READ MORE >
The Merriam Webster Online Dictionary defines guidance as follows: 1: The act or process of guiding 2a: The direction provided by a guide. Couldn't have done it without her guidance b: Advice on vocational or educational problems given to students. Provides guidance on how to apply for scholarships Guidance in the Maynard Public Schools: There is... READ MORE >
Dear Maynard Community We received the results of the mold spore testing. Seventeen samples were collected at the Green Meadow School including indoor and outdoor locations. Most importantly, No evidence of “toxic black molds” were detected. The results indicated that the majority of classrooms had spore levels significantly less than the outdoor levels tested. ... READ MORE >
Dear School Community Members, There have been a lot of questions raised about air quality and mold concerns at the Green Meadow School. We had the Department of Public Health (DPH) come to the Green Meadow School last week. I am pleased to report that as a result of their inspection, they determined there was not a public health hazard at the Green Meadow... READ MORE >
Welcome back to the school year, and COME FIND OUT ABOUT SEPAC!We are the Maynard Special Education Parent Advisory Council, and our first event of the school year is the Parent Information Social on Tuesday, October 2 at 7 pm in the Fowler School Library. If you've been curious about what the SEPAC does, want to learn more about the Special Education Program in... READ MORE >
The Fowler Fun Run: The Fowler School has decided to try a different fundraiser this year called the Fowler Fun Run. Boosterthon is the company that supports this fundraiser and they have a great theme called the Mindspark Mystery Lab that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) as well as Character development around citizenship,... READ MORE >
The First Week of School: The weather was hot but our school community made the best of it. I cannot thank the following groups of people enough: The Maynard Public School custodians, who always make sure our schools are ready and look so good. In the picture above, the floors are so highly polished that they look like glass and reflect the lights above. ... READ MORE >
I hope you had a great summer and are ready for the start of school. The Technology Department has been very busy this summer, and I will highlight a few of the changes and upgrades. New WebsiteMaynard Public Schools has a brand new website. Over the summer we have been getting the new website and communication platform ready for the school year. School... READ MORE >
Dear Maynard School Community, Every summer I get excited about the upcoming school year and this year is no different. This year the summer reading for our district is "The Energy Bus" (Gordon, 2007). It is a quick read and I had the good fortune to be able read it on the first couple of days of a relaxing family vacation this year. It really renewed my... READ MORE >
Friday, April 13, 2018 Superintendent's Notes 6th Annual Acton-Boxborough-Maynard PMC KIDS Bike Ride It's that time of year again! The 6th Annual Acton-Boxborough-Maynard PMC Kids Bike Ride will take place on June 3, 2018 from 8:30 to 12:00 pm at NARA Park in Acton. PMC KIDS Bike Rides became an official PMC program in 2005 as a way to include young cyclists... READ MORE >
Bus registration for the 2018/2019 school year begins on May 7. Registration will take place at the administrative offices located at Fowler School from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Forms and waiver forms will be available to download on our website and all school offices starting on May 4, 2018. No forms will be accepted before May 7. $270.00 for the 1st student and... READ MORE >