Melrose Public Schools

FOMD is currently seeking local businesses, families and individuals to sponsor the upcoming 2024-2025 season! As a FOMD sponsor, you will be featured in our program for the Melrose High School and Middle School shows throughout the school year, ensuring great visibility among the community and our audiences. For local businesses, this is an excellent way to show your support for the arts while gaining recognition in the community!

Please click the link below for the 4th edition of Good News! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KRWDvguYWm7HMV11lKQYZrhDHZ50yUxxuv4wPnT8ra0/edit?usp=sharing

Passport to Culture Raise funds for MCC's grantmaking program. Ticket Drawing held Saturday, September 21 (the night of Melrose Porchfest) Take a look at the flyers

Everyone of all ages are welcome to join Follow Your Art's Annual Chalk Walk Fundraiser! All proceeds go to financial and adaptive assistance programs, and while a donation is appreciated, it is not mandatory to participate. Information and registration at fyamelrose.org

Melrose Travel Basketball

An Evening of Tastings! Raising Scholarship Funds for MHS Graduating Seniors

Please click below to view the third edition of the weekly Good News! communication. https://docs.google.com/document/d/17H0IgB_NVNsL9OvMUJ-oe6obh-nQCmCL_H1R-aI_1GE/edit?usp=sharing

Domestic Violence: Community Education Workshop Tuesday, Sept 17, 12-1pm

Early Release Creativity Corner! Grade K-5 Friday Early Releases 12:30-2:30 $35.00

Fundraising for the Visual Art Department

Melrose Band Fundraiser

Melrose Cultural Council Accepting Grant Proposals  September 1 through October 16 for the 2025 Calendar Year Melrose, MA:  The Melrose Cultural Council (MCC) is seeking proposals for community-oriented arts, cultural, and interpretive sciences events and programming with broad public benefit and impact. The 2025 Local Cultural Council (LCC) grant application cycle opens September 1. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 16. The MCC’s goal is to provide financial support on a direct granting basis to a variety of projects that appeal to the diverse population and cultures within our community — reaching adults of all ages, youth, children, families, and seniors. Information about the online application, eligibility guidelines, local priorities, and past grants can be found on our website www.melroseculture.org/apply. Grant Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must present their events and programming during the upcoming calendar year (January 1-December 31, 2025) with a local ADA-compliant venue. Applicants are urged to closely read and follow the LCC Program eligibility guidelines and local priorities on the website. Unlike past grant cycles, the MCC may now fully fund approved projects, eliminating the need for applicants to seek additional sources of funding. We do not accept requests for capital expenditures, individual scholarships, or multi-year repeating programs. We encourage first-time applications. Prospective applicants are welcome to contact the MCC to ask questions or to receive feedback on proposals before submitting. Grants are competitive and not all requests are awarded or fully funded. In 2024, seventeen grants were awarded, ranging from $225 to $1,600. Priorities: Our 2025 priorities are informed by a recent community outreach survey. We are actively encouraging applications that address inclusion, diversity, and equity. Priority will be given to projects that build community through social connections and dialogue. We hope to elevate the voices and experiences of historically underrepresented groups that reflect and highlight the current and historic diversity of Melrose residents in an authentic way, through arts and culture. Projects that speak to the experience of Massachusetts artists and audiences who identify as BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQIA, immigrant, or live with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Proposals for innovative ideas, collaborations, and new initiatives that produce free public events and activities in outdoor spaces are favorably welcomed. About the Council: The Melrose Cultural Council is the local affiliate of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Part of a statewide network in cities and towns funded by the legislature, MCC is committed to supporting programs that promote excellence, education, cultural diversity, inclusion, and equity to foster a rich and vibrant cultural life in Melrose. Grants are given to Melrose organizations, individuals, and Massachusetts artists/presenters in partnership with local organizations. We encourage and support programs across all arts disciplines — visual arts, music, theater, dance, writing, projects in the humanities, history, local culture, and interpretive sciences. 

Welcome back to school Melrose families! We invite you to learn about arts and cultural events happening in your community. The Melrose Creative Alliance arts calendar is the most comprehensive source for arts & culture events in Melrose. We have over 60 local arts and cultural events already listed for September and into October! Visit us often for events, notices, classes, and artist directories, and sign up for the newsletter to get events delivered directly to your mailbox! https://melrosecreativealliance.org

Melrose Destination Imagination teams now forming! Creative STEAM education program for grades K-12 Like art class, drama club and science fair all combined! Teams of students work collaboratively to solve technical and theatrical challenges to showcase at a regional tournament in March. DI is kid-driven! Parents do not assist with costumes, props, scripts, or ideas. Check out our website for info on the 2024 season launch: https://www.melrosedi.com and then come visit us at one of our: Melrose DI “Office Hours” Sat, Sept 21, 8:30-10am at MMTV studios Sun, Sept 29, 8:30-10am at The Worklery

Dear Melrose Public School Families and Staff, Please see the press release published on the City website regarding a West Nile Virus (WNV) warning for Melrose: https://www.cityofmelrose.org/home/news/melrose-high-risk-level-west-nile-virus Thank you, Adam Deleidi

Dear Melrose Community, Please view the first edition of MPS Good News! at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1znnCa86GxFvxazokOJ130DxYQn7taEbIM_xfdgXO4NY/edit?usp=sharing

Dear Melrose Public Schools Families, The Massachusetts State Primary Election is Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Melrose voters can head to the polls between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School Gymnasium located at 90 Melrose Street. Please be aware that there may be increased traffic near the middle school throughout the day on Tuesday. As school will be in session, voters are encouraged to use the parking lot located behind the middle school gym, park on Melrose Street, or on any other abutting street. Melrose Police Department will not ticket for any timed parking regulations posted on any of the streets around the school. Please be advised that vehicles may be subject to ticketing if too close to hydrants, driveways, crosswalks, or intersections, and streets that are posted “No Parking this Side” such as on the school side of Melrose Street. Voters and poll workers cannot park in the MHS lots as those are reserved for school staff use only. Thank you for your help with this matter

Hello Melrose Families, We will open Aspen's family portal today at 3:30 p.m. Once that occurs, you will need to log in to view your child’s academic and course information for this school year, including teacher assignments at the elementary and preschool levels. The Family tab shows the students connected to your Aspen account. The Academics tab allows you to view your child’s courses and schedule. For elementary students, this will include your student’s homeroom teacher and any specialist teachers assigned to work with your child’s class. For Middle and High school, this includes the block-by-block rotation schedule. Please note: The Middle School is getting close to publishing schedules and will communicate more with the families this week with an update. For more information and resources to help navigate the Family portal, please see this help page. Any questions about scheduling or teacher assignments should be directed to your building principal. If you have trouble accessing the portal or do not have your student listed, please submit a tech ticket at aspenhelp@melroseschools.com that includes the following information: Your Name and Email Student(s) Name, School, and Grade Description of the problem We are looking forward to a great year! Melrose Public Schools Leadership Team Please see this link (https://bit.ly/4dyu9QC) to access the Google Doc with live links.

First Day of School Announcements for 2024-2025 School Year

2024 - 2025 MTB Season Tryout Details https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NAoFuMa8p4ZW7nTB25NPB7Vsbpr_Yc6z/view?usp=sharing