Appointment of New Directors

Leadership Update June 23, 2025 New directors appointed to support our work of doing right by all kids Greetings, Malden Public Schools faculty and staff! I hope your summer is off to a great start! I am pleased to announce the appointment of three new directors who will support our work of teaching and learning in the coming year. Director of Intervention and Instructional Support Christina Balter-Scarlatos is thrilled to be joining the Malden Public Schools as the Director of Intervention and Instructional Support. For over a decade, Christina has worked in Boston Public Schools, where she was a founding member of the Data Inquiry Team and most recently the Deputy Director of the Office of Data and Accountability. In her time in BPS, she worked directly with district, school and teacher leaders to improve instructional practices and accelerate student learning through the implementation of data-driven cycles of inquiry. She earned her certification as a Data Wise coach with Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2015 and since then has consulted with numerous districts to facilitate professional development for principals to lead cycles of school improvement. Prior to her work in Boston, Christina was a middle school math educator in Chelsea. Director of Multilingual Education Hannah Feintuch began her career in education as a middle school newcomer teacher in Chelsea, Massachusetts. She went on to serve as Dean of Multilingual Learners (K–8) and then an Assistant Principal in Lawrence at a school where over 70% of students are multilingual learners. During her time there, she helped found a dual-language immersion program to support biliteracy development. Hannah is passionate about creating authentic learning experiences, preparing students for a global world, and fostering joyful, engaging classroom environments.   Interim Director of Literacy and English Language Arts I am appointing Meghan McCormick as Interim Director of Literacy and English Language Arts for the 2025-26 School year. Meghan is currently the Malden Public Schools’ district-wide secondary schools literacy coach, supporting educators in grades 6-8 in all of our K-8 buildings; prior to holding this role, she worked at Malden High School as a reading interventionist and coach. Before coming to Malden, Meghan taught 7th grade ELA and writing in Chelsea. She is an adjunct lecturer at the BU Wheelock College of Education and is completing a graduate program in Reading Education. While Meghan fills this interim position for the 2025-26 school year, we will post a 1-year position to serve as district-wide secondary literacy coach. Next winter, we will reopen the search for a permanent Director of Literacy and English Language Arts to start the 2026-27 school year. Please welcome these new colleagues who will join Carmen Livesay (Director of Multilingual Education), Cara Hovhanessian (Director of STEM), and Gerard Tannetta (Director of Social Studies and Visual/Performing Arts) in the Office of Teaching and Learning.  Sincerely, Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D., Superintendent

Monday, Jun 23 2025

Malden Public Schools June District Newsletter

Malden Public Schools District Newsletter June 5, 2025 Message from the Superintendent Dear Malden Public Schools Parents and Caregivers, Congratulations to all of you as we celebrate all that we have accomplished together this school year! I am so proud of all of our students, and I know they couldn't have done it without the support of their teachers, administrators, caregivers, and other loved ones. On Sunday, I was grateful to attend my first Malden High School graduation ceremony as Superintendent. In my graduation remarks, I commended the Class of 2025 for setting priorities, persevering, and partnering with others. By exemplifying these qualities, the graduates earned their diplomas and set a high standard for the rest of the Malden Public Schools community. As we look forward to next school year, I encourage all of us to follow the example of the Class of 2025 and commit to setting priorities, persevering, and partnering with each other. I know that I will certainly do so as we strive to do right by all kids in the years ahead. As always, if there is any way we can better support your child's success or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your school principal or reach out to the district office at (781) 397-6100. Have a great summer and go Malden! Sincerely, Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D. Superintendent of Schools   District Happenings Kindergarten Registration: It's time to register for Kindergarten! Malden Public Schools' Kindergarten registration is now open for new and returning students. Any child living in Malden who will be 5 years old by August 31, 2025 should register as soon as possible. Following registration, school assignments will be communicated to the parents and caregivers of incoming kindergarteners​. To learn about the registration process and what documents you will need, please visit maldenps.org/registration. Preschool Registration: Early Learning Center preschool registration for next school year is now open for returning students! For all other students, registration opens on June 12, 2025. All students wishing to register must be: Malden Residents, three years old by August 31, and fully toilet trained. Visit our preschool registration webpage to learn more. New Website: Malden Public Schools has a new website! We invite you to click around to explore our district's new digital home: maldenps.org! Each school also has a new page for you to check out! If you have any webpages bookmarked from our previous site, these may need to be updated as pages have moved on our new site. ParentSquare: This newsletter is being delivered via our new district communication platform, ParentSquare! ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at Malden Public Schools to connect. With ParentSquare you can: Receive all district, school and classroom communications at the time, in the language, and via the channel(s) you prefer (email, text, phone message and/or smartphone app) Send and receive direct messages to and from your student’s teacher(s) in your preferred language Receive time-sensitive alerts regarding urgent or emergency situations Next year every school and classroom in the Malden Public Schools will use ParentSquare to communicate with you! ParentSquare will replace Class DOJO and other platforms as the primary messaging system between parents, teachers & school. Families will be sent invitations to officially join ParentSquare ahead of next school year. Joining the platform is optional, but it will allow you to access all of ParentSquare's features.   Community Resource Spotlight Each month we are highlighting a local Malden resource that can help students and families. This month we are spotlighting a caregiver information letter from the Massachusetts Attorney General regarding youth employment. The letter encourages parents and teens to talk about workplace safety and informs teens about their rights as employees. Should you or students have questions about youth employment or the MA wage and hour laws, please do not hesitate to contact our Fair Labor Division at (617) 727-3465. Workers who believe their rights have been violated at work should file complaints with the Fair Labor Division on our website (www.mass.gov/ago/fld).   Please find a copy of the letter at the links below: English Spanish Portuguese   Upcoming Important Dates June 6: Special Olympics all day at Macdonald Stadium June 9: FY26 Budget Public Hearing, 5:00 p.m., Malden City Council Chambers June 9: School Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Malden City Council Chambers June 10: School Committee and MEA Negotiation Session, 3:30-6:00 p.m., Malden High School Gallery - Open to the Public June 11 & 12: ELC moving-on ceremonies; view full schedule June 11: Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) virtual workshop at 6:00 p.m.; Please register for this event to receive the meeting link: https://fcsn.org/event/malden-evaluation-and-eligibility/ June 12: Preschool registration opens for new students June 12: Ferryway 8th grade promotion ceremony at 9:00 a.m. June 12: Beebe 8th grade promotion ceremony at 10:00 a.m. June 12: Linden 8th grade promotion ceremony at 11:00 a.m. June 12: Forestdale 8th grade promotion ceremony at 5:00 p.m. June 13: Salemwood 8th grade promotion ceremony at 9:00 a.m. June 13: Last Day of School for All Students; Term 4 Report Cards Distributed June 18: School Committee and MEA Negotiation Session, 2:00-6:00 p.m., Malden City Council Chambers - Open to the Public June 19: Malden Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, 11:00 a.m., Salemwood School Field House; view the event flyer here August 27: First Day of School for 2025-2026 School Year   Important Links Aspen Portal Calendars Report Card Schedule 2024-2025 District Academic Calendar 2025-2026 School Year Calendar Meal Menus Malden Public Schools is on Social Media Facebook Instragram X

Thursday, Jun 05 2025

New Website Coming Soon!

Dear Malden Public Schools Community, We are thrilled to announce the launch of our  new district and school websites !  Starting Tuesday, May 27 at 3:30 p.m., we will begin launching these new websites.  Please note that there may be some interruptions to access for  maldenps.org  while we make this transition. Please be patient with us – it will be worth the wait!. Our new websites will feature modern and accessible designs that will make it easier for you to find the information you need. Whether you're looking for information on our academic programs, lunch menus, or school policies, you will be able to find it quickly and easily. In addition to our improved navigation and design, we have added a number of new features to the site, including enhanced language translation. We are excited to have our new websites up and running to help us better serve all of our students and families. We are committed to continually improving our community engagement efforts and our new online presence will support us in better communicating with you.  Thank you for your continued support and go Malden! Timothy Sippel, E.d.L.D. Superintendent of Schools

Wednesday, May 21 2025

May District Newsletter

Malden Public Schools District Newsletter May 8, 2025 Message from the Superintendent Dear Malden Public Schools Parents and Caregivers, The end of year the school year is quickly approaching! I am so looking forward to the high school graduation, 8th grade promotion ceremonies, and other end-of-year celebrations when we will recognize and congratulate all of our students and staff for all that they have accomplished this school year. Our students are amazing! Just in the last two weeks, we have had students across our schools win art competitions, Model UN awards, robotics competitions, journalism awards, and more! And everyday, we receive more exciting news about our students' achievements. We are so proud of them! I hope everyone can take a moment during this busy season to reflect on the great work that has been happening in Malden this year. I know I am thankful for all of our educators and staff, our school leaders and caregivers, and the many community members who have collaborated to embrace growth and do right by all kids. As always, if there is any way we can better support your child's success or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your school principal or reach out to the district office at (781) 397-6100. Have a great rest of the school year and go Malden! Sincerely, Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D. Superintendent of Schools   District Happenings MCAS: MCAS testing is well underway! Testing dates can be viewed on our MCAS webpage: maldenps.org/mcas-testing. Dates vary by grade level and school, so be sure to pay attention if you have students in multiple schools and/or grades. Please help your student succeed on these assessments by making sure they get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time or early to school on the day of the test. Thank you in advance for encouraging and helping your students do their best on MCAS! Congratulations to students who have started testing, and good luck to everyone as testing continues! Kindergarten Registration: It's time to register for Kindergarten! Malden Public Schools' Kindergarten registration is now open for new and returning students. Any child living in Malden who will be 5 years old by August 31, 2025 should register as soon as possible. Following registration, school assignments will be communicated to the parents and caregivers of incoming kindergarteners​ later this spring. To learn about the registration process and what documents you will need, please visit maldenps.org/registration. Health Curriculum Adoption: As Malden Public Schools works to choose a new Health Curriculum, parents and caregivers are invited to provide input, at a virtual listening session on May 13 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. In this session, more information will be shared about the two curricula being considered; additionally, families will have an opportunity to review sample units, ask questions about the curricula, and share their perspectives. To receive these materials ahead of the virtual meeting, please register for the session here. Summer Programming: Summer is coming! All families can now register for the MOST summer program. This program runs from June 23-August 1 and is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Students are enrolled on a weekly basis with tuition of $275 per week per student (there is a 10% sibling discount). Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, and space may fill up quickly. Be sure to complete your registration as soon as possible! For more information and to start registering, visit maldenps.org/mpsbeforeafterschoolprograms.​   Community Resource Spotlight Each month we are highlighting a local Malden resource that can help students and families. This month we are spotlighting youth summer workshops hosted by Urban Media Arts (UMA). UMA will be hosting a summer youth workshop series focused on digital media productions. There are two workshops designed for 10-13 or 14-17 year olds and each workshop has 2 one-week sessions. Each week includes four days of training and fun, 9am to 1pm. Sign up for one or more weeks at urbanmediaarts.org/youth25.   Upcoming Important Dates Ongoing: Kindergarten Registration is Open! Ongoing: MOST Summer Program Registration is Open! May 13: Ferryway School Site Council (time and meeting link TBD) May 13: Salemwood School Site Council at 5:00 p.m. (virtual meeting link TBD) May 14: School Committee and MEA Negotiation Session, 5:30-9:00 p.m., Malden High School Gallery - Open to the Public May 21: Term 4 Progress Reports Distributed May 21: School Committee and MEA Negotiation Session, 5:30-9:00 p.m., Malden High School Library - Open to the Public May 26: No School; Memorial Day May 28: Last Day of Classes for Class of 2025 May 28: Beebe School Site Council Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Zoom June 1: Malden High School Graduation for the Class of 2025, 2:00 p.m. at Macdonald Stadium June 10: School Committee and MEA Negotiation Session, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Malden High School Gallery - Open to the Public June 10: Ferryway School Site Council (time and meeting link TBD) June 13: Last Day of School for All Students; Term 4 Report Cards Distributed August 27: First Day of School for 2025-2026 School Year   Important Links Aspen Portal Calendars Report Card Schedule Caregiver/Teacher Conferences Calendar District Academic Calendar ​MCAS Testing Schedule 2025-2026 School Year Calendar Meal Menus Malden Public Schools is on Social Media Facebook Instragram X

Thursday, May 08 2025