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PHOTO GALLERY: Medford Voke students win furniture building contest

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:00:00 EDT

Medford carpentry students win furniture-making contest

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:00:00 EDT

Joe Grinley and the Medford Vocational High School’s Carpentry Department have done it again. The students recently won a contest sponsored by The Furniture Trust.

Medford High School headmaster search committee to interview candidates

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:00:00 EDT

Medford Superintendent of Schools Roy E. Belson announced an advisory committee of parents, staff and administrators will interview candidates applying to replace Medford High School Headmaster Dr. Paul Krueger on Thursday, May 31.

Medford High School students score in 2012 national foreign language exams

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:00:00 EDT

This year, Medford High School students participated in the annual foreign language contests sponsored by national language organizations, may earning national and/or state recognition.

Medford foreign language director asks district to make program a priority

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:00:00 EDT

As the world becomes a smaller place to live and work, Medford's language learning teachers are asking school officials to consider making foreign language a priority for the district next year.

MEDFORD SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Officials tour schools, survey maintenance problems

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:47:24 EDT

School officials already knew cuts to maintenance and custodial upkeep were starting to show at the city’s school buildings, but their suspicions were confirmed when the Medford School Committee visited three schools earlier this month to get a first-hand look at the problems.

Medford school celebrates walking challenge on May 25

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:42:18 EDT

All fourth and fifth grade classes at the Brooks Elementary School have taken their first big steps to improve their fitness by participating in the month-long Brooks Walking Challenge. They will celebrate their results this Friday, May 25, at the start of the school day.

Former U.S. Navy SEAL delivers Tufts University commencement address

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:44:51 EDT

U.S. Navy SEAL Eric Greiten delivered the commencement address at Tufts University in Medford on Sunday, May 20, 2012. The following is his speech:

MEDFORD SCHOOL COMMITTEE: May 21, 2012 agenda

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:00 EDT

The following is the Medford School Committee agenda for Monday, May 21, 2012:

Medford nurse honored at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 EDT

Medford resident Cynthia Miers, RN has been awarded a nursing scholarship from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Medford student Sandra McQueen wins French award

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:00 EDT

The American Association of Teachers of French (AATF) is pleased to announce Medford resident Sandra McQueen has received a 2012 AATF Outstanding Senior in French Award.

Medford student wins SkillsUSA award

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 EDT

More than one-third of the Minuteman High School students attending the recent SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference brought home medals from the competition.

SAVE THE DATE: Medford's Andrews Middle School presents 'Fame Jr.' June 1-2

Tue, 08 May 2012 09:00:00 EDT

The Andrews Middle School Drama Club is proud to announce this year’s spring musical — “Fame Jr.”

MEDFORD SCHOOL COMMITTEE: May 7, 2012 agenda

Mon, 07 May 2012 09:00:00 EDT

The following is the Medford School Committee agenda for Monday, May 7, 2012:

Kevin Andrews named new Brooks Elementary School principal

Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:00 EDT

Kevin Andrews has accomplished a lot in his last two years as principal of the Horace Mann Laboratory School in Salem, but next fall, he’ll face an entirely new set of challenges — at the Brooks Elementary School.

Medford students join Winchester Hospital in celebrating centennial

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:00:00 EDT

The seventh grader from McGlynn Middle School in Medford was one of more than 50 students from across the community to join Winchester Hospital as the hospital continued to celebrate its 100th birthday.

Medford teen shares in two prizes at Boston University Robotic Competition

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:00:00 EDT

Medford resident Nicholas Memme, a senior at Boston College High School, helped his BC High Robotics team to a twofold victory at the Boston FIRST Regional Robotics Competition at Boston University, Agganis Arena on March 23 and 24.

Medford Public Schools to hold Kindergarten info meeting April 24, May 1

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:00:00 EDT

On April 24 and May 1, the Medford Public Schools will hold informational meetings for parents and families of incoming Kindergarten students.

Medford High School to hold Academic Awards Ceremony

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:00:00 EDT

Medford High School’s Academic Awards Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Little Theater at Medford High School, 489 Winthrop St.

Medford picks two new principals for Brooks, Columbus schools

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:10:40 EDT

The search for two new elementary school principals wrapped up last week — two days after Medford officials grilled five final applicants vying for the positions to be left vacant this summer when Brooks Elementary School Principal Michael Simon and Columbus Elementary School Principal Joan Yaeger retire.