Melrose School Committee

06/10/2026

Big news for our schools! The Melrose School Committee is proud to share that we have finalized new contracts with our teachers, paraprofessionals, and secretaries.

This is a major step forward in supporting our educators and providing our students with the stable, high-quality learning environment they deserve. Check out the link below for the full summary of the agreements:

SCHOOL COMMITTEE & TEACHER’S UNION AGREE TO 3-YEAR CONTRACTS FOR TEACHERS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS, 1-YEAR CONTRACT FOR SCHOOL SECRETARIESMELROSE, Mass. — This week, the Melrose School Committee and

05/28/2026

📢 Join the Melrose School Committee for Virtual Office Hours Tonight!

Have a question, some feedback, or just want to connect with your School Committee representatives? We are hosting virtual office hours this evening from 7:00 PM to 7:40 PM.
This is an informal opportunity for Melrose residents, parents, and community members to drop in, chat, and share your thoughts with us directly.

🗓️ Details:
When: Tonight, May 28th
Time: 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM
Where: Virtual via Zoom
Whether you want to discuss recent updates or just say hello, we look forward to seeing you there! 🔴⚪ UPDATED ZOOM LINK: https://cityofmelrose-org.zoom.us/wc/96168908470/join?ref_from=launch&fromPWA=1&wpk=wcpk%7B0%7D%26%26%26%26wcpkb500f629e321e5d05bb4c005b5809aab&_x_zm_rtaid=koyIo2C2TNyg-HwAeNdI5w.1779999425277.c618ffafe0e56dee713cf9a2baed6c64&_x_zm_rhtaid=765

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05/26/2026

Excited to share this great event at the State House for a MHS grad!

Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll honor and celebrat...

05/22/2026

The next SC virtual office hours will be 5/28. Link to follow.

05/05/2026

Tonight’s Melrose School Committee meeting is cancelled. Please see the statement below from MPS Superintendent Cari Berman and Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis.

Thank you,
Seamus Kelley, Chair
Melrose School Committee


It is with great sadness that we share that the student who was seriously injured yesterday afternoon during the incident on the Winthrop School playground has died. It is our understanding that the other two individuals, one student and one adult, who were injured yesterday, have been discharged from area hospitals.

Melrose Public School
Counseling staff and additional administrators are on site at the Winthrop
School to support students and staff as they navigate this challenging
time. Please reach out to your building principal if your student needs
additional support.

The resources below can
be used to support conversations at home.
· Helping Children and
Adolescents Cope With Traumatic Events

· How to Talk to
Children About Difficult News

· Visual-Good Grief Program:
· NASP Addressing Grief
· NYL-What to Say
This is a very sad day at
Winthrop School and for our entire Melrose Community. Our deepest
condolences go out to the family, and we ask that you please respect their
privacy at this time.

We also want to thank
the first responders, school personnel, parents and community members who
responded on scene yesterday and continue to provide support.

Take care of yourselves
and each other,
MPS Superintendent Cari
Berman and Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis