Welcome to Melrose High School

Mission Statement

Melrose High School is committed to developing academic and personal excellence.  In partnership with home and community, we foster a safe and caring learning environment.  We encourage a passion for learning by providing an engaging curriculum with high expectations for all students.  We prepare our graduates to become knowledgeable, respectful, contributing citizens of a global society.

Important Messages

Appointments are now being taken for Parent/Teacher Conferences that will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m..  Please call Mrs. Carpenter at 781-979-2203.  Appointments are necessary for these conferences.

ATTENTION SENIORS:  University Cap & Gown will be here on Thursday, February 11, 2010.  They will be taking measurements and payments for caps and gowns.  Checks made payable to:  University Cap & Gown.

 

Melrose High School 8th to 9th grade transition information.

The information provided includes the following: 

Program of Studies 2010-2011 

Course selection timeline

Honors Criteria Letter

Course specific criteria

 

 

Applications for the Melrose High School Permanent Scholarship Fund have been distributed to seniors.  Please check here for a copy of the application.

Please see the attached flyer for important AP Exam information

On Monday, December 7, 2009 Melrose High School presented an 8th Grade Parent Information Night.  Please check here to view the Powerpoint presentation.

Please check here for a message from SADD

Check here for an important message to parents regarding gift giving for the holiday season.

 

Check here for an article regarding MHS SADD

 

PTO Mini-Grant

The following are the recipients of the Mini-Grants awarded by the Melrose High School PTO.

Recipient                                             Amount                    Item

Jennifer Mochi                          $255.00                Subscriptions - Life Science Sped

Dawn Van Blenis                       $185.00                 Study Island Math

Stella Cocchiara                        $100.00                 Manipulatives for Foreign Language

Kristen Demick                         $300.00                 Chemistry Lab Safety

Christopher Chandler                $50.00                   Sci-Fi Club supplies

Angela Singer                           $250.00                Holocaust DVD and other English Department texts

David Carbonneau                    $300.00                Digital Adapter and a sine wave generator for Physics Lab      

Susan Eason & Lisa Lord            $300.00                Lens set for Science and Social Studies

Leonard Caplan                        $160.00                Wireless microphone system for the Technology Department

Janine Hassett                         $200.00                Scientific calculators for the Special Education Department       

We would like to thank the PTO for their generosity in funding these needs for our students.  Their continued support is greatly appreciated.

  

We are in the process of setting up a new feature for seniors on the MHS website but in order to complete this process we need parents to sign a media release form.  The feature is called a widget and it is a continuous wrap around of senior photographs from proms, dances, etc.  Please help us in getting this up and running by submitting your child's release to the Main Office by Friday, October 30th.  Please click here for a copy of the media release form.

Check here to view the Powerpoint Presentation that was introduced by our Guidance Department during the Senior Parent Breakfast.

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At a glance  - Upcoming Events For February

Monday, February 1st  - MCAS Biology

Tuesday, February 2nd - MCAS Biology

Wednesday, February 3rd - Framingham State College On-the-Spot Admission

Wednesday, February 3rd -2nd Quarter Report Cards Issued                                                                                                                                                

Wednesday, February 3rd - Cap & Gown measurements for seniors - $16.25 checks made payable to University Cap & Gown

Friday, February 5th - Snowball Dance Marcoux Gym - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 11th - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Appointments are necessary

Monday, February 15th - Friday, February 19th - School Vacation

Tuesday, February 23rd - Parent Class for Driver's Ed - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Resource Center

 

 

 

Click here to view our 2009-2010 Student/Parent Handbook

 

**Click here to download the Education Station Application for student mentors**