MELROSE — The first day of school for Melrose Public School children entering kindergarten through grade 12 is Wednesday, August 31, 2022, and it is a full day of school.
School hours are:
- Kindergarten to Grade 5: 7:58 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.
- Franklin School Kindergarten (only): 8:15 a.m. to 2:37 p.m.
- Grades 6-8, Veterans Memorial Middle School: 8:15 a.m. to 2:41 p.m.
- Grades 9-12, High School: 8:15 a.m. to 2:41 p.m.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER at the Franklin School:
The first day of school for Franklin preschool five day and three day classes is Wednesday, August 31, 2022, and it is a full day of school. First day for our two day classes is Thursday, September 1.
- Preschool/PreK Group 1: 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Preschool/PreK Group 2: 8:25 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.
MELROSE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, AND MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
After School: The first day of Education Stations, the Melrose Public Schools after school enrichment program, for children entering Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5, is Wednesday, August 31, 2022. The program will not operate on Friday, September 2, and Monday, September 5th as schools are closed in observance of Labor Day. Pre-registration is required, and information/registration links can be found on our website at www.MelroseSchools.com/EducationStations.
Before School: The first day of kindergarten – grade 5 EARLY BIRD, the Melrose Public Schools before school program begins Thursday, September 1 and begins at 7:00 a.m. Preschool EARLY BIRD at Franklin will begin on Thursday, September 1st at 7:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required, and information/registration links can be found on our website at https://www.melroseschools.com/district-home/students-families/pages/school-care-early-bird.
Please call 781-462-3266 or email kgennari@melroseschools.com with questions on the before or after school programs.
IMPORTANT DATES
MVMMS: NEW THIS YEAR – Welcome Back Night Monday, August 29 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All MVMMS students and families are invited to re-acclimate themselves with the building on a self-guided tour or a tour with the assistance of a student leader. This is an informal night to meet other students, families and staff.
MHS Open House September 15 6:30-8:30 p.m.
MVMMS Open House September 29 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
All elementary schools Open House Thursday, September 22 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.