Joyce Middle School

4/4 - Term 3 Ends

4/8 & 4/9 - Grade 7 English MCAS

4/10 & 4/11 - Grade 6 English MCAS

4/11 - Report Cards posted to portals

4/16 - Grade 8 Panoramic Picture - Order forms go home next week if you are interested

4/18 - Good Friday - No School

4/21 - 4/27 - April Vacation

4/28 - School Resumes

6/5 - National Junior Honor Society Induction 12:30

6/17 - 8th Grade Celebration Dance - Woburn Elks 6:30 - 9:15

It has been 2 weeks since the transition of leadership. I want to thank everyone for the support and well wishes that we've received.

Mr. Qualey

Mr. Mills

The YRBS/YHS administration has been postponed. We will notify you when a new date is established.

Monday April 14- Tropical day - Wear your favorite tropical attire!!

Tuesday April 15 - Multi-Cultural Day - Wear the attire of your culture or heritage!!

Wednesday April 16 - Sports Day - Wear your Woburn Sports jersey or support your favorite Team

Thursday April 17 - Green & Blue Team Challenge Day - Wear your team color (Green or Blue)

Congratulations to all!!

Co-Presidents - DiDi Echavarria and Emma Duong

1st Vice President - Brooke Veno

2nd Vice President - Morgan McHugh

Secretary - Maddy Swett-Zizzo

Treasurer - Alexa Siafakas

Here are our new officers with Woburn Host Lions Club Officers

Our 2025 MCAS testing dates are set,

please make every effort not to plan vacations during this time.

Grade 6

English - April 10 & 11

Math - May 15 & 16

Grade 7

English - April 8 & 9

Math - May 13 & 14

Grade 8

English - April 3 & 4

Math - May 8 & 9

Science & Tech - May 20 & 21

Civics - May 28 & 29

We understand that sometimes kids forget them, but we only have a limited number of loaners and have been running out so now chronic offenders will now be the last students to get a loaner.

Our school improvement plan has been approved by the school committee.

You can view the JMS improvement Plan by clicking here

The Woburn Public Schools is currently hiring substitute teachers.

• All levels: elementary, middle school and high school
• This position encompasses a variety of duties in order to ensure smooth daily operations in our schools, as directed by the principals and classroom teachers
• $125 per day w/ a degree or more than 2 years of college; $110 per day less than 2 years of college. $90 per day Paraprofessional Substitute
  
  

Click here to apply or for more information

We are also looking for substitute cafeteria workers. These substitutes work 4 - 7 hours at a rate of $17.50/hour. Email ltoumayan@woburnps.com for more information.

The School Store is open each morning at 7:50 and on Wednesdays and Friday's period 8 during activity.

Homework club is offered every Tuesday and Thursday for all student's. We have 2 teacher's in the classroom and students can get help with their homework or just use it as a structured atmosphere to work on their own.

The late bus operates every Tuesday and Thursday and leaves the Joyce at approximately 3:20.

1. Russell St & Stevin Dr

2. Samoset Rd & Lexington St

3. 238 Lexington St (Near Reeves)

4. 272 Cambridge Rd (Country Club Road)

5. Lake Ave & Arlington Rd

6. 124 Main St (South End Fire Station)

7. Eastern Ave (Back of Shamrock)

8. 4 Federal St (Near Woburn Public Library)

9. Winn St & Cummings Ave (Breakers)

10. Boys & Girls Club

Applications will be available November 1st and are due by March 1st. We recommend that students apply well before the March deadline, so that Guidance Counselors can get the application processed. Go to https://nmt.go2cte.com/ and click the "APPLY NOW" button, then "REGISTER HERE" to start the application process. Please complete pages 1-4 of the application then "SIGN & SUBMIT". Please check out the website for more details on the shops you are interested in and come see your Guidance Counselor with any questions.

Mrs. Dardonis: 8 Blue (A-H)

Ms. Farrell: 8 Green (A-H)

Mr. MacCurtain: 8 Blue and 8 Green (I-Z)

Please click on the following link for information on various private schools such as application deadlines and open houses.

Private School Info

Please click here to view the Middle School Handbook.

Breakfast and Lunch will be Free for all students again this year.

Schooldish allows parents, students, teachers and nurses to see what allergens and nutrients are in each food items. Go to https://woburnpublicschools.schooldish.com/SchoolMenus/MiddleSchool

The Joyce MS has an informal PTO that seeks volunteers as needed for various events throughout the school year. Please email Val Cogan at vcogan@woburnps.com to be put on the volunteer list.

Click here for the tentative Bus Schedules

Click here to view

the 2024-2025 School Calendar

Donate unwanted clothing and footwear to benefit the Joyce. There's a clothing bin near the front left corner of the Joyce between the school and the hockey rink.