Joyce Middle School

1/31 - Report Cards Posted to Portals - Paper copies also sent home on 1/31

2/4 - Parent Conferences - 2:30 - 4:30 - First come first served (no appointments necessary)

2/5 - Parent Conferences - 12:30 - 2:30 - First come first served (no appointments necessary)

2/5 - Early Release Day - 12:00 Dismissal

2/14 - Early Release Day - 12:00 Dismissal

2/17 - 2/21 - School Vacation

2/24 - School Re-opens

If your child is out of school AND the school has not been contacted by 9:00 Parents will receive a text message and an email indicating their child was marked absent and to please contact the school.

Please remember to contact the Joyce Absent Line at 781-937-8233 Ext. 11271 if your child will be absent from school or be more than 30 minutes late to school.

Any questions email Val Cogan at vcogan@woburnps.com

In an effort to stock the Joyce Xchange food pantry we will be running a food drive collecting non-perishable food goods, cash or check donations, and gift cards to local supermarkets.

Students can earn community service hours by donating. 1 hour of community service will be earned for every 5 food items or for each $5 donated.

Click the link to fill out and return with your donation so that students receive their Community service hours. Food Drive Donation Form

Cash, Checks, or gift cards can be dropped off at the office and food items can be left outside of room B292 which is at the end of the hall just past the Music Room.

Students who donate 10 or more items and/or $5 will be able to skate the Friday before February Vacation.

The Yearbook is looking for designs for this year’s front AND back covers. This year’s theme is ‘Spotify Wrapped’. Students are encouraged to be as creative with the theme as they can. Print and digital art submissions are all welcome. Please bring paper entries to Ms. Donaghey’s room (A304) and send any digital media to Ms. Donaghey‘s email. Signs will be posted around the school with all information. Entries must be submitted by January 31.

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

Come join us on March 7th and 8th as JMS Theater will be performing its 6th musical, "Matilda Jr". This year, we are thrilled to announce that we are debuting our 3rd directorial team consisting of four JMS Theater Alum and current WMHS sophomores: Kamilah Hassan, Sophia Maser, Lucy Rondeau and Maeve Sheehy. We have 55 students in our cast, the most we've had in a JMS Theater production, who are all working hard to put on a great show for our community. Hope to see you there!

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

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is pleased to announce its new MPY Parenting Solutions Library. The MPY Parenting Solutions Library is offered at no charge, in partnership with Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, a nonprofit.

Click here to access the free parenting solutions website

WCEF is a private nonprofit organization, founded in 2014 with a mission to increase private investment and community involvement in the Woburn Public Schools. Our goal is to support educational programs and initiatives that empower teacher creativity and drive innovation in the classroom beyond that which is possible with public dollars.

Gourmet Gala - 11/9/2024

Click Here for more information about the Gourmet Gala

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.