 Robert E. Melican Middle SchoolEducational Excellence for All Students
145 Lincoln Street, Northborough, MA 01532
Phone: 508-351-7020 - Fax: 508-351-7006
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Melican Memo | May 1, 2026
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Dear Melican Families -
We are ready to start our last term which can be some of the most exciting weeks of our school year! We have included most remaining events and activities in the Important Dates section of this Memo. We will share a separate email to eighth grade families when we get closer to the Farewell Dance and Graduation.
Today is School Lunch Hero Day. We are thankful for the hard work of our cafeteria staff! The Melican PTO gifted each staff member with a new Melican hat, and our students wrote messages on large cards. We are looking forward to next week which is our whole staff appreciation week.
On a different note, earlier this year, our students participated in the MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey. We are in the process of analyzing the data and considering implications for our work. One topic that was surveyed is substance use and vaping. We have included some resources to assist families who may need resources to support their children.
Thank you for partnering with us as we enjoy the final stretch of the 2025 - 2026 school year.
Please reach out with any questions.
Respectfully,
Michelle T. Karb, Principal
Gretchen M. Bean, Assistant Principal
 Thank you to our cafeteria staff, from left to right Stephen Palmer, Shayna Smick, Verona Porter, Brian Lawrence, Amira Illoul, Sandra Yee, Linda McHugh, Michelle Vieira
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Melican Athletics
5/4-5/8 Weekly Sports Update (At A Glance)
Athletes' families should see emails from coaches for more specific information - including updates on transportation. Late Buses arrive at Melican for 3:30 p.m. Bus times at 2:30pm when there are away games
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Baseball |
Softball |
Track |
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Monday
5/4
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Away Game
@ Hudson
Hudson High School
69 Birgham St.
Hudson, MA 01749
4pm
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Practice 2:15-3:45 |
No Practice |
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Tuesday
5/5
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Practice 2:15-3:30 |
Practice 2:15-3:45
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Practice 2:15 - 3:15
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Wednesday
5/6 |
Practice 2:15-3:30 |
Practice 2:15-3:45 |
Practice 2:15:3:15 |
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Thursday
5/7
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Home Game
(VS Whitcomb)
Memorial Field
61 E Main Street
Northborough, MA 01532
4pm
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Home Game
Zeh School
33 Howard Street
Northborough, MA 01532
4pm
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Practice 2:15:3:15 |
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Friday
5/8
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Home Game
(VS Hudson)
Memorial Field
61 E Main Street
Northborough, MA 01532
4pm
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No Practice/Games |
No Practice/Games |
***the softball game that was postponed yesterday has been rescheduled for Friday, 5/29, at Zeh Elementary School.***
***the track meet that was postponed yesterday has been rescheduled for Monday 5/11 at 3:45pm***
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Dear Northborough Community Member,
Peaslee Building Committee Survey Link
The Town is at an important point in planning for the future of Peaslee Elementary School. Originally constructed in 1962, the building's core systems are beyond their lifespan and require significant investment. The decisions ahead will have long-term implications for our students, schools, and the broader community.
Northborough is partnering with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), which has invited the Town to participate in its Core Building Program. Through this partnership, MSBA is expected to reimburse approximately 48.68% of eligible project costs, representing a substantial opportunity to improve school facilities with state support. Northborough’s most recent MSBA partnership, the Lincoln Street Elementary School project in 2011, received 52.88% reimbursement. To learn more about MSBA, please visit the MSBA website.
The Town and School District are currently evaluating potential grade configurations for the Public Schools of Northborough, including maintaining the existing elementary neighborhood school model or exploring elementary grade-span consolidation. Each grade configuration option presents different educational, operational, and financial considerations.
This survey is designed for the Peaslee Building Committee to better understand what matters most to the Northborough community, particularly regarding educational programming, grade configuration, and the overall cost and impact on taxpayers. Your input will play an important role in informing the direction of this project.
Peaslee Building Committee Survey Link
Respectfully,
Peaslee Building Committee
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Go the Distance
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Youth Volunteer Fair
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Important Dates
Date |
Event(s) |
May 6 and 8 |
TODOS - Dancers for World Language Classes |
5/11 and 5/13 |
Math MCAS (all grades) |
5/18 and 5/19 |
STE MCAS (8th grade only) |
May 20 and 21 |
Grade 6 Field Trip Plans - Outdoor Classroom - Day Trips (half grade on May 20 and the other half on May 21 - permission slip and details have been shared) |
May 21 |
Music and Art Showcase @ MMS @ 7:00 p.m. |
May 25 |
NO SCHOOL |
5/27 and 5/28 |
Civics MCAS (8th grade only) |
June 5 |
Senior Stroll; Career Fair for Student Community Groups |
June 9 |
6th Grade Spring Concert @ ARHS @ 7:00 p.m. |
June 10 |
Grade 5 Tour - Proctor; 7th/8th Band Spring Concert @ ARHS @ 7:00 p.m. |
June 11 |
Grade 5 Tours (LSS and Peaslee); 7th/8th Choral Concert @ ARHS @ 7:00 p.m. |
June 12 |
Grade 5 Tour - Zeh; Grade 8 Farewell Dance |
June 15 |
Boundless Adventures - Grade 8 |
June 19 |
NO SCHOOL |
June 23 |
Grade 8 Field Day |
June 25 |
Grade 8 Graduation @ 9:00; Early Release for Students @ 10:45 - Last Day of School |
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