Physical Education & Health
Mission Statement
The Malden Public Schools Athletic department is committed to developing the whole person within each of our students. We aim to develop individuals athletically, academically, ethically and emotionally, and who can learn to balance these important goals. We want to give our students opportunities for growth as athletes and as citizens through active interscholastic athletic participation as well as service and volunteer opportunities. Our objective is that our students learn life-long skills and develop character traits which will remain with them for the rest of their lives. The development of these skills will help each individual to be contributing members of their future communities.
Athletic Philosophy
The MPS Athletic philosophy is to work with all students to become adults who exhibit empathy and integrity, who will be responsible leaders, and who will change the world for the betterment of all. Furthermore, we will develop student-athletes who exhibit and promote good sportsmanship, academic achievement and athletic abilities. In addition, MPS student-athletes will be taught to view success as the development of good discipline and character, rather than solely on the number of games won or lost. Lastly, we will emphasize academics, good sportsmanship and effort, which we believe are the true measure of success.
Athletic Department Goals
In connection with our mission and philosophy, the purpose of Malden Public Schools Athletic Department shall be to develop students and athletes who exhibit and promote good sportsmanship, academic achievement and athletic abilities. Through the development of these areas our student-athletes will be better equipped to meet the demands of living and participating in society. Malden Public Schools student athletes will be taught to view success as the development of good discipline and character, rather than solely on the number of games won or lost. The Malden Public Schools believes that a dynamic program of student activities is vital to the educational development of students, and will strive to help our students become the best students, athletes and citizens they can be.
WELLNESS DEPARTMENT – HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MISSION
The sole mission of the Malden Public Schools Health and Wellness Department is to actively promote the social, emotion and physical well-being of every student. The MPS Health and Wellness Department achieves this through a coordinated whole school community student centered approach to building healthy bodies and minds.
VISION
The vision over the last six years and continues today is to provide health education to all students (K-12) in the Malden Public Schools through a sustainable multi-tiered approach with two health educators at all five K-8 buildings as well as Malden High School. Beginning with the school year 2021-2022 we have reached that goal which empowers our department with the ability to deliver medically accurate and up to date health and physical education information to all students.