Back to School Hub

Welcome back, families of Malden Public Schools! As we embark on a new school year, we're excited to see familiar faces and welcome new ones to our community. Let's make this year a memorable and successful one!

First day of school:

August 27th for grades 1-12

September 4th for grades Pre-K & Kindergarten

Note: Kindergarten orientation/ screening takes place August 28th- September 3rd

Register

New to Malden? Have a child who recently turned 5? Please visit our Registration Page to begin our online registration form.

Visit Us

The Welcome Center for Malden Public Schools is temporarily located at 240 Mountain Ave, Malden, MA. All visitors are advised to make an appointment before coming into the building.

Summer Hours

Monday-Thursday (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Friday (8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

Call:

781-397-7271

Email:

welcomecenter@maldenps.org

New Student Registration

School Hours

Arriving at school on time is important; please see school start times below!

Beebe, Ferryway, Forestdale, Linden, and Salemwood

Monday - Friday

Grades K-6: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Grades 7-8: 8:00 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.

Malden High School

Monday - Friday

Grades 9-12: 7:45 - 2:25 p.m.

Early Learning Center

Two-day, three-day, and full week programs

Morning Half-Day Program 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Afternoon Half-Day Program 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Full-Day Program 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Important Dates

Mark your calendar with these important dates!

August 14: Salemwood "Popsicles on the Plaza" from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
August 14: Linden "Popsicles on the Plaza" at from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
August 19: Forestdale "Popsicles on the Plaza" from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
August 20: Ferryway "Popsicles on the Plaza" from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
August 20: Malden High School new student and 9th grade orientation from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
August 21: ELC "Popsicles on the Playground" from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
August 27: First Day of School for 2025-2026 School Year
August 27: ELC Open House / Back-to-School Night from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
August 28: Kindergarten Orientation - times vary by school
August 28-September 3: Kindergarten Screening - by appointment only
August 29-September 1: No school for all grades
September 3: Beebe "Popsicles on the Plaza" for Kindergarten families from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
September 4: First day of school for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
September 4: Linden Open House / Back-to-School Night from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
September 8: School Committee Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m., City Hall (City Council Chambers)
September 9: Salemwood Open House / Back-to-School Night from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
September 10: Beebe Open House / Back-to-School Night from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
September 11: Ferryway Open House / Back-to-School Night from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
September 16: Forestdale Open House / Back-to-School Night from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
September 17: Malden High School Open House / Back-to-School Night at from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

2025-2026 MPS Calendar

Handbooks

SY26StudentFamiliesCaregiversHandbookJune2025 (PDF)

Questions about attendance? Cell phone? Or important events? Everything you need to know can be found in our handbooks linked below.

Malden Public Schools Student, Families, & Caregivers Handbook PerK-12 SY 2025-2026

Malden Public Schools Program of Studies PreK-12 SY 2025-2026

Bullying Prevention & Intervention

Readiness Checklist

Back to School To Do List

Update Contact Information

New email? Changed your phone number? Be sure to contact your school and provide new contact information to keep records up to date.

Check Caregiver Portal Access

The Aspen Caregiver Portal is how Malden provides family access to student performance information, report cards, and progress reports. Be sure you can access your account by following directions here. If you cannot access your account, be sure to contact your school.

Summer Reading

Summer reading is a vital component of our educational curriculum, designed to engage students in enriching literary experiences that enhance their skills, broaden their perspectives, and ignite their imaginations. Check here for summer reading lists!

Get Involved

Contact your school to morn more about your PTO (Parent & Teacher Organization) to see how you can help plan events, fundraisers, and help make school a fund and memorable experience for your student.

Breakfast & Lunch

Every student in Malden Public Schools is provided with a free breakfast and lunch on full school days - no paperwork needed. Breakfast is provided to students as they walk into the building or directly in their classroom. Each moth, you may view the breakfast and lunch menus for our schools at the link below. Be sure to bookmark the page and check at the start of each monthe to view the new menu.

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

MOST Program

The Malden Public Schools District's MOST program offers before and after school sessions for the 2025-2026 school year.

Before-school programming starts at 7:00 a.m. each day, allowing families to drop children off before school starts. The MOST Before-School Program operates at all K-8 schools for students in grades Kindergarten - 6.

After-school programming is available until 5:30 p.m. each day with rolling pick-ups starting at 4:30. The MOST After-School Program operates at Beebe, Forestdale, Linden, and Salemwood for students in grades Kindergarten - 6. View more information about the MOST program.

Register for the Before-School Program

Register for the After-School Program

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