Melrose Middle School Restores Previous Education Structure With New Funding

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The Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School will be re-adopting a team-based education model for the 2026-2027 school year, thanks to a $13.5 million tax override passed by voters. The new structure will put sixth graders into three teams of around 100 students each, while seventh graders will be split into two teams organized by hallway. Eighth graders will have more flexibility and high school readiness options, including new core classes like Civics and World Language.

Why it matters

The return to a team-based model represents a restoration of the middle school's previous educational structure, which had to be abandoned for the current academic year due to budget constraints. The new funding will allow the district to reinstate 17 positions and provide students with a more personalized learning experience.

The details

Under the new plan, sixth graders will be organized into three teams of around 100 students each, taking core classes like English, Math, Science, and Ancient World History, as well as part-time courses in wellness, theater, computer science, literacy, and music. Seventh graders will be split into two teams organized by hallway, with the same core classes but new part-time options like world language and rotating electives. Eighth graders will have more flexibility, with new core classes in Civics and World Language, as well as the option to study French, German, Italian, Latin, or Spanish.

• The team-based model will be implemented starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
• Voters passed the $13.5 million tax override in the November 2025 municipal election.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Melrose School Committee will continue to monitor the implementation of the new team-based model and make any necessary adjustments to ensure a smooth transition for students.