THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 14, 2026 Page 5 SCHOOLS | FROM PAGE 1 K–4 will line up on the Plaza behind their teacher’s cone. Grades 5–8 will line up on Elm Street. Homeroom teachers will meet their classes outside and walk students into the building. Breakfast Information: Grades K–2 will have breakfast served in their classrooms. Grades 3–8 will receive Grab and-Go breakfast to take to their homerooms and enjoy during morning routines. Beginning Monday September 14th, our morning routine will change to better support students and families: Doors will open at 7:45 a.m. Students may enter the building and go directly to their lockers. Breakfast routines will remain the same. Dismissal Times: Grades K–6 will be dismissed at 2:30 p.m. Grades 7–8 will be dismissed at 2:35 p.m. Students will be dismissed from the same doors they arrive at in the morning. *** Ferryway School (Kindergarten-Grade 8) 150 Cross St., Malden Arriving at school on time is important; please see school start times below! Kindergarten-Grade 6: 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Grades 7-8: 8:00 a.m.-2:35 p.m. Students arriving at school between 7:45-7:55 will be permitted to enter the building and go to the cafeteria before going to their classrooms at 7:55. *** Forestdale School (Kindergarten-Grade 8) 74 Sylvan St., Malden Arriving at school on time is important; please see school start times below! Kindergarten-Grade 6: 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Grades 7-8: 8:00 a.m.-2:35 p.m. Students arriving at school between 7:45-7:55 will be permitted to enter the building and go to the cafeteria before going to their classrooms at 7:55. Kindergarten and Grade 1 students will be entering and exiting the building from the door at the rear of the school, next to the playground. Grades 2, 3 and 4 students will be entering and exiting the building from the inside entrance on Concannon Court. Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 students will be entering and exiting the building from the entrance on Sylvan Street. *** Linden STEAM Academy (Kindergarten-Grade 8) 24 Wescott St., Malden Arriving at school on time is important; please see school start times below! Kindergarten-Grade 6: 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Grades 7-8: 8:00 a.m.-2:35 p.m. Students arriving at school between 7:45-7:55 will be permitted to enter the building and go to the cafeteria before going to their classrooms at 7:55. Students arriving after 8:10 are considered tardy — families will receive an automated call and email starting in September. *** Salemwood School (Kindergarten-Grade 8) 529 Salem St., Malden Hello, Salemwood Families! We are so excited to welcome back our returning students and their families as well as extending a warm welcome to our new students and families! We hope you had a relaxing and fun summer! We are looking forward to a wonderful and enriching 2026-2027 school year! First day of school for Grade 1 through Grade 8 is Wednesday, August 26, 2026, and Kindergarten’s first day is Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Each grade level has their designated area for drop off and pick up. Staff will be outside to help students find their teachers on the opening days: Kindergarten: 2 homerooms at classroom doorway on K-4 plaza and 3 homerooms on Salem Street 5-8 plaza; Grade 1: K-4 main office plaza; Grade 2: double blue doors near K-4 Cafe; Grade 3 & Grade 4: tot lot/playground; Grade 5 & 6: Salem Street 5-8 plaza; Grade 7 & Grade 8: 5-8 cafe. Arriving at school on time is important; please see school start times below! Kindergarten-Grade 6: 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Grades 7-8: 8:00 a.m.-2:35 p.m. Students arriving at school between 7:45-7:55 will be permitted to enter the building and go to the cafeteria before going to their classrooms at 7:55. *** Malden High School (Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12) 77 Salem St, Malden WELCOME BACK! We hope that all have enjoyed their summer. As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to welcome our students back to school. All students return to school on Wednesday, August 26. Arriving at school on time is important; please see school start time: Grades 9-12: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m. —On the first day of school (Wednesday, August 26), all students in grades 10-12 should report directly to their homeroom as listed in Aspen. —All Grade 9 students will report to the Jenkins Auditorium for orientation. Mark your calendar with these important Malden High School dates! August 19: Student schedules published in Aspen. 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