THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 28, 2026 Page 3 Malden Public Schools welcome 60 new educators for the 2026-27 school year Mayor and administrators greet new arrivals at two-day orientation session this week By Steve Freker E very time he visits a school in the district, whether it’s sitting in on a classroom lesson, participating in a school event or rooting for a Golden Tornado team in one of the sports seasons, Mayor Gary Christenson gets confirmation of what the Malden Public Schools are all about. "Time and again I am reminded of the extraordinary work happening in our schools and the impact educators have on our young people over the years," the Mayor said, addressing the newest group of teachers hired to join the faculty of the Malden Public Schools for the 2026-27 academic year. Mayor Christenson, who also 'Welcome to Malden Public Schools' was said in many ways. (Photo by The Advocate) serves as chairperson of the Malden School Committee, continued, "You will quickly discover that Malden has dedicated administrators and staff , talented teachers, engaged parents and a supportive community. "Together we share a belief that every student can and will succeed," he said. The Malden Public Schools led a two-day orientation session for new teachers this week, held at Malden High School for some 60 newly hired educators who will join the ranks of the over 700 staff members in the district this year. The new teachers are spread across mostly every one of the seven school buildings in the district. School officially opens for Malden Public Schools next week on Wednesday, August 26 for Grades 1-12 and the following Wednesday, September 2 for pre-K (Early Learning Center) and kindergarten students. Third-year Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D. also addressed and welcomed the newly hired teachers, pointing out the diversity of the Malden community and in turn its schools. Malden High once again was ranked as the "Most Diverse High School in Massachusetts" and two of the K-8 Schools (Salemwood and Ferryway) are also among the most diverse schools statewide. "We have students who come from all walks of life, whose families come from all over the world and some students who come very eager, very polished, ready to go and also students who had a different experience," Dr. Sippel said. "The best part about public school education is we get to deliver for all of them. There are many families in this disMPS | SEE PAGE 5 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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