McCarthy Middle School
Welcome to the C. Edith McCarthy Middle School!
Effective the 2023-24 academic year, the McCarthy Middle School will be home to grades 7 and 8 students and families.
One of the largest middle schools in the Merrimack Valley, the McCarthy Middle School is one of two middle schools in Chelmsford and provides education for roughly 800 students.
Meeting/exceeding expectations in MCAS ELA Grades 3-8
Above Massachusetts average
Meeting/exceeding expectations in MCAS Math Grades 3-8
Above Massachusetts average
Meeting/exceeding expectations in MCAS Science Grades 5 & 8
Above Massachusetts average
Action Center
See All
Save The Date: Parent-Curriculum Night
We look forward to seeing you at Parent-Curriculum Night!
Please Take Our Survey!
We need your feedback about cell phone & social media use at school.
What’s for Breakfast & Lunch?
View this month’s Chelmsford Schools lunch menus.
APPLY: Free/Reduced Lunch Application
Fill out a free and reduced lunch application.
VIEW: CommEd Fall 2025 Catalog
View our Fall 2025 Programming. Registration is open!
2025-26 Bus Registration Is Open
Bus registration for the 2025-26 school year is open.
VIEW: Grade 5 Music/Arts Courses
Find out more about our Grade 5 performance and visual art courses.
Care Solace Mental Health Support
Care Solace calms the chaos of mental health care. Click for solutions.
We Are Hiring!
Teachers, nurses, paras and substitutes. We’re hiring! View our latest job openings.
Get a Free Home Energy Audit & Help CoCS
Sign up for your NO COST Mass Save Energy audit here!
Related News
See All News
McCarthy Middle School Weekly Bulletin: Sept. 2, 2025
McCarthy Middle School Family Update: Aug. 22, 2025
McCarthy Middle School Weekly Bulletin: June 16, 2025
WATCH: McCarthy Middle School Showboat 2025
WATCH: Parker & McCarthy Spring Orchestra Concert
WATCH: McCarthy Middle School Spring Chorus Concert
WATCH: McCarthy Middle School Spring Band Concert
McCarthy, Parker Middle School PTOs award 2025 scholarships
McCarthy Middle School Family Update: April 13, 2025
PHOTOS: McCarthy Middle School Drama Club presents “Willy Wonka Jr.”
Digital health and safety expert speaks to Chelmsford students
WATCH: Parker and McCarthy Jazz Concert
250 North Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: (978)251-5122
Fax: (978)251-5130
Principal: Dr. Jeffery Parks
Assistant Principal: Kerry Calobrisi
Resources
Events
Calendar
View Type Tabs
Upcoming Events
See AllTue Sep 09 2025
Grade 7 Parent-Curriculum Night
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
McCarthy Middle School
250 North Road, Chelmsford, Mass. 01824
Tue Sep 16 2025
Wed Sep 17 2025
Thu Sep 18 2025
Grade 8 Parent-Curriculum Night
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
McCarthy Middle School
250 North Road, Chelmsford, Mass. 01824
Thu Sep 18 2025
Mon Sep 22 2025
McCarthy Middle School Picture Day
McCarthy Middle School
250 North Road, Chelmsford, Mass. 01824
Follow Chelmsford Public Schools on Instagram
Follow Chelmsford Public Schools on Facebook and X
Tweets by McCarthy