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
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McCarthy Middle School Weekly Bulletin: Dec. 8, 2025
McCarthy Middle School Family Update: Oct. 13, 2025
Cowan named assistant principal at McCarthy Middle School
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.”
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250 North Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Notice of Non-Discrimination – All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at the Chelmsford Public Schools are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.
Phone: (978)251-5122
Fax: (978)251-5130
Principal: Dr. Jeffery Parks
Assistant Principal: Christopher Cowan
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Upcoming Events
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Thu Dec 11 2025
Thu Dec 11 2025
Thu Dec 11 2025
PTO Meeting: Middle Schools (Parker & McCarthy) - Virtual
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
McCarthy Library
Fri Dec 12 2025
Tue Dec 16 2025
Tue Dec 16 2025
Parker Chorus Concert
6:00 pm
Carl J. Rondina Performing Arts Center at Chelmsford High School
200 Richardson Road, Chelmsford, Mass. 01863
Tue Dec 16 2025
McCarthy Chorus Concert
7:30 pm
Carl J. Rondina Performing Arts Center at Chelmsford High School
200 Richardson Road, Chelmsford, Mass. 01863
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