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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The Chelmsford Middle School Showboat is Saturday, May 10. Register to perform!
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McCarthy Middle School Weekly Bulletin: June 2, 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
Project 300 food drive still thriving 50 years on
WATCH: McCarthy & Parker Middle School Orchestra’s Winter Concert
250 North Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: (978)251-5122
Fax: (978)251-5130
Principal: Dr. Jeffery Parks
Assistant Principal: Kerry Calobrisi
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Upcoming Events
See AllThu Jun 12 2025
McCarthy & Parker PTO Meeting
6:30 pm
McCarthy Middle School Library
250 North Road, Chelmsford, Mass., 01824
Tue Jun 17 2025
Thu Jun 19 2025
Tue Jul 22 2025
Tue Aug 05 2025
Tue Aug 19 2025
Thu Oct 16 2025
Council of Chelmsford Schools (CoCS) Meeting
7:00 pm
McCarthy Middle School Library
250 North Road, Chelmsford, Mass., 01824
Thu Jan 15 2026
Council of Chelmsford Schools (CoCS) Meeting
7:00 pm
McCarthy Middle School Library
250 North Road, Chelmsford, Mass., 01824
Thu Mar 26 2026
Council of Chelmsford Schools (CoCS) Meeting
7:00 pm
McCarthy Middle School Library
250 North Road, Chelmsford, Mass., 01824
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