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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2026-27 Bus Registration Is Open
Register by June 30 to get an early bird discount of $25.
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McCarthy Middle School Weekly Bulletin: June 1, 2026
WATCH: McCarthy Middle School Orchestra Spring Concert 2026
WATCH: Chelmsford Middle School Showboat – McCarthy
WATCH: McCarthy Middle School Spring Chorus Concert 2026
PHOTOS: Chelmsford Middle Schools Showboat Rehearsals
PHOTOS: McCarthy Drama’s Dress Rehearsal for “Mean Girls, Jr.”
WATCH: Parker & McCarthy Winter Band Concert 2026
PHOTOS: Project 300 at McCarthy Middle School
Project 300 kicks off at McCarthy Middle School
WATCH: Parker & McCarthy Winter Orchestra Concert 2025
McCarthy Middle School Family Update: Dec. 21, 2025
WATCH: McCarthy Middle School Winter Chorus Concert 2025
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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Events
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Upcoming Events
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All Town Wind Ensemble and Festival Orchestra Concert
7:00 pm
Carl J. Rondina Performing Arts Center at Chelmsford High School
200 Richardson Road, Chelmsford, Mass. 01863
Tue Jun 02 2026
Tue Jun 02 2026
McCarthy Band Concert
7:00 pm
Carl J. Rondina Performing Arts Center at Chelmsford High School
200 Richardson Road, Chelmsford, Mass. 01863
Sun Jun 07 2026
Wed Jun 10 2026
Grade 8: Field Trip to Mel's Funway Park
9:00 am - 2:15 pm
Mel's Funway Park
54 Charles Bancroft Highway (Rt 3A) Litchfield, NH
Thu Jun 11 2026
Middle Schools PTO Meeting (Parker & McCarthy) - In-Person
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
McCarthy Library
Fri Jun 12 2026
Grade 8: Ice Cream Trucks
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
McCarthy Middle School
250 North Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fri Jun 12 2026
Grade 8: End-of-Year Dance
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
McCarthy Middle School Gymnasium
250 North Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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