President's Update
Dear Families,

When I was eight years old, my mother wanted to take a photo of me and my two younger sisters. She decided that we should stand on the bed in my younger sister’s room. We climbed up on the bed, stood up and leaned against the wall. The movement of our bodies and pressure on the wall caused the bed to slide out from under us and we landed on the floor where the bed once stood. We were all very surprised by the fall but did not get hurt. With the three of us sprawled out on the floor, my mother snapped the photo. I have kept a copy of the photo to this day. 
 
Based on all of the progress we made over the past year, I thought we had climbed to a safe and sturdy position against the pandemic. However, the recent increase in COVID-19 positive cases felt like the bed had slipped out from underneath us.   
 
At Malden Catholic we were able to quickly reinstitute our weekly COVID-19 testing program, and I appreciate everyone’s patience over the past week as we navigated the latest COVID-19 challenges. Our results show an increase in cases, but the spike was moderate as compared to past surges.
 
Plus, it was encouraging to see the entire MC community come together in response to our latest challenge. Within 24 hours, the building was sanitized, our nurses did contact tracing and we tested our entire school, including students, faculty and staff. Our community did what was needed to get back on track and move ahead. Everyone worked together and as a result of this vigilant effort, we expect to finish the school year as planned and truly celebrate our historic codivisional Commencement Exercises next week! 
  
My sisters and I did the same thing when the bed slipped out from under us; we were surprised. But after making sure everyone was okay, we went on to take several photos. We also valued the time we spent together even more, appreciating our experiences. 

The personal enduring relationships are what make Malden Catholic such a special place. 

Thank you for your support,
 
John K. Thornburg 
At a Glance
Monday, May 16
Mandatory COID-19 Testing - 7 AM
Day 3
Girls Division Awards Ceremony - 6 PM

Tuesday, May 17
Day 4
Delayed Start - 9:20 AM
Boys Division Awards Ceremony - 6 PM

Wednesday, May 18
Day 5
AP Exam Make Up Day - 8 AM
Senior Night at Kowloon - 7 PM

Thursday, May 19
Day 6
Mandatory Senior Prayer Service, Breakfast and Commencement Rehearsal - 8 AM

Friday, May 20
Day 7
Baccalaureate Mass - 4 PM

Saturday, May 21
Commencement Ceremony - 11 AM
What's New?
Schoolwide COVID-19 Testing - 5.16 at 7 AM
On Monday, May 16, we will require all faculty, staff and students in grades 9, 10, and 11 to participate in an all-school COVID-19 testing. We will use rapid antigen tests. Anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 90 days does not need to take a test. Any member of our school community who cannot make this mandatory event should contact either Nurse Paquette, Nurse Olive, or Mrs. Redman.

Testing will be conducted in the gymnasium, and we will utilize our normal entry procedures. Boys Division will enter through door #11 and the Girls Division will enter through door #1. Testing will begin at 7 AM and all students, faculty, and staff should go directly to the gymnasium when they arrive.

Students will check-in at the door outside of the gymnasium, then proceed to the next available testing table inside the gymnasium. Students will take the rapid antigen test and then leave the testing area. The same procedure will be used for faculty and staff. All testing should be completed by 8 AM. We ask that you plan accordingly. Those with a positive test result will be notified by the Nurse’s Office.
 
  • All students will be tested this week.
  • Please arrive during your assigned time. Please remember to wear a mask and keep a social distance of at least 3 feet.
  • If you cannot make the test, you need to contact Nurse Paquette, Nurse Olive, or Mrs. Redman.
  • If you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 90 days, you do not have to test.
  • Classes will begin at their regularly scheduled time of 8 AM.
 
You are asked to comply with the following guidelines:

  • Take your Temperature in the morning. If it is 99.0 or above -STAY HOME
  • If you have had close contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days-STAY HOME
  • If you or anyone in your home has been ill within the past 14 days with the following symptoms:
  • Sudden loss of taste or smell
  • Fever, cough, shortness of breath,
  • Severe headache or gastrointestinal distress
  • If you or anyone you have been in contact with has these symptoms-STAY HOME
Rescheduled for Fall 2022 - Thomas '66 & Olivia McDonough Performing Arts Center Dedication
The Dedication of the Thomas '66 & Olivia McDonough Performing Arts Center Dedication has been rescheduled for Fall 2022. The official grand opening event will include performances from our Malden Catholic Choir and Dance Company, along with comments from the McDonough family who made all of this possible for the school.
Senior Events 5.16 - 5.21
To honor our amazing Senior Class of 2022, MC is planning an active schedule of events for our graduating Seniors. The timeline is as follows:

  • Girls Division Awards Ceremony - Monday, May 16 at 6 PM
  • Boys Division Awards Ceremony- Tuesday, May 17 at 6 PM
  • Senior Night at Kowloon - Wednesday, May 18 at 7 PM
  • Senior Prayer Service, Breakfast, and Commencement Rehearsal (Mandatory) - Thursday, May 19 at 8 AM
  • Baccalaureate Mass - Friday, May 20 at 4 PM
  • Commencement Ceremony - Saturday, May 21 at 11 AM

Senior events and news can be found on the MC website through the following link. The Commencement letter can be found through this link. Graduation attire and dress code policy can be found through this link.
MC's Day of Giving Back - 6.9
Be sure to mark your calendar for MC's Day of Giving Back which will be held on Thursday, June 9. Our goal is to provide as many students as possible the superior quality education that Malden Catholic has to offer. This special day creates opportunities for the next generation of Lancers!
What's Happening Around MC?
Robotics Botball Tournament Winners
Congratulations to MC's Robotics Team for winning the New England Region Botball Tournament!

The Robotics team placed first in both seeding and double elimination and had a quality documentation round to win the overall tournament. In addition to receiving a high score on the team's rotating claw design with a total of 1112 points, the team also received the Spirit of Botball Award for helping other teams in the competition. The team will make plans to attend the Global Conference on Educational Robotics in July. Way to go, Lancers!
The Class of 2022
We are delighted to share the Malden Catholic Class of 2022 matriculation plans for the for the following year. Please see the attached links featuring our Senior class.

Check out the Girls Division Senior Matriculation page and the Boys Division Senior Matriculation page on the MC website.
Massachusetts Science and Engineering State Fair Winner
Congratulations to Chengxiang (Eric) Lou '22 for winning first place at the Massachusetts Science and Engineering State Fair at MIT. We are very proud of Eric's hard work and commitment to the field of science and engineering.
Register for MC Summer Camp 2022!
Summer is right around the corner! Malden Catholic is once again pleased to offer onsite sports camps and classes this summer. These classes typically fill up quickly, so be sure to enroll soon!
MC Public Photo Albums
MC Public Photo Albums have been updated with photos from Performing and Fine Arts Night and Robotics New England Region Botball Tournament. Please see the SmugMug account through this link. (Password - maldencatholic99).

The SmugMug photos will be updated each week, so please check back periodically for more photos.
Sports
Alumni Lacrosse Game - 6.4 at 11 AM
The 5th Annual Alumni Lacrosse Game will be held on Saturday, June 4 at 11 AM at Brother Gilbert Stadium. All alumni who are interested in participating may email Mr. Matthew O'Neil at [email protected].
Athletics Senior Night Schedule
  • Thursday, May 19 (after game) - Softball
  • Monday, May 23 at 5:15 PM - Girls Lacrosse
  • Monday, May 30 at 3:50 PM - Baseball
  • Wednesday, June 1 at 5:35 PM - Boys Lacrosse
Spring Sports
Monday, May 16
3:45 PM Girls Varsity Softball vs Triton Regional HS
3:30 PM Girls Varsity Golf @ Ursuline Academy
4:00 PM Girls JV Softball vs Triton Regional HS
4:00 PM Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Xaverian Brothers High School
4:00 PM Boys Varsity Baseball vs Xaverian Brothers High School
4:00 PM Girls JV Softball (Postponed) @ Triton Regional High School
4:00 PM Boys Freshman Baseball @ Xaverian Brothers High School
4:00 PM Boys Varsity Tennis @ Xaverian Brothers High School
4:00 PM Boys JV Baseball vs Xaverian Brothers HS
5:30 PM Boys JV Lacrosse @ Xaverian Brothers HS

Tuesday, May 17
2:30 PM Girls Varsity Golf @ Cardinal Spellman HS
3:30 PM Boys Varsity Tennis vs Xaverian Brothers High School
4:00 PM Girls Varsity Softball vs Notre Dame Academy--Hingham
4:00 PM Girls JV Softball vs Notre Dame Academy--Hingham
4:00 PM Girls Varsity Lacrosse @ Fontbonne Academy
4:00 PM Girls Varsity Outdoor Track @ Notre Dame Academy--Hingham
5:30 PM Girls JV Lacrosse @ Fontbonne Academy

Wednesday, May 18
1:30 PM Boys Varsity Outdoor Track Catholic Conference Championship
4:00 PM Boys Varsity Baseball vs St. John's Prep School
4:00 PM Boys JV Baseball vs St. John's Prep School
4:00 PM Girls JV Softball vs Notre Dame Academy
4:00 PM Girls Varsity Softball vs Notre Dame Academy
4:00 PM Boys Freshman Baseball @ St. John's Prep School
4:00 PM Boys Varsity Lacrosse (Postponed) @ Londonderry Athletics
4:00 PM Boys Varsity Tennis @ St. John's Prep School
5:30 PM Boys JV Lacrosse (Postponed) @ Londonderry Athletics

Thursday, May 19
3:30 PM Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Revere HS
3:30 PM Girls Varsity Golf vs Academy of Notre Dame
4:00 PM Girls Varsity Softball vs Excel Academy
4:00 PM Boys Varsity Tennis (Postponed) @ Xaverian Brothers High School
5:30 PM Boys JV Lacrosse (Cancelled) @ Revere High School

Friday, May 20
No events scheduled
The Athletic schedule is subject to change and may be accessed on the MC Athletics website.