Schools
18 Possible Names For Medford's Columbus School: See List
The Renaming Committee has narrowed down the list of suggested names to 18 choices. Residents are invited to give feedback.
MEDFORD, MA — The Advisory Committee to rename the Columbus Elementary School has narrowed down the list of suggested names to 18 possible choices.
The community is invited to provide feedback on the names until 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 20. After public participation, the Renaming Advisory Committee will narrow the semifinalists down to up to three finalists.
The School Committee will then vote on a new name from the list of finalists.
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See the 18 semifinalists below:
- Achi (Achillius) Sullo
- Amelia Earhart
- Arthur Dello Russo
- Belinda Sutton
- Crispus Attucks
- Fannie Farmer
- Grace Muriel Earhart Morrissey
- Jean Barry-Sutherland
- Krystle Campbell
- Lydia Maria Child
- Missituk
- Pauline Alice Young
- Pauline Walker
- Prince Hall
- Raymond S. Murano
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Sagamore John
- Wampanoag
Residents may submit feedback through this Google survey. Paper versions of the form may be printed at home. They are also available in the Parent Information Center at Medford High School or at City Hall.
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Paper forms may be returned to the Parent Information Center or mailed to:
Superintendent's Office ATTN: Renaming
MPS
489 Winthrop St.
Medford, MA 02155
Forms must be received by 3 p.m. on May 20 for consideration.
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