The Partnership for Community Schools in Malden, Inc. [PCSM], is a non-profit organization that was launched in the summer of 2000 to ensure that all of Malden's public schools are accessible to, and utilized by, the entire Malden community. PCSM oversees a multitude of services for residents of Malden, including before-school, after-school, adult education, summer, and school vacation programs, as well as some of the city's youth sports programs. 

Our Mission

The PCSM will ensure that all of Malden’s public schools are accessible to, and utilized by the entire Malden community. We are responsible for coordinating all out-of school community resources, and connecting them to school and neighborhood sites.

Who We Are

Karen Steele, Director, 781/397-7320

Linda Kelley, Channel Surfing Director, 781/397-7320

Anita Cafarelli, Adult Education Coordinator, 781/388-0663

Pat Dean, Registration, 781/397-7320

How to reach us

PCSM, 238 Highland Avenue, Malden, MA 02148, call 781-397-7320, email steele.k@comcast.net.

Financial Aid Policy

Most of our programs have some funding set aside for financial aid, based on need only. PCSM does not discriminate in its financial aid policy on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, or disability. Please contact PCSM, Inc. directly with any questions concerning financial aid.

Parent Handbook

A parent handbook for all programs run directly by PCSM is available upon request.

Available Programs

The Partnership for Community Schools in Malden offers a variety of programs including the following.

Before School Programs

• Beebe School
• Forestdale School
• Linden School
• Salemwood School

After School Programs

• Beebe School for grades K-5 
• Channel Surfing at Beebe School for grades 6-8 
• Forestdale School for grades K-5 
• Channel Surfing at Forestdale School for grades 6-8 
• Linden School for grades K-5 
• Channel Surfing at Linden School for grades 6-8 
• Salemwood School for grades K-5 
• Citizen Schools at Salemwood for grades 5-8