Proposed Hingham Public Schools FY2027 $72.8 million operating budget presented; key priorities outlined

January 28, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer Hingham Public Schools leadership presented a proposed FY27 school operating budget at Monday’s school committee meeting, outlining a plan shaped by rising fixed costs, increased student needs, and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the town that caps the budget at 3.5% annual growth. The meeting was held …

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Latest HPS enrollment study predicts elementary uptick over 3 and 10-year spans

January 14, 2206 By Carol Britton Meyer A presentation related to NESDEC (New England School Development Council) Hingham Public School enrollment study projections shared with the school committee this week predicts an elementary uptick over 3- and 10-year spans. Superintendent of Schools Katie Roberts shared the most updated projections (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pkR049DS9EZh7WCRcj6AaOfi3EN_IQh1/view) NESDEC has forecasted for the …

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Hingham High School Term 1 Honor Roll

December 30, 2025 Submitted y Hingham public Schools Below is the list of the HHS Term 1 Honor Roll Grade 12 High Honors Accettella Madeleine 12 High Honors Adams Rebecca 12 High Honors Anderson Gavin 12 High Honors Araujo Kaylee 12 High Honors Banks Alexandra 12 High Honors Barry Olivia 12 High Honors Bastis Lily …

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Kindergarten Information Night Set for January 15

December 23, 2025 by Hingham Public Schools Kindergarten registration for the 2026–2027 school year is just around the corner, and Hingham Public Schools looks forward to welcoming families who are beginning this exciting new chapter. Parents and caregivers of children entering kindergarten in September 2026 are invited to attend Kindergarten Information Night on Thursday, January 15, 2026, …

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Hingham Public Schools Building Projects Accepted for Grant Funding by MSBA

October 31, 2025 by Hingham Public Schools The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) has voted to accept three Hingham Public Schools (HPS) building projects into the Accelerated Repair Program, which provides funding for the repair or replacement of roofs and heat pump conversions in schools that are otherwise structurally, functionally and educationally sound. The MSBA invited a total …

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Open House Invitation: Hingham Preschool & Pre-K

October 31, 2025 by Hingham Public Schools Hingham Public Schools invites all interested parents and caregivers to the Hingham Preschool & Pre-K Open House. Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Time: 6:00–7:00 pm Location: Foster Elementary RSVP: Please RSVP here Join us to learn more about Hingham Public Schools’ Preschool and Pre-K programs, tour the classrooms, and meet …

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Helping Hingham Teens Thrive: Dr. Lisa Damour on the Power of a Steady Presence

October 31, 2025 by Vanessa Webb On October 23rd, parents, educators, and caregivers from across Hingham gathered at the Hingham Middle School auditorium for An Evening with Dr. Lisa Damour, sponsored by Hingham Public Schools and the Town of Hingham Opioid Settlement Funds. Dr. Damour, a New York Times bestselling author, clinical psychologist, and host of Ask Lisa: The …

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MCAS results: significant strengths and areas for improvement highlighted

October 29, 2025 Provided by the Hingham Public Schools During Monday evening’s school committee meeting, HPS Interim Assistant Superintendent Erica Pollard presented the district’s results for Spring 2025 MCAS and provided context for local and state-wide trends in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, and Civics. Pollard highlighted significant strengths for Hingham Public Schools (HPS) …

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Improving Both Mind and Heart at Derby

October 29, 2025 by Derby Academy Join us for an upcoming event to hear how we cultivate confidence, curiosity, character, and community in our students. Mind + Heart = DERBY. The most important thing a child learns at school is their true potential. Since 1784, parents have trusted Derby Academy to bring out the best …

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