PHOTOS: Demolition of William L. Foster School in Progress
March 19, 2025 – Photos by Joshua Ross Demolition of the old William L. Foster School began last week. It will take around five weeks to complete. Some photos of the progress below.
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Hingham High Students Rally to Promote Unity and Denounce Hateful Speech
March 13, 2025 – Story and photos by Joshua Ross After several occurrences of antisemitic and racist words and drawings appeared in both the boys and girls bathrooms the past week at Hingham High School, members of the Jewish Student Union, People of Color and Allies, and HHS Metco students organized a Unity Rally to …
Executive Director Student Services Welcoming Dr. Christine Panarese
March 13, 2025 By Hingham Public Schools We are pleased to announce that last evening, Dr. Christine Panarese was named the Executive Director of Student Services for the Hingham Public Schools, effective July 1, 2025. We are grateful to Dr. Cataldo who has served as Interim Executive Director for the past two years, providing steady …
Hingham High principal beyond ‘disheartened and angry’ following discovery of second racial slur
March 11, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer In the second incident involving a racial slur at Hingham High School in less than a week, Principal John Buckey said that “to say I am disheartened and angry would be an understatement” in an email to the HHS community. An investigation is underway. Following the discovery last …
Hingham High School Q2 Honor Roll 2025
March 4, 2025 Submitted by Hingham Public Schools Ackerman Samuel 12 High Honors Amidei Cab 12 High Honors Arseneau Shauna 12 High Honors Barry William 12 High Honors Bennion David 12 High Honors Besser Sienna 12 High Honors Betti Jane 12 High Honors Blake Ruby 12 High Honors Bradl Parker 12 High Honors Brockney Jack …
A Visit to the New HEF-Funded Thinking Classrooms at HHS
February 25, 2025 Submitted by The Hingham Education Foundation Each year, the Hingham Education Foundation consults HPS teachers and administrators to determine which needs and opportunities HEF can support through its outreach, fundraising, and advocacy. Its newest initiative is funding state of the art Thinking Classrooms at Hingham High School. This campaign supports the district’s efforts to …
From Stress to Smartphones, From Freak-Outs to Friendships: Learn Practical Strategies to Support Your Family’s Mental Health and Well-Being
February 24, 2025 Submitted by Hingham Public Schools Are you looking for ways to help your young person manage stress and anxiety? Join us for an informative community talk and Q&A with best-selling author and clinical expert Lynn Lyons, LICSW, on March 4th, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Hingham Middle School. Lynn will share practical …
Hingham High School Teacher Selected for Prestigious National History Day Program
February 12, 2025 By Hingham Public Schools Hingham Public Schools is proud to share that Jamie Zelenka, a social studies teacher at Hingham High School, has been selected as one of 55 educators nationwide to participate in National History Day’s (NHD) Researching Silent Heroes webinar series. This program, in partnership with the American Battle Monuments …
School committee votes $70.4 million proposed fiscal 2026 operating budget number
February 11, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer The school committee approved an overall $70.4 million fiscal 2026 operating budget number Monday night during the annual public hearing on the school budget but stopped short of voting on the current proposal to eliminate 15.1 FTEs (full-time equivalent positions) pending potential new information at their Feb. 24 …
Select board, advisory committee hear details of proposed FY 2026 school budget, including 15 FTE staff reductions
February 6, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Supt. of Schools Katie Roberts presented the proposed Fiscal 2026 $70.4 million school budget during a joint school committee, select board, and advisory committee meeting Tuesday night. Contractual salaries comprise 81 percent of that figure. The updated presentation provided a revised list of proposed staff reductions — totaling …