October 17, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer A successor (2023-2026) agreement with the Hingham Public Schools Bus and Van Drivers Association was ratified by the School Committee last night. “We met with this union twice before coming to a tentative agreement. The Committee thanks the bus and van driver negotiating team, Sandy Fischer and Suzanne …
Hingham Paraeducators, Courtesy Photo October 17, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The School Committee recently filed for mediation regarding ongoing contract negotiations with Hingham Education Association Unit B (paraeducators union) because they feel an impasse has been reached. The Committee started meeting with Unit B last December — 14 meetings so far — with negotiations …
October 11, 2023 By Hingham Public Schools Hingham Public Schools is pleased to announce that the Hingham Public Schools Bus/Van Drivers Association has ratified a new contract with the Hingham School Committee. After two productive negotiation sessions, the School Committee and Bus/Van Drivers Association agreed on a number of proposals brought forth by the union and the School Committee. …
October 11, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham Public Schools 2023-2024 equity plan is geared toward ensuring that all students have a strong sense of belonging in the community. Supt. of Schools Margaret Adams and Asst. Supt. Katie Roberts recently presented goals and action steps for the current school year, derived from the recommendations …
October 11, 2023 By Old Colony Montessori School Old Colony Montessori School (OCMS), the oldest Montessori institution south of Boston, invites families and community members to join them for an exciting Open House and Fall Fair on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 247 Gardner St. Hingham. This event promises an engaging experience for families interested in learning more …
October 10, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The anonymous Youth Risk Behavior Survey is administered every other year to all 7th, 9th and 11th grade students asking them a wide variety of questions about health behaviors — including diet, exercise, drug and alcohol use, sexual activity, mental health, violence, and safety. The YRBS, designed by …
October 4, 2023 By The Inly School The Problem-Solving Generation: Why we must teach students to solve big problems “Don’t ask kids what they want to be when they grow up but what problems they want to solve. This changes the conversation from who do I want to work for to what do I need …
September 29, 2023 Submitted by Notre Dame Academy Notre Dame Academy (NDA), a Catholic school sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, prepares young women in middle school and high school to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and open-minded leaders. As the first all-girls day school in Massachusetts, NDA provides educational experiences that …
September 26, 2023 Submitted by Hingham Public Schools Hingham Public Schools is excited to launch a school renaming survey for the new elementary school set to open in the fall of 2024. We are seeking all members of the community to participate so we may select a name that fits the values, history, and aspirations of Hingham. We …
September 19, 2023 Submitted by Hingham Public Schools The Hingham Public Schools (HPS) is thrilled to announce that both Plymouth River Elementary (PRS) and South Elementary have been recognized as Schools of Recognition by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Out of a total of 1,830 schools in Massachusetts, Plymouth River and South were among the …
