December 12, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer A screening committee will be created in early 2024 to assist in the hiring of a new principal for South School to replace Mary Eastwood, who will retire at the end of the current school year. Supt. of Schools Margaret Adams expressed appreciation for Eastwood’s “long career here …
December 12, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer In response to the recent incident involving the arrest of a substitute teacher at the Middle School related to a probation violation of a trespass order in a neighboring town, the Hingham Public Schools district contracted with educational consultant Dr. Pamela Gould to perform an analysis of its …
December 4, 2023 Submitted by Hingham Public Schools Hingham Public Schools (HPS) has finalized a shortlist of five potential names for the upcoming replacement of Foster Elementary School, scheduled to open its doors in the fall of 2023. The top five names under consideration are: ● Foster Elementary School ● William L. Foster Elementary School ● …
November 29, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The big item of the night on Monday’s School Committee agenda was an update on salary and negotiations. During the meeting, Chair Nes Correnti also answered questions that were asked during the Nov. 13 committee meeting related to that issue as promised at that time. “First, I want …
November 28, 2023 Submitted by Derby Academy Prospective parents and guardians are invited to come learn more about what sets Derby Academy apart from other educational options on the south shore by joining us for our PK-8 Open House this Thursday, November 30 from 9:00-11:00 AM. Guests will hear about and experience in person what …
November 27, 2023 By Susan Kooperstein Georgina Young, School Counselor, Hingham East Elementary School, and METCO parent, provides prospective METCO families with useful information at the METCO Showcase in Roxbury on November 18. The annual “Showcase” brings urban and suburban METCO representatives together to encourage Boston’s diverse students to apply to METCO for a chance …
November 10, 2023 By Notre Dame Academy Notre Dame Academy’s Robotics team is up and coding! Team members, coaches, and mentors participated in the first multi-site livestream “reveal” for the FIRST Tech Challenge and the excitement was palpable! After a day of fun activities, team meet-and-greets, and break-out sessions covering lots of tech team topics, the 2023-24 Challenge …
November 8, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer In the aftermath of the recent arrest of a Middle School substitute teacher, Supt. of Schools Margaret Adams, the School Committee, the Hingham Police, and Select Board Chair Liz Klein will be available to meet with community members tonight, Nov. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the …
November 6, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The School Committee held it’s regular meeting at METCO headquarters in Boston recently, participating in a workshop and listening to a program update by Hingham METCO Director Amy Jackson. METCO is a state funded program that allows students from racially segregated schools in Boston to join racially isolated …
November 6, 2023 Official statement released by Superintendent Dr. Margaret Adams Dear Hingham Public School Community, In light of the many inquiries I have received regarding the arrest of a substitute teacher on October 27 at Hingham Middle School, I am writing to provide additional reassurance and information. I share our community’s concern surrounding the …
