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 …
September 13, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer In alignment with the School Committee’s mission and the goals outlined in the Hingham Public Schools strategic plan, Supt. of Schools Margaret Adams, with the committee’s support, is actively pursuing more opportunities to prepare students for active participation in the global community. One well-received idea presented recently is …
September 13, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer During the 2024 Annual Town Meeting, voters will undertake the task of approving a name for the new elementary school at the former Foster School site on Downer Avenue. “The construction of the new school is progressing smoothly and is on track for completion by the beginning of …
August 30, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer Interim Executive Director of Student Services Dr. Barbara Cataldo shared an update on the program’s goals for the new school year with the School Committee recently. The director’s role is to ensure that Hingham Public Schools’ implementation of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks is accessible to all students. To …
August 30, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The School Committee reviewed and approved Supt. of Schools Margaret Adam’s goals for the 2023-2024 school year this week. Superintendents are evaluated by school committee members using the process outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, which details five stages for evaluation that include self-assessment, …
August 29, 2023 Submitted by Hingham Public Schools AM Bus routes for the 2023-2024 School Year: PM Bus routes for the 2023-2024 School Year:
