HPS budget discussions continue: ‘We need to get an override passed’

February 2, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer Principals from the elementary, middle, and high schools joined Wednesday’s School Committee Budget Session V to share the “dire consequences” that potential cuts outlined in the proposed Hingham Public Schools balanced budget proposal would have on their students and staff unless an operating override is passed at the …

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Reduced services school budget includes significant cuts; level services budget contingent on override passing

January 27, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer Hingham Public Schools parents and educators were among the more than 160 Zoom participants in Thursday night’s School Committee meeting to hear an update on the proposed balanced/reduced services school budget that would require significant cuts in Full Time Equivalent positions —  as well as student services, arts, …

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Hingham students inducted into National Honor Society at BC High

January 26, 2023 Submitted by BC High The following students have been inducted into the Robert J. Fulton, SJ Chapter of the National Honor Society at Boston College High School: Charlie Bushley (Class of 2024) JJ Campbell (Class of 2024) Gavin Flaherty (Class of 2024) Max Galvin (Class of 2024) Andrew Garelick (Class of 2024) …

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Search Underway for New Executive Director of Student Services

January 25, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The search for an executive director of student services to replace Dr. Suzanne Vinnes — who is moving on at the end of the school year to take another position — is underway. Supt. of Schools Margaret Adams expressed gratitude for Vinnes’ years of service with the Hingham …

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Hingham High School Receives DESE Grant to Broaden Financial Literacy Education

January 17, 2023 Submitted by Hingham Public Schools Thursday, January 12th – The Hingham High School Business Department announces its successful application for a Financial Literacy Grant totaling $10, 345, offered from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). This grant was submitted by HHS Business teacher Joe Tarantello who aims to use the money to …

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Fiscal 2024 School Budget Sessions Underway

January 8, 2022 By Carol Britton Meyer Thursday, Jan. 5, marked the beginning of a series of meetings centering around the proposed Fiscal 2024 school budget. The total proposed budget has not yet been finalized, as different budget scenarios are under consideration. During the first session, an overview was provided by Supt. of Schools Margaret …

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Kindergarten Parent Forum Happening January 11th

January 5, 2023 Submitted by the Hingham Public Schools The Hingham Public Schools will host a Kindergarten Parent Forum for parents of children who are eligible to enter kindergarten in September 2023. We especially welcome families new to Hingham or those who will have children in the HPS for the first time next fall. The …

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