Small class sizes, typically found in private schools, provide the opportunity for more personalized learning—allowing students to find and develop their passions. November 1, 2022 Submitted by Inly School Why do parents choose private over public? It’s about choice. More and more, parents are looking to independent schools for more choice — and say — in …
Amy Jackson October 25, 2022 By Carol Britton Meyer Although Hingham Public Schools METCO Director Amy Jackson has only been on the job since September, she is not only implementing current initiatives but also coming up with new ones. Jackson provided an update to the School Committee on Monday. “I am excited to be part …
Members of Hingham’s Unified basketball team unveiled the banner recognizing Hingham High as a Champion School by Special Olympics. October 24, 2022 – Story and photos by Joshua Ross This past Friday, in front of a packed gym and before the halftime dance party, Hingham’s Unified basketball team unveiled the newest banner in hanging from …
From left to right: Ms. Kenneally and Dr. Merrigan October 13, 2022 Submitted by Notre Dame Academy Notre Dame Academy in Hingham announces the appointment of Mary O’Brien Merrigan, PhD, as principal of the all-girls Catholic school sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. In her new role, Dr. Merrigan reports to President …
October 12, 2022 by Carol Britton Meyer In response to the School Committee’s request for information concerning what would happen if the proposed new Foster School building project did not move forward at the Nov. 1 Special Town Meeting and subsequent Nov. 8 ballot box, Supt. of Schools Dr. Margaret Adams outlined possible courses of …
October 6, 2022 by Hingham Public Schools Five Hingham High School students recently received national recognition by the College Board, the organization that oversees SAT examinations and Advanced Placement (AP) programs across the country. Emma Peterson Emma Peterson and Teagan Schnorr, both graduates of the Class of 2022, received the rare and hard-won Advanced Placement (AP) …
Photo by Annie Spratt September 29, 2022 By Carol Britton Meyer After a number of parents reached out to the Hingham Anchor with concerns about a recent schedule change for elementary students in grades 3 to 5 that eliminated one recess, Supt. of Schools Dr. Margaret Adams explained the reasoning behind that decision to the …
The boys soccer team wore custom black jerseys to bring awareness to Suicide Prevention. September 26, 2022 – Story and photos by Joshua Ross Pep Rally Homecoming 2022 kicked off Friday afternoon with a pep rally on the all-purpose field. Seniors Ruby Fernandez, Evan Doherty, and Aidan Brazel MC’d the event, which included fall team …
New superintendent Dr. Margaret Adams addressed the district’s teachers during convocation. August 31, 2022 – Submitted by Hingham Public Schools, photos by Joshua Ross Hingham Public Schools held their annual convocation day today as they welcomed back new and returning faculty. The Hingham Education Association and Hingham School Committee Chair Michelle Ayer kicked off convocation …
Dr. Margaret Adams August 29, 2022 By Carol Britton Meyer Supt. of Schools Dr. Margaret Adams is looking forward to her first year in this new role after being appointed to succeed Interim Superintendent Dr. Gary Maestas for the 2022-2023 school year last January. “I’ve learned so much about the Hingham Public Schools and the …
