Photo by Joshua Ross November 2, 2021 By Carol Britton Meyer Teaching and Learning Alliance, Inc. of Woburn has been chosen to facilitate the development of a strategic plan for the Hingham Public Schools, and input from all interested parties will be key to the process. The Alliance will work with Interim Supt. of Schools …
Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Costanza October 29, 2021 by Elizabeth Costanza Under federal and state special education regulations, the Hingham Public Schools (HPS) has a responsibility to locate, identify, refer, evaluation and if eligible, provide a free, appropriate, public education to students with disabilities who reside in the town of Hingham. For this purpose, we …
Photo by Izzy Park October 25, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer An in-person mask mandate lawsuit hearing involving some Hingham parents is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Hampden County Superior Courthouse, 50 State St., Springfield. As background, Hingham parents are part of five lawsuits against the Massachusetts Department of Elementary …
Hingham Middle School (photo by Joshua Ross Photography) October 21, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer While there was a particular need for more substitute teachers at the peak of the pandemic, that challenge remains, according to Interim Supt. Gary Maestas. “It’s always been difficult in education to find consistent substitutes,” he told the Hingham Anchor. …
Photo by Joshua Ross October 20, 2021 By Carol Britton Meyer Software recently purchased by the Hingham Public Schools will help the district collect accurate vaccination data on students as it relates to the face mask mandate issued by Commissioner of Education Jeffrey Riley last August. The software should be up and running within about …
October 19, 2021 by Ally Donnelly Gary Maestas has a huge job. He was brought on to steady a ship as the ocean roils and the captain is yet to be found. In his temporary post, he says he spends much of his day putting out fires. “My time in the seat has been occupied …
October 14, 2021 – Photos by Joshua Ross Another homecoming tradition returning this year was teacher/staff appreciation ceremonies at both the pep rally and at halftime of the football game. Each senior football player recognized a teacher or staff member that has made an impact in their time at Hingham High. Congrats to all the …
October 7, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Some Hingham parents are part of five lawsuits against the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and the Hingham Public Schools and other school districts that challenge state and local mask mandates. The public schools mandate issued by Commissioner of Education Jeffrey Riley last August — requiring …
Photo by Joshua Ross October 6, 2021 By Carol Britton Meyer Interim Supt. of Schools Gary Maestas shared his top goals for the current school year with the School Committee this week. “I’ll be working with my team on a daily basis to accomplish these goals and what’s needed to run the school system,” he …
Hingham High School, photo by Joshua Ross Photography. September 27, 2021 By Carol Britton Meyer Interim Supt. of Schools Gary Maestas gave rave reviews about the first day of school to the School Committee Monday night. “The new school year is off to a really good start,” he said. “I’ve had the opportunity to visit …
