August 20, 2021 By Carol Britton Meyer (Unsplash Photo) Following hours of Hingham School Committee discussions and input from many parents and others regarding setting a face mask policy for the new school year, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education issued a press release today (Aug. 20) regarding Commissioner of Education Jeffrey Riley’s …
Hingham Middle School (photo by Joshua Ross Photography) August 20, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham Public Schools district is committed to providing a safe environment in all six schools during the ongoing pandemic in order to return students to a continuous full-time classroom learning experience. The in-person learning mode is mandated by the …
“I understand both sides of the argument and this is where the difficulty comes in. For every bit of research that you can find and documentation that you can find for not wearing masks, you have compelling arguments on the other side and, you know, it’s very powerful.” –Gary Maestes, Hingham Public Schools August 17, …
August 12, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Jennifer Arnold has been selected to assume the role of interim principal of Foster Elementary School effective August 10, according to Asst. Supt. of Schools Jamie LaBillois, who also chairs the Foster Interim Principal Search Committee. Arnold was chosen to replace former Principal Beth Wilcox, who resigned recently …
Front entrance of PRS, 2019 August 12, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Plymouth River School Principal Melissa Smith announced in an email to the PRS community on Thursday (Aug. 12) that she has accepted the position of assistant principal effective Aug. 16. At the same time, Gregory Lamothe — who has served in a number …
August 10, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Dr. Gary Maestas was recently named Hingham Public Schools interim superintendent of schools after serving as Plymouth Public Schools Supt. of Schools for 12 years — replacing Paul Austin, who resigned effective the end of July. But it’s not “official” yet, School Committee Chair Kerry Ni explained at …
Hingham Middle School (photo by Joshua Ross Photography) August 10, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Director of Student Services Dr. Suzanne Vinnes presented a three-year overview of the Hingham Public Schools’ special education program to the School Committee Monday night during a remote meeting. She explained that special education is “not a one-size-fits-all approach,” and …
Front entrance of PRS, 2019 August 4, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Massachusetts School Building Authority invited the Town of Hingham to participate in its Accelerated Repair Program for much-needed replacement windows at Plymouth River School several months ago. Along with that invitation came the requirement to approve a funding source for the town’s …
Photo by: Josh Ross Photography August 3, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer After reviewing 11 applications and interviewing seven candidates, Dr. Amanda Donovan has been named interim principal of East Elementary School effective Aug. 2, Asst. Supt. of Schools Jamie LaBillois — who served as chair of the East Interim Principal Search Committee — announced …
Image courtesy of Plymouth Public Schools July 30, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Dr. Gary Maestas, Ed.D., who was recently named interim superintendent of the Hingham Public Schools, greatly enjoys touring around on his Harley-Davidson and rebuilding crashed cars in his spare time, but his main focus is education. Maestas — who served as Superintendent …
