Photo by Jeremy Bishop. September 10, 2021 By Carol Britton Meyer Interim Supt. of Schools Gary Maestas provided details to the School Committee this week about the voluntary “Test and Stay” model that will be implemented in the Hingham Public Schools starting Monday, Sept. 13, following an initial discussion in August. This Massachusetts Department of …
August 30, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Lessons taught in the small-group setting at the Clayton Learning Lab in South Hingham are filled with multi-sensory activities to engage pre-K through grade eight students as they enhance their math and literacy skills. “The idea is to make learning fun,” owner Emily Clayton — a former student …
Photo by Zach Vessels August 24, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Massachusetts Board of Education today (Aug. 24) granted Commissioner of Education Jeffrey Riley — at his request — authority to mandate statewide the wearing of masks indoors for all K-12 public schools students age five and older, educators, and staff to begin the …
Photo by Hannah Busing August 24, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer During a presentation of the 53-page Hingham Public Schools Equity & Inclusion Plan for 2021-2022, Asst. Supt. Jamie LaBillois said the idea is to start implementing it during the new school year, with a focus on “developing a sense of belonging among all members …
August 24, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The School Committee unanimously approved a Hingham Public Schools face coverings policy last night (Aug. 23) to start off the new school year. It is effective immediately since sports tryouts and activities related to back to school are already taking place, including at the individual schools. The policy …
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 …
