Supt. of schools responds to redistricting question

January 15, 2025 by Carol Britton Meyer (photo by Josh Ross)  There’s some talk around town among parents and others as to whether there will be a redistricting of the elementary schools now that Foster School is open and more space is available. Hingham Public Schools enrollments decreased from 4,262 students in 2020 to 3,616 …

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$70.4 million fiscal 2026 school budget presented, including potential cuts

January 15, by Carol Britton Meyer (graphic courtesy of HPS)  Supt. of Schools Katie Roberts presented the projected $70.4 million fiscal 2026 preliminary school operating budget to the school committee recently, with several more meetings to come. Citizen attendance and feedback are welcome. The proposed budget figure above was reached by applying proposed offsets (revolving …

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Due to popular demand, Next Level Learning is offering an additional service of in-person tutoring for the 6-8th grade modern-student

January 7, 2024 Are you looking for a way to help your middle schooler improve their executive functioning and study habits? Starting this January, experienced tutor and educator Ben Louchheim will be offering in-person tutoring sessions at the Hingham Public Library for students in grades 6 through 8. These sessions provide individualized strategies to enhance …

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Friday, Jan. 3, marks long-awaited opening of new Foster School

January 2, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer There’s an air of excitement among the entire Foster School community — students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other staff — on the occasion of the long-awaited opening of the new Foster School this Friday, Jan. 3. Foster Principal Matt Scheufele, school building committee members, Hingham Public Schools officials …

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Kindergarten Information Night for Parents and Caregivers of Future Kindergarteners on January 15, 2025

December 17, 2024 by Hingham Public Schools Hingham Public Schools invites parents and caregivers of children entering kindergarten in September 2025 to an information night on January 15, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Hingham Middle School. Attendees will meet their child’s future principal, receive important details about registration and enrollment timelines, and learn about the …

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HPS special education plan update presented; goals outlined

December 17, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer Following a Hingham Public Schools district evaluation of special education programs and services last year, the results were presented to the school committee in March — with an update this week by Interim Executive Director of Student Services Barbara Cataldo. “The evaluation focused on the current status of …

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Hingham High School Q1 Honor Roll

December 12,2024 By Hingham Public Schools Ackerman Samuel 12 High Honors Amidei Cab 12 High Honors Andrews Joseph 12 High Honors Arienti Matteo 12 High Honors Barry William 12 High Honors Beaudoin Abrielle 12 High Honors Bennion David 12 High Honors Besser Sienna 12 High Honors Betti Jane 12 High Honors Bharmal Aqueel 12 High …

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Hingham Preschool & Pre-K: Submit Interest Form by Dec. 13

December 6, 2024 By Hingham Public Schools Hingham Public Schools’ early education programs are accepting interest forms for the 2025-2026 school year. Families are encouraged to submit interest forms by Friday, December 13, 2024, to secure a spot in the lottery. Programs include Integrated Preschool & Pre-K at Foster Elementary and Kids in Action (KIA) Preschool & Pre-K …

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Kathryn Roberts Named Permanent Superintendent of Hingham Public Schools

December 3, 2024 By Hingham Public Schools The Hingham School Committee voted unanimously this evening to appoint Acting Superintendent Kathryn (Katie) Roberts as the next Superintendent of Schools, pending contract negotiations. This decision reflects the committee’s confidence in Roberts’ leadership during the first half of the school year and throughout her career at Hingham Public Schools. “We are thrilled …

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Early Childhood Screening

November 20, 2024 By hingham public Schools The Hingham Public Schools, in compliance with State and Federal disability law and regulation, is conducting developmental screenings for preschool children ages 3, 4, and 5 years old on Monday, December 16, 2024, at East Elementary, 2 Collins Street, Hingham, MA. The purpose of this screening is to identify preschool-aged children who …

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