ATTENTION PRIVATE SCHOOL OR HOMESCHOOLED PARENTS:
Child Find, PreK-21
September, 2025
It is the responsibility of the Hingham Public Schools to identify any child who may have a disability who is either a resident of Hingham or who attends a private school within the geographic boundaries of Hingham even if the student is not a resident of Hingham. This also includes students who are homeschooled.
Hingham Public Schools is also responsible for the evaluation of those students to determine if they are eligible for special education or related services under Federal law, IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) or, Massachusetts State Law, 603 CMR 28 (Massachusetts Special Education Regulations).
Hingham Public Schools is also committed to identifying children before their third birthday in order to provide early intervention services for three and four year-olds with disabilities. If you have questions or concerns regarding your child's development and would like to have them screened, please call the Hingham Public School located nearest your home using this online street look-up tool. Each Hingham Public School and the contact information listed below to set up an appointment.
If you suspect that your child may need an evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services, you may request an evaluation, at no cost, through the Hingham Public Schools.
Please use the contact information below or at the top of this Notice to request screening and/or evaluation.
Hingham High School: Tim Lewis, 781-741-1560, tlewis@hinghamschools.org
Hingham Middle School: Denise Doherty, 781-741-1550, ddoherty@hinghamschools.org
East Elementary School: Katie Florek, 781-741-1570, kflorek@hinghamschools.org
Foster Elementary School: Erica Vasquez, 781-741-1520, evasquez@highamschools.org
Plymouth River School: Aron Blidner, 781-741-1530, ablidner@hinghamschools.org
South Elementary School: Kimberly Kerr, 781-741-1540, kkerr@hinghamschools.org
Integrated Preschool: Sarah Chick, Director, 781-1520, schick@hinghamschools.org
In collaboration,
Dr. Christine Panarese
Executive Director of Student Services