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This month, HHS seniors got a head start on adulting at the Credit for Life Fair, a hands-on personal finance simulation that lets students step into their financial future before graduation. They built budgets based on future careers and tackled real-world expenses like housing, transportation, food, and student loans, gaining practical skills they’ll need in the months and years ahead.

Last week, our 5th graders spent the day at Hingham Middle School for Move Up Day! They explored their future school, met some of their teachers, and heard from Principal Derek Smith about what a typical day is like at HMS. He shared what to expect in 6th grade and all the exciting after school clubs students can join. They also took part in a scavenger hunt, discovering important spots like the guidance office and the nurse's office while starting to feel more at home in their new school. We loved having you, Class of 2032. We cannot wait to see you at HMS this fall!

Our Integrated Pre-K students explored plant parts through hands-on learning! 🌱 They used scissors and tweezers to dissect flowers, identified seeds, and planted their own to discover how plants grow. 🌸 This lesson is part of our “What Grows in Your Garden” unit, helping them connect with the world around them and understand the importance of caring for nature.

Sometimes you just need to breathe out. 🧘‍♀️ Shoutout to the Breathe Out Club for making Breathe Out Day a major success! 🙌 With finals around the corner and the pressure on, students got a much needed break during study halls to relax, recharge, and reconnect with calming activities and fun games with friends.

Our 8th graders had an unforgettable time in Washington, D.C. over April vacation! 🇺🇸 They visited Arlington National Cemetery, Capitol Hill, the White House, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the MLK Memorial, and more. Visiting D.C. is an important part of the 8th grade social studies experience at HMS, helping bring their lessons to life. Shoutout to all of our amazing chaperones who joined our students on this incredible trip! ✈️

Kids in Action before school programming is coming to PRS in September 2025! For more info please visit https://www.hinghamschools.org/o/hps/page/kids-in-action

Reminder! Kindergarten Orientation and Screening is going on this week at all four of HPS' elementary schools. May 19 PRS Elementary, May 20 East Elementary, May 21 Foster Elementary, May 22 South Elementary

This month, our 1st grade classrooms at East Elementary turned into living ecosystems as our student animal experts presented their discoveries with families! Through research, creative writing, art, and presentations, they built science, literacy, and confidence skills. Big shout out to Mrs. Morrison, Ms. Martin, Mrs. Lucas, and Mrs. McGourty for bringing these habitats to life for our East Explorers! 👏

Photo Recap 📸: Unified Track's final home meet of the season earlier this May! Unified Sports brings neurodiverse and neurotypical peers together to compete and support one another in sport. We’re so proud to be a Unified Champion School!

Congratulations to our incredible Global Citizenship Program (GCP) seniors! 🎉🌍 This week, our seniors showcased their hard work and passion at the annual GCP Symposium, presenting their impressive portfolios and earning their Global Competency Certificate! After dedicating 2-3 years to exploring diverse cultures and global issues, their achievements truly stood out. The audience was captivated by fascinating projects, covering topics like Chinese traditional brush painting, unexploded ordnances in Laos, Dominican dance styles, the evolution of the Irish language, economic development in Panama, and more! To top it all off, guests enjoyed global cuisine and a vibrant Caribbean steel drum performance. We couldn’t be prouder of our GCP graduates for their commitment to broadening their understanding and empathy through years of coursework and hands-on experiences! Interested in joining the GCP Certificate Program? We’re now accepting applications! Any current 9th or 10th grader can apply. Applications are due this Monday, May 19, by 2:45 PM in the main office. For more info, visit hhsgcp.weebly.com or connect with advisors Mrs. Garland, Ms. Roth, Mrs. Shaw, or Mrs. Turner.

Foster’s new 3-floor mural is absolutely breathtaking! "The Foster School Mural: A World Within A World" by Joshua Winer, Artist, was installed over April break and represents the marsh ecosystem right next door to Foster. It beautifully honors the environment we’re part of, giving students and staff a chance to connect with the world around them.

💌 During Random Acts of Kindness Week in February, the 1st Grade Kindness Club at Foster School created handmade Valentine’s Day cards for Linden Ponds residents and painted colorful Kindness Rocks for a new garden at Foster. Thanks to the leadership of Ms. McGrath and Ms. Bessoud, students had the chance to spread joy, build empathy, and take pride in making a difference in their community. 🌱

Not all heroes wear capes!⚕️🩺 Happy School Nurse Day to our amazing school nurses. Thank you for the care, compassion, and support you provide to every student, every day. ❤️ #SND2025

Congratulations to Grace Maroney '25 and Robert Dixon '25 for being named Patriot League Scholar Athletes of the Year!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! 🍎📚 To all of our incredible educators, thank you for the passion, care, and dedication you bring to your classrooms every day. Thank you for inspiring our students on their lifelong learning journey and for making Hingham Public Schools so special for our school community. ❤️

The Global Citizenship Program is now accepting applications! Through interdisciplinary study, community service, and international travel and connections, students grow their global awareness, appreciation for diversity, and ability to contribute in an increasingly interconnected world. Applications are due May 19 by 2:45 PM. Learn more and apply here: https://hhsgcp.weebly.com/. Interested students are also invited to attend the Global Symposium on May 14 at 6 PM in the high school cafeteria to explore the portfolios and projects of our graduating seniors.

Last month, Mrs. O’Neill’s 2nd grade class at East read with their little buddies in Mrs. Day’s kindergarten class during "Dress up as your favorite book character" for Read Across America Week. Amazing job to our 2nd graders for serving as role models for our youngest readers! 🎉

Don’t miss our K-12 Art Showcase coming up this Thursday, May 1st from 6-8pm! 🎨🖌️ Join us in the High School cafeteria for beautiful HPS student art displays and activities.

Students and staff at Hingham Middle School tipped off last week in the first-ever Staff vs. Students Unified Basketball Game! 🏀 Unified Basketball is an inclusive sport that brings together neurodiverse and neurotypical students to play and grow through teamwork and fun. A huge thank you to our amazing staff and dedicated cheer section for making this event one to remember! ❤️ Also shout out to the Ambassador Club, Mr. Galvin, Ms. Cassidy, and Mrs. Melanson for organizing.