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Our littlest graduates have officially completed Pre-K and are ready for their next big adventure! 🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2038! We are so proud of you all!

Celebrate Juneteenth with the South Shore Unity Council! Join us Thursday, June 19, from 4–7 PM at The Bandstand at Hingham Harbor for live music, dance, food, kids’ activities, and community celebration. Learn more: hinghamunity.org/event/5th-annual-juneteenth-celebration

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.

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! 👏

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. ❤️

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.

Are you looking for ways to help your young person manage stress and anxiety? Join best-selling author and clinical expert Lynn Lyons, LICSW, on March 4, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Hingham Middle School for a community talk and Q&A. Lynn will share practical strategies to help young people navigate stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. A Q&A session will follow, giving you the chance to engage directly with Lynn. Parents, caregivers, educators, and community members are encouraged to attend. This talk is sponsored by the Hingham Health Department, Hingham Public Schools, and Hingham CARES, as part of the HPS Wellness Committee’s ongoing efforts. 🔗 RSVP: hinghamschools.org/communitytalk.

The HHS Art Club made East Elementary even more beautiful last week by adding a stunning seascape to their hallway mural. 🎨 🌊 Thank you to our talented artists and art club advisor Rose Papuga for bringing extra joy to East’s halls! ❤️

Last week, the Hingham High Art Club made East Elementary even more beautiful by adding a stunning seascape to their hallway mural. 🌊 Thank you to our talented artists for bringing extra joy to East’s halls! ❤️

Check out the latest edition of my Superintendent's Spotlight Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/7c40f

Elementary MCAS dates released 👇

Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Missed Monday night's budget presentation? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here is the School Committee Meeting Recap for January 13, 2025. https://secure.smore.com/n/3ya1un

Check out this week's Newsletter from Principal Hawes! https://secure.smore.com/n/3udbr

Budget meetings for Hingham Public Schools begin on January 13 and are open to the public for in-person or virtual attendance via Zoom. For meeting locations and Zoom links, visit hinghamschools.org/page/meetings.

Is your child entering Kindergarten next year? Be sure to RSVP for Kindergarten Information Night on January 15, 2025, from 6:30-7:30 PM at Hingham Middle School! https://forms.gle/jceXzbNWEkpWKPyP6