September 26, 2023 Submitted by Hingham Public Schools
Hingham Public Schools is excited to launch a school renaming survey for the new elementary school set to open in the fall of 2024. We are seeking all members of the community to participate so we may select a name that fits the values, history, and aspirations of Hingham.
We encourage staff, students, families, residents, and Hingham organizations and businesses to take part in this important decision-making process.
Survey Process Overview
● Preliminary Survey: The first phase of our survey is now open for submissions. Find the survey link here. Your ideas will be crucial in shaping the options for consideration. Please provide your name, role, suggested school name, and a detailed explanation for your reasoning.
● Second Survey: After collecting suggestions from the community, we will distribute a second survey to narrow down the list of potential names. Your feedback will help us refine the options and select a name that resonates with our community’s values and history.
Next Steps
Once a name is chosen through this collaborative process, the Hingham School Committee will submit a warrant article to the Selectboard, seeking approval at the Spring Town Meeting. It’s important to note that naming a municipal building, such as the new elementary school, requires endorsement by Town Meeting, as stipulated by town bylaws.
Survey Details
● Survey Period: The survey is now open and will remain accessible through Monday, October 30th.
● Survey Link: hinghamschools.org
We greatly appreciate your time and dedication in this exciting process.
Please do not rename Foster 🙏
Here we go again! First it was East School. Now, they want to change the name of Foster School. It has been named Foster School since it opened in 1951. I attended Foster School as did my children. That is the name of the school, and it should not change. Let’s all turn out at town meeting and make sure it remains Foster School as it should!
There must be more important issues to deal with than renaming the school.
Leave Foster School name the way it is. Who is behind wanting it changed anyway ?
I don’t see any reason to change the name of the school. I think it should remain Foster School.
The school doesn’t need to be renamed. Maybe the names of the school committee need to be changed.