Plymouth River Elementary and South Elementary Among 66 Schools to be Recognized by the State

September 19, 2023 Submitted by Hingham Public Schools The Hingham Public Schools (HPS) is thrilled to announce that both Plymouth River Elementary (PRS) and South Elementary have been recognized as Schools of Recognition by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Out of a total of 1,830 schools in Massachusetts, Plymouth River and South were among the …

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Possible elementary Spanish immersion program in exploratory stage

September 13, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer In alignment with the School Committee’s mission and the goals outlined in the Hingham Public Schools strategic plan, Supt. of Schools Margaret Adams, with the committee’s support, is actively pursuing more opportunities to prepare students for active participation in the global community. One well-received idea presented recently is …

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Town Meeting voters will decide name of new elementary school

September 13, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer During the 2024 Annual Town Meeting, voters will undertake the task of approving  a name for the new elementary school at the former Foster School site on Downer Avenue. “The construction of the new school is progressing smoothly and is on track for completion by the beginning of …

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Student Services update presented to School Committee: ensuring that curriculum is accessible to all students

August 30, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer Interim Executive Director of Student Services Dr. Barbara Cataldo shared an update on the program’s goals for the new school year with the School Committee recently. The director’s role is to ensure that Hingham Public Schools’  implementation of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks is accessible to all students. To …

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Supt. of Schools shares goals for the new school year: ‘continued focus on improvement’

August 30, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The School Committee reviewed and approved Supt. of Schools Margaret Adam’s goals for the 2023-2024 school year this week. Superintendents are evaluated by school committee members using the process outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, which details five stages for evaluation that include self-assessment, …

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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Foster Draws a Large Crowd

August 29, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony for the new state-of-the-art Foster Elementary School drew a large crowd on Friday (Aug. 25). The project is expected to be ready for the 2024-2025 school year. The event featured remarks by community leaders, school district and elected officials,  and project collaborators. Planning for …

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Old Colony Montessori School in the Community

August 15, 2023 By Old Colony Montessori School In addition to learning academics, the students at Old Colony Montessori School learn about charitable giving and ways in which they can make a difference. Throughout the school year the students organized fundraisers and food drives for local charities. In December, at the Holiday Shopping Spree students can purchase …

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Ceremony for New Elementary School at Foster School

August 14, 2023 Submitted by Hingham Public Schools Hingham Public Schools is thrilled to announce the official groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new state-of-the-art elementary school. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, August 25th at 11:00 AM behind the current Foster School located at 55 Downer Ave. Hingham, MA. Members of the press, …

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HPS Integrated Preschool Openings for the 2023-2024 School Year

August 8, 2023 Submitted by Hingham Public Schools The start date for the Integrated Preschool program is Monday, September 11, 2023, or Tuesday, September 12, 2023, depending on your child’s schedule. Integrated Preschool follows the regular school calendar and runs from September to June, ending about one week before K-12. If you would like to register your preschool …

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