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Photo courtesy of Foster PTO May 25, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The school reopening committee met for the first time on May 12 and will meet again this Wednesday, with a number of unknowns to consider as the Hingham Public Schools and other local districts await updated Department of Elementary & Secondary guidance later …
May 18, 2021 by Joshua Ross May 18, 2021 by Josh Ross In an emergency School Committee meeting on Tuesday morning, Dr. Austin requested that the School Committee amend it’s current policy of requiring students to wear masks outdoors for physical education class, sports, and other outdoor educational classes and activities. This recommendation is in …
May 17, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Gov. Charlie Baker had some good news for students today — effective tomorrow, May 18 — on top of his announcement that all restrictions on Massachusetts businesses and industries will be lifted effective May 29. According to the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, after consulting with the …
Hingham Middle School (photo by Joshua Ross Photography) May 11, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Supt. of Schools Paul Austin delivered the good news that the anticipated spike in COVID-19 cases following the spring break did not occur. He went on to express appreciation for the students and teachers who participated in COVID-19 testing during …
April 27, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer A Hingham Public Schools Reopening Committee was recently created to review and plan for fall 2021. The first meeting will be held in May, and monthly updates will be provided to the School Committee during its scheduled meetings, Supt. Paul Austin said last night. He also requested that …
Hingham Middle School (photo by Joshua Ross Photography) April 27, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham Public Schools Equity & Inclusion Working Group is conducting an Equity Audit of the district’s operations, programs, and services leading up to the creation of a multi-year Equity and Inclusion Plan, with a targeted completion date of June …
Cameron Frank (photo by Maryellen Jones Photography) April 8, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer ‘I think we all will go through the rest of our lives with a heightened appreciation for life.’ — HHS Senior Class President Cameron Frank Hingham High School Class of 2021 President Cameron Frank shared her reflections with the Hingham Anchor …
April 8, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham High School Class of 2021 isn’t letting COVID-19 dampen its spirits or enthusiasm! Senior Class President Cameron Frank has been meeting regularly with the other class officers to come up with COVID 19-friendly ideas for “21 Ways to Celebrate the Class of 2021.” She also met …
April 6, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham Public Schools will offer “Summer Acceleration Academies” starting in mid-August for hundreds of elementary and secondary students to help them address COVID 19-related learning and social-emotional issues and to prepare them for the new school year, with admission by invitation only. Asst. Supt. of Schools Jamie …
Photo by Ross Parmly on Unsplash April 6, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Monitoring and helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the Hingham Public Schools as well as in the overall community “is essential for the safe operations of our schools,” especially with April vacation on the horizon, Supt. of Schools Paul Austin …