HMS Connection

The HMS Ambassador Club would like to thank everyone for their spirit and support of Maddie's Promise last Friday.

Once again, the HMS community came together in support of a very worthwhile cause. Whether you were all decked out in purple, bought a t-shirt or a sweatshirt, or made a donation, thank you for your help!

This past Monday, HMS students attended presentations aimed at helping them make positive and healthy choices in their lives, courtesy of Hingham CARES as a part of our second annual Hingham CARES Day at HMS.

Grade six students viewed the short documentary film, Taking A Toke, which focused on the dangers of vaping, and heard from the film's producer, Lori Tobin.

Students in grade seven learned about the importance of avoiding controlled substances, and the damage that can be done by them during a presentation entitled No First Time.

Finally, eighth graders heard from current high school students about the SADD program, as well as the devastatingly negative impact alcohol use and abuse could have on their lives from former Hingham students who shared their stories of recovery.

This past Saturday, 6th-8th grade girls laced up their shoes and crossed the finish line at the Girls on the Run 5K. The race, held on Boston Common, is the culmination of an 8-week training program that promotes running while building confidence, connection, and community. More than 3,000 girls from the Greater Boston community participated in the 5K event.

A special thanks to our Heart & Sole coaches Ms. Curran and Ms. Von Freymann for all the time and effort they dedicated to making this first year of the program at HMS a huge success!

Congratulations to Chloe Hamilton, who won the Poetry Out Loud Contest! The top five performers include Chloe Hamilton, Olivia Gordon, Holly Seggev, Jackson Baird, and Clara Lambert. All fifty students who participated delivered wonderful and entertaining performances!

Eighth grade students brought in artifacts for “show & tell” in their English Language Arts Literature Circle groups as a culminating activity. Objects ranged from teddy bears to Chinese bibles to articles about the Montgomery bus boycott.

The World Culture Club wrapped up a year of wonderful and engaging activities related to cultures from around the world this past week with a Midsummer Celebration. Students made floral crowns and wreaths in the tradition of Scandinavia.

We can't wait to explore more of our world next year!

Check out what the Great White Sharks have been up to!

• June 11 - Grade Six and Seven Field Trips
• June 13 - Grade Eight Field Day

Interested in what's going on after school next week?

Check out our Week-at-a-Glance below!

We are actively seeking volunteers to help coordinate the staff luncheon, including a team to help solicit donations for raffle items. The raffle is a beloved tradition at the staff luncheon. If you are interested in joining the committee, please reach out to Leigh Roy. Thank you!

Our front entrance just got a makeover thanks to the beautiful selection of native perennials from Blue Stem Natives! Our new planter is gorgeous and we loved collaborating and learning more about native plants of New England and all the benefits they bring to our community and ecosystem.

Introducing our PTO Executive Board for the next school year. Thank you for volunteering!

Alison Chamberlain – President

Dawn Murray – Vice President

Lauren Davalla – Secretary

Molly Richards – Treasurer

And thank you to the incoming chairs of these important committees:

Cultural Enrichment – Laura Muller

Staff Appreciation – Leigh Roy & Amy Gredler

Social Media – Kelly Gorra

*School Council Reps – Joanna Novak (yr 2), Stephanie Shuler (yr 2)

*We are looking to select one more parent volunteer to serve on our school council next school year. Position includes one monthly meeting with the council to address parent questions, and help develop a school improvement plan. Please fill out this form if interested. One name will be selected via lottery. Deadline is Friday, September 19th, 2025.

Thank you to those who contributed towards our PTO Dues. We raised over $19,500 with contributions from 67% of HMS families!

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Through your generous contributions we are able to support the following events and activities throughout the school year.

• Staff Appreciation events throughout the year (i.e. supplies, lunches, snacks).

• Cultural Enrichment fall arts assembly (this year Harvard Veritones acapella group).

• One Book/One Author event (this year was the author of "A Wish in the Dark", Christina Soontornvat).

• Mini grants for teachers

• Various yearly student events (i.e. Veterans Day, special speakers, etc).

• 8th grade field day fund

• Activities fund for students in need

• Miscellaneous expenses (varying requests from staff throughout the year).

Please reach out with any questions!

Crystal Sullivan, President (csullivan@sullivan-solutions.com)

Alison Chamberlain, Vice President (alison.deliachamberlain@gmail.com)

Molly Richards, Treasurer (mrichards0614@gmail.com)

Vanessa Peregrine, Secretary (Vanessa.Peregrine@gmail.com)

We have set up our fall registration for Cross Country. All Hingham 6th, 7th and 8th Graders are welcome to join us on Mondays from 3:45-5:15pm. Please share this registration link with anyone and everyone who may be interested and we look forward to seeing your children in September.

HMS FALL XC REGISTRATION - Hingham Youth Track