HMS Connection

Mid-Term for Term 4 just recently passed

Please take a moment to review your child’s progress with them. You can follow these steps to view mid-term averages on your Aspen portal:

• Select the “MY INFO” top tab
• Select the “TRANSCRIPT” side tab
• Your child’s quarter one mid-term averages will be listed under the column heading of “Q4prg”.

If you are experiencing login difficulties please contact the Hingham Aspen Help Desk at aspenhelp@hinghamschools.org.

Questions or concerns regarding your child’s class average should be directed to the appropriate teacher.

Thank you!

HMS was the place to be for live music last week!

Bravo to our talented performers in the Orchestra, Band, and Chorus!

The Pirates, Great White Sharks, and Barracudas all had great time filled with friendly competition last Friday ad the participated in our annual Grade Seven Olympics!

On Monday, we wrapped up our after-school band sessions for the year. Students used this time for extra practice, extra help, and to play with their friends in band across all three grade levels. We're already looking forward to next year!

On May 17th, some members of the HHS Chorale and JCS sang The National Anthem at the Celebration Tea for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Massachusetts State Regent, Carolyn Nutt. The DAR is a lineage society representing descendants of patriots who fought in the Revolutionary War. Hingham had 800 soldiers serve in the war effort for the colonists. The Hingham Militia Color Guard were also in attendance to present the colors and give a salute to the State Regent.

Earlier this year, the Hingham School Committee voted to implement a transportation fee for all students in grades 7-12 who ride the bus to and from school. Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, transportation for students in these grades will be fee based.

Bus registration is now open for students entering grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration will be open until May 30, 2025.

For more information, please see this letter from the superintendent.

For detailed instructions on how to register, please visit hinghamschools.org/transportation.

If this fee presents a financial hardship for your family and you would like to inquire about assistance, please email hchipleymccall@hinghamschools.org and she will happily help you.

Grade 7 students will be visiting the View Boston Observatory at the Prudential Center on Wednesday, June 11th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This exciting trip will support students’ learning about Boston’s history, immigrant experience, and urban development.

• Please check your email for more details.

• Permission slips and payment are due by May 23, 2025

For questions, contact one of the class advisors: Shayna Duncan, Kaitlin McDougall, or Amy Corriveau

• May 28 - MCAS: Grade Eight Civics
• June 2 - Hingham CARES Day at HMS
• June 4 - Early Release: 11:00 AM Dismissal

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

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

Teachers were treated to a breakfast bar, cards from students, a restock of the staffroom, a luncheon and a donut breakfast. Thank you to our Staff Appreciation Chair, Leigh Roy and all the parent volunteers who contributed to making this a fun and special week for our teachers!

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 first ever spring grade socials were a huge success! We’d like to extend a special thanks to Dawn Murray for spearheading this idea, and all the parent volunteers who came through to make this happen.

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)