HMS Connection

HMS would like to congratulate our October Team Members of the Month!

While these students are being recognized for a wide variety of reasons, the words most often used in describing these students are "hardworking", "respectful", and "positive".

Please join us in recognizing the accomplishments of these students!

Eighth grade English students reading A Separate Peace stepped into the magical world of Harry Potter this week, sorting the beloved characters of the novel (and themselves) into the appropriate houses!

Congratulations to Grayson Teahan, Grade 8, for being chosen to represent HMS as our Project 351 ambassador! Project 351 celebrates our young leaders who engage in community service and exemplify the values of Kindness, Humility, Compassion, and Gratitude.

Grayson has certainly demonstrated these values both in and out of school by being involved in different community organizations, such as student council, Pawsitively4Pink, and Maddie's Promise. Through Project 351, she will be able to continue to build on her leadership skills in a 12 month journey of civic engagement and service to her community.

Congratulations Grayson!

We’re excited to launch Science Explorers, a new club where students can explore the natural world around us — from local phenomena in Hingham to wonders happening across the globe!

First Meeting: Thursday, November 13
First Exploration: The Leonid Meteor Shower, visible locally on November 16–17

At our kickoff meeting, students will learn about this spectacular celestial event and help plan a year full of engaging science explorations.

Sign Up: Students can register with Sra. Manning in Room 218

Encourage your child to join this exciting opportunity to observe, investigate, and discover the wonders of science firsthand!

Hingham Middle School will be participating in a school-wide food drive. The Hingham Food Pantry is a non-profit run by volunteers. It serves families and individuals in the Hingham community who face food insecurity. Your donations help fill the pantry’s shelves, providing meals and comfort to those in need.

They are looking for the following donations:

Mac & Cheese, Campbell’s Soups, Mashed or Scalloped Potatoes, Healthy Cold Cereal, Crackers, Boxes of Granola Bars, Brownie or Cookie Mix

Students can bring in donations to their homeroom teacher.

Student sign-ups for the ski club begin Monday!

(Monday November 3 – Friday November 14)

Please review the attachment below to join the club.

This is form is intended to be completed in order to sign up for the HMS Ski Club. Sign-ups for each trip take place approximately 2 weeks prior to the individual trip. Keep an eye on the HMS Connection!

The dates for this year’s trips are:

• January 10, 2026
• January 31, 2026
• March 7, 2026

Here are answers, in no particular order, to some Ski Club FAQ’s

• The HMS Ski Club is open to students in all grades, 6-8. Sign-ups will be in November.

• We have been going to Pats Peak for 20+ years. We like Pats because it is a small/medium size mountain with good proximity to Hingham. We have a routine and we stick to it.

• We have great teacher chaperones that monitor the kids in the lodge and on the slopes. We set up our “base camp” in the Valley Lodge with a big red “H”ingham flag. There is always an HMS chaperone there.

• Pats sends us our lift tickets in advance so we are completely organized before we even leave HMS.

• We use Yankee Line buses. They are bright yellow coach buses that you have likely seen on the highway. Yankee only employs competent, professional drivers and has a strict focus on safety. We communicate with Yankee, ad-nauseum, regarding traffic, weather and safety.

• We leave HMS at 5:45 AM and arrive back here at 5:30 PM.

• Before getting off the buses at Pats we review several time and safety reminders with the kids.

• Pats Peak has a highly trained ski patrol and a full medical area. Prior to each trip our school nurses review the list of students and send us with the medication and necessities that each child might need. They will often make arrangements with parents in advance.

• We stop skiing at 3:00 PM and leave Pats at 3:15.

• Check out the Pats Peak website at patspeak.com

• I’m sure we are forgetting something. Always feel free to contact us at school with any questions or have the kids see us between classes or at lunch!

Mr. Riordan, Mrs. Canney, and Mr. McCulloch

• 11/11 - Veterans Day No School
• 11/24 - 11/26 Spirit Week Activities. Stay tuned for more information!
• 11/26 - Early Release
• 11/27 - 11/30 Thanksgiving Recess

If your child plans to apply to a private school, please note that our school counselors require advance notice to handle these requests. To provide sufficient time to organize student records, gather teacher feedback, and provide thoughtful recommendations, we kindly request that you submit the required paperwork at least 15 school days before the earliest application deadline.

Additional information can be found on the HMS website under the “Families” section.

Happy November to our HMS community! We had so much fun in October watching our students connect and bond at our fabulous grade level parties. Thank you to our community for your support!

Our Staff Appreciation Committee is busy planning our annual staff Pie Palooza on November 25th. Sign up to donate a pie for this cherished event (see sign up for details). We are also currently accepting monetary donations (approx $15) to help fund a delicious variety of pies, using our pie shoppers to shop for you! Venmo @HMSPTO-1103 with note (pies) or cash/check labeled & delivered to front office.

Today is our final day of our dues initiative - thank you to those 75% of families who have contributed. There's still time to reach our goal of 90%, so donate today!

'Tis the season to give thanks. We are grateful for our HMS community. Be sure to read through the PTO November Newsletter for lots more details!

Food security resources are available, including Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline, https://projectbread.org/foodsource-hotline (1-800-645-8333). FoodSource hotline counselors, in 180 languages, can help families find food assistance through other sources such as the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and local food pantries. The Hingham Food Pantry is located at Second Parish Church on 685 Main Street (781) 740-8180.

Want to help? Consider donating unopened, non-perishable, and unexpired foods.

Donations can be made at the Hingham Food Pantry, as well as Stop & Shop, Sotheby's, Jack Conway, and Coldwell Banker.

Free and Reduced Lunch Program

Although school meals are free, we encourage families to still apply for meal benefits.

Families can apply at any time throughout the school year, should their household situation change. If you think you might qualify, this could provide access to additional benefits within the district. Applications can be completed online at schoolcafe.com, or you can find hard copies on our Food services site or the district's food service page. For a mailed application, please contact Marisalyn Biagini at mbiagini@hinghamschools.org.

Applications can be completed online at schoolcafe.com, or you can find hard copies on our website, or at the District’s food services page. For a mailed application, please contact Marisalyn Biagini at mbiagini@hinghamschools.org.

The beloved Hingham Turkey Trot is back for another year of fun, feathers, and fast feet! Join hundreds of runners on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 7:30 a.m., starting and finishing at Hingham High School.

Proceeds from the event support the Hingham High School Cross Country and Track & Field programs.

Runners, walkers, and virtual participants are all welcome in this festive 5K tradition. Early bird registration is $35 for adults and $25 for runners under 18 before November 19.

Awards will be given to top overall finishers and age group winners, from kids to seasoned pros who’ve earned their pumpkin pie. So before you dig into that Thanksgiving feast, come burn a few calories, cheer on your neighbors, and gobble up the good vibes. It’s the best way to earn that second slice of pie.

Learn more or register at hinghamturkeytrot.com

Experience the magic of the season with Project 31 Dance Studio’s family-friendly retelling of this timeless holiday classic! Enjoy watching more than 100 talented dancers take the stage—including HMS’s own Emily Malone, starring as Clara in the 11am show, along with several fellow HMS students. It’s a heartwarming performance sure to enchant audiences of all ages! Tickets can be found at www.project31dancestudio.org or HERE