The Jacobs Journal

During Friday’s JES Assembly, Mrs. Rajan revealed that the Jacobs School One Word for the year is CURIOUS. During a time when finding the answer to just about anything is so readily available, we want our students to remain curious—to ask questions, wonder why, explore new ideas, and not always be satisfied with simply knowing the answer. In addition, the word curiosity can be found in multiple places throughout the district’s new Strategic Plan, including within our new Core Values and Vision. The Strategic Plan will be available on our website in the coming weeks.

This week, we welcomed our PreK students and officially completed our boarding process as the Pirate Ship set sail with everyone finally on board! With the school year now fully underway, we look forward to welcoming our families into the building next week for two nights of Open Houses. Our JMS families will join us on Tuesday evening for a more structured night that begins promptly at 5:30 PM in the Jacobs Cafeteria before families follow their child’s schedule and visit each of their classes. On Wednesday evening, our JES students get to take the lead with a more traditional Open House, as they act as hosts and proudly show their families around their school and classrooms. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and I hope to see everyone there!

-Mr. Shaw

Now that the dust has settled, it has become clear that some morning buses are still not arriving at school when the doors open at 8:05. Starting tomorrow, the following buses will begin their routes earlier:

• Bus A: 4 minutes earlier
• Bus B: 5 minutes earlier
• Bus C: 5 minutes earlier
• Bus D: 3 minutes earlier
• Bus G: 4 minutes earlier

Please have your child head to the bus stop at the new times starting tomorrow!

Thank you!

JMS Open House!

Tuesday, September 22 at 5:30pm

You will be following a schedule, just like your kids do! Don't be late!

JES Open House!

Wednesday, September 23 at 5:30pm

Students are the hosts as they show parents their classrooms and introduce their teachers!

A Message from Lifetouch:

Picture Day is coming on Monday, September 28!

Click HERE for Packages/Pricing Information.

Students in grades 5–7 follow a rotating 6-day schedule for Unified Arts (Art, Music, etc.) To help everyone keep track of the rotation—and remember to bring their instruments—we’ve created a UA calendar for families and students to reference. Click here to view the 5th–7th Grade UA Rotation Calendar.

Interested in acting, singing, dancing, lighting, set building, costume design, and more? Come to the Jacobs Drama Club Student/Parent Info Meeting for Shrek the Musical, Jr. on September 28th at 5pm at the Jacobs School cafeteria! This is an informational meeting, only, no commitment required. If your student is interested, come to see what it's all about! If you have any questions, email Ms. BW: hbowker-wickersham@hullpublicschools.us

Throughout the year, the counseling staff forms various social-emotional learning groups for our K-5 students. These groups talk about subjects such as self-esteem, peer relationships, executive functioning, and focus & attention. Permission slips will be going out this week with more details about what the groups may offer, so please keep an eye out for it in your student's folder. Please consider permitting your student to participate, even if they do not directly require the group, because often times students will benefit from the experience of being a peer model, or having such a student included. On a similar note, returning the permission slip is not necessarily a guarantee that your student will be included in a group, but it does open the opportunity. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kacee Evitts, School Adjustment Counselor, at 781-925-4400 x1137 or via email at kevitts@hullpublicschools.us.

Hull Public Schools recently completed its Five-Year Strategic Plan (2026–2031), developed through an inclusive, community-driven process in partnership with the Teaching & Learning Alliance (TLA). This plan was guided by an 18-member committee of staff, students, parents and community members who followed a thoughtful, inclusive, and community-driven process to establish a clear direction for the future of our school district.

• Our Mission: Anchored in Hull’s proud history and committed to its future, we provide safe, equitable, and challenging opportunities that inspire all students to become responsible, resilient, and engaged citizens.
• Our Vision: Honoring Community. Promoting Confidence. Sparking Curiosity.
• Our Core Values: Respect, Inclusion, Endurance, Safety, Curiosity, and Belonging
• Our Four Cardinal Points (Strategic Priorities):
• Teaching and Learning: Aligning curriculum, assessments, and instruction across all grade levels.
• Engagement and Partnerships: Fostering strong relationships among schools, families, and the community.
• Community and Culture: Sustaining a thriving educational environment that promotes unique programming and attracts high-quality staff.
• Budget, Finance, Technology, and Facilities: Providing safe, efficient, and future-focused learning environments through responsible fiscal stewardship.

Next Steps: The district is transitioning from planning to implementation, which will involve creating specific action steps, measuring progress, and developing visual dashboards to keep the community informed.

Community. Confidence. Curiosity.

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The Jacobs Library is open, but with 48 less books than we should have! Please have your children return any overdue library books. Thank you!

Send RAD Photos of your Pirates having fun in their Core Value T-Shirts or School Colors to lrajan@hullpublicschools.us, and we'll add them to the slide show at our next Spirit Day assembly! Kids love seeing themselves and their friends on the big screen!

Tues, Sept 22 ─ Jacobs Middle School Open House 5:30-7:30

Weds, Sept 23 ─ Jacobs Elementary School Open House 5:30-7:30

Mon, Sept 28 ─ School Picture Day!

Mon, Sept 28 ─ Jacobs Drama Club Info Meeting

Weds, Sept 30 ─ Early Dismissal 11:55

Mon, Oct 5 ─ School Committee Meeting 6:30 at HHS

Fri, Oct 9 ─ Grade 1 to Boston Children's Museum

Mon, Oct 12 ─ Indigenous Peoples' Day, No School

Weds, Oct 14 ─ K to Sauchuck Farm

Weds, Oct 14 ─ PTO Meeting 6:30 at LJS Library

Fri, Oct 23 ─ Picture Retake Day

Weds, Oct 28 ─ Early Dismissal 11:55

Fri, Oct 30 ─ JMS & JES Halloween Dances

Join the Girl Scouts!

Join the Cub Scouts!

Write Your Own Book At HPL

Calendars & Menus

September 2026 Jacobs Calendar

Online Breakfast & Lunch Menus

2026-2027 Hull Public Schools District Calendar

South Shore Backpackers: Food Access on Weekends & School Breaks

Lillian M. Jacobs School

Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)

Title I Report Card Annual Letter 2026

Lillian M. Jacobs School Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027

HPS Electronic Device Policy

5th-7th Grade Unified Arts Rotating Schedule

CORI Form -- (Required to participate in school activities, field trips, etc.) Submit completed forms at the school office. Don't forget to bring your ID!

Hull PTO Gift Card Program

Don't Lose Stuff With Oliver's Labels

Jacobs Photo Gallery Archives 2025-2026