HMS Connection
Bravo!
Congratulations and great work to all involved in this year's HMS Spring Musical, Matilda.
With over 130 students and dozens of teachers and parents, this production represents the best of what our school can be. The end result of the collective effort of so many people working together is nothing short of spectacular.
A true highlight of this year's show was having our future HMS students from across the district join us for a "sneak preview" of the show on Tuesday of last week. Grade four students were able to visit and see what incredible opportunities await them when they come to HMS in a few short years. I'd like to extend a huge "thank you" to our grade four teachers and the principals of each of the elementary schools for helping to make this happen, not to mention Mrs. Fish and her team, who, when asked to add an additional performance to their schedule, jumped at the chance!
Again, congratulations and thank you to all who helped bring Matilda to life!
Poisson d'Avril
Madame Weiss' classes celebrated Poisson d'Avril on Tuesday. It's tradition in France to cut out paper fish and stick them on friends surreptitiously as a joke to celebrate April Fools' Day. The tradition dates back to 1564 when King Charles IX changed the calendar to shift the start of the year from April first to January first. There were some people, however, who hadn't heard or didn't believe the change in the date, so they continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April first. Others played tricks on them and called them "April fools." But why the fish, you may ask? The answer lies in the historical context of April 1st falling within the period of Lent, a time when meat consumption was strictly forbidden for Catholics. However, fish was permitted, leading people to exchange fish-themed gifts as a clever workaround. https://www.travelfranceonline.com/april-fools-day-poisson-davril-origin/
It's Good To Be "Out Of The Loop"!
As a reminder, our bus loop needs to be kept clear of all vehicles during arrivals and dismissals.
Students getting a ride home should meet their rides on the sidewalk nearest the main parking lot.
Click on the photo to see where to pick you r middle schooler up/
Thank you!
Warrant Articles--HHS-PRS-South Roofs & HHS Field
The Hingham School Committee, Hingham Selectboard and Advisory Committee recently approved several warrant articles that will be brought forth to Town meeting in April. The warrant articles request funds to address needed roof and HVAC replacement at Hingham High School, roof repairs/replacement at PRS and South, and potential turf field replacement at HHS.
Please join the the Community Information Session at Hingham High School on Monday, April 14th to learn more.
- 4/7 - MCAS: Grade 7 ELA
- 4/8 - MCAS: Grade 7 ELA
- Term IV Begins
- 4/9 - MCAS: Grade 6 ELA
- 4/10 - MCAS: Grade 6 ELA
- Grade Seven Beach Bash Social, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
- 4/18 - No School. April Break Begins
Interested in what's going on after school next week?
Check out our Week-at-a-Glance below!
HEF News
The Hingham Education Foundation is once again launching Hingham Hi5s, an easy and impactful way to thank our incredible HPS faculty and staff.
From teachers to bus drivers, food service workers to custodians, principals to nurses, interventionists to paras…..Who has made a difference in your child's life?
Honor HPS faculty, staff or an administrator today by clicking the link below and submitting a quick and easy $25 donation per nomination. This year the new and improved process allows for more than one Hi5 nomination at a time. HEF board members will then deliver a token of appreciation along with a note of gratitude to the honoree during the week of May 5-9. There is no limit on the number of Hi5s that you can give!
Click here to give someone special a Hi5! Nominations are open from April 1 - 30.
