HMS Connection

Term 1 Report Cards for HMS students are ready to be viewed and printed using your X2 login and password. A PDF copy of your/your child’s report card is now available in the Pages view under the heading Published Reports. After clicking on the PDF icon, you may open, save, and print the report card.

If you have questions about a specific grade please contact the teacher directly. If you are experiencing login difficulties or would like to request that a paper copy be mailed to you please contact Mrs. Shea in the guidance office at lshea@hinghamschools.org or 781-741-1550.

Get ready to show your spirit!

During the days leading up to our Thanksgiving Break, HMS Class Advisors have planned days packed with fun events, activities, and dress-up themes.

In order to help you prepare for these days, here is an overview of some of the things you can expect . . .

Monday, November 24

• Grade Six Dress Up Theme - The Outsiders. Students can choose to dress as either a "Greaser" or a "Soc".
• Grades Seven and Eight Dress Up Theme - "Tacky Tourist Day". Find your "tackiest" vacation clothing.

Tuesday, November 25

• All Grades Dress Up Theme - Mismatch Day. Anything goes! Stripes and polka dots! Plaids and floral prints! One dress shoe and one sneaker! The more mismatched the better!

Wednesday, November 26

• All Grades Dress Up Theme - Team Shirt Day. Show your school and team spirit by wearing your new team t-shirt.

In addition to these fun dress-up themes, we'll have a variety of activities and events for our students, like "Spot the Turkeys", where students need to find the three "turkeys" in our building.

Stay tuned for more information about this fun-filled week!

We understand that making ends meet can be difficult for some families in our HPS community. Therefore, we want to let you know that there are individuals in each of our schools who are ready to provide information and assistance. Resources may be available to help families in times of financial need or other challenging situations. Our particular area of outreach is for food support for the upcoming holidays.

Please don’t hesitate to contact an administrator, the school nurse, or counseling personnel at your child's school if you are in need of food support for the holidays. Rest assured that your request will be managed in a way that respects your rights to confidentiality.

The Science Explorers held their first meeting this week, preparing for the Leonid Meteor Shower on November 16–17

Students practiced identifying the Leo constellation in live night-sky photos—the area where the meteors will appear to radiate from.

Families are encouraged to enjoy the meteor shower together and experience the wonder of the night sky! We've even attached a "watch log" for anyone interested!

Stay tuned for the next Science Explorers Meeting!

We want to remind students and families that students are expected to ride their assigned bus to and from school each day. Students may not ride a different bus without an administrator's approval, and should only be done for school-related work or issues of child care.

Many of our buses are at capacity and do not have room for additional passengers.

Students are also reminded that cellphones should remain away (in backpacks) while riding the bus.

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.

In eighth grade, science classes have started their chemistry unit, where students recently had the opportunity to explore and observe bath bombs.

• 11/24 - 11/26 Spirit Week Activities
• 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.

While SNAP benefits are resuming, we still want to assure you that free, nutritious breakfast and lunch will continue to be available to all students each school day. You can view our menus here.

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.

Now Accepting Preschool Applications for 2026!

Our Hingham High School Preschool Program is officially accepting applications.

• Location: Hingham High School
• Program Dates: March 2 – May 15
• Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• Time: 8:15–11:45 a.m.
• Tuition: $450 (with a $50 deposit to hold your spot)

If you or someone you know has a preschool-aged child (2.9-5) who might be a good fit, please email jmathews@hinghamschools.org for an application.

Hingham Middle School is partnering with our 7th grade Girl Scout troop 67827 for a school wide donation drive. As a non-profit the Scituate Animal Shelter relies on community support to help animals in need. Let's stock their shelves for the holidays!

The shelters most needed items are:

• Unopened pet food

• Unopened animal treats

• Gently used blankets

• Brand new animal toys and supplies

• Brand new carriers and dog crates

Donations can be dropped off in the bin at the school entrance from Monday, December 1st through Friday, December 19th. Of course monetary donations or purchasing off the shelter's Amazon or Chewy wishlists is always welcome, and for other ways to donate visit: scituateanimalshelter.org/donate.

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