The Pirate Press

The Hull Public Schools are definitely trending in the right direction! We carefully track specific data points and are serious about making sure improvements are made when the data informs us that we can do better. As part of our ongoing review of data, we set goals and develop strategies for improvement. In the fall, schools get the results of our efforts in the form of updated results and trends. It is worth pausing to reflect on how we are doing.

From the district level, it is great to see that both the Jacobs School and Hull High School improved student attendance last year. Principals Shaw and Hrivnak go into greater details of their school attendance rates in their newsletters: Efforts to ensure improved student attendance has paid off. Coming out of the pandemic, our focus was on making sure we provided highly engaged in-person learning opportunities. Increasing the frequency that students receive that instruction has been a goal for our schools.

While it might seem obvious, the research on student attendance is clear. Drawing on 206 separate studies, a meta-analysis completed in 2022 (Salgado, Cuadrado, & Moscoso) showed that students who miss school at higher rates more than erase the typical gains of a complete school year. School attendance is a partnership between our educators and our families/ caregivers. Thank you for supporting your children with the importance of attending school. Without consistent student attendance, moving the needle on academic achievement becomes a real challenge!

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Fall has officially arrived, and things at the high school are full steam ahead! From sports teams taking the field, to clubs meeting, Theatre Arts preparing for their upcoming musical, and so much more, there is always something happening at Hull High!

We recently hosted Open House and Senior Parent Night, both of which had a wonderful turnout. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend! It’s always so nice to see familiar faces again and to welcome new families into our school community.

Yesterday during Advisory, our Grade 8 students participated in Student Government Elections, while Grade 9 spent time with school counselors exploring learning styles. Grades 10–12 took part in Pirate Time, and some of our seniors had the special opportunity to add their names to the seawall if they missed the chance to do so over the summer. Our team captains also came together for Captains Camp with Mr. Kistner, focusing on leadership, working through season timeline, and season updates 💙💛

The state started to release Accountability and MCAS data for the 2025–2026 school year. After reviewing these initial results with our staff yesterday, I could not be prouder of what our students have accomplished!

One of our priorities has been improving daily attendance, knowing how essential consistent school habits are to student growth. Thanks to your support and our team's efforts, our chronic absenteeism rates have decreased dramatically over the past five years, as shown in the visual below. While we remain focused on making every day count, this is a win for our school community. Go Pirates!!

Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate the financial aid process alone. Join us for our Financial Aid Night to learn about the FAFSA, types of financial aid, important deadlines, and how to understand and compare financial aid offers. Whether you’re just beginning the college search or already applying, this evening will provide helpful information and practical guidance for families. This presentation will be led by Gina Rigby, from Citizens Bank. Open to junior and senior families! ~Mr. Egan & Ms. McGee

We’re also happy to share the FCSN October Workshop Calendar, featuring workshops available to MassPAC member district families and educators. The calendar includes a variety of topics and opportunities to learn, connect, and access valuable resources. To learn more and register for a workshop, visit: https://fcsn.org/calendar/

Missed Picture Day? Not loving your first photo? No worries! Picture Retake Day is your chance to try again and get a photo you love.

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Looking for a family-friendly way to celebrate early Halloween? Join us in the Hull High School gymnasium for an afternoon filled with trick-or-treating, games and activities, music, food, and plenty of fall fun!

Put that Halloween costume to use twice! Bring your costume and your candy bucket, and we will provide the rest. All ages are welcome! Proceeds of this event will help support our Hull High School students who are attending the Global Leadership Summit in Paris & Prague this summer.

See flyer below for more details 🍂🍁

Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the door.

Join us on the turf field at 5:30pm for the Class of 2028 Double Feature Movie Night! 🎬🍿

Saturday, October 24th - One movie for $10 or two movies for $15.

Featuring:
Ghostbusters - 5:30 PM - All ages welcome (rated PG)
Scream - 7:30 PM - Ages 13+ (rated R)

Please bring your own blanket
Parents must stay with children (no drop off)
15 minute break between movies
Concessions available for purchase

Rain location - Hull High School (Gym)

Emmanuel College

Thursday, October 1, 2026

University of New Hampshire

Monday, October 5, 2026

Lasell University

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Fisher College

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Merrimack College

Friday, October 9, 2026

Rollins College

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Curry College

Thursday, October 15, 2026

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Friday, October 16, 2026

Saint Anselm College

Monday, October 19, 2026

Fitchburg State University

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Roger Williams University

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Salve Regina University

Friday, October 23, 2026

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Monday, October 26, 2026

Bryant University

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Johnson & Wales University, Providence

Friday, October 30, 2026

October 5 - School Committee Meeting 6:30pm

October 9 - Homecoming Football Game 6:00pm
October 9 - Homecoming Social 8:30pm

October 12 - No School (Indigenous People's Day)

October 14 - PSAT Grades 10 & 11
October 16 - Senior Night

October 20 - Financial Aid Night

October 23 - School Picture Retakes

October 24 - Fall Fest

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District Calendar 2026-2027

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