HMS Connection

Greetings from HMS!

We would like to take this opportunity to recognize our Team Members of the Month for the month of November.

Each month teachers are asked to identify students to be recognized as outstanding team members, for any reason they feel deserves to be celebrated. The students are then invited to join Mr. Smith for a pancake breakfast before school. For the month of November, these students were selected for reasons ranging from their strong work ethic to their excellent sense of humor.

Whatever the reason might be, they all have contributed positively to our school community and we can't thank them enough!

The Student Council has tallied up all of the food drive donations collected before the Thanksgiving break, and we believe it's fair to say that it was a HUGE success!

As a school we have over 1,500 food donations for the Hingham Food Pantry.

Great job, HMS!!!

The top three classes were . . .

. . . in 3rd place with 114 donations: Mr. Tiew's homeroom!

. . . in 2nd place with 180 donations: Mr. Conley's homeroom!

. . . and leading the school, in 1st place with 211 donations: Mr. Sullivan's homeroom!

We are so proud of all of the work everyone put in to make this happen.

Thank you for thinking of others during the holiday season.

The HMS auditorium will be the "place to be" when it comes to entertainment options during the month of December! Students in our music and drama classes have a number of evening performances coming up that we encourage you to check out!

• 12/8 - Chorus Concert grades 7 - 12 at 7:00 PM at HMS (Please note, this includes JCS and Encore)
• 12/11 - Band & Orchestra Concert grades 7 & 8 at 7:00 PM at HMS
• 12/16 - One Act Plays at 7:00
• 12/17 - One Act Plays at 7:00

We hope to see you there!

Team Great White Sharks will be collecting new or like new children’s books (ages 0-14) from 12/1 - 12/15 for the Christmas in the City organization. Christmas in the City helps to provide a Christmas for kids and family members from families living in Boston area shelters. Find out more at their website. Christmas in the City Your student can drop off book donations in their English classes or in the labeled boxes inside the entrance to the school.

An important message in any language! Thanks to Señora Canney and her students for these reminders which can be found throughout our school!

The delightful aroma of fresh crepes filled the air as the World Culture Club kicked off the holiday season in the sweetest way possible! Students had a blast flipping, filling, and tasting these delicious French treats while learning about global traditions.

Recently, all eighth grade students participated in the Federalist vs Anti Federalist debate. These debates, which took place immediately after the Constitution was ratified, eventually resulted in what we've come to know as the Bill of Rights.

Ask your student which side she or he is on and what role they played in the debate team!

Prior to our Thanksgiving break, our eighth graders made "oobleck", which is non-Newtonian fluid. This helped up explore the states of matter. Ask your eighth grader what a non-Newtonian fluid is!

The days leading up to Thanksgiving break were packed with Turkey Trots, door decorating, and performances from Brazilian Beats (courtesy of our PTO). Thanks to all who helped plan and organize these events!

Grade eight students created tenement posters as part of the Tree Grows in Brooklyn unit in their English classes. They became "landlords" and advertised apartments with various amenities from 1912 Brooklyn.

The sixth grade after school soccer tournament was held this fall from the second week of September through most of the month of November. The games were held after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

The tournament began with 15 different teams representing Social Studies classes from the three different sixth grade teams: Vikings, Ancient Greeks, and Romans. It was a tournament of fun filled games where students enjoyed time with classmates and fresh air, while learning more about each other and the game of soccer. Each team played at least two games throughout the fall. Two teams advanced to the final game on November 24th. The championship was played between the undefeated class of Ms. Orcutt's F block team and Ms. Orcutt's C block team. Orcutt F prevailed in the championship with a score of 5-2.

Congrats to the Orcutt F team pictured below on the day of the championship.

Pictured left to right Ollie Crean, Charlie Beisel, Bennett Sargent, Sophie Rubin, Sadie Gladeau, Lily Gorra and Isla Dougherty.

The Orcutt C team pictured above on the day of the championship includes from left to right Elliot Earle, Conor Robertson, Aiden McCurren, Brennan Elio, Dylan Whiting, Isla Scoville, Scout Heger, and Noelle Osehlschlaeger.

• December 8 - Chorus Concert, Grades 7 - 12 at HMS. Featuring JCS and Encore performance groups. 7:00 PM start
• December 11 - Band and Orchestra Concert, Grades 7 and 8 at HMS. 7:00PM start.
• December 16 - One Act Plays at HMS. 7:00 PM start.
• December 17 - One Act Plays at HMS. 7:00 PM start.
• December 24 - January 4 - Winter Break
• January 5 - Classes Resume

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.

Please check out our November PTO Newsletter! Stay tuned for our December newsletter to be released on Monday, December 1st.

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.

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

Hingham Recreation’s own Funky Feet School of Dance will perform “The Funky Nutcracker” on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 4:30 PM at Hingham Middle School.

Jenn Feeney and Krissy Litchfield, childhood dancers and best friends, have rewritten and choreographed the traditional Nutcracker with a joyful twist, inviting students to experience this beloved tradition without the pressure cooker of constant rehearsals. With Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Tap, and Classical Ballet woven into the story, dancers get to explore new styles while bringing a fresh twist to a timeless tale.

This year, 130 dancers from Hingham and surrounding communities, ages 2 to 18, will take the stage—as they leap into brand-new scenes, dream roles, and surprises. From Clara and Sugar Plum Fairies to tiny hip-hoppers grooving through the Land of Sweets, there’s room for everyone to shine. Over half the cast attends Hingham Middle School, and ten dancers will be presented with tiaras for five consecutive years of participation.

Please join us for the Nutcracker you know and love… just with a little extra funk by going to tututix.com to purchase tickets.