HMS Connection

It is hard to believe that we are already planning for next year, but here we are!

As a reminder, the portal for students and families to review recommendations and make elective requests will be open from March 12 until March 17.

The steps to complete this process are outlined in the attached presentation, but should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Many useful resources can also be found on the HMS website. By clicking on "MENU" at the top of the main page, you will be able to find "Scheduling Resources" under the "Students and Families" heading.

A link to the Recommendation Override form will be made available in next week's Connection, once you have had an opportunity to review teacher recommendations.

Hingham Middle School is excited to share that this year we will be bringing the "Girls on the Run" program to our students as an after school opportunity!

Having had great success at the elementary level, this 8 week program will now be offered to girls in grades six through eight.

Space is limited, so don't delay!

For more information on this program, please see the flyer below.

Hello 8th Grade Families!!

This week 8th graders attended an assembly to hear all about course selection for the high school, and we wan to make sure you are aware of some every important dates on the horizon as well as share some useful information.

• Eighth-grade students should enter their course request choices in the Aspen X2 portal from March 12-17.
• On March 24, HHS counselors will be at HMS and meet with each eighth grader individually to go over their choices and answer any questions they may have.

All the best,

Heather Rodriguez, Director of School Counseling

More than 1 in 3 Massachusetts children, 12 years old and younger, live in low-income or homeless situations. Because of their economic hardship, they lack the resources, opportunities, and support to achieve their unlimited potential. Cradles to Crayons, a nonprofit that provides everyday essentials to children experiencing homelessness and poverty, has helped more than 3.4 million children since 2002.

Please consider donating new and like-new clothing and shoes anytime from March 17th to March 28th. Collection boxes will be available near the office. If you have any questions about the drive, please reach out to Abby Farris: farrisabby2@gmail.com, Hingham’s 2025 Project 351 School Ambassador.

Once again this year Madame Weiss' grade seven French students marked the start of Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday with the burning of Monsieur Carnaval. Thank you to the Hingham Fire Department for their help with this activity!

Each of our grade seven teams has begun preparing for Trivia Bowl 2025.

Barracuda Bowl! – Shark Bowl! – Pirate Bowl!

Each of these competitions will all take place on March 21 with students vying for the coveted titles of both Trivia Champs and Best Team Costume!

Stay tuned for more info!

Do you practice Tai Chi or meditation? Do you love origami? Do you know how to write Chinese calligraphy?

To celebrate our One Book, One School, we are looking for student leaders who read A Wish in the Dark and who would be willing to co-lead a workshop in May. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPIH) month. Christina Soontornvat weaves elements of her father's homeland of Thailand into the setting of our OBOS book. In her writing, Ms. Soontornvat shares what she loves about this culture with you, her readers. This inspires us to learn about other Asian countries and their cultures. If you have an idea for an activity and would like to co-lead an after-school workshop, please join the A Wish in the Dark Google Classroom, code hsfddut. You can also see Mrs. Ciocca or Mrs. Goggin if you are interested or have questions.

Pirates worked together using their knowledge of triangles to solve equations. The problems got progressively more challenging and they became better mathematical thinkers in the process.

A group of students from our eighth grade French classes traveled to Quebec City this past weekend to learn more about Quebec's culture and language. Highlights of the trip included visiting the Ice Hotel and tubing in Valcartier, dogsledding, and visiting a traditional sugar shack, where maple syrup is made. Students had a chance to hear and see the French language all around them, and were able to use some of their French in stores, restaurants and during presentations.

Hingham Middle School Unified Basketball will be playing their first basketball game on March at Hull High School at 3:00!

If you are interested in purchasing a Unified T shirt please fill out this google form. T-shirts are $15 each cash. Proceeds will be used to fund future Unified Sports Programs at HMS.

• 3/11 - All Town Band Concert, 7:00 PM at HHS
• 3/14 - Grade Six Social, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Interested in what's going on after school next week?

Check out our Week-at-a-Glance below!

On Friday, March 14th, the Ambassador Club is hosting a special fundraiser to support the Heroes in Transition organization and the Ruck4HIT team relay fundraiser. Grade eight math teacher, Mr. Santarpia, is participating in this relay for the third year to raise money for Heroes in Transition, a charity dedicated to assisting veterans and military families. During this event, Mr. S and his team will complete a relay that will stretch across Cape Cod while carrying weighted rucksacks.

Students can participate in the fun by bringing their school supplies in anything but a backpack Think creative, wacky, and out-of-the-box (or out-of-the-backpack) ideas!

To join the fun, we ask that students bring a small donation to support my Ruck4HIT team’s fundraising efforts. Every contribution helps make a difference for those who have served our country.

Thank you for your support, and we can't wait to see the creative "backpacks" your kids come up with!

Hingham Cares is excited to offer another fun night out to all middle school students in Hingham.

Come to the Hingham Recreation Center for pizza, games and fun! Let's encourage our kids to make safe and healthy choices on weekends! Pop us a message at the link to ask questions or register.

Drop-ins are welcome, too!

https://www.hinghamcares.org/contact-us/

Tastes of the World/Voices that Inspire is a new series from the Hingham Unity Council intended to provoke curiosity and conversation. Join us to learn something new & eat something different.

Kim Anthony: Thursday, March 20 at 7pm, Hingham Congregational Church, 366 Main St.

Enjoy innovative Chinese culinary creations from Mei Mei Dumplings and then prepare to be captivated by author and national speaker Kim Anthony‘s powerful story of resilience and triumph. She shares her incredible journey from poverty to international athletic success, breaking racial barriers and becoming the first Black woman to win an NCAA gymnastics title. Engage in a candid Q&A with Kim, delving deeper into her experiences and gaining valuable insights into the cultural challenges she navigated on her path to success.

Learn more and buy tickets

In the Spring of 2021, we launched the Hingham Youth Track program. It was very well received and so we decided to offer Cross Country in the Fall as well. Since its inception, over 500 6th – 8th grade athletes have participated in at least one season of this program.

We have enjoyed leading this program and are proud of its success!

We are looking to pass the torch, as our athletes have graduated. We want this program to continue, as we see tremendous value for all involved. We are looking for 2-3 adults to lead this program going forward. We will train and support these new leaders. If you are interested, please email us at hinghamyouthtrack@gmail.com.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

• Practices are held at HHS weekly and led by HHS Student Coaches who are on the HHS team, with oversight from a professional head coach.
• During the Spring Youth Track season, participants have the opportunity to get started running, try several field events and compete against athletes from other towns.
• Our goals are for the athletes to have fun, learn new skills and compete in Track and Field events so that they have some experience as they enter High School. Events include:
• Running events: sprints, mid and distance from 100 M run to 1 mile, relays
• Long Jump
• High Jump
• Throwing: Discus, Javelin and/or Shot Put

SPECIAL THANKS to Hingham Sports Partnership for supporting the program through a grant to offset our initial startup expenses back in 2021! This truly fits in with the mission of HSP, as they continue to find ways to support Hingham sports.

Judy Walsh

Ken Warshaw

Co-Founders, Hingham Youth Track and Cross Country program

The HEF invites you to join them for their "Barn Bash" fundraiser!

For more information on this event and examples of the great work the HEF does for our schools, you can visit their website by clicking here.