HMS Connection

Last Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday grade eight students had the opportunity to make real-life connections to some of the things they've been studying over the course of the school year as they visited locations of historical significance both here at home in Massachusetts, and away, in our nation's capitol.

Please join me in extending a huge thank you to the many faculty members who went above and beyond to arrange for these memorable experiences. The amount of time and planning that goes into these days is incredible and very much appreciated!

On Tuesday May 13th, Mrs. Blake held an Ikebana class for the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month. For those unfamiliar, ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging. The flower arrangements came out beautiful and the discussion was wonderful!

Hold that pose!!! Grade Six is drawing and watercolor painting from real life thanks to a special visitor - "Drex" the bearded dragon.

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Earlier this year, the Hingham School Committee voted to implement a transportation fee for all students in grades 7-12 who ride the bus to and from school. Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, transportation for students in these grades will be fee based.

Bus registration is now open for students entering grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration will be open until May 30, 2025.

For more information, please see this letter from the superintendent.

For detailed instructions on how to register, please visit hinghamschools.org/transportation.

If this fee presents a financial hardship for your family and you would like to inquire about assistance, please email hchipleymccall@hinghamschools.org and she will happily help you.

The students in Madame Weiss' 6th grade classes are getting ready to take an interpersonal speaking assessment. They practiced family vocabulary with an activity called 'back to back' that requires excellent communication between partners in the target language.

Grade 7 students will be visiting the View Boston Observatory at the Prudential Center on Wednesday, June 11th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This exciting trip will support students’ learning about Boston’s history, immigrant experience, and urban development.

• Please check your email for more details.

• Permission slips and payment are due by May 23, 2025

For questions, contact one of the class advisors: Shayna Duncan, Kaitlin McDougall, or Amy Corriveau

In honor of Memorial Day, the 7th Grade Pirate Team will be collecting donations to Tunnels to Towers to remember and honor our fallen soldiers, servicemen, and women, along with their families. Tunnels to Towers has been helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially-adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. They are also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America to Never Forget September 11, 2001. On Wednesday, May 21st we will collect the donations during homeroom. We hope students and teachers can join us in wearing Red, White, and Blue to show support.

• 5/19 - Grade 8 MCAS - Science Session 1
• 5/20 - Garde 7 MCAS - Science Session 2
• 5/21 - Student Assemblies B and D Block: Anthony Valentine
• 5/23 - Early Release. Dismissal 10:30

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