HINGHAM HIGHway :::: HHS Newsletter

As we returned from a long holiday weekend…

• Seniors attended their Academic and Achievement Awards ceremony on Tuesday night.

• After graduation rehearsal on Wednesday morning, HS seniors visited the middle school and all four elementary schools dressed in their graduation gowns.

• Seniors attended their prom at Indian Pond Country Club last night.

• Max Papaleoni won the Photo of the Week award, his 17th and final win, breaking the tie for most wins ever. Vote in this week's Photo of the Week (AVAILABLE LIGHT)

Looking ahead:

• The graduation ceremony for the HHS Class of 2024 will be held on Saturday at 10 AM.

• All students enrolled in a Biology class this year will take the Biology MCAS on Tuesday 6/4 and Wednesday 6/5.

• Junior Awards will be delivered at a ceremony on Tuesday 6/4 at 7 PM.

• Students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM on Wednesday 6/5 so teachers can participate in professional development activities during the afternoon.

• The HHS PTO will meet on Thursday 6/6 at 6 PM.

• The music department will host its annual Jazz Night in the HHS cafeteria on Thursday 6/6 at 7 PM.

• Final exams will begin on Wednesday 6/12.

Students looking for local community service opportunities can find many of them at this website.

A message from the Hingham Unity Council: “Join us at the Bandstand at the Hingham Harbor to celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Day (Wednesday 6/19/24) with free family fun for all! Live musical performances by Booty Vortex, Lovely Hoffman, Moussa Truore, kids’ bounce house and bounce obstacle course, relay races, face painting, balloon art, a sensory station, delicious food for purchase, and more! Please visit the website for more details on the festivities, including a list of vendors, schedule of events and sponsorship information.”

A message from the Superintendent of Schools: “We would like to invite the community to save the date for possible visits by the finalists for the high school principal position. Currently, a screening committee is reviewing applicants and scheduling initial interviews. Families and community members are invited to set aside the following times to meet potential candidates: 1) Monday, June 10th at 8:15 AM (in-person) or 6:30 PM (virtual); and 2) Tuesday, June 11th at 8:15 AM (in-person) or 6:30 PM (virtual). We plan to share further information with the community by Friday, June 7th.”

Finally, as noted in recent newsletters, our counseling department has developed a new infographic that summarizes the many supports available to HHS students. Be sure to check it out.

The daily notices and full school calendar can always be viewed on the HHS website. Look for details on the website and in our weekly PTO newsletter.

Principal Swanson