HMS Connection

Save the date!

Parents of current sixth and seventh graders are invited to join us on Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 PM for the HMS Program of Studies presentation. During this presentation you will learn about the course selection process, how to navigate Aspen, and what choices are available to your middle schooler for next year. There will also be representatives from the various departments on hand to answer any questions you may have.

If you are unable to join us, or if you'd like to preview the presentation prior to Thursday evening, you can do so by clicking the attachment below.

On Thursday, March 5th, grade eight students had the opportunity to hear from Mrs. Heather Rodriguez, the Director of School Counseling, along Mrs. Savery and Mr. Cimmino from the Counseling Department at Hingham High School about the courses available to them next year as well as the many exciting opportunities they are in store for next year.

Eight graders and their families should keep an eye out for more information coming from HHS in the next weeks.

Mr Eschauzier visited some current 8th grade art classes to talk about the visual art offerings at the high school next year. If your student has an interest in the visual/ graphic arts please encourage them to check out his intro classes. Some options are Photography 1, Graphic Design 1, or Drawing and Painting 1.

The green turtle team continues to care for the four endangered Northern Red Bellied Cooter turtles. This is a head start program that has the turtles grow safely for the first year of their life and then get re-introduced back into their environment to help with the population numbers.

In May, the Mass Fishing and Wildlife commission will take the turtles back and re-introduce them into their natural environment in specific ponds near and around the South Shore. Hingham Middle School is proud to have been issued a permit to raise and care for these special endangered turtles.

Eighth graders are continuing their learning about earth and space. This week we start to learn about moon phases, and the moon's orbit.

Girls on the Run is coming back to HMS this spring!

Girls will meet twice a week for 8 weeks to have fun, build friendships, get active, and learn important life skills.

Practices will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15–3:45, starting on March 31st. Please note that you must have your own ride home.

Online registration is now open!

Students can see Mrs. Ciocca or Mrs. vonFreymann with any questions.

Congratulations to the fifth through twelfth grade orchestra students on a wonderful All-Town Orchestra Concert this week!

Students in grade eight have been finding the beauty in the things all around them. Students were challenged to choose an object and describe it using figurative language and both concrete and abstract nouns, and we think they did an incredible job!

You may never look at a camera the same way again, after reading Madeline Towle's description of one!

A Moment In Time

Inside this camera are many things,

pictures, love, and memories.

The roll of camera film goes on and on,

full of years of love.

Passion is portrayed in each photo that is taken.

Winter, summer, spring, and fall.

It has it all.

As time goes on, so do the photos.

Words cannot describe the love the lens swallows,

smiles and sadness too.

It holds joy like a bright diamond.

The glass carries every recollection.

Every birthday, anniversary, and celebration

The camera was there.

Time after time,

year after year,

the fuller the film gets.

Inside this camera lives a world.

A world made with memories

filled with friends, family, and fun.

Frozen snapshots

of moments in time.

• March 12 - Program of Studies Presentation for Parents of Current Sixth and Seventh Graders, 7:00 PM at HMS
• March 13 - Grade Six Social, 7:00 PM at HMS
• March 20 - Grade Seven Social, 7:00 PM at HMS

Don't miss out on the 6th Grade Tik Tok 'til you Drop Social next Friday, 3/13, in the HMS Cafeteria and Gym from 7-8:30PM. Guests will enjoy open gym time, music and the ever popular, Crumbl Cookie! We hope that all 6th grade students will be able to join in the fun!

You can register your student HERE

It takes a village to make the magic happen for these events. If you are interested in volunteering, you can sign up HERE

As with all PTO events, if you are in need of financial assistance for this event, please reach out to any school admin. or counselor and they will be able to assist you.

Calling all Sharks, Pirates and Barracudas! It's time to welcome in the warm weather with the Annual 7th Grade Beach Bash at HMS! Don't miss your chance to take a ride on the mechanical shark, enjoy tropical inspired treats, beats from DJ ProfoundGrooves, photobooth and more!

Register your Beach Goer HERE

We need your help to make this event a success! Please consider signing up to volunteer for the Beach Bash HERE

As with all PTO events, if you are in need of financial assistance for this event, please reach out to any school admin. or counselor and they will be able to assist you.

Looking to start food scrap recycling at your home?

The Hingham Department of Public Works has partnered with Black Earth to subsidize a portion of the cost related to residential food scrap pickup for Hingham residents. Residents who want to take advantage of this program can scan the QR code on the flyer to note their family’s school and Black Earth will provide a $10 credit to the mentioned school.

Saturday, March 21 2:30-4:00 PM at the Hingham Public Library

Get into the spring spirit and join Pop Up Art School at the Hingham Public Library for an afternoon of art! Every participant will create a beautiful hummingbird art piece using felted wool and needle, using an embroidery hoop as a base. No experience necessary, this class is perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters. This event is open to Grades 6-12. Registration is required for this event and will open Monday, March 9. To register for this program or for more information about this event, please contact our YA Librarian at: 781-741-1405 x 1403 OR juv@hingham.ocln.org.

It's that time of year and we are accepting registrations for the 2026 Track & Field season!

Dating back to 2021, we have had nearly 600 middle school students participate in at least one season of the Hingham Youth Track program.

We are looking for 2-3 additional adults to help coach this program going forward. If you are interested, please email us at hinghamyouthtrack@gmail.com.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Practices are held at HHS twice weekly and led by a Head Coach, parent Volunteer Coaches and a select group of HHS students who run at the high school. This is one of our favorite things about the program, because it provides a leadership opportunity for HHS athletes, as well as a chance for middle school participants to get to know some HS athletes.

During the Spring Youth Track season, participants have the opportunity to compete against athletes from other towns in various running & field events, such as . . .

• Running events: sprints, mid and distance from 100 M run to 1 mile, relays
• Long & High Jump
• Throwing: Discus, Javelin and/or Shot Put

REGISTRATION LINK: Hingham Youth Track & Cross Country | Track & Field

South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP) is offering SNAP Summer Programming running from June 30 through July 31, 2026 from 12:00-3:30 PM at South Shore Country Club, and the SNAP at Sunset Point Program the week of August 10-14, 2026

For more details on both of these great opportunities and to register please visit the program page on the SNAP website at https://www.southshoresnap.com