HMS Connection

While the penny may be getting phased out of daily use, HMS just poured thousands back into circulation with our annual Grade Six Penny War!

Over the course of about a week, grade six teams competed to see who could collect the most coins (and other some bills) to be donated to local families in need of assistance during the holidays, and again this year they came through in a big way!

After putting the coin counting machine at a local bank to the test, the results of this friendly competition are in!

In third place, collecting an impressive $145, are the Ancient Greeks.

With a donation of $259, the Romans claimed second place.

Which means the Vikings have won this year's Penny War by donating an incredible $332!

Because of the generosity of our sixth graders and the HMS community, we are able to add $736 to the donations already received, which will go to help Hingham families during the holidays!

Great work grade six!

The halls were alive with sound of music here at HMS this last week!

Students and families were treated day and evening concerts from all of our musical groups, and each one was outstanding.

We hope you were able to catch some of these rising stars before they make it big!

This past weekend, the following students auditioned for and were accepted into the Southeastern Junior District Music Festival. These students will rehearse and perform a concert with other selected students from across the South Shore in March.

Jackson Baird, Tenor

Leo Brown, French horn

Caleb Bryant, Tuba

Logan Callicutt, Trombone

Ellie Cerrato, Alto

Lucy Cincotta, Alto

Sofia Ciscuolo, Soprano

Gwendolyn Demasi, Soprano

Oliver Hall, Violin

Olivia Hall, Soprano

Johanna Hinds, Alto

Anne Hughes, Soprano

Annelise Ling, Flute

Harper Nickerson, Soprano

Meghan Oliwa, Alto Saxophone

Elli Paschalis-Ilios, Soprano

Gavin Roby, Tenor

Lexa Sabattis, Trumpet

Dailynn Sargent, Bassoon

Sadie Stone, Alto

Maximilian Tai-Cioffi, Cello

Congratulations to these students and to all who tried out! We are so proud of the hard work and dedication of all of our musicians!

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.

Sign-Ups for the January 10 Ski Trip will begin this Monday, December 15. Sign up forms have been emailed to all ski club members and may also be picked up outside the main office!

• 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.

Be sure to check out our December Newsletter! Wondering how you can give back to our teachers and staff this holiday? Here's a quick link to the staff holiday wishlists!

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.