HMS Connection

Congratulations to February's Team Members of the Month.

We want to thank these students for their positive contributions to our school community and for making our school the best place it can be!

Thanks to all who participated in our "Anything But a Backpack" Day and donated to our collection to support the "Heroes in Transition" foundation which provides assistance to veterans, active service members, and their families.

Through your kindness and generosity the HMS Ambassador Club was able to raise over $1,700, and our students had fun being creative in how to carry their belongings with "anything but a backpack".

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.

If you wish to request a Recommendation Override, you can do so by completing the form found here. This form must be submitted by April 11.

As a reminder, the window to make course requests for next year at Hingham High School is now open!

• Deadline Extended: Eighth-grade students should enter their course request choices in the Aspen X2 portal from March 12 - 21.
• 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

Wondering what to take at HHS next year?

Why not check out Graphic Design and Photography?

Click the image below to see what the class is all about!

Recently, the Barracuda science classes ended their Matter Cycling and Photosynthesis unit by creating posters to demonstrate the relationship between how plants and animals interact with each other to keep life going on Earth . . .

. . . While in English classes, the Barracudas spent the week collaborating to create their own talk shows, featuring interviews with characters from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. They also created advertisements for some of Tom's favorite things!

As a reminder, our bus loop needs to be kept clear of all vehicles during arrivals and dismissals.

Students getting a ride home should meet their rides on the sidewalk nearest the main parking lot.

See the photo below for reference.

Thank you!

HMS Unified won their program opener 34-32 against Hull earlier this week. Jonah Hobson scored 4 3-pointers, lofting one up from just about half court.

We are so proud of our athletes and peers!

Next game is at home on March 18 at 3:45.

• 3/17 - Course Selection Window Closes for Current Sixth and Seventh Graders
• 3/27 - Grade 8 MCAS: ELA
• 3/28 - Grade 8 MCAS: ELA
• 4/3 - Matilda HMS Auditorium, 7:00 PM
• 4/4 - Matilda HMS Auditorium, 7:00 PM

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

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

Thanks for a great ski season!

HMS wants to send a huge "thank you" to Officer Ford, Opry, and our newly appointed School Resource Officer, Officer Sullivan. While Officer Sullivan won't "officially" join HMS until the fall, he was at our grade six social getting a first-hand experience of life in the middle school.

Welcome aboard, Officer Sullivan!

For any educators, parents and caregivers who may have missed the Lynn Lyons talk last week, a recording of the presentation will be available via the attached LINK for two weeks only, through Saturday March 29th.

The presentation, From Stress to Smartphone--From Freakouts to Friendships, gives parents and caregivers practical tips for supporting children experiencing anxiety.

We encourage you to take some time to check out this informative and entertaining presentation.

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