HMS Connection

Greetings from HMS.

On Tuesday, October 21, grade eight students were given the opportunity to hear from Assistant District Attorney, Elizabeth O'Connell, of the Plymouth County District Attorney's office on the topic of cyber safety. This presentation, entitled Cyber Sense, provided our students with real -life examples of the potential dangers they may encounter online, as well as common mistakes students make that could potentially follow them for many years to come.

We appreciate the support from the DA's office in helping our children to make good decisions when it comes to their online activity.

Please watch for information on future assemblies and programs for our grade six and seven students that will focus on similar topics.

Thank you for working with us to help our students learn how to navigate the complex world in which we all live.

The students and faculty of HMS, led by the Student Council, came together to raise money and awareness for those dealing with breast cancer. As always, the HMS community showed their generosity, caring, and kindness during our Pink Day, raising $1,690.75 to be donated to Pawsitively 4 Pink, a non-profit organization that supports low-income, underserved women diagnosed with breast cancer in Massachusetts.

Way to go, HMS Student Council!!!

Do you have gently used clothing that is in good shape, but in need of a new home?

Please consider sending them in to our school nurses!

We could use items such as lightly used leggings, pants, sweatshirts, and/or t-shirts for students. We find having these things on hand for any unforeseen "emergencies" to be extremely helpful and would be greatly appreciated.

Donations can be delivered directly to the Nurses' Office.

Thank you.

Fall is in the air at HMS!

The HMS Art Club met after school this week to decorate pumpkins . . .

. . . While the Adventure Club travelled to Lookout Farm in Natick for some apple picking, a corn maze, and other autumn-related activities.

Watch the HMS Connection for more information about these great clubs!

Attention Grade Eight Students and Families!

Registration for this year's Grade Eight DC Trip is now open.

Please be advised that there is a firm registration deadline of Friday, October 31, 2025!

Please visit Grand Classroom in order to begin the registration process.

Additionally, please be advised that financial aid is available after the initial deposit of $99 is paid. Financial Aid requests should be emailed in confidence to hmsgrade8dctrip@hinghamschools.org.

Financial Aid requests need to be received by December 1."

• 11/5 - Term II Begins
• Early Release, 11:00 AM Dismissal
• 11/11 - Veterans Day No School

Just a reminder that the PTO Newsletter has moved!

Going forward, The HMS PTO News will be shared separately from the HMS Connection.

You can look forward to receiving the Newsletter on the first school day of every month, with a link to access it weekly in the HMS Connection (see above).

Packed with upcoming events and dates, be sure to read it from top to bottom and mark your calendars...we want to ensure that your student doesn't miss out on any of the fun!

Happy reading!

With Enthusiasm,

Your HMS PTO

Join the amazing art team from Pop Up Art School and create a felted zombie head to celebrate spooky season and learn all about the art of felting. The art class will be this Saturday, October 25th at the Hingham Public Library @ 2:30-4:00 PM. Registration is required, please sign up on the library website or stop by the Children's & Teen Desk. Open to students in Grades 6-12.