HMS Connection

Mid-Term for term 3 was this past week. Please take a moment to review your child’s progress with them. You can follow these steps to view mid-term averages on your Aspen portal:

• Select the “MY INFO” top tab.
• Select the “TRANSCRIPT” side tab.
• Your child’s quarter two mid-term averages will be listed under the column heading of “Q2prg”.

If you are experiencing login difficulties please contact the Hingham Aspen Help Desk at aspenhelp@hinghamschools.org.

Questions or concerns regarding your child’s class average should be directed to the appropriate teacher.

Thank you!

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Below you will find links to our Program of Studies presentation, our Guidelines for Class Recommendations, and the Parental Request for Recommendation Override form.

Addiotnal scheduling resources can be found on the HMS website by clicking "Menu" on our homepage, and looking under "Students and Families".

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance.

On Wednesday March 18th, First Justice of the Hingham Courthouse Heather Bradley visited Mr. Florence's B-Block 8th Grade Civics class as a community expert to help the students better understand jury duty and jury compensation. We wish to thank her for taking the time out of her day to talk with our students.

From March 30 through April 10, there will be a box in the HMS lobby collecting clothing and shoe donations for Cradles to Crayons! This is an inspiring non-profit organization that supplies children up to age twelve with daily necessities. We are asking for new or like-new clothing to give to families in need. Any donation size will make a difference. Cradles to Crayons is specifically looking for clothing donations of any size from infant up to 12 years old - specifically winter clothes and shoes.

Thank you in advance for helping local families in need!

In March, the Roman Team reflected on their success by sharing the strategies that have helped them learn in Grade 6.

Their learning is not GOOD LUCK—it is the result of planning, studying, listening, persevering, taking risks, staying after for extra help, asking questions when they are unsure, and continuing to try even when work feels challenging.

These reflections show that their growth this year has come from effort, determination, and a willingness to use the supports around them.

Keep up the good work, Romans!

Seventh grade Spanish students would like to thank our seventhth grade Math teachers for being so flexible!

Last week we switched rooms, so Spanish students could use the awesome new "Thinking Classrooms". We created houses and labeled furniture and people, using prepositions of location. It was fun to have an "in-school" field trip for a Friday in March.

¡Muchas gracias!

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.

Remember playing the game "Spoons" as a kid? Students from Team Romans played a variation of the classic card game as a polyhedron test review. Must have been fun - they asked to play again the next day!

Great things are cooking in grade seven Family and Consumer Science!

• March 26 - Grade 8 ELA MCAS
• March 27 - Grade 8 ELA MCAS
• March 31 - Grade 7 ELA MCAS
• April 1 - Grade 7 ELA MCAS

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.

The Hingham Education Foundation is a non-profit, community-based organization committed to enriching the quality of public education in Hingham. Since its incorporation in 1992, HEF has awarded grants to enhance educational quality throughout the system. These grants have provided funding for innovative classroom projects, development of teaching strategies, special programs, new books and materials, improving technology and more.

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.

The Antiques Fair at HMS is one of the HHS Green Team’s main fundraisers. It helps support our annual activities, as well as one-time initiatives such as installing bottle-filling stations and raised garden beds at schools. We are currently working to fund bringing back composting to the HHS lunchroom. The Fair is a fun event to poke around with a friend- you never know what reclaimed treasures you’ll find! Show the coupon here to save $1 on admission and help us raise money for sustainability initiatives.

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