The Jacobs Journal

Today, we wrapped up Math MCAS for the year. Students appeared to work incredibly hard throughout the testing process, and we are hopeful that their scores will reflect the effort and growth shown by both our students and staff throughout the school year. MCAS season officially comes to a close next week with our fifth graders taking the Science assessment.

With the end of MCAS comes plenty to celebrate. Next week the Jacobs Drama Club will debut their second musical production of the year, James and the Giant Peach Jr, starring many of our students in grades 4 through 7. After the success of the last show, this production will have two public performances, on Thursday night and Friday night, both at 6:30. The amount of work, courage, and talent that goes into a production like this is truly impressive, and we could not be more excited for our students to take the stage. We hope to see many of you there in support of our young performers.

As always, thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and school community. The final stretch of the school year is always a busy and memorable one, and we are looking forward to making the most of it together.

-Mr. Shaw

As I shared previously, Hull Public Schools has partnered with Teaching & Learning Alliance (TLA) to undertake a District-wide Strategic Planning process. When this work is completed later this summer, we will have a five-year Strategic Plan in place to guide the district’s priorities and annual efforts. We held focus groups last week, and still seek input from the school community as part of this process. We invite you to take a survey about the current strengths and opportunities of the Hull Public Schools. To be successful, we need a broad voice and strong participation from our students, families, staff and community members. Please complete the survey and share your voice with our planning committee. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HullSP2026

Completed DARE Camp applications must be returned to the office no later than Friday, May 22. Just five slots remain!

The Latest Spectacular Production!

It's healthy and it's fun! Our annual Bike to School Day will be held on Friday, May 29. Click on any of the links below for more information, to print a permission slip, or to volunteer to help.

We are just about done with MCAS! All that's left is Grade 5 STE (Science/Technology/Engineering) on May 18 & 20. As you know, we have transformed MCAS from drudgery to a fun event with parades, snacks, prizes, and rewards -- and the difference shows in our school's scores! Donations are still being accepted for our MCAS "You Rock" snack and fidget toy boxes. Please click on the flyer for more information.

The library will be closing for the year on Friday, May 22. Mrs. Irby is currently accepting book returns and issuing fines for lost books. Please look around your home for any library books that should be returned.

Preschool Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year is now open! If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old at the start of the next school year, it's time to register for preschool! Please email Amy Hyde at ahyde@hullpublicschools.us for additional information.

If your child will be 5 years old by September 1 and is not already a student at the Jacobs Preschool, it's time to register for kindergarten! Please go to our website to start the registration process, or contact Katy Rae Abatuno at kabatuno@hullpublicschools.us for more information. Eligible students already enrolled in Hull Integrated Preschool at the Jacobs School will automatically advance to kindergarten ─ no re-registration is needed.

Send RAD Photos of your Pirates having fun in their Core Value T-Shirts or School Colors to lrajan@hullpublicschools.us and we'll add them to the slide show at our monthly assembly! Kids love seeing themselves and their friends on the big screen!

May 15 ─ Grade 1 to Duxbury Maritime School

May 15 ─ Grade 3 to Plimoth Patuxet Museums

May 18 ─ Kindergarten to Hull Lifesaving Museum

May 18 & 20 ─ MCAS STE Grade 5

May 18 ─ Grade 4 Band Demo

May 20 ─ Kindergarten Screening, by appointment

May 20 ─ Jacobs School Council 3:15

May 21 & 22 ─ James & The Giant Peach, Jr. Jacobs Drama Club Production 6:30pm

May 22 ─ Kindergarten to Hull Public Library

May 25 ─ Memorial Day, No School

May 27 ─ 11:55 Dismissal

May 27 ─ Art/STEAM Show & Ice Cream Social 4-6pm

May 28 ─ Grade 7 to Boda Borg Boston

May 28 ─ JMS Evening Concert 6:30pm

May 29 ─ Bike to School Day!

Jacobs Calendar May 2026

Online Breakfast & Lunch Menus (for updates, and nutritional & allergen information)

Lillian M. Jacobs School

Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)

Title I Report Card Annual Letter 2026

Jacobs Elementary School 2026 Winter Concert

Jacobs Middle School 2026 Winter Concert

Health for Hull Wellness Fair this Saturday! NEW!

Anchor of Hull Mammography Van this Tuesday! NEW!

PTO Family Yoga Night this Wednesday! NEW!

Calm at The Carousel Wednesdays this summer! NEW!

PTO Color Run June 27

Hull Lifesaving Museum Summer Adventure Program

Learn to Sail at Hull Yacht Club!

Boston Harbor Islands National Park Junior Ranger Program

CORI Form -- (Required to participate in school activities, field trips, etc.) Submit completed forms at the school office. Don't forget to bring your ID!

Hull PTO Gift Card Program

RECESS!!!! May 2026

Career Day 5/1/26

Comfort Dogs 5/7/26

Jacobs Has Talent!!! 4/15/26

Playful Engineers 3/31/26

7th Grade Science Fair 3/26 & 3/27

Read-A-Thon Wrap-Up Assembly 3/20/26

Read-A-Thon & Dress-Up Days, March 2026

Grade 5 Visits South Shore Art Center 3/4/26

3rd Annual Staff v. JMS Student Basketball Game 2/13/26

NE Free Jacks Visit Jacobs!

100th + PATS + Free Jacks + Spirit Day 2/6/25

JES Winter Concert 2/5/26

Global School Play Day 2/4/26

JMS Winter Concert 1/29/26

Royal Tea Party 1/29/26

Jacobs Express/JMS STEAM Challenge 12/23/25

Jacobs Drama Club's Dear Edwina JR 12/18/25

5th Grade Watershed Program 11/21/25

1st Grade Balloon Parade!

Pep Rally & Turkey Trot 2025!

1st Grade Book-O-Lanterns 2025

Jacobs Halloween 2025

Preschoolers on the Firetruck!

Jacobs Garden - Summer 2025