HMS Connection

A Message from Mr. Smith

Greetings from HMS!

This past week marked the mid-point of term I for students at HMS. Hard to believe, I know!

Very soon, Mr. Riordan will send an email outlining how to access your child’s mid-term grades. I encourage you to take this opportunity to talk with your middle-schooler about how the year is going so far. Look at what’s working and what could work better. Build on good habits and try to change the not-so-good ones.

As you look over these grades, please remember that this is only the midterm, and there is still plenty of time to improve, if need be. That is the purpose of the progress grades; to give students and families a “heads-up”.

If you would like to arrange for a conference with a teacher, please contact our main office and they will help you do so.

Calling All Veterans!

HMS is proud to announce its first Veterans Day Assembly & Breakfast! Under the leadership of 8th grade teacher Jennifer Driscoll and her US History & Civics students, this event will take place on November 10th at 8:30 am. If you are a Veteran, or know a Veteran (family, friend, neighbor), please fill out the form below to register for the event. Due to space constrictions, this event is limited to Veterans and students. Veterans will be treated to breakfast following the assembly. If you would like to contribute to this event, please Venmo @HMSPTO-1103 and note “Veterans Day”.

To register:

Veterans Day Registration

Pumpkin Carving

Would your child like to learn how to carve a pumpkin like a pro and make creations like the one shown here?

On Thursday October 27th from 2:00 - 4:00 Mrs. Flaherty will teach a small group of students the techniques and skills needed to carve pumpkins into works of art. Students need to sign up in room 305 as space is limited. Students will also need to bring a pumpkin big enough to carve that day and schedule a ride home at 4:00.

It's sure to be a "spook-tacular" time!

Hingham Public Schools Chain of Communication

Have you ever had a question about school, but didn't know who to ask? Need help with something but you weren't sure who to turn to? The Chain of Communication section of the Hingham Public Schools website will point you in the right direction. Whether it's a question about grades, athletics, special education services, or even bus routes, this page will tell you who to ask. We hope you find this addition to our website helpful.

HMS Veterans Day Event

The HMS PTO is helping to support the efforts being made to honor our Veterans this November. If you'd like more information or want to help out, please click the image to the right.

October 10 - No School

October 14 - Grade Six Fall Festival. 2:00 - 3:30

Grade Eight Bonfire. 7:00 - 8:30 at PRS

October 18 - Picture Re-takes. 2:00 PM HMS Cafeteria

October 20 - Coffee with the Principal. 7:45 AM

HMS PTO Meeting. 8:30 AM

October 28 - Grade Seven Halloween Social. 7:00 - 8:30

Daily Notices

Wondering what's going on at HMS each day? You can check out our Daily Notices by clicking here. Updated every day!

Week-at-a-Glance

There are many wonderful activities and clubs that students can join after school each day. In most cases, there is no long term commitment, and anyone can join at any point during the school year.

Please take a look at the attached Week-at-a-Glance document to get an idea of what we have to ffer next week!

Picture Re-Takes

Students who missed picture day or would like to have them retaken can do so on October 18 from 2:00 to 4:00 in the cafeteria.

Hingham Education Foundation

Hingham Education Foundation's Fall Fundraiser is October 14th at Paragon! It promises to be a fun fall evening with an added cornhole tournament for awesome prizes.

What you may not know about HEF... HEF has awarded grants to enhance educational quality throughout HPS. These grants have provided funding for innovative classroom projects, development of teaching strategies, special programs, new books and materials, improving technology and more. Please join us on October 14th for a great time and to help raise funds that benefit your children and their education in Hingham Public Schools.

Attached is the invitation and the link to purchase tickets is: https://hinghameducation.org/fall-event/

Foster Building Project

Looking to learn more about the Foster School building project? Click the link below.

Learn more about the Foster Building Project

Children's Craft Market

The planning committee of the Children's Craft Market of Hingham would like to let HMS students know about the upcoming event being held on Sunday, Oct 23 from 12:30 - 2:00 pm. The sign-up form can be found here: Craft Market Registration

Held in downtown Hingham, this market is a wonderful space to allow students (ages 4-18) to highlight their artistic talents and engage with the community.

We wish students a wonderful back to school season and hope to see many of them again at the Market!

See the attached flyer for more information.

Night Sky Observation

All Families Welcome!

Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Time: 6:00 pm

Members of the South Shore Astronomical Society will give a brief presentation in the Distance Learning Theater, followed by a telescopic viewing of the moon, planets and stars on the athletic fields.

Please dress warmly for the outdoor portion of this event. Rain date is TBD. Contact Tim Ciolkosz (tciolkosz@hinghamschools.org) with any questions. Hosted by South Shore Astronomical Society