November 2022 District Newsletter

Over the course of the year, we will launch these one question surveys as a way to gather feedback from those in our community. The information will inform my entry plan and will also be shared with the district's leadership team.

Please take a minute to answer this month's one question survey.

🎭 December 1-4 - The Music Man, HHS Drama @ HMS Auditorium 7:00 PM Tickets HERE

🎶 December 6 - HMS Chorus Concert - 7:00 PM, @ HMS Auditorium Grades 6-8

🕚 December 7 - EARLY RELEASE - See early release times HERE

🎶 December 8 - HMS Band Concert - 7:00 PM, @ HMS Auditorium Grades 6-8

🎶 December 13 - East Concert - 9:15 AM, Grade 5

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), The Executive Office of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Public Health, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has provided at-home COVID-19 tests at no cost to school districts.

These tests are intended for use by students and staff before their return to school after Winter breaks.

Our guidance counselors and school adjustment counselors are available to support any student or family who might be struggling. You can reach them via the webpage below. This page is under the "Resources" tab on all school sites and is under the "Students & Families" tab on the district website.

Find information on different social emotional wellness areas such as mental health treatment centers, crisis resources, and wellness resources.

• Children’s Hospital: How to Talk to Your Child about a Scary Event

• Children’s Hospital:Guiding Your Child Through Grief and Loss

• Child Mind Institute: Helping Children Cope with Grief

• National Institute of Mental Health: Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Traumatic Events

Every day, someone somewhere in Massachusetts needs to find essential community services, an after school program, a food bank, or where to secure care for an aging parent. Many face these challenges, but don't always know where to turn for help. The Solution is to Dial 2-1-1.

Mass 211 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. It serves as a resource for finding government benefits and services, nonprofit organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources. Always a confidential call, Mass 211 maintains the integrity of the 9-1-1 system saving that vital community resource for life and death emergencies.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Mass 211 is an easy way to find or give help in your community.

Mass 211 responds immediately during times of crisis, to field calls regarding the crisis and to direct callers to services most appropriate for their needs. If you are unable to reach 2-1-1 due to your telephone or cell phone carrier, a toll-free number is available 1-877-211-MASS (6277)

HPS is pleased to announce the passing of a new elementary school building project.

After an almost unanimous vote at the November 1st Special Town Meeting, the project was placed on the ballot for the November 8th election. At the ballot box, 72% of residents voted in favor of the project far surpassing the needed threshold of 51%.

Thank you, Hingham, for your overwhelming support for this project at both Special Town Meeting and on the ballot!

The School Building Committee awarded the bid to K. R. Rezendes Inc (KRR) last week for the first phase of work at the Foster School for the construction of the new elementary school building.

The contractor began immediately developing the Storm Water Protection Plan which will then trigger the review by the Conservation Commission and Planning Board. This review is expected to take two weeks. Once complete, the site work will begin for Phase 1. We look forward to providing updates on the project throughout the year.

Hingham Middle School has impressive course offerings ranging from STEM to the Fine Arts. In addition, HMS offers many extracurricular activities. With over 20 after school clubs and activities, your HMS student is bound to find something that peaks their interest.

See the infographic below to learn more about Hingham Middle School:

Please continue to monitor your child’s health and use the COVID-19 guidelines to continue to help keep our community safe and healthy. See below for the current COVID-19 guidance.