The Year Ahead for HPS

Dear HPS Community,

Welcome back! As we embark on a new school year, I am thrilled to reconnect with our students, families, and the entire Hingham Public Schools community. This year marks a period of transition for our district, and I want to assure you that our focus is fully centered on fostering learning environments where every student feels valued, supported, and inspired.

After a busy few weeks of leadership meetings and final preparations of our school buildings, the school year officially kicked off earlier this week with orientation for new educators and paraeducators. This morning, we welcomed back HPS faculty for convocation activities and annual trainings. Tomorrow, we welcome Grade 9 students for their orientation at HHS, and we look forward to welcoming all K-12 students on Wednesday, September 4th.

Our educators, administrators, and staff are dedicated to making this year a positive and successful experience for all. Together, we will build on our strengths and continue to create inclusive spaces where every student has the opportunity to flourish and thrive.

Thank you for your trust and partnership as we navigate this new chapter together. I look forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and success.

Sincerely,

Kathryn (Katie) Roberts

Acting Superintendent

Hingham Public Schools

As previously announced, HPS has welcomed three new members to our building-based leadership team.

Many thanks to the HPS mentoring team for organizing two full days of orientation activities for new faculty. In addition to participating in workshops that will lay a foundation to support the success of new educators, one of the highlights of the orientation is a bus tour to get to know the Hingham community. Welcome aboard to our newest team members!

🗓️ Sept. 2 - Labor Day, NO SCHOOL

🗓️ Sept. 3 - Election Day, NO SCHOOL

🎒 Sept. 4 - 1st Day of School (Grades 1-12)

🎒 Sept. 5 - 1st Day of School (Kindergarten)

🎒 Sept. 11 - 1st Day of School (PreK)

⏰ Sept. 18 - Early Release K-12

We have compiled a one page, Important Dates Calendar with this year's early releases, days off, holidays, school breaks, and other important dates. Perfect for the fridge!

All school meals are free of charge! All students are entitiled to one free lunch and one free breakfast.

• Morning Routes
• Afternoon Routes

We’re thrilled to announce our new mobile app! Stay up-to-date with access to events, documents, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications.

It’s everything Hingham Public Schools, in your pocket.

App Overview Video

You can download the app for free on Google Play or Apple App Store.

Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/bh0XsG

Download for Android https://aptg.co/x7xflZ

Parents/Caregivers must complete the Parent Permission Workflow for each student at the start of the school year to ensure handbook permissions, media releases, and any opt-outs are recorded.

Please update student and contact information using the Contact Verification Workflow, as we will not be sending paper forms this year.

Hingham Public Schools' Food Services Department is teaming up with the Hingham Food Pantry from September 4 - September 6 collecting unopened and unexpired donations.

Collections bins will be located in all school cafeterias.

Food Items:

• Crunchy crackers (like saltines, wheat thins)
• Tasty granola bars (boxes)
• Mac and Cheese delights
• Heart canned soup
• Canned veggies
• Side dishes
• White rice boxes
• Chef Boy-R-Dee's instant meals

Tuesday, September 3rd is the State Primary Election! Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

• Precincts 1-4 will vote at Hingham High School

• Precincts 5-7 will vote at Hingham Middle School

• Precinct 7A will vote at Willard Square, Linden Ponds

Not sure which precinct you live in? Find out here https://www.hingham-ma.gov/957/Precincts-Voting-Locations.

Voters at the High School may enter that polling location via the main HHS entrance on Union Street, just like for Town Meeting, as school will not be in session. Parking is available in the main High School lot.

Find more election and voter information on the Town Clerk's website: https://www.hingham-ma.gov/428/Election-Voter-Information.