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HMS Connection
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Week of March 11, 2024
HMS News
Course Selection Process
As a reminder, course recommendations have been posted for students and parents to review.
The course selection window will remain open to families until March 15. Please be sure to complete and post student selections within that timeframe. Please note that recommendations are found in the "Student Portal" view on Aspen.
If you were unable to join us for the Program of Studies presentation, the slides can be viewed in the attachment below.
Please note, in some instances you may receive a message when posting that reads "Too many request for subject XXXXX". You can safely disregard this message. Posting will still take place.
Any HMS student (grades six, seven, and eight) who wishes to override a teacher recommendation MUST complete and submit the Hingham Middle School Parental Request for Recommendation Override form found on our school website under "Resources". This form must be completed by April 5, 2024. You can find the override form for all middle school students by clicking here.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this process.
Term III Mid Term Progress
Mid-term for Term III 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 X2 portal:
Select the “MY INFO” top tab
Select the “TRANSCRIPT” side tab
Your child’s quarter one mid-term averages will be listed under the column heading of “Q3prg”.
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.
HMS Needs YOU!!!
HMS continues to need Paraeducators to support our students. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please ask them to contact Alison Janulewicz (ajanulewicz@hinghamschools.org) or apply via Schoolspring.com. Full time hours are 7:30-2:00, Monday through Friday, but part time opportunities may also be available! Any and all help is appreciated.
Help Needed for the Grade Eight DC Trip
Attention all HMS parents.
As you are probably aware, students in grade eight have the opportunity to travel to Washington DC on May 1, 2, and 3. We are currently in need of two RN or higher licensed medical professionals to join us. The main responsibilities include in-take and handling of medications prior to travel, as well as daily medication distribution and general first aid on the trip. This is a paid position and includes all travel, food and hotel room. All supplies are provided.
Please contact Mark McCulloch at mmcculloch@hinghamschools.org.
Mary Poppins
Come join HMS Drama for Mary Poppins Jr.
Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 15 at 7 PM in the HMS auditorium.
These shows will almost surely sell out, so don't delay!
Tickets currently available at: https://our.show/hms/marypoppins
Coming Events
Save the Date
- March 13, All-Town Band Concert at HHS, 7:00 PM
- March 14 and 15, Mary Poppins, Jr.
- March 29, No School - Good Friday
PTO News
HMS Yearbook Info
The HMS PTO is in the process of putting together a yearbook for students. Please watch this newsletter for ordering information and details on how you can help!
If you have other pictures of HMS activities or any questions, please contact Jenee Melgoza at melgozajm@gmail.com.
For Grade Eight Student Only!
We're collecting 8th graders baby pictures of current eighth graders for the yearbook! Please use the form below to contribute!
Community News
A Presentation from the Hingham Unity Council and SEPAC
Join us for an afternoon of conversations related to disabilities that will broaden your understanding and allow deeper connections with friends and neighbors. Whether you are familiar with this topic or just interested in learning more, all are welcome to this “judgement free” small group, moderated setting. Topics may include such things as disability terminology and etiquette; exploring IEPs/504s; understanding mental health disabilities; and housing availability for disabled adults. Co-sponsored by Hingham SEPAC. Register at https://hinghamunity.org/event/lets-talk-disabilities/
STARS Summer Camp
Please click the images to learn more about the STARS Summer Camp program.