HMS Connection
Week of February 19, 2024
HMS News
Hingham Middle School Program of Studies Night
Save the date!
You are invited to join us on Thursday, February 29 at 7:00 PM for the HMS Program of Studies presentation for parents and caregivers of current sixth and seventh graders. During this presentation you will learn about the course selection process, how to navigate Aspen, and what choices are available to your middle schooler for next year. There will also be representatives from the various departments on hand to answer any questions you may have.
If you are unable to join us, slides from the presentation will be made available on the HMS website.
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
NAEP Testing for Grade 8 - March 1, 2024
On March 1, 2024, fifty randomly selected Hingham Middle School eighth grade students will be tested in math or reading here at HMS by representatives from NAEP. NAEP, or the National Assessment of Educational Progress, is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what our nation’s students know and can do in various subjects. The results of NAEP are released as The Nation’s Report Card. Those students that are randomly selected will have email notification sent to their parents next week.
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.
Youth Risk Behavior Survey Parent Notice
The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) will be administered to all 7th grade students at Hingham Middle School on Wednesday March 6th. This survey, which is administered every year, is an anonymous questionnaire that asks students a wide variety of questions about health behaviors, including diet, exercise, drug and alcohol use, sexual activity, mental health, violence and safety. The YRBS is designed by the CDC and is also used by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to collect health data statewide.
The survey is instrumental in shaping health, physical education and counseling curricula and helps the district design programs that meet our students’ unique needs. Data collection is also a requirement when applying for grants that would enable the district to obtain funds to support these important curriculum areas. Survey results help us to monitor the programs that are implemented, and we can compare local results to other districts and the state as a whole.
The YRBS is a voluntary survey in which parents have the right to exempt their child. To preview the survey click on this link
If you would like to exempt your child from taking the survey, please submit the request to Derek Smith no later than Friday, March 1 by emailing dsmith@hinghamschools.org
The HMS Ski Club had spring-like weather for their February trip!
We hope March is as nice! Watch for more info on our final trip of the year!
Coming Events
Save the Date
- February 17 - 25, February Break
- February 29, HMS Program of Studies Night, 7:00 PM
- March 1, NAEP Assessment for select Grade Eight Students
- Term 3 Mid-term
- March 6, Early Release Day
- March 7, All-Town Orchestra Concert at HMS, 7:00 PM