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Hingham Student Qualifies for National History Day Competition in Washington, D.C.

HPS announces Hingham High School's success in the National History Day competition, with junior Matt Cummings qualifying for the national contest in Washington, D.C.

Breathe Out Students Present: “How NOT to Keep a Secret”

Breathe Out Students Promote Mental Health Wellness to Freshman Class

HHS Excels at Massachusetts Association of Mathematics Olympiad Contest

HHS Excels at Massachusetts Association of Mathematics Olympiad Contest Congratulations to Ryan Chang for being named a finalist in the Massachusetts Association of Mathematics Olympiad Contest, marking the first time in 15 years for an HHS student. Additionally, seven other HHS students were named semi-finalists from the October competition: Congratulations to all participants!

Hingham Juniors Bring History to Life at the 2024 HHS History Day Contest

Sixty-five Hingham High School juniors competed at this year’s HHS History Day contest.  This annual competition, held at the Hingham Historical Society’s Heritage Museum, featured the top historical research projects of all 271 members of the Class of 2025.

Hingham High School Earns Prestigious Title of ‘Global School of the Year’ by AFS-USA

The AFS-USA Global School Award recognizes a U.S. based school or district that demonstrates commitment to cultural diversity, global competence, and curriculum internationalization.

HPS Fine Arts Department Announces the Hingham High School Arts Pathway Program

HPS Fine Arts Department Announces the Hingham High School Arts Pathway Program Hingham, MA – The Hingham Public Schools (HPS) Fine Arts Department is pleased to announce the incorporation of the HHS Arts Pathway Program into the Hingham High School Program of Studies for the 2024-2025 school year. This comes after the program’s successful pilot … Continued

Chorus Mattress Fundraiser this Sunday, Jan. 28th!

One day mattress sale coming to Hingham High on Jan. 27th. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to our high school chorus program!

Early Release – Wed. Dec. 6, 2023

All Hingham Public Schools will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 for professional development. See early release times below:

HHS Drama Presents: Little Shop of Horrors

“Little Shop of Horrors” will run November 30th through December 2nd. All events at 7pm in the Hingham Middle School Auditorium.

Early Release Nov. 1

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Mark Your Calendar for a Year of Fine and Performing Arts: Event Calendar Release

Mark Your Calendar for a Year of Fine and Performing Arts: Event Calendar Release Hingham, MA  — Hingham Public Schools is delighted to release its highly anticipated Fine and Performing Arts Event Calendar for the 2023-2024 school year.  This comprehensive calendar showcases a range of visual and performing arts events that are open to the … Continued

Early Release Wed. Sept. 20

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HPS Appoints Amy Muldoon as Special Education Administrator

Amy Muldoon has been appointed as Special Education Administrator for Secondary Education.

Michelle Romano Selected as Permanent K-12 Science Director

Michelle Romano Selected as Permanent K-12 Science Director  Monday, June 26, 2023 – Hingham Public Schools is pleased to announce that Michelle Romano has been appointed as K-12 Science Director after serving as an interim in this role for the past year.  Romano was selected as Interim Science Director last summer to replace Katie Roberts … Continued

HHS Tennis Courts Closed June 20th for Construction

The Hingham High School Tennis Courts are CLOSED as of June 20th for construction.  The expected completion date is October 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Graduation Information 2023

Stream Live Here ➡️ youtube.com/hinghamschools/live A Message from Principal Swanson: Dear Parents: Here at Hingham High School, we are busy making the final arrangements for the graduationceremony for the Class of 2023. This exciting event will celebrate the academic accomplishments ofall our seniors. We want it to be a wonderful experience for all the graduates … Continued

Streaming Link for Graduation

https://www.youtube.com/hinghamschools/live

Graduation 2023 Information

K-12 Art Show, Coming April 27th

Hingham Public Schools All Grades Art Show, Coming April 27th Friday, April 7, 2023 – The Hingham Public Schools are thrilled to announce the dates for both the district-wide K-12 Art Show and the Advanced Art Show coming up in late April.  The K-12 Art Show will be held at Hingham High School on April … Continued

HHS Drama Advances to the METG Semi-Finals

HHS Drama Advances to the METG Semi-Finals Monday, March 6, 2023 – The Hingham High School Drama program will be advancing to the next level of the METG (Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild) Festival after their performance of “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” by Bertolt Brecht last Saturday. Hingham competed in an eight-school bracket at the METG … Continued

New Program of Studies Released for HMS and HHS

New Program of Studies Released for Hingham High School and Hingham Middle School The 2023-2024 Program of Studies has been released after its approval from the School Committee in January. Rick Swanson, HHS Principal, and Derek Smith, HMS Principal, presented the materials and noted the changes and additions. Here are some of the highlights: Hingham … Continued

4 Hingham High School Coaches Honored

Four Hingham High School Coaches Honored Thursday, January 19, 2023 – The Hingham Public Schools congratulate four HHS coaches who were recently honored for statewide accomplishments. The first coach to be recognized is Coach Bob Kniffen, HHS boys basketball coach, who recently reached 200 wins with the team. Coach Kniffen has been the varsity boys … Continued

HHS Receives DESE Grant to Broaden Financial Literacy Education

Hingham High School Receives DESE Grant to Broaden Financial Literacy Education Thursday, January 12th – The Hingham High School Business Department announces its successful application for a Financial Literacy Grant totaling $10, 345, offered from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). This grant was submitted by HHS Business teacher Joe Tarantello who … Continued

HPS Fine Arts Receive Mass Cultural Council Grant

HPS Fine Arts Receive Mass Cultural Council Grant Monday, January 9, 2023 – The Hingham Public Schools Fine Arts Department is pleased to announce that the department has been awarded a $3,250 grant from the Mass Cultural Council. The grant will allow for an HPS alumnus who is currently a professional potter to run a … Continued

41 HHS Students Honored at the Andrew Warhaftig Catching Kindness Awards

41 Hingham High Students Honored at the 11th Biannual Andrew Warhaftig Catching Kindness Award Forty-one students from Hingham High School were honored last Thursday, December 8th, at the Andrew Warhaftig Catching Kindness Awards. These awards are based on nominations from teachers and staff. Students who were “caught” going out of their way to be kind … Continued

Hingham High School Students Bid Adieu to Their French Exchange Partners

Hingham High School Students Bid Adieu to Their French Exchange Partners Hingham High School and the HPS World Language Department announce the inauguration of the Hingham – Cahors Exchange Program. Seventeen French students from Cahors France and ranging between the ages of 14 – 16 recently visited Hingham, many coming to the United States for … Continued

HHS Unified Sports Program Receives National Banner Recognition From Special Olympics

Hingham High School Unified Sports Program Receives National Banner Recognition From Special Olympics Friday, October 21, 2022 – Hingham High School – It is with great honor that the Hingham Public Schools and Hingham High School Athletics announce that the Hingham High Unified Sports program has received National Banner recognition from the Special Olympics. Hingham … Continued

Hingham Public Schools Release A Year’s Worth of Music

Hingham Public Schools Release A Year’s Worth of Music Hingham Public Schools and the HPS Fine Arts Department are proud to share a year’s worth of music!  The first concert kicks off with HPS’ Winter Concert Series showcasing both the Hingham Middle School (HMS) and Hingham High School (HHS) Band, Chorus, and Orchestra. Most HMS … Continued

Hingham High School Athletics Wins Holmes Award for the 4th Straight Year 

Hingham High School Athletics Wins Holmes Award for the 4th Straight Year  The Hingham Public Schools is excited to announce the awarding of the Boston Globe Holmes Award, given to a Division 2 athletic program, to the Hingham High School Athletic program for the 4th year in a row. Hingham High’s Varsity Athletic program ranked … Continued

Five Hingham High School Students Receive College Board Recognition

Five Hingham High School Students Receive College Board Recognition Five Hingham High School students recently received national recognition by the College Board, the organization that oversees SAT examinations and Advanced Placement (AP) programs across the country.  Emma Peterson and Teagan Schnorr, both graduates of the Class of 2022, received the rare and hard-won Advanced Placement … Continued

COVID-19 Guidance Fall 2022

COVID-19 Guidance Fall 2022

Daily Notices

Greetings from the Superintendent

Read a message from Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Margaret Adams

44 Hingham High Students Receive State Seal of Biliteracy

44 Hingham High Students Receive State Seal of Biliteracy

Massachusetts History Teacher of the Year Honored

Massachusetts History Teacher of the Year Honored Congratulations to Ms. Christina O’Connor, 2021 Massachusetts History Teacher of the Year! Earlier this month, Senator Patrick O’Connor (no relation), came to Hingham High to recognize Ms. O’Connor and her accomplishment. Pictured are Senator Patrick O’Connor, Ms. Christina O’Connor, and Ms. O’Connor’s 11th grade US History class. Ms. … Continued

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