Hingham facilities director warns of repeated boiler failures and asks committee to back larger extraordinary‑repairs reserve Facilities director Matthew Meehan reported repeated boiler tube failures and ice‑damming damage at district schools and urged the committee to increase an extraordinary‑repairs warrant; staff said about $312,000 has already been spent and engineers estimate additional multi‑year repairs.

Hingham schools face a crisis as aging boilers and roofs lead to costly repairs, with officials pushing for a significant emergency fund to avert a complete system failure.

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Hingham holds first read of new competency determination graduation policy required after MCAS changes At a first read on Nov. 10 the committee reviewed a district competency determination policy to replace MCAS graduation requirements. Policy sets course and portfolio pathways (English, math sequences, biology, and U.S. history for the class of 2027), clarifies IEP team and transfer‑student processes, and calls for parent education and staff PD.

Hingham School Committee is reshaping graduation requirements with a new competency determination policy that addresses diverse student needs and the evolving role of MCAS!

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School Committee Accepts Artistic Donation and Plans Workshop on September 13 Committee accepts donation from Deborah Lee Ayacobache and schedules September workshop.

The Hingham School Committee has embraced a generous artistic donation to enhance Ham High School, setting the stage for an exciting workshop this September!

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Hingham School Committee Approves Preschool Director Role to Support Program Expansion Committee approves funding for new preschool director role amid integrated program expansion.

Hingham School Committee just took a monumental step for early childhood education by approving a new preschool director role to oversee the expansion of their integrated program!

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School Committee Welcomes Doctor Christine Panarisi as Executive Director of Student Services Doctor Panarisi shares entry findings with school committee in September after warm welcome.

Hingham School Committee has embraced Dr. Christine Panarisi as the new Executive Director of Student Services, and her proactive dedication is already making waves in the community!

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Hingham School Committee elects new leadership and discusses community support initiatives Hingham School Committee elects Jen Benham as chair and Michelle Eyre as vice chair.

The Hingham School Committee has elected new leaders and is gearing up for exciting community initiatives, including a dedication to a new library!

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Hingham School Committee approves Eagle Scout bridge project along South School Nature Trail The committee officially approved Huck Shaughnessy's Eagle Scout bridge project for South School.

The Hingham School Committee just approved an exciting Eagle Scout project that promises to enhance the South School Nature Trail with a brand new bridge!

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Hingham Schools appoint Doctor Christine Panarisi as executive director of student services Doctor Christine Panarisi officially welcomed as Hingham's new executive director of student services.

Excitement is in the air as Dr. Christine Panarisi steps in as Hingham's new executive director of student services, ready to transform educational programming for all students!

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Hingham School Committee extends Doctor Buckey's interim principal role for another year Committee approves extension for Doctor Buckey while planning a comprehensive principal search.

The Hingham School Committee has taken significant steps to enhance leadership stability, extending Dr. Buckey's interim role while gearing up for a comprehensive search for a new principal.

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Hingham School Committee approves $4 hourly increase for bus drivers on Medco route Committee approves pay raise for Medco route drivers to improve recruitment efforts.

The Hingham School Committee just approved a groundbreaking $4 hourly pay increase for bus drivers to tackle recruitment challenges and enhance service!

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