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Hingham Public Schools
220 Central Street, Hingham, Massachusetts 02043
DISTRICT PROFILE
Student Enrollment
3797
Approx. Number of Staff
736
Approx. Number of Teachers Hired Each Year
5-10
Approx. Number of Paraprofessionals/Aides Hired Each Year
5-10
Public Transportation
No
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What is it like to teach at Hingham Public Schools?
Hingham, established in 1635, is a coastal town 18 miles south of Boston with approximately 21,000 residents. The school department and our town departments enjoy a positive relationship. Fundraising efforts by the Hingham Education Foundation provide a program of mini and major grants to enhance school programs. The Town is governed by a three-person Board of selectmen and managed by a Town Administrator.
The town’s proximity to Boston offers easy access to cultural activities and a variety of educational institutions. Local recreational resources include a town beach, the Lincoln Sailing Club, municipal and private golf courses, as well as Bare Cove Park, Wompatuck State Park and the World’s End Reservation.
What kind of support does Hingham Public Schools offer new teachers?
All Massachusetts school districts are expected to develop an induction program that must include a mentoring component for teachers in their first year of practice. Mentoring programs have been shown to be most instrumental in helping to solve or reduce problems faced by new teachers as well as help retain promising teachers. HPS strongly supports the continued growth and development of new teachers through its Mentor Program. The program connects novice teachers with a veteran teacher for assistance, guidance and support throughout their first and second year of teaching.
How does Hingham Public Schools demonstrate that it is commited to teacher diversity?
As part of our Strategic Plan, HPS is committed to navigating our future as Hingham Together. Our central plan themes are:
Culture of Collaboration and Community Strategic Objective: Create partnerships between home, school, and community through effective two-way communication to ensure an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging.
Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning Strategic Objective: Ensure student success through aligned, high-quality PK-12+ curriculum, innovative research-based practices, and data-informed instruction.
Healthy, Equitable, and Inclusive Communities Strategic Objective: Cultivate equitable and inclusive environments that promote a sense of belonging to allow for social, emotional, physical, and academic wellness.
Human Resources and Leadership Strategic Objective: Recruit, develop and empower a diverse staff to lead courageously in teaching and learning.