Hingham Grade School Evacuated When Roof Shows 'Signs Of Structural Stress Due To Snow'

HINGHAM, MA — A Hingham grade school was evacuated after the roof showed "signs of structural stress due to snow," the district superintendent said.

"Earlier today, the Hingham Public Schools Facilities team identified part of the Plymouth River School's roof was showing signs of structural stress due to snow," Superintendent Kathryn Roberts said in a statement.

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"Out of an abundance of caution, we made the proactive decision to transport all students and staff to Hingham High School to continue their school day," Roberts said. "Families were promptly notified."

The facilities team and its roofing specialists worked to clear the snow from the school's roof, according to Roberts' statement.

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In the interest of mitigating the impact on student learning, the Plymouth River community will report to another school building on Friday while snow removal efforts continue," Roberts said. "We will provide additional updates to Plymouth River families as new information becomes available and we greatly appreciate the community's support."

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