In the Schools, Hingham: September 13

Derby Students Create “Pinwheels for Peace”

families gathered with the faculty for an All School Picnic last week. As part of the festivities, students from every grade decorated pinwheels and wrote messages of peace and hope, wishes for the future and reflections on the events of 9/11. The pinwheels and messages were then attached to the fence by the Lower School entrance.

HHS Sophomores On Duty Saturday

The sophomore class will be running the concession stand for the 1:00 p.m. football game on Saturday, September 17. Student and parent volunteers are needed; click here for details. Come out and support Hingham football and the Class of 2014!

Extracurricular Activities for Elementary Students

Drama Kids begins fall after-school classes on Tuesday, September 29. Classes for ages 4-12 are held Tuesdays throughout the school year at the Old Ship Parish House. Call 749-4911 or visit www.dramakids.com/ma2 for more info.

Registration for the 2011 Flag Football Season is open for girls and boys. The season will begin on Saturday, September 17. Registration costs $100 for the first child, $50 for each additional with a $200 max. Please direct any questions to Liz Stasio at jlstasio@comcast.net.

Shop for a Cause

From October 6, 2011 through March 29, 2012, Hingham High School will participate in the Stop & Shop A+ School Rewards Program. Sign up at www.stopandwhop.com/aplus (Hingham High School ID #06080) or call 877-275-2758 to register. Each shopping trip at Stop & Shop using a registered Stop & Shop card earns money for the school.  Hingham High will receive a check at the end of the program, which can be used for any of the school’s educational needs. Participants from last year need to re-register for this year’s program in order for the school to earn credit.

Faulty Ovens at East

According to an email from Tony Keady, principal of , the first day of school on September 6 went well, with only one glitch. The oven in the kitchen did not work properly, which meant the school had to serve an alternate lunch for today. The oven was repaired and lunch menus were back to normal the following day. 
 
Notre Dame Senior Interns with Sen. Kerry, Rep. Frank

senior Jenna Merzeus Clark interned with Senator John Kerry and Congressman Barney Frank this summer. In a story published on the Notre Dame Academy website, Clark said, “I have always been interested in public service, and these experiences were truly rewarding. My knowledge and passion for politics were deepened and I have become more aware of issues that affect residents in Massachusetts and how each congressman works towards a solution. It was exciting to be working in the midst of the debt-ceiling debate, listening to the concerns of constituents and relaying them to each congressman.”

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