In the Schools: May 23

Foster Student a “Doodle for Google” Semi-Finalist

Sydney Boer, a fifth-grader at , was named a semi-finalist in the national art contest, "Doodle for Google."  There were more than 107,000 entries from across the United States. Out of those entries, 400 were chosen as semi-finalists (two per state in each of four grade groups). In Massachusetts, Sydney's art was one of two awarded semi-finalist status in the "4th through 6th grade" category. 

Derby Academy Choral Singers Travel to N.Y.

Twenty-seven choral members recently boarded a bus and headed south for a new choral exchange program with the Dutchess Day School in Millbrook, N.Y. Staying with host families, these sixth, seventh and eighth graders had a rare opportunity to rehearse and perform with other students and conductors in a collaborative, creative environment. 

“It was very cool how three choirs that have never met before could come together and make such beautiful music,” said Kelsey Farden of Hingham. “Musically, I learned how fun it was to sing with a very large choir, how great the harmonies sound and how challenging it is to perform under a different conductor.” 

Derby hopes to sponsor the Dutchess Day choral group in Hingham next year. 

“This type of exchange is a wonderful opportunity for learning, personal growth and joyous expression through music,” said Alice McWilliams, head of Derby’s Art Department. “The children gain new insights into performance and collaboration by working with peers and teachers who approach it all from a slightly different creative angle.” 

HHS Senior Project Raises $300 for Japan Relief

seniors Kelly McDermott and Lily Jackson raised more than $300 for Japan earthquake and tsunami relief through their senior project. McDermott and Jackson sold “A Fun Day Along Route 3A: A Teen’s Guide to the South Shore” at lunchtime at the school for $5. They also sold the guide outside the school for $7/students and $10/adults. 

Foster Plans 60^th Birthday Celebration

is holding a 60th birthday celebration on June 1. The school will host an open house for families and visitors from 1:00-3:00 p.m. with a special trivia hunt, along with celebrating the decades at Foster School. After 3:00 p.m., families can meet on the playground for games and fun. Nona’s Ice Cream Truck will be there with the “Foster School 60th Birthday Flavor” along with the Sausage Guy (David Littlefield, owner of .) Families are welcome to bring blankets, chairs and  dinner. Music will be playing in the shed. Rain or shine (bring an umbrella just in case.) 

St. Paul’s Students Win Regional Science Fair

eighth grader John Kenneally and seventh grader Marko King were first place winners at the recent regional science fair at Archbishop Williams High School. Kenneally won for his project titled “Love thy Neighbor?” and King placed first with his project “Shock Diamonds.”  

More than 90 students representing 10 area Catholic schools participated in the fair. Saint Paul’s science curriculum coordinator, Jonathan Mihal, said, “These awards speak volumes to the students’ outstanding efforts and I couldn’t be more proud of them!” 

HMPA Wine Party Fundraiser

The Hingham Music Parents Association held a wine bar party at on Sunday evening. The event featured student musicians and was a fundraiser for the HMPA, the booster club for all Hingham Public Schools music programs.