1. Welcome to Hingham Middle School

3. Parent Information Night
Hingham Middle School
Parent Information Night
Grade 6 Class of 2026 3

4. Who’s Who at HMS? Principal – Mr. Smith
Assistant Principals – Mr. Riordan and Mrs. Janulewicz
School Counselor: Class of 2026 – Ms. Brainsky
Adjustment Counselor – Mrs. Lalli
School Psychologists - Dr. Albrecht and Dr. Flynn
DARE/Resource Officer – Officer Rob Ramsey
School Nurses - Mrs. Hallisey & Mrs. vonFreymann

5. What Courses Will My Child Take?
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Art, DARE, Physical Education, Foreign Language, Literacy Lab/STEM
Exploratory classes: Family and Consumer Science, Industrial Arts, Drama, and Media Literacy

6. What Music Classes Are Offered?
Students will choose one of
the following . . .
Chorus
Band
Orchestra

7. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 A Social Studies Room 109 Social StudiesB
Science
Room 107 C
Physical Education
Chorus
Art/DARE D
French
Room 226
STEM/ Lit. Lab Room 112
STEM/ Lit. Lab
Room 112 E
Math Room 106 F
ELA Room 108 G
Exploratory
Directed Study Room 109
Directed Study
Homeroom Starts at 7:30
Seven Blocks (A – G) /Four Day Cycle
Snack Break in Classroom
Three Lunches – Mixed Grade Level
Major Classes Meet Everyday
Foreign Language, Literacy Lab (half year), STEM (half year), and Music Selection Meet Every Other Day
Physical Education Meets Once Per Cycle
School Day Ends at 2:00
Late Buses Start at 3:05

8. What Is A Sixth Grade Team?
Teams consists of four teachers:
ELA - English Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies

9. What Supports Are In Place?
Special Education
Strategies for Learning
Specialized Reading (Every day for most students)
Small Group English Language Arts Instruction (Every Day)
Small Group Math Instruction (Every Day)
Speech and Language Services
Social Skills/Counseling Groups
PT and OT Services
If you would like to schedule a meeting to discuss questions or concerns regarding your child’s IEP and services, please contact Mrs. Albrecht at
Appointments are available in late August.
General Education
Reading Lab
Title I Math
School Counselor

10. What Will Help My Child Be Successful, Connected and Happy in Middle School?
After School Activities, Intramurals, & Clubs
Extra Help Available Before and After School
Library/Media Center
Late Bus Routes (M,T,Th,F)

11. How Do I Keep Informed? Aspen X2 Email Distribution HMS Connection
HMS Website –
HMS Happenings and PTO Website (courtesy of HMS PTO) - hmspto.weebly.com
Teacher /Voic
Parent Conferences (Upon Request)
Aspen X2 Student Portal

12. Upcoming Transition Events
Student Move-Up Day (Friday, May 24th)
Elementary School Sessions with Mrs. Way and Mrs. Gustafson
Schedules, Lists of School Supplies, and Bus Routes - available in Mid-August
Drop-In Q & A Days - July 18, July 30, and August 14 at 11:00 AM
School Tour Dates – August 22 at 6:00 PM and August 26 at 1:00 PM

13. What Happens On The First Day Of School?
Come with a pen or pencil, notebook, snack, lunch or money, and a smile
All Grade Six students will report directly to their homeroom - A Block class
Full school day with an “adjusted schedule”

14. Happy & Connected
Middle Schoolers
Class of 2026