About
The Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District offers an excellent education to approximately 1,684 students in preschool through grade 12. The district is home to a High School for grades 9-12, a middle school for grades 6-8, and three elementary schools for students in preschool through Grade 5. The Mission of the HWRSD:
Together we inspire continuous learning in order to lead a purposeful life
The towns of Hamilton and Wenham are located just 22 miles north of Boston on the North Shore of Massachusetts and provide easy access to the Atlantic seashore with its reservations, beaches, and boating just miles away. Both towns have retained unique historic small-town character with miles of rural scenery with extensive open space, farmlands, lakes, and woodlands. Hamilton and Wenham share the school system, library, recreation department, and commuter rail station.
News
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When raising youth with social cognitive deficits, we talk a lot about perspective-taking and often set annual IEP goals and objectives related to thinking about and accommodating others. This makes sense because students with autism, social communication disorder, nonverbal learning disability, and related developmental and learning difficulties are known to struggle with their perceptions about the people in the world around them.
However, another important area of challenge for many students with social cognitive deficits is developing self-awareness and self-concept. This is a critical skill set for students of all ages, as understanding yourself and your needs is a key step in identity development. Moreover, being able to notice when you may need support and ask for help is vital for getting your needs met adequately. More information can be found HERE.
When: April 30, 2024, from 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET, Register: https://nesca-newton.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5aZ41jT7TZ2-42a9_1GKDg
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We want your FEEDBACK about HW Elementary School Project
The HWRSD is seeking community input for the proposed HW Elementary School Project. The project team has hosted three Community Forums since January to inform, but also create an open dialogue with all stakeholders. We have created a survey, hoping that you have had the opportunity to attend or watch one of the forums. We are asking community members to watch the most recent recorded Community Forum (the Presentation covers the first 54 mins of the recording) and then fill out a brief survey to provide feedback.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to engage in this exciting and important project.
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Eclipse Glasses Give Back Program
The HW EdFund will be collecting any undamaged eclipse glasses you may have in May. They will be sending them to schools in Latin America so the school-aged children can view the October 2024 Eclipse. Please send your glasses into the school office and the EdFund will handle the rest!
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Elementary Bike to School Day - May 17th
Walk, Ride, or Roll to school on May 17th. If you do not live close enough to your school, you can meet at Pingree Park and ride with a group (Winthrop @ 7:20 am, Cutler @ 7:30 am, Buker @ 7:40 am). The Hamilton & Wenham Police Departments will be assisting students to ensure safety for all.
Abby Velo will be providing bike checks including checking bolts and screws, brake adjustments, chain lubrication, adjusting seats and handlebars, tire inflation and inspection, and helmet inspections.
Each student will fill out a quick card with name/teachers upon arrival and place it on their bike. At the end of the school day, groups will ride back to the rec center for an obstacle course. Register for the obstacle course wtih the HW Rec. Dept. HERE.
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HW SEPAC Five Sons Pizza Fundraiser
3rd Annual Fundraiser Night at Five Sons Pizza and the Hamilton and Wenham Police Officers and Firefighters. Order from Five Sons ALL day on Tuesday, April 30th and they will donate 20% of the proceeds to the HW Special Education Parent Advisory Council.
After 4 pm, all deliveries will be brought to you by the Hamilton & Wenham Police Officers and Firefighters.
Call 978-468-0188, online ordering will not be available.
BE A LIFE-LONG LEARNER
Students will embrace curiosity, maximize opportunities to engage diverse perspectives and new insights, and seek appropriate resources to develop confidence, a positive attitude, and enduring beliefs about learning.