District News

This workshop will provide a comprehensive introduction to special education laws and procedures. We will cover the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility.  You will also learn what to do if the student is not eligible and the parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. The Federation for Children with Special Needs hosts additional parent workshops on topics such as “Transition Planning” and “Understanding the IEP”. Dates and times of all Federation-sponsored events can be found on their website: https://fcsn.org/event-calendar/

The workshop will be presented virtually via ZOOM by Tracey Morgan, a special education advocate. Everyone must register via the Zoom link to receive the meeting link and presentation materials for this workshop.

Registration Link: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsf-GtrDsjEtYZWq1LlIYvbm-irZjyoPDc       

December 1 @ 6:30

December 2 @ 2:00 & 6:30

The HWRHS Theatre Department will be performing Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's musical Merrily We Roll Along, on December 1 @ 6:30 pm and December 2 @ 2:00 and 6:30 pm, in the Ferrini Dramatics Center (775 Bay Rd. South Hamilton, MA).  Come out and support our large team of cast and crew, which includes:

Tickets will be available @ the door ($8 for Seniors/Active Military/Veterans, $10 for Students/Faculty/Alum & $15 for Community).

Run time- approx. 2 hours 15 minutes, with one 20-minute intermission

The Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee is currently seeking applicants to fill a vacant seat on the School Committee. 

Interested candidates must be a resident of Hamilton and should send a letter of interest with a resume to the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District by Monday, December 4, 2023, to j.powers@hwschools.net. The School Committee and the Hamilton Select Board will meet jointly on December 6, 2023, at the School Committee meeting to interview applicants and vote to fill the vacancy. This appointment will fill the remaining portion of the previously elected member’s term which concludes on April 11, 2024. If the candidate wishes to stay on the committee for the remaining two (2) years of this term, they may follow the procedures to be elected at the April 11th Annual Town Meeting Election.

HW Boys and Girls Cross Country have earned the right to be called Division III-B Champions this weekend at Northfield Mountain.  The Girls' team finished the race by going 1-2-3 and Grace Rich won the race outright.  Not to be outdone, the Boys placed four runners in the top 15 to seal their first division title since 2014 (when, ironically, both Boys and Girls won the Division Championship in the same year). Both teams will compete in the All-State Championships on Saturday, November 18th at Fort Devens at 11:00 AM.

Congratulations to our five HWRSD faculty & staff who ran in the Spartan Race at Fenway this past weekend: Tom Geary, Kathy Mikulski, Chontelle Clark, Jennifer Sperry, and David Veling. This year, Fenway is part of the Spartan Honor Series schedule. Individuals will race “alongside military heroes who overcome obstacles every day in an effort to serve and protect our country.” #generalspride

Acord Food Pantry could use some help from our HW community to support our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. We are in need of "Fixins' Bags" and gift cards to help our clients have a nice Thanksgiving dinner with their families. Please consider making a donation. Drop off times are 11/14 from 9 am - 12 pm and 11/15 from 4 pm - 7 pm. Thank you for helping Acord to help our wonderful community!