District News

On May 3rd, students from Miles River Middle School came home triumphant with GOLD from the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild Middle School One-Act Festival (METG), a statewide event that celebrates student theater through one-act performances, collaboration, and technical theater excellence. Twenty-eight MRMS students worked tirelessly on every facet of the show, "Inside The Lines", including performance, costume design, prop and set construction, light design, and sound design.

Congratulations to the entire cast and crew, as well as the staff and families who supported this outstanding achievement and celebration of student creativity, collaboration, and performance.

Miles River Middle School earned GOLD for their production of the student-written production of Inside the Lines, along with multiple individual and ensemble excellence awards. 

Excellence in Acting: Ginger Jones for the role of Device 1

Excellence in Acting: Spencer Arnett for the role of Fred

Ensemble Excellence in Acting: Anna Chen, Livia Chen, Fiona Corbett, Elena Ferrari, Calvin John, Lyvia Petit, and Juliette Wilson for their roles as Kindergarten Students.

Excellence in Lighting Design: John Jones

Excellence in Sound Design: Emily Seidzik

Excellence in Prop Design: Caroline Hedblom, Rosie Kunberger, Charlotte Lewellen, Elsa McFrazier, Mackenzie Murphy, Ellie Rissmiller

The Hamilton-Wenham Friends of the Arts is excited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Melody Miles, our annual 5k fun run/race at Winthrop Elementary School, on Saturday, May 23rd at 10 AM (onsite registration opens at 9 AM). Our talented student performers are also returning to sing and play for you as you walk, run, or dance your way along our scenic local race route. And don’t worry, if you still want the challenge of our 5-mile race, we are offering the option as a virtual opportunity for you to still support the arts AND get a coveted race t-shirt.

We can’t wait to see you at the starting line! Register for Melody Miles today HERE. 

Are you a parent, guardian, faculty member, or community member with career experience to share? We’d love to have you join us for HWRHS Career Conversations on Thursday, June 4 (8:00–9:30 AM)! Your voice can make a real impact—help inspire the next generation.

This event gives students in grades 9–11 a chance to explore different career paths through small-group sessions with real professionals. You’ll connect with students, share your journey, and help them start thinking about their future. Sign up HERE.

What’s involved?

10-minute presentation (repeated 3 times)

Share your career path, education, and day-to-day work

Talk about trends in your field (AI, new opportunities, etc.)

Questions? Reach out to Julie at j.cahill-oshea@hwschools.net

Congratulations to all of the 2026 Massachusetts State History Day competitors and winners! On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School competed against 75 other Massachusetts schools. This year was the biggest state competition since Massachusetts started competing in National History Day in 1982. TWO of our group projects are advancing to the National History Day contest. Congratulations to Samantha Lenocker, Irene Ji, Lydia Wang, and Viola Fazio on this impressive accomplishment.    

National History Day will be held at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, June 14 - 18, 2026.  This year’s theme is Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History. You can read more about the projects HERE.

A special thank you to all of the teachers who worked closely with our students since September on their research projects: Kristen Borges, Brett Burnett, and Johann Knets.

On April 9th, Ms. Losee, along with retired art teachers Mrs. Lake and Mrs. Concannon, hosted an annual art workshop for adults with disabilities, known as The Friends, at the Hamilton-Wenham Community House.  High school student volunteers Logan Guittarr, Addie Olson, Lucy Cronin, and Kaylin Benecke joined them and assisted by supporting The Friends with their watercolor paintings.  Each year, student volunteers join the workshop, building meaningful connections with members of the community. (Photo, left to right: Student volunteers Lucy, Kaylin, Addie, Logan)

HWRHS AP Biology class took learning beyond the classroom with a visit to New England BioLabs. Students got a look at how science is actually applied in the real world. This includes research and product development, as well as the behind-the-scenes work that makes it all possible.

They also heard from staff across a range of roles, learning about different pathways in science, including research, marketing, internships, and more. It was a great opportunity to see how what we study connects to real careers and real impact.