District News

Taking the step to visit Acord for the first time can be difficult.

They can assure you that every experience at Acord Food Pantry is warm, discreet, and confidential. You might worry about what your experience will be like, be unsure of the process, or want additional privacy. They are here for you and available for NEW private appointments.

Please contact Acord to arrange a time to come in during the designated slots on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Drop-in during these periods will not be permitted.

Reminder that we are open to the public, without an appointment on: 

WED. 9:30AM-11AM  |  TH.10AM-11AM (age 60+ only)

TH. 6:30PM-7:30PM  |  SAT. 9AM-11AM

As you know, we have continued working to understand how to proceed with facility improvements and updates. In early spring of last year, we published “New Path for the Hamilton-Wenham Schools Report," which gave us some direction. In late spring, we discussed a request for proposal (RFP) with the school committee, which helped us outline a possible study of 5 different levels of repair, replacement, updates, and compliance.

To support that work, we would love to know how people feel about the 5 levels and the idea of funding a districtwide study to determine the level of need for each of our school buildings. We hope this will give us a baseline of comfort levels as we move forward within our community. Please take a moment to complete this very brief survey. We also mailed postcards to all households in our communities to maximize participation. 

Join us for the Hamilton Wenham Regional High School Open House for prospective students and parents on October 21st. 

Learn more from our teachers, students, parents, advisors, counselors, and varsity coaches. Come learn about our comprehensive program of studies, exciting opportunities, and the unique experience that awaits you at the Regional.

October 21st @ 6:30 PM

The Hamilton-Wenham Integrated Preschool provides a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, language, and pre-academic development of children ages three to five years old. Our goal is to prepare our preschool students for Kindergarten in one of our three Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District schools.

The Integrated Preschool Model provides inclusion of all children, those with special needs and those who are typically developing, with a well-structured setting and a rich, pre-kindergarten curriculum. Integration offers an ideal opportunity for children to work and play together, explore social relationships, and develop self-esteem.

For more information, visit the Prek page on our website or call Paige Menchini at 978-468-6589/preschool@hwschools.net

Seniors Sydney Smith and Nikhita Pillai were recently recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their October 2025 PSAT performance.

Sydney was named a Commended Scholar for performing in the top 4% of all test takers, and Nikhita was named a National Merit Semifinalist for landing in the top 1%. Nikhita is now eligible to move on to become a Finalist.

National Merit Semifinalists represent the highest-scoring students in their state and are among approximately 16,000 students nationwide selected based on their performance on the PSAT/NMSQT. Semifinalists have the opportunity to continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships. National Merit Commended Scholars are also recognized for their outstanding academic performance, with approximately 34,000 students nationwide receiving this distinction. 

Congratulations to both of these Generals!