The first term of the 2026-2027 school year at Hingham Public Schools has come to a close. For the freshman class at Hingham High School, the first couple months have included meeting new people, transitioning to new schedules, trying new clubs, doing community service activities, and supporting each other at sporting events.
New high school students have faced challenging courses and an increased workload, but many in this year’s freshman class are taking it in stride. Freshman Georgia Clarke said going to high school has been a big adjustment, but she’s enjoying new opportunities that Hingham Middle School did not offer. She further described, “The amount of homework and tests compared to middle school is a lot, but overall, I love the high school experience so far.”
Many freshmen who participated in fall sports found that sports have played a big part in their positive high school experience to date. Freshman Lily Darlington commented, “I have enjoyed being on the crew team and winning a state championship with my teammates. I’m excited to play hockey for Hingham in the winter and to row again for the crew team in the spring.” Clarke agrees, “One thing that I enjoy the most about high school is being a part of such a welcoming volleyball team.”
Along with adjusting to new sports schedules, more tests and larger homework loads have enabled freshmen to develop better study habits and learn how to manage their time better.
Freshman Maya Holbrook adjusted her study habits with the transition to high school so she could balance her schoolwork with extracurricular activities. “After school, I had dance and wasn’t getting home until late at night, and it was hard for me to manage my studying,” said Holbrook. “I now use my in-school study period to get work done and stay on top of my assignments so that when I get home I have less school work to worry about.”
Even though the transition to high school has brought lots of new responsibilities, it has also given students new freedom and independence and the opportunity to experience new things. Many freshmen are looking forward to the future, with Clarke mentioning, “I’m excited for the next term and new experiences ahead.”
