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Mark your calendars for the best Holiday event of the year. Graphic provided by Hingham Holiday Fair website.
Shop at Hingham High’s Holiday Fair this Weekend
(Above) The U.S. Capitol is the home to the legislative branch of the United States government, where both houses of congress, the House of Representatives, and Senate meet to determine the nation's laws. After the elections, the capitol is now home to both houses of congress which have a Republican majority.
The Key Races that Decided the House Majority
HHS Band musicians, conducted by Mr. Cincotta, performing “American Heritage”
Hingham Residents Honor our Veterans
Turkey leading almost 1,900 runners at beginning of 2023 Turkey Trot Race
Annual Hingham Turkey Trot is Coming Up!
Massachusetts voters casting their votes at ballots in 2022.
Election Day Offers an Important Tradition, a Civic Duty, and a Break for Students
This year at HHS, more and more teachers have implemented a phone ban with phone pockets in the classroom like those pictured here.
Phone Bans at HHS: A Necessary Evil?
The switch to online testing. The new app used to take the ACT and SAT.
Standardized Testing: How Juniors are Feeling
There are many Yom Kippur flyers found throughout the school which are created by the Jewish Student Union.
Yom Kippur: A Time to Reflect, Connect, and Renew
Photo of Hingham High School Close Lot Parking Lot on Saturday, October 26.
Student Perspectives Regarding the HHS Parking Situation
The demolition of Hingham’s old concession stand as it prepares to become to foundation for “The Dock Project”
Student Excitement Surrounds The Dock Project
The Hingham boys’ team crowds at the center of the pitch after their 2-0 win against Minnechaug, propelling them to the Final 4.
Final 4 Frenzy: An Inside View of the Soccer and Field Hockey Playoff Runs
Austin Gentle getting ready to snap the football.
Crimson Earning their Elite Status So Far this Season
The Boston Celtics celebrate their 18th championship and hang the banner prior to the opening game against the Knicks.
Tatum Leads Celtics to a Hot Start this Season
Captain, Ryan Hallisy, takes an amazing hit after Malden Catholic hits it out
Hingham Girls Field Hockey Strikes Again
The Hingham Boys gathered in their pregame huddle before the kickoff against Nashoba.
Boys Soccer Hits the Ground Running in the MIAA Playoffs
(Above) The 1975 Saturday Night Live cast, as portrayed in ‘Saturday Night’ (Photo Credit: Hopper Stone)
Comedy is Brilliant Chaos in ‘Saturday Night’!
Album cover of the album “Chromakopia” by Tyler the Creator
“Chromakopia” by Tyler the Creator: A Track-by-Track Breakdown
HHS band students, conducted by Mr. Cincotta playing the national anthem in the HHS stands at the recent neon Hingham vs. Plymouth North home game on Oct 4, 2024.
The Return and Significance of Hingham High’s Pep Band
Photo by Hunter Abrams depicting Ralph Lauren Runway walk during New York Fashion Week
From New York City Runways to Hingham High School Hallways: New York Fashion Week September 2024
Mr. Cincotta teaching Hingham students taken by Hank Ader
Hingham Bands: Building a Culture
The most popular music streaming service in the world, Spotify. (Veronica Webb)
Is Spotify Ruining How We Listen To Music?
A clock being turned forward on the first Daylight Savings Time in 1918 by Senator Charles Higgins. (George W. Harris).
The Origin of Daylight Savings Time
This year at HHS, more and more teachers have implemented a phone ban with phone pockets in the classroom like those pictured here.
Phone Bans at HHS: A Necessary Evil?
A look at the front of Town Hall, the building that houses the Recreation Department, where many freshmen have already completed their service requirements.
The New Community Service Requirement for Freshmen
Being outdoors and exercising can boost mood and energy
The Mental Benefits of Exercise
HHS band students, conducted by Mr. Cincotta playing the national anthem in the HHS stands at the recent neon Hingham vs. Plymouth North home game on Oct 4, 2024.
The Return and Significance of Hingham High’s Pep Band
Photo of fans honoring Welles Crowther during the first half of the Boston College game.
The Boston College “For Welles” Red Bandanna Game
Shining a light on Hingham news

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Two incoming 7th graders pose before they begin a tour of the school.

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