Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Message from the Superintendent

As I reflect on the holiday, many accomplishments that we have achieved together come to mind.  Time does not permit listing everything, so I have included just a small sampling of the efforts and achievements that have made our school community thrive.  Here goes . . . . . . .
  • Dedicated, kind and caring staff always putting children first
  • Rigorous and challenging academic programs at all levels
  • Middle and high school advisory programs making schools welcoming and comfortable for our students
  • Full-day NAEYC accredited tuition-free kindergarten program
  • Dedication of both staff and students to the Jacobs School Core Values
  • Commitment to data-driven reading program at the Jacobs School
  • A high school band that has grown during the last 5 years from 7 students to 40 students
  • More than 70 students participating in the Memorial School Band
  • Hull High School Band performing at many community events, including parades, athletic events, dedications and festivals
  • Highly effective advancements in technology throughout the district
  • More than 80% of high school students participating in one or more co-curricular activity, thanks to the efforts of coaches and advisors
  • Active parent/community support groups including Boosters, PTO, Friends of Hull Theatre Arts and HASC
  • A significant increase in the number of students taking AP courses and a significant increase in AP scores
  • Outstanding college acceptances
  • Memorial School staff developing an Enrichment and Intervention Program, including the establishment of the Green Team, and the school newspaper
  • Establishment of the Memorial Science Fair, Spelling Bee and Geography Bee
  • Sixth grade teachers taking students to the Museum of Science for an overnight field trip
  • Jacobs School earning the prestigious Level 1 accountability rating from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
  • Caring nurses ensuring the wellness of students and staff
  • Faculty supporting the social and emotional needs of students
  • Outstanding parent volunteerism and generosity
  • Memorial staff developing the March Madness program
  • School Resource Officer supporting safe and secure schools
  • Significant and sustained improvement in Memorial School state assessments
  • Girls’ Field Hockey earning the State Division Two Sportsmanship Award
  • Boys’ Lacrosse, Girls’ Soccer, and Boys’ Cross Country teams earning league championships
  • A bus company and drivers putting the safety of children as their #1 priority
  • Caring food service workers
  • Custodians keeping our schools in pristine condition
  • Popular adult education courses
  • Welcoming secretaries who go above and beyond to assist all
  • Students and staff performing community service in the Dominican Republic, in Hull and throughout the South Shore
  • Students and staff donating food and clothing to local charities
  • Before and after school programming for students in all grades
  • Hull Family Network offering activities for parents and young children
  • The ongoing success of the drama program
  • Students’ and staff’s sustainability efforts through recycling and composting
  • A School Committee supporting the well-being of students and staff
  • Hull High School being one of only 2 high schools on the South Shore named a National Blue Ribbon High School
Thank you for your commitment to academic excellence and the development of independent, self-confident, socially responsible lifelong learners.  I wish you and your families a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving.