Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Meals Account Balances

My School Bucks
No student should have a negative meals balance - Keep your student’s meals account balance current by setting up on-line alerts when their account reaches $10.00 or below.  You do not need to pay on-line to receive the alerts

It’s very easy – go to www.myschoolbucks.com to create your account.  You can find your students ID in ASPEN on the Family Page, click “Details” – the number listed under “Local ID” is the student number.  Follow the prompts and be sure to add each student individually.  Choose to receive notifications by text message and/or email. 

If you do choose to pay on-line, there are a couple of options – set up auto pay for a specific amount or pay on-line when you receive the alert.  The student will always have money available on their account. 

If you would rather not pay on-line, that’s fine too.  When you receive the notification, send in cash or a check (payable to Hull Public Schools) with your student and they can pay the cashier in the cafeteria. It’s that easy!

Student’s who reach a negative balance of $5.00 or more will receive a notice from the school and an alternate lunch will be given until the balance is paid in full.

If you think that your family may be eligible for free or reduced priced meals, please fill out the meals application and send it into school with your student.  A copy of the application can be printed from the Hull Public Schools website or you can pick up a copy in any school office.  You will receive a letter from the school regarding the decision within a week of submission.  If you don’t receive this letter, do not assume you are approved; contact your student’s school.  

If you have additional questions you may contact Patty Gardiner at HPS Administration, 781-925-4400  X1112.

Friday, January 6, 2017

Help Wanted - Substitute Custodians

Substitute custodians are needed for all schools
For more information, please call
781-925-4400 Ext. 1114 

or email dbennett@town.hull.ma.us

Friday, December 9, 2016

Congratulations Hull Pirate Field Hockey Team!!!

MIAA Field Hockey Division 2 State Sportsmanship Award

At the December 5, 2016 School Committee meeting Mr. James Quatromoni, Athletic Director, reported that each year, within each division of play, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) recognizes and honors teams from each sport with a State Sportsmanship Award.

The awards are presented to those teams who have demonstrated a sincere commitment to the highest ideals and objectives of sportsmanship during their season of play. Teams can be nominated for this award by coaches, athletic directors and principals.

Coach Quatromoni stated that in his opinion, this is as prestigious an award that can be bestowed upon a program and it was with tremendous pride that the Division 2 State Sportsmanship Champions in Field Hockey is the Hull Pirates Team. He went on to say that over the last few years, these girls (and this year – boys), have worked through adversity during the journeys of their seasons and have pushed through these challenges and truly participated with a joy for the game each and every contest. He added that no team has surpassed this group in demonstrating the quality of perseverance in preparing for and then competing in games.

Mr. Quatromoni introduced Stephanie Kanagie, the field hockey team’s head coach and the South Shore League Tobin Coach of the Year as voted by her peers. Coach Kanagie introduced the members of her team and congratulated them on their dedication, respect and commitment to the sport.



Left to Right: Head Coach Stephanie Kanagie, Katie Thompson, Kelsey Bannen, Jillian Maxwell, Lynh Chau, Reese Knudson, Isabella McClellan, Sam Collier, Kelsey Shipps. Knealing: Kimberly Dang, Billy Maxwell . Not pictured: Alyssa Albert, Lianna Carrasquillo

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Free Public Concerts


Jacobs School
Thursday, Dec. 15
PK, K, 1 @ 9:00am
2 & 3 @ 10:15am
PK, 4, 5 @ 1:30pm


Memorial School
Band Concert - Dec. 15
Chorus Concert - Dec. 20
Both concerts begin at 7:00pm


High School
Thursday, Dec. 22  7:00pm
Members of the Marching Pirate Alumni will return to the stage to join the band for a few winter selections

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.