Derby Academy serves students from preschool through 8th grade. It sits on a 27-acre campus with small buildings scattered around that serve as individualized classrooms. The faculty and staff strive to meet the school's motto: "Improve both mind and soul." Derby's small environment nurtures its students' love for learning. Teachers will see all signs of development and growth and can adjust the way students are being taught if needed. Students are required to participate in extracurricular activities—including athletics, drama, music, community service and more—to help them develop confidence and find their talents.
Founded in 1924, Wilder Memorial Nursery School is believed to be the first cooperative pre-school in the United States. The staff uses a developmental approach, recognizing that children grow mentally and emotionally at their own pace. Morning and afternoon sessions are available for its 3- to 4-year-old program and the pre-K program and Wilder operates on the Hingham public school schedule.
This public school welcomes students with a challenging curriculum of mandatory and elective classes. Students can study art, business, technology, English, drama, family and consumer sciences, foreign language, media, math, music, physical education, science, social studies and more. The school strives to teach students the academic, social and personal skills they can use to become productive, responsible citizens.
East Elementary offers education to students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Teachers encourage children to strive for academic excellence and progress in their communication skills, critical thinking skills, problem solving abilities, and to use technology in the classroom as an educational tool. Students are also encouraged to take responsibility for their actions, work in groups and collaborate, respect others and develop emotionally.
Children can be enrolled at Pre-School Playmates at the age of 2 years 9 months and continue attendance there until the age of 6. Pre-School Playmates has a play-based curriculum in which kids learn social skills and explore the world around them, explore their creativity and learn to respect each other in preparation for kindergarten. Children's social, emotional, and academic development is closely monitored by the staff. Parents are included in classroom activities whenever possible and throughout the year there are events to exhibit the students' talents and work.
This public school teaches students in sixth through eighth grades. Students participate in a core curriculum of English, math, science, social studies, physical education, art and foreign language. Additional programs include study skills and D.A.R.E. The music curriculum offers band, chorus, orchestra and general music instruction. Teachers encourage students to strive for academic excellence and develop communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving abilities and technological proficiency.
South Elementary School offers education to students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Students are also encouraged to take responsibility for their actions, work in groups and collaborate, respect others, and develop emotionally. South Elementary is part of the public school system.
The Hingham public schools consist of one high school, one middle school and four elementary schools. The school department's administrative offices are on the third floor of Town Hall. Dr. Dorothy Galo oversees the seven-member department as superintendent.
Old Colony Montessori School has been a parent-run school since opening its doors more than 45 years ago. It offers multi-age classrooms concentrating on social, physical, emotional and intellectual development.
This is one of the locations of the South Shore Educational Collaborative program. It provides specialized education, counseling and therapeutic services for students with moderate to intense learning, emotional, physical and medical challenges. There are several locations to fit the needs of the diverse people the collaborative helps. Its services can begin when children are as young as 3 and carries into adulthood. Its experienced staff makes personalized plans with multifaceted education opportunities. The program has a large library of resources from which to choose and has a sincere interest in helping others. Visit its website for more information about programs and hours.
Summer Arts at Derby is an arts program for children with hundreds of classes and programs for them to choose from. Art, writing, visual arts, media, dance and drama, musical dance, show tunes, improv, film studio, music production, Shakespeare workshops, gymnastics, animation, guitar, acrylics and painting are all offered here. Derby also offers sports options such as soccer, basketball and cheerleading, and fun/cerebral activities like chess club, newspaper, cooking and magic.