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This workshop will provide a comprehensive introduction to special education laws and procedures. We will cover the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility.  You will also learn what to do if the student is not eligible and the parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. The Federation for Children with Special Needs hosts additional parent workshops on topics such as “Transition Planning” and “Understanding the IEP”. Dates and times of all Federation-sponsored events can be found on their website: https://fcsn.org/event-calendar/

The workshop will be presented virtually via ZOOM by Tracey Morgan, a special education advocate. Everyone must register via the Zoom link to receive the meeting link and presentation materials for this workshop.

Registration Link: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsf-GtrDsjEtYZWq1LlIYvbm-irZjyoPDc       

December 1 @ 6:30

December 2 @ 2:00 & 6:30

The HWRHS Theatre Department will be performing Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's musical Merrily We Roll Along, on December 1 @ 6:30 pm and December 2 @ 2:00 and 6:30 pm, in the Ferrini Dramatics Center (775 Bay Rd. South Hamilton, MA).  Come out and support our large team of cast and crew, which includes:

Tickets will be available @ the door ($8 for Seniors/Active Military/Veterans, $10 for Students/Faculty/Alum & $15 for Community).

Run time- approx. 2 hours 15 minutes, with one 20-minute intermission

The Holiday Boutique is the largest annual fundraiser for our school, and the money raised by this event is invested back into the Winthrop community to provide enhanced educational opportunities for our children.

This year's Holiday Boutique will feature more than 80 Local Vendors offering fabulous gift ideas for the holidays. Visit our Holiday Boutique facebook page to see vendor highlights! In addition to shopping with vendors, you can bid on some great items at the Silent Auction and enjoy scrumptious lunch from our on-site food truck.

A favorite with the kids: Children will delight in doing their own holiday shopping with the help of some very eager elves in the Children's Secret Shop where all gifts cost $8 or less.

Don't miss out on the excitement and spread the word among your friends in the community!

The Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee is currently seeking applicants to fill a vacant seat on the School Committee. 

Interested candidates must be a resident of Hamilton and should send a letter of interest with a resume to the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District by Monday, December 4, 2023, to j.powers@hwschools.net. The School Committee and the Hamilton Select Board will meet jointly on December 6, 2023, at the School Committee meeting to interview applicants and vote to fill the vacancy. This appointment will fill the remaining portion of the previously elected member’s term which concludes on April 11, 2024. If the candidate wishes to stay on the committee for the remaining two (2) years of this term, they may follow the procedures to be elected at the April 11th Annual Town Meeting Election.

HW Boys and Girls Cross Country have earned the right to be called Division III-B Champions this weekend at Northfield Mountain.  The Girls' team finished the race by going 1-2-3 and Grace Rich won the race outright.  Not to be outdone, the Boys placed four runners in the top 15 to seal their first division title since 2014 (when, ironically, both Boys and Girls won the Division Championship in the same year). Both teams will compete in the All-State Championships on Saturday, November 18th at Fort Devens at 11:00 AM.