Month: November 2018

Protocols for School Cancellations and Delayed Openings

As we enter the winter season, I would like to take the opportunity to remind you of the protocol we follow when school is cancelled or delayed.  In making my decision whether to delay or close school, the safety of both students and staff is paramount.  The decision to cancel or delay the opening of school is based on many factors, including the actual and forecasted weather conditions and discussions with the HWRSD’s Facilities Department and the Hamilton and Wenham Departments of Public Works.  Parents always have the discretion to keep their children home from school if they feel the conditions warrant.

School cancellations and delayed openings will be communicated both through the local media and through direct contact via our Connect ED system.  Once the decision is made to cancel or delay the start of school, it will be communicated through the following process:

  • All Media Communications will be sent out as soon as a decision has been made regardless of the time.  Every effort will be made to communicate the decision before 5:30 AM on the morning of the cancellation/delayed opening.
  • Direct Contact Communications through Connect ED via telephone calls and email messages will be sent out prior to 8:30 PM if a decision to close/delay school has been reached on the prior evening and at 5:45 AM if a decision is made on the morning of the cancellation/delayed opening.

Generals in MIAA Playoffs!

2018-19 FALL Championship Season Updates – UPDATE (11/2/18 – 10:00 AM)

HW Boy’s Soccer (7-6-3) has earned the #14 seed in the upcoming Division IV North State Tournament.  The General’s will host #19 Stoneham in Preliminary Round action.  There has been a time, day and location change for this game.  The game will now be played at Triton Regional High School on Saturday, November 3rd at 3:00 PM.  There will be free admission to the contest.

Congratulations to HW Volleyball on their 3-0 victory over Madison Park last night in the MIAA Division II Preliminary Round at HWRHS.  With the win, the Generals will travel to Lynnfield High School to face the Pioneers in the next round on Saturday, November 3rd at 4:00 PM.  Ticket Prices will be $7 for Adults and $5 for Students / Seniors.

Congratulations to HW Football (6-2) on their 21-0 victory over Austin Preparatory School this past weekend in the MIAA Division VI North Quarterfinal Round.  With the win, the Generals advance to the North Semi-Finals against #3 Northeast Regional on Saturday, November 3rd at 2:00 PM.  There has been a location change for this game.  The game will now be played at Manchester-Essex Regional High School.  Kick-off remains at 2:00 PM and there will be free admission to the contest.

HW Girl’s Soccer (8-4-4) has earned the #9 seed in the upcoming Division III North State Tournament.  The General’s will travel to Lynnfield High School to face the 8th seeded Pioneers in 1st Round action on Friday, November 2nd at 3:45 PM.  Ticket Prices will be $7 for Adults and $5 for Students / Seniors. 

Congratulations to HW Cheer and Girl’s Cross Country.  Both teams won CAL Sportsmanship Awards at their respective league events yesterday!