Hull Public Schools

Memorial Middle School to Host Opioid Awareness and Prevention Event

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Hull Public Schools
Michael F. Devine, Superintendent
180 Harborview Road
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Memorial Middle School to Host Opioid Awareness and Prevention Event

HULL — Superintendent Michael Devine is pleased to announce that Memorial Middle School will host an opioid awareness and prevention program in March.

WHEN:

Monday, March 4 at 7 p.m.

WHERE:

Memorial Middle School, 81 Central Ave., in the auditorium.

WHAT:

Students in grades six through 12, as well as parents, caregivers and community members, are invited to attend a free opioid awareness and prevention program on March 4 at Memorial Middle School. The program will feature a performance by the Improbable Players, followed by a question and answer session with the actors.

The Improbable Players is an organization that gives 25 to 45 minute performances pertaining to the opioid epidemic, alcoholism, and addiction at schools, conferences, treatment centers and community events. The performances are based off of true stories and are performed by individuals in recovery. The event is intended for students in grade six and up.

During the March 4 event, the Improbable Players will give a performance titled “End of the Line,” which focuses on the opioid epidemic and follows the story of four people with substance use disorder. Each of the four central characters in the short play becomes addicted to opioids by different circumstances, illustrating to viewers how young people can be introduced to opioids in various ways.

“Addiction to opioids has affected virtually every city and town across the country,” said Memorial Middle School Principal Anthony Hrivnak. “Primarily, we want to give parents an opening to start a conversation about these topics with their family. We also want to reduce any stigma that might be associated with this issue.”

Memorial Middle School students will have the opportunity to see another performance by the Improbable Players during the school day on March 4 as well. The skit is titled “Running on E,” which examines the various pressures all teens face, how substance abuse begins, and how young people can resist getting involved with drugs and alcohol.

Refreshments will be available for purchase at the March 4 evening event.

The March 4 program was made possible by a $20,000 grant that was awarded this winter to Hull Public Schools and the Hull Police Department by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). The grant was awarded to fund an opioid abuse and prevention program at Memorial Middle School.

To learn more about the Improbable Players, visit their website at improbableplayers.org.

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Hull Public Schools to Host Forum for Parents/Guardians on Integrating Social-Emotional Skills at Home

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Hull Public Schools
Michael F. Devine, Superintendent
180 Harborview Road
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Friday, Feb. 1, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Hull Public Schools to Host Forum for Parents/Guardians on Integrating Social-Emotional Skills at Home

HULL — Superintendent Michael Devine and Assistant Superintendent Judy Kuehn would like to invite parents and guardians to attend a community forum on integrating social-emotional skills at home.

WHEN:

Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 6-7 p.m.

WHERE:

Hull High School, 180 Main St.

WHAT:

Jane M. Hardin, co-author of the book, “Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Home” will lead a presentation for parents and guardians of children/teens in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. She will provide an overview of SEL, why it matters for children, the schools and the community, and offer practical strategies to help further develop these critical skills in children.

By the end of the presentation, parents and guardians will have learned:

• The meaning of SEL
• How brain function is related to learning social-emotional skills
• How SEL relates to digital citizenship, social media and screen addiction
• How SEL relates to vaping, tobacco and opioids
• What they are already doing to foster these skills through their parenting

Hardin is a Simmons University faculty member, consultant and author who specializes in the social-emotional needs of all children and their impact on student achievement.

Since 2017, Hull Public Schools have been working to integrate SEL into the curriculum. Last year, all teachers read “Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Home” and worked with co-author Dr. Deborah Brady to provide a common language that can be used for instruction throughout the district.

“We’ve been fortunate to have Dr. Brady assist faculty with implementing SEL into our curriculum and we’re extremely excited to now bring in Ms. Hardin to work directly with parents and guardians,” Assistant Superintendent Kuehn said. “Our goal is that by the end of the presentation, attendees will have a better understanding as to how they can extend what we’re doing in the classroom with students into their daily practices and routines at home.”

Free childcare will be provided at the high school for parents in need.

Following the presentation, interested parents have the opportunity to expand their knowledge on the topic by participating in a book club where they’ll read “Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Home.” Participants will receive a free copy of the book, and Assistant Superintendent Kuehn will facilitate the conversation.

Those who would like to sign up for the book group, or need additional information regarding the Feb. 12 presentation should contact Assistant Superintendent Kuehn at [email protected].

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Hull Public Schools and Police Department Receive Grant for Opioid Prevention Program

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For Immediate Release

Friday, Jan. 4, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Hull Public Schools and Police Department Receive Grant for Opioid Prevention Program

HULL — Superintendent Michael Devine and Chief John Dunn are pleased to announce that Hull Public Schools and the Police Department received a $20,000 grant to implement an opioid abuse prevention program at the elementary and middle schools.

Hull received the grant in November, which is administered by Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). Over the next year, the school district and police department will work to develop a program for children.

“Like all communities, Hull has been greatly impacted by the opioid crisis,” Superintendent Devine said. “With this grant, the school district and police department can develop a program that will give our students the knowledge and skills needed to make good choices and form positive and healthy relationships with adults.”

The grant money will be used in a number of areas throughout the district for targeted learning opportunities surrounding abuse prevention. Chief Dunn and Superintendent Devine would like to extend a sincere thank you to resident David Shapiro for notifying the town of this opportunity and serving as the grant liaison throughout the process.

“We know that to address the opioid epidemic we must be proactive and reach students at an early age so that they continue to make healthy choices into their adult lives,” Chief Dunn said. “Thank you to PhRMA for providing Hull with the funding needed to launch a comprehensive opioid abuse prevention program for our children.”

    • The funds will help purchase materials and bring in presenters from the research-based Botvin LifeSkills Training. The multifaceted program works to: teaches students the necessary skills to resist social (peer) pressures to smoke, drink and use drugs; help students to develop greater self-esteem and self-confidence; enable students to effectively cope with anxiety; increase students’ knowledge of the immediate consequences of substance abuse and; enhance cognitive and behavioral competency to reduce and prevent a variety of health risk behaviors.
    • Hold trainings, such as “Hidden in Plain Sight,” which will give parents greater knowledge about opioid abuse, including how to look for signs that their child may be using drugs or alcohol.
    • Hire teachers and/or other respected community figures to sponsor a three-day per week after-school program at the Memorial Middle School with high-interest activities (i.e. open gym, dance, etc.) that will engage students outside of the regular school day.
    • Bring in the ​Improbable Players to do a workshop and panel discussion for all students in grades six through eight. The themes of the presentation will be reinforced in small group discussions.
    • Purchase board games and host a Family Game Night where literature about opioid abuse will be available for parents.
    • Hold a monthly poster/video contest at the Memorial Middle School. Each month will have a set theme (i.e. resisting peer pressure, opioid facts, etc.) and the winner will receive a $100 gift card to a local store.

“PhRMA is pleased to support the efforts of local law enforcement working collaboratively with education leaders to ensure our young people are aware of the dangers of opioid misuse,” said Priscilla VanderVeer, deputy vice president, public affairs at PhRMA. “We need a balanced approach that ensures appropriate education and prevention to address this critical public health challenge.”

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Hull High School Students Excel in Fall Athletic Programs

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Hull Public Schools
Michael F. Devine, Superintendent
180 Harborview Road
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Hull High School Students Excel in Fall Athletic Programs

HULL — Athletic Director Scott Paine is pleased to announce the successes of this year’s fall sports teams.

“Every team, despite ups and downs along the way, had a fantastic season,” Paine said. “I’m extremely impressed with the continuous dedication of players, coaches and of course our fans who supported us across the board. We’re looking forward to building upon our successes next year.”

Cross Country

The Cohasset-Hull cross country girls and boys teams had very successful seasons.

Both the boys and the girls teams won the South Shore League Tobin Division Championships. The boys team also won the South Shore League Meet Championship. Seniors Michael DelGuidice and Jessica Goode led the teams as this year’s captains.

Cheerleading

This year, the cheerleading team had one of its largest squads, with 24 participants from all four grades.

The girls competed in the Braintree Cheerleeding Invitational, overcoming a snag with the music and winning the hearts of the crowd despite not placing.

The girls also performed well in the South Shore League Competition and fell just short of qualifying for the state competition. Seniors Emmeline Yennaco and Krista Carpenter and junior Rylie Evans led the team as captains.

Football

The team played their best in every game, despite a grueling South Shore League schedule. The boys picked up three wins this year over Blue Hills, South Shore Voc- Tech and Diman Regional Voc-Tech.

The highlight of the season was the Thanksgiving Day Game against Cohasset High School. The Pirates played spectacularly and the game was decided on the last play of the game. This year’s captains, seniors Nick Scanlan, Hudson Ciulla-Sestito and Cristian Amador did a great job leading their teammates.

Boys Soccer

The future of boys soccer at Hull High School looks very bright. The combination of  new coach Rebecca Garber, who brings much-needed enthusiasm, along with the talent of players who are focused and hardworking, was exactly what this program needed to find sustained success going forward.

The boys were competitive in every game and picked up three wins, the most impressive being a 5-2 win over Middleboro — a school much larger than Hull. Seniors Kyle Cuklanz, Dillion Spadea and sophomore Max Iorio served the team well as captains.

Girls Soccer

The varsity team went on an historic run in the MIAA Tournament this year, reaching the South Sectional Championship, but eventually fell to Millis High School.

The varsity and junior varsity girls also did an amazing job raising $2,000 for their Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, and $3,000 for the EM20 Scholarship Fund. With only three girls graduating from the team and the junior varsity team holding onto their competitive edge, the girls soccer teams also have a bright future.

This year’s varsity team was led by captains senior Lily Whelan and juniors Christina Murphy and Lauren Anastos.

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