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Grant Enables Hull High School Students to Explore Their Personal Stories and Examine Issue of Immigration Through Art

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018

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

Grant Enables Hull High School Students to Explore Their Personal Stories and Examine Issue of Immigration Through Art

Artist and spoken word poet Zulynette Morales, top right, works with Hull High School students. (Courtesy Photo)

HULL — Superintendent Michael Devine is pleased to announce that Hull High School is hosting a traveling photo-text exhibit chronicling the struggles of refugees and immigrants through late November.

The exhibit, Building Bridges: Portraits of Immigrants and Refugees, was created by The Family Diversity Project and was made possible through a grant awarded to art teacher Amanda Davis by Teaching Tolerance. The exhibit will continue through Nov. 22.

Teaching Tolerance Educator Grants support educators who embrace and embed anti-bias principles throughout their schools. These grants support projects that promote affirming school climates and educate youth to thrive in a diverse democracy. Teaching Tolerance is a program by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

The grant also funded a visit from Connecticut artist and spoken word poet Zulynette Morales. She visited Hull High School for three days and facilitated workshops with students in their art, English and Spanish classes. Workshops included writing original poems, facilitator performances, group poetry writing/sharing, student performances and the creation of a visual representation of their individual poems.

Students wrote about their identity and spoke on issues relevant to themselves and their school community using inspiration from the Building Bridges exhibit, writing prompts and lived experiences. They learned performance poetry skills and created a school-wide open mic event where they shared poetry and encouraged community participation.

“Through exposure to different stories of identity, students will gain a greater appreciation for the differences and similarities between themselves, their peers and members of various cultures,” Davis said. “My vision is for the project to encourage a positive school climate by empowering students to express their creativity and individuality, build confidence and let their voices be heard within the community. By celebrating our differences and creating a safe space for expression, we will cultivate an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding.”

The project aims to empower students to investigate their own stories, the stories of others and how those stories intersect. Through this exploration, students develop a positive view of themselves and others through reading, writing, performing and creating/interpreting art. Additionally, the project will help students understand their place in an ongoing story of immigration that began with groups that included members of their own ethnic backgrounds and continues today through changing immigrant populations. 

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Hull Schools Introducing Web-Based STEM Curriculum

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

For Immediate Release

Friday, Sept. 21, 2018

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

Hull Schools Introducing Web-Based STEM Curriculum

HULL — Superintendent Michael Devine is pleased to announce that the Hull Public Schools are implementing a new science curriculum this year.

The new STEMscopes program will be introduced this year for students in kindergarten through eighth grade and uses new and innovative approaches to help students engage in an equitable way with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) topics.

STEMscopes is a modern, internet-connected science curriculum that aligns with the national Next Generation Science standards, as well as the Massachusetts Science Frameworks. The program enables teachers to differentiate their instruction based on individual ability levels, while ensuring that every student has exposure to the same essential skills and knowledge.

Teachers will use their classroom SMARTboards to bring students interactive lessons and seamlessly incorporate videos, quizzes and other activities. The curriculum’s materials also enable students to conduct hands-on activities and labs. Classrooms will also be equipped with kits to allow for further exploration of topics and concepts.

“We’re all extremely excited about this program because of the unprecedented opportunity it gives our students to learn by doing,” Superintendent Devine said. “STEMscopes will position our teachers to get the most out of classroom time while enabling students to learn at a pace that’s comfortable for them.”

As a web-based program, STEMscopes is constantly evolving and can be regularly updated with new material and resources. It also allows students to access reading materials as they surpass certain levels of the program. Additionally, students have the option to seek out accelerated learning opportunities that go beyond the scope of the core program with both independent and guided lessons.

The program also has professional development built into its core, meaning that classroom teachers are also learning and improving their own STEM knowledge.

Instructional coaches and principals will work with teachers throughout the initial implementation of the program, with elementary and middle school teachers participating in additional professional development to sharpen their understanding of STEMscopes in November.

Created by Accelerate Learning Inc. and Rice University in Houston. STEMscopes quickly became the most widely-used science curriculum in Texas. It has since rolled out nationally and is now used to educate more than 4 million students across the country.

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Hull Police Investigating Verbal Threat Made at High School

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Hull Police Department
Chief John Dunn
1 School Street
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018

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

Hull Police Investigating Verbal Threat Made at High School

HULL — Chief John Dunn reports that the Hull Police Department is investigating an apparent verbal threat that was allegedly made by a student at Hull High School Wednesday morning.

At approximately 9 a.m., it was reported to the high school main office that a student had made a threat to harm others at the school with a firearm. The student in question was identified, and the Hull Police Department was called immediately.

An investigation was launched by Hull Police and investigators searched the 15-year-old and his belongings, including his locker, and no weapons were found. The school was not placed in a lockdown because the student was with the School Resource Officer on duty following the report to the school office.

Police subsequently searched the suspect’s home with the consent of his guardian and no weapons were found there.

It was determined that there was no credible threat and no threat was made toward any specific staff members, students or faculty at the school.

The Hull Police Department takes all school threats seriously and will continue working closely with Hull Public Schools through the course of the investigation.

As of Wednesday morning no charges have been filed and the incident remains under active investigation.

“As with all school threats, this incident will not be taken lightly and will be thoroughly investigated,” Chief Dunn said. “We were fortunate to have our School Resource Officer on duty, who allowed us to quickly assess the situation and effectively deescalate things, leading to minimal disruption of the school day while ensuring student safety.”

 

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Hull School Officials Respond to Threat against High School

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

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018

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

Hull School Officials Respond after Verbal Threats Made High School

Student Allegedly Threatened to Harm Others

HULL — Superintendent Michael F. Devine and Hull High School Principal Nicole Nosek report that Hull Public Schools leaders acted swiftly after a student reportedly uttered threats against the school.

On Wednesday at approximately 9 a.m., it was reported to the high school main office that a student had made a threat to harm others at the school with a firearm. The student in question was identified, and the Hull Police Department was called immediately.

A search revealed no weapons, and the police department took over from there. The administration will take the proper actions with regard to this student, but it has been determined that there was no immediate threat and no danger to the High School. At no point in time was there a direct threat to students or staff. The school day is continuing without interruption.

“What matters most in this unfortunate situation is that our students, faculty and staff are not in danger,” Superintendent Devine said. “The policies and procedures we have in place for these kinds of situations were followed correctly, and the situation was resolved without further escalation or disruption to our school community.”

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Hull High School is committed to academic excellence, personal responsibility, and the development of life-long learners within the global community.

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