Congratulations to our 2014 MHS Graduates!
On Thursday morning, the MHS community celebrated the Eighth Grade Class of 2014. High Schools our students will attend include: Boston Arts Academy, Boston Community Leadership Academy, Excel High School, Fenway High School, John D. O’Bryant School of Math and Science, Margarita Muniz Academy, and New Mission High School. Congratulations and many thanks to all […]
Carrot Soup from the Farm School!
Last week, The Farm School joined forces with Boston Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services to serve up fresh and delicious carrot soup for MHS students! Students from the Margarita Muñez Academy helped dish out the soup, which was created by The Farm School’s chef, Cristina Garcia. Classes did taste tests and posted results. […]
Learning with Legos
On Tuesday afternoons the Mission Hill staff participates in professional development meetings. This week, the focus was on learning with Legos. Many thanks to parent, Steve Banzaert, who helped facilitate. Teachers investigated Duplo kits with simple machines and structures, by following designs. These are a great way for young children to get their hands on materials […]
Real Life Learning at MHS
Mission Hill School eighth graders are participating in their second Apprentice Learning ‘apprenticeship’ this school year, where each student travels to a local business one afternoon a week for six weeks and works alongside of an adult mentor. Apprentices gain career knowledge while applying good habits of work to the world beyond the classroom. At […]
Descriptive Inquiry Conference at MHS
On Saturday, a group of 25 educators from over seven states gathered together to exercise the power of collective work to see children more fully and examine school environments. The Prospect Descriptive Review Processes, which provide a unique perspective for thinking about children and their work, were used to deepen that knowledge. A fall conference […]
A New Schoolyard and a Visit from Mayor Menino
On Friday, the entire MHS community celebrated our two new outdoor play spaces. We also had a special visitor: Mayor Menino! Wearing new green MHS t-shirts, students, staff, families, and visitors sang songs and enjoyed the beautiful warm weather. Special guests from BPS and the Boston Schoolyard Initiative joined the Mayor as he cut the red […]
MHS on Roller Skates!
Last week, 200 MHS children, teachers, staff, and family members traveled by city bus to Chez Vous roller-skating rink in Dorchester. What followed was a morning full of nervous anticipation, (more than a few) falls, some tears, and a whole lot of excitement, pride, accomplishment, and joy. Enjoy the slide show! [portfolio_slideshow id=1075]
MHS Debate Team takes First Place at Harvard Competition!
On Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 12 debate team students from Mission Hill School traveled to Harvard University to participate in the day long 2013 Debate Mate Boston competition against other Boston middle and K-8 schools. Three teams of four students each participated in three rounds of debates addressing possession of nuclear weapons, equal access for […]
Screen-Free Week at MHS
Join the Mission Hill Community in celebration of Screen-Free Week! From www.screenfree.org: “Screen-Free Week is an annual celebration where children, families, schools, and communities turn off screens and turn on life. Instead of relying on screens for entertainment, participants read, daydream, explore, enjoy nature, and enjoy spending time with family and friends. Screen-Free Week isn’t just […]