Hillside Public Schools

The Girls Rock Science Club at Deanna G. Taylor Academy encourages teamwork and problem-solving through exciting hands-on STEM activities. In this recent classroom session, students worked collaboratively to manipulate red plastic cups using strings and rubber bands - likely as part of an engaging engineering challenge. The lively environment promotes active learning, with students visibly engaged in the project. Various materials, such as worksheets and containers, can be seen on the tables, suggesting a dynamic, project-based approach to science education. Activities like these at the Girls Rock Science Club help develop critical 21st-century skills among young learners, empowering them to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math! Great work, Girls Rock Science! Advisors-Mrs. McQueen and Mrs. Fernandes #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #girlsrockscience #dgta #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, 40 Hillside High School students, escorted by counselors Randal McCoy and Jeanie Ruban, attended a college fair at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ! While they were there, the group ran into 2 Hillside High School Alum!! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #collegefair #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #fdu #fairleighdickinsonuniversity

Good day! Please see the posted flyer for the Mobile Flu Clinic on Thursday, November 14th, 2024! Thank you!

Happy National Boss's Day from Hillside Public Schools! "On October 16th, National Boss's Day, also known as National Boss Day or Bosses Day, recognizes the hardworking boss overseeing the workplace. Employees across the United States show appreciation and thankfulness to their bosses. They also remember their boss's kindness and fairness throughout the year." Thank you, Superintendent Glover, the Hillside Board of Education, Hillside Public Schools Principals, Directors, and all our leaders throughout the District! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #bossday #bossesday #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Hillside Public Schools had an amazing Hispanic Heritage Month, full of fun and unique school celebrations! On Friday, October 11, 2024, Hillside Innovation Academy (HIA) hosted its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration! Shoutout to Principal Dr. Silva, Ms. Dotel, our HIA students, parents, and staff, and thank you, Ms. Ojeda for sharing these great photos! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hispanicheritagemonth #hia #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

This morning (10/15/2024) A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center hosted its Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly! Students performed and did an amazing job, thank you World Language teacher, Mr. Tavares, and thank you, Ms. Branch, for providing these photos. Shout out to Principal Palmer Gilliard, Vice-Principal Wagman, and all of the A.P. Morris teachers and staff! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #apmorris #hispanicheritagemonth #hispanicheritage #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Shout out to Hillside High School scholar, Harmony Reed! Through Hillside Public Schools' 2024 summer programs, Harmony had the privilege of attending the Write on Sports (WoS) program held at Montclair State University @montclairstateu. She excelled throughout the course & exemplified herself as a bright & articulate student with tons of potential. Not only did Harmony's teachers at Write on Sports invite her back next year, but they also chose Harmony to be a presenter at the Write on Sports Annual Awards Banquet held on October 9th, 2024! Harmony was introduced by the well-known sports legend, Peter King. She also had the honor of giving a speech & presenting the 2024 Literacy Champion Award to CBS sports commentator Ian Eagle! Harmony and her family were given the opportunity to dine & converse with these legends & their families as well as network with several others. Great work Harmony, Hillside Public Schools, Montclair State University, and thank you to the Write on Sports Program! @writeonsports #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #montclairstateuniversity #writeonsports #hillsidehighschool #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

This year, Deanna G. Taylor Academy (DGTA) acknowledged World Mental Health Day (Thursday, October 10th) with a Gratitude Wall! DGTA school social worker, Ms. Brennan went into each classroom to engage the students in conversation about World Mental Health Day, and to teach the skill of practicing gratitude each day! Each student shared one person, place, thing, etc. that they were grateful for and wrote it on a Post-It note. The notes were combined to make a wall of appreciation and gratitude in DGTA's main hallway! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #gratitude #deannatayloracademy #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

The following photos are from A.P. Morris' Asian Chef Day, held yesterday, October 9th, 2024! Thank you @maschiofood for providing our students with delicious, diverse meals! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #maschios #chefday #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

8th graders from W.O.K. Middle School had an incredible experience at Students2Science (students_2_science) where they got to work alongside real scientists in a state-of-the-art lab! They participated in four hands-on STEM investigations, tackling real-world problems in life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering. Thank you to Mrs. Bhullar for organizing this unforgettable opportunity for our students to explore and ignite their passion for science! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #students2science #stem #science #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, Superintendent Glover served as a panelist on The Center for Africana Studies' "New Jersey Coalition of Africana Studies Summit"! This exceptional summit was held at Kean University's North Ave. Academic Building! Dr. David Jefferson Jr, Acting Director for Africana Studies at Kean University, and Assemblyman Reginald W. Atkins hosted the summit! Kean University #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #keanuniversity #africanastudies #newpride #newpossibilities #newpathways

Hillside Innovation Academy (HIA) scholars participated in a presentation today facilitated by the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and advancement of minorities in all aviation and aerospace careers! The program offers students a hands-on experience of learning aviation history, fundamentals of aerodynamics, the role of government in aviation, and the many careers available in the aerospace field! This is just the start of HIA's collaboration with OBAP and Ascent to Equality as the panelists (Captain Gabrielle Harding, Captain Peter Henry, Flight Attendant and Drone Pilot, Ms. Bridgette Fabor, and Aerospace Engineer/Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Mr. Aaron Allen) pledged to sponsor 4 HIA applicants to the flight simulation program scheduled for Spring 2025! We look forward to sharing more from HIA as they explore the world of aviation and aerospace engineering this school year! @obapexcellence #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hia #hillsideinnovationacademy #aerospace #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, Hillside High School students enrolled in the dual enrollment class with NJIT, Forensics Science (FRSC) 201, participated in a "Forensics Science Day on Campus" event! Students participated in two mock crime scenes and investigated the "crimes" by doing an initial intake, sketching, note-taking, and collecting and preserving evidence. Afterward, students took a scavenger hunt-style tour of the campus and visited the AR/VR lab where they interacted further with virtual crime scenes! Back in the classroom, students worked together to document their work in a crime scene report! Great work Hillside High School scholars! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #forensics #njit #vr #virtualreality #newpride #newpride #newpossibilities

Yesterday (10/7/2024) and today (10/8/2024), our A.P. Morris students were treated to a visit from @hillside_firefighters! Thank you, Ms. Branch, for contributing these great photos! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #apmorris #firefighters #hillsidefirefighters #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

The Hillside Education Foundation supported Hillside Public Schools at Homecoming 2024! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsideeducationfoundation #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Here are photos from the Homecoming Football Game on Saturday, October 5th, 2024! Our Hillside Comets played an amazing game and won against Roselle, the final score was 46 (Hillside) to 12 (Roselle)! At halftime, the Homecoming Court was established and the King and Queen were crowned! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #homecoming #highschoolfootball #hillsidecomets #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On Saturday, October 5th, 2024, Hillside Public Schools celebrated its 2024 Homecoming! The event commenced with the Homecoming Parade, in which our Hillside Public Schools Color Guard, Superintendent Glover, JROTC, Middle School Marching Band, Cheerleaders, and staff, walked from Hillside High School to Woodfield Stadium! After the parade, the Hillside Public Schools community gathered at Woodfield Stadium for a brick-laying ceremony hosted by the Hillside Educational Foundation! Here are some photos captured during the parade and ceremony! Shoutout to Superintendent Glover who contributed images! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #homecoming #homecoming2024 #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On October 2nd, Deanna G. Taylor Academy held a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration for families! The Estilo Latino Dance Company engaged families with Salsa and Bachata lessons. They ended with a special dance performance. After the celebration, families enjoyed traditional Hispanic and Latin foods! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #deannagtayloracademy #dgta #hispanicheritage #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Hillside Innovation Academy Faculty and Staff would like to thank the Secreto family for bringing in breakfast this morning! Shoutout to the Secreto family! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hia #kindness #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Hillside Innovation Academy scholars and staff gathered for Leader in Me Lighthouse Team training on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024! Students worked alongside staff in the H.I.A. boardroom to commence their new leadership initiative. Great work H.I.A. scholars and staff! Thank you, Dr. Silva, and Ms. Ojeda for contributing these images! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hia #lighthouseteam #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #leaderinme