Hillside Innovation Academy

Good afternoon, please join Superintendent Glover, Hillside Board of Education members, and Hillside Public Schools Administrators, on August 28th, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Ola Edwards School Gymnasium, for our Community Conversations! At this Community Forum, we will highlight District initiatives for the 2024-2025 school year and engage in positive discourse with our community. We look forward to seeing you there! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #community #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

From August 5th - 7th, Hillside Innovation Academy hosted its New Scholar Orientation ! H.I.A. 's incoming students are beyond excited to start the new year. Scholars participated in multiple informative sessions throughout the day, led by our phenomenal H.I.A. staff. Shoutout to Principal Dr. Silva, Mr. Joyner, Ms. Therres, Ms. Vazquez, Ms. Dotel, and H.I.A.'s Scholar Ambassadors! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsideinnovationacademy #orientation #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On Thursday, June 20th, 2024, Hillside Innovation Academy's (H.I.A.) Promotional Ceremony took place! @keanuiversity was gracious enough to allow Hillside Public Schools to use its STEM building to host the graduation ceremony. Congratulations to all of the H.I.A. scholars apart of the Class of 2024, we know you will all proceed to do amazing things! Thank you as well to all of the families, students, and community members in attendance who packed out the ceremony! Shoutout to the H.I.A. staff and faculty who ensured the ceremony was a success! Thank you, Hillside Public Schools Superintendent Mr. Erskine Glover, Kean University Senior Vice-President Dr. Sancha Gray, Union County Superintendent Mr. Daryl Palmieri, Hillside Board of Education President Ms. Laquana Best, Hillside Innovation Academy Founder Mr. Anthony Salters, Hillside Innovation Academy Principal, Dr. Nicole Silva, and keynote speaker, Dr. Maria Ortiz, Assistant Superintendent of Newark Public Schools! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #keanuniversity #hia #graduationceremony #classof2024 #graduation #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Here are just a few photos from Hillside Public Schools' Juneteenth Celebrations! Hillside Public Schools were live on Instagram from each of our public schools with informative, fun, and innovative celebrations for Juneteenth! Great work, and thank you to Hillside Public Schools staff, students, parents, Superintendent Glover, and the Hillside Board of Education! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #juneteenth #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Happy Juneteenth from Hillside Public Schools! "Juneteenth commemorates the day on June 19, 1865 when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in the state were free according to federal law. Juneteenth was designated a federal holiday in 2021." #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #juneteenth #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Good day, tomorrow, June 18th, 2024, Hillside Public Schools will be going live on Instagram from each of our public schools to celebrate Juneteenth! Activities will commence at 8:30 a.m. Please see the flyer with the schedule of tomorrow's Juneteenth visits! Thank you.

Superintendent Glover's 5K Walk for Wellness last Saturday (6/15/2024) was truly a success! Participants walked 12 laps around the Hillside High School Track, exercising their minds and bodies, thank you to everyone in the Hillside Public Schools District and Community in attendance! Thank you, Superintendent Glover, Superintendent's Office staff, Principal Woolard, Hillside High School Staff, Hillside Public Schools' staff, and the Hillside Board of Education! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidehighschool #5kwalk #health #walking #jogging #newpride #newpossibilities #newpathways

"Hillside Innovation Academy held it's Annual Art Gallery on June 6th, where its talented scholars showcased their incredible work! Congratulations to all the students for their creativity and hard work, and a special thank you to Ms. Therres for her guidance and dedication to cultivating artistic expression. Well done, everyone!" - Principal Dr. Silva #ArtShow #MiddleSchoolArtists #ProudMoment #hillsidepublicschools #hillsideinnovationacademy #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

HIA SGA presents "Family Game Night". Scholars will join us in participating in pajama dress down, spelling bee, trivia and more! Show your school spirit on Wednesday, June 5th. All events will take place during the school day.

Hillside Innovation Academy (HIA) held its Induction Ceremonies for the National Jr. Rho Kappa Honor Society in Social Studies, Student Government Association, and National Jr. Honor Society on Friday, May 31, 2024! The highlight of the event included HIA's 1st SGA President Caityln Franco, and 2nd year SGA President and Valedictorian Gabrielle Carter, issue the oath and greeting to the inductees! Shoutout to HIA's advisors Mr. Moss (Jr. Rho Kappa), Mr. Joyner (Student Government Association), and Ms. Vazquez ( National Junior Honor Society) on a job well done! Congratulations to all! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #hillsideinnovationacademy

Please join us at our HIA Annual Art Show hosted by the National Junior Art Honor Society this Thursday, June 6, 2024. The show will feature art exhibits, art presentations, and art skill demonstrations. We hope to see you there!

HIA families, You are cordially invited to the Student Government Association, National Junior Honor Society, and Junior Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society induction ceremony on Friday, May 31 at 6:00 p.m. Please join us in inducting our prestigious scholars.

Hillside Public Schools remembers and honors, Memorial Day! "Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military." #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #memorialday #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

HIA's National Junior Honor Society is hosting a Pet Drive from May 24 - June 13! Please see the attached flyer for most needed items. All donations will go to Friends of Union Township Animal Shelter in Union, NJ. Thank you for your support!

Congratulations to our marking period 3 Honor Roll recipients! Honor Roll - 85 and above in all classes: Melissa P., Anna Rita L., Taraji M., Nathan J., Cameron B., Udoka E., Aliyah I.G., Jane I., Eva O., Hajar A., Cinthia E., Caihya C.J., Amaya R., Natasha N., Daniel A. High Honor Roll - 90 and above in all classes: Meriton A., Martide G., Maya M., Angel O., Enzo V., Hafsat A., Andrew A., Isabella A. Absent: Martin R. Principal's Honor Roll - 95 and above in all classes: Micayla D., Luciana G., Carolina D.  

Attention all, please join Hillside Public Schools on Saturday, June 15th, 2024 for the Superintendent's Walk for Wellness! Taking place at the Hillside High School track, we will start walking at 8:30 a.m. It will be a great day, we can't wait to see you there! Please see the flyer for additional details. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #walkforwellness #superintendentglover #superintendent #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Please join us in participating in HIA' s Autism Awareness Spirit Week which will begin on Monday, May 13 and end on Friday, May 17. Be sure to follow each day's theme to show your school spirit!

Happy National Nurses Week from Hillside Public Schools! Nurses Week 2024 runs from May 6 - 12, "celebrating the invaluable contributions of nurses worldwide!" We'd like to show our love and appreciation for our nurses who care for Hillside Public Schools students and staff! Thank you all! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #schoolnurses #schoolnursesweek #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from Hillside Public Schools! "Teacher Appreciation Week runs Monday, May 6, to Friday, May 10, 2024. The idea for a week to honor teachers began more than 70 years ago with first lady Eleanor Roosevelt!" Here at Hillside Public Schools we love and appreciate all of our educators, thank you all! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #teacherappreciationweek #teacher #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Happy Principal Appreciation Day from Hillside Public Schools! "Principal Appreciation Day recognizes the hard work that principals do each year as they work to keep the school progressing from year to year." Take a moment to thank all of our hardworking Principals here at Hillside Public Schools! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #principalsappreciationday #principalsday #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities