Hillside Public Schools

We are excited to announce that two students from Hillside Public Schools have reached the finals of the Union County (@unioncountynj) Red Ribbon Week contest! Please use the link to vote for both posters. Voting is open now and will close on Friday, October 10th, 2025. Thank you! Please see their artwork in the images above! VOTE TODAY!

Link to Vote - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEz5TEtpjLZpt3GvJdswAGX_zlRr7OVdcXPmcxIy6xj0zX-Q/viewform

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Good day! Please join Superintendent Glover, Hillside Board of Education members, and Hillside Public Schools Administrators on Thursday, October 16th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hillside Innovation Academy Board Room (1100 Woodruff Avenue, Hillside, New Jersey) for our Community Conversations! At this Community Forum, we will highlight District initiatives and achievements for the 2025-2026 school year and engage in positive discourse with our community. We look forward to seeing you there! Please see the flyer for more details.

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Happy National Principals Month from Hillside Public Schools! We appreciate the hard work and dedication from all of the Principals here in the Hillside Public Schools District, on behalf of Superintendent Glover and the Hillside Board of Education, thank you!

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On Friday, October 3rd, 2025, Ola Edwards Community School celebrated its monthly “Leader in Me ” assembly led by students! This assembly highlighted the 7 Habits, perfect attendance, character kid of the month, student of the month, and teacher-made awards! Ola Edwards Community School also honored Hispanic Heritage Month, it was a blast! Thank you, Principal Ms. Davis, Vice-Principal Mr. Guilford, and the Ola Edwards staff, teachers, and students!

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Students in @MrsDeutschHHS’s Digital Publications class are cooking up creativity with their latest project—Delicious Designs! Using food elements to build visually captivating 2-page spreads, students explored layout, typography, balance, and design principles… all while making our mouths water. 📸🍫🍬 This hands-on activity blended creativity with technical skills and gave students a true taste of what it means to design with purpose. We’re proud to showcase their hard work and talent! #HillsidePublicSchools #HillsideHighSchool #DigitalPublications #StudentCreativity #WalsworthYearbook #DesignSkills #FutureDesigners #ArtsInEducation #hillsidenj

Please join Hillside Public Schools District for our Hispanic Heritage Month Festival on Saturday, October 11th, 2025! Taking place at Hurden Looker Elementary School (1261 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., there will be free food vendors, crafts, face painting, entertainment, and more! The Hispanic Heritage Festival is one of the incredible events taking place on our Pink-Tacular Events Day, along with the Breast Cancer Awareness walk, and the Pink Out Football game! See you there! See the flyers for more festival information, thank you!

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Over the past two years, Ms. Gill field-tested the OpenSciEd 5th-grade units and provided valuable feedback that helped shape the final published program. This year, those units are being implemented across the country and right here in our 5th-grade classrooms! At Hurden Looker Elementary School, Ms. Petroccia’s 5th-grade class is investigating the question “How does a fallen tree become a nurse log?” Students are using iPads to document their observations, take notes, and conduct research. Of course, class pet Digit made sure to join in on the learning fun! A huge thank you to our teachers, and science department for your dedication and contributions to science education—you play a vital role in bringing inquiry-driven learning to our students! @digitnoodle

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Please join Hillside Public Schools on Saturday, October 11th, 2025 for a full day of spectacular events! Our Pink-Tacular Events Day kicks off with our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Hillside High School, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. During the last stretch of the walk, we will head over to Hurden Looker Elementary School via Liberty Avenue for Hillside Public Schools' exciting Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.! Last, but not least, we will conclude the day at Woodfield Stadium, supporting breast cancer awareness and our Hillside Comets Football team loudly and proudly wearing pink during the Pink-Out Football Game, starting at 2:00 p.m.! To purchase tickets for the Pink-Out Game, please scan the QR located on the flyer. Let's get it, let's go!

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Lights, camera, scholars! Hurden Looker Elementary School launched Tiger News! Students provide the morning news to their peers🎥🐯. A huge shoutout to teacher Ms. Marta Tran, for getting the production running successfully, Principal Alvarez, Vice-Principal Pinho, and the Hurden Looker Elementary School students!

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At the Hillside Board of Education meeting last night (9/25/25), our Hillside High School Junior Engineering Technical Society (J.E.T.S.) team and Ms. Ebong were awarded for their outstanding work in the National TSA Conference Competition in Nashville, Tennessee, which took place over the summer! Superintendent Glover, Principal Woolard, Ms. Ebong, Hillside Board of Education President Ms. Best, and the Hillside Board of Education presented the JETS their awards.

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Hillside Public Schools is pleased to announce significant progress in our partnership with the Township of Hillside to tackle the critical issue of vaping in our community. This initiative aims to protect our youth and promote community wellness.

Under the leadership of Ms. Mullins, Hillside District Student Assistance Coordinator, and Superintendent Glover, alongside 1st Ward Council Member Andrea Hyatt, who championed the ordinance with the Hillside Township Council, have raised awareness and implemented solutions. The Hillside Police Department, New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) and Prevention Links have actively engaged students and community members on the dangers of the vaping epidemic.

A key outcome of our collaboration was the successful Hillside Community Forum on Vaping, leading to the Hillside Township Council's adoption of a new ordinance on August 4th, 2025 (ordinance #O-25-14) which addresses vaping and the illegal sale of vaping products in the Township of Hillside. Hillside Public Schools remain committed to prioritizing student safety and well-being.

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Hillside Public Schools' spirit was on full display this past Saturday, September 20th, 2025, as our community came together to celebrate Homecoming 2025! Our Hillside Football Comets were victorious against Scotch Plains - Fanwood, and our Homecoming Court members were crowned in what was an absolutely beautiful day! Check out these photos captured by Hillside Media, as well as Mr. Frisch!

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Students at Ola Edwards Community School and Hurden Looker Elementary School are loving their new Ipads! Shout out to Hillside Public Schools' Supervisor of K-12 Instructional Technology, Ms. Binal Kumar, Director of Technology, Mr. Andre Gibson, the I.T. department, Superintendent Glover, and the Hillside Board of Education!

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The following photos are from Ola Edwards Community School's Back to School Night, which was held on Thursday, September 18th, 2025! Shoutout to Principal Davis, Vice-Principal Guilford, the Ola Edwards Community School students and staff, Superintendent Glover, and the Hillside Board of Education!

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The following photos are from Hurden Looker Elementary School's Back to School Night, which was held on Thursday, September 18th, 2025! Shoutout to Alvarez, Vice-Principal Pinho, the Hurden Looker students and staff, Superintendent Glover, and the Hillside Board of Education!

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The following photos are from Deanna G. Taylor Academy's Back to School Night, which was held on Thursday, September 18th, 2025! Shoutout to Principal Graham, Vice-Principal Budhu, the Deanna G. Taylor students and staff, Superintendent Glover, and the Hillside Board of Education!

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Today (9/22/2025), the ribbon-cutting ceremony for A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center's newly renovated playground was held! The new playground represents Hillside Public Schools District’s commitment to fostering safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments for its youngest learners! A.P. Morris students were estatic about their new playground, running to play with the new equipment immediately after the ribbon was cut! Thank you, Superintendent Glover, Hillside Board of Education President Ms. Best, Hillside Public Schools and A.P. Morris staff, and the Hillside Board of Education!

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Today (9/18/2025), Hillside Innovation Academy, W.O.K. Middle School, and a few Hillside High School students participated in an adventurous trip to Citi Field in Queens, New York! Students and staff attended the New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres baseball game! Thank you, Dr. Mathura, for contributing these photos! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #nymets #baseballgame #queensny #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Last night, both Hillside Innovation Academy and W.O.K. Middle School opened their doors for Back to School Night! Families had the opportunity to meet teachers, learn about academic programs, and see all the exciting opportunities this school year holds. Thank you to everyone in attendance for both schools, as well as the W.O.K. and H.I.A. staff, shoutout to Principal Dr. Wilson, Principal Dr. Silva, Superintendent Glover, and the Hillside Board of Education!

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Hillside High School’s Back to School Night last night (9/16/2025) was a success! Families, students, and staff came together to connect, learn, and kick off another exciting school year. Thank you to everyone who joined us, we’re looking forward to a year full of growth, and achievement! Shout out to Principal Woolard, Vice-Principal Emenaka, Superintendent Glover, the Hillside High School staff, and the Hillside Board of Education!

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