Hillside Public Schools

The following photos are from a Glow Math Day that Ms. Crisanaz did with her 5th-grade math classes today at Hurden Looker Elementary School! Students participated in math stations based on skills they learned throughout the school year. The math skills included measuring and identifying angles, finding the area of student names in highlighted blocks, Jenga general math questions, fraction ball, identifying coordinate grid points, and more! Fun, and innovative learning at Hillside Public Schools! Great work Ms. Crisanaz and students! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #math #glowinthedark #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Today, 5/29/2025, 6th-grade students from Hurden Looker Elementary School, Deanna G. Taylor Academy, and Ola Edwards Community School filled the W.O.K. Middle School auditorium for the Recognition and Recruitment Band Showcase! The purpose of this showcase was to recognize current W.O.K. band members, showcase the Band & Drumline, and open enrollment to recruit rising 7th-grade members for next school year! The W.O.K. Dance team also participated in the showcase to drum up excitement and open enrollment for dance! Thank you to band teacher Mr. Moore, dance teacher Ms. McCargo, and Director of ESL and World Language, Ms. Okparaeke. Thank you to Superintendent Glover, the Hillside Board of Education, W.O.K. staff, students, and families! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #band #drumline #bandshowcase #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, the Hillside Scholarship Fund held its annual award ceremony in the Hillside High School cafeteria! The Scholarship Fund awarded 25 scholarships to Hillside High School students in the Class of 2025! These scholars earned their recognition via their hard work and dedication. Congratulations Hillside High School Comets! Thank you to our Hillside High School counseling department @hillsidehs_schoolcounseling, Superintendent Glover, The Hillside Board of Education, The Hillside Scholarship Fund, Hillside High School students and staff! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #scholarshipfund #hillsidescholarships #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Congratulations to Hillside High School Senior Isairi Santos who will be participating in the Union County Senior Softball All-Star Game! The All-Star Game takes place on Monday, June 16th, 2025 at 6:00 PM at @keanuniversity 's field! Shoutout to @hillsidehssoftball #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #softball #allstars #allstargame #keanuniversity #hillsidehighschool #unioncountysports #unioncounty #highschoolsports #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, Hurden Looker Elementary School held its Spring Concert, titled "Tiger Tunes"! The spring concert was the perfect start to Memorial Day Weekend, and featured performances by the Hurden Looker band, chorus, and strings section! Hurden Looker's gymnasium was packed with parents, students, and families! Thank you to our Chorus and Vocal Music Teacher, Ms. Alissa Valiante, and our Instrumental Music Teacher, Mr. Kenneth Brandyberry. Thank you Principal Alvarez, Vice-Principal Pinho, Superintendent Glover, the Hillside Board of Education, Hillside Public Schools students, staff, and families! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hurdenlooker #springconcert #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On behalf of Hillside Public Schools, we'd like to wish you a safe and healthy Memorial Day! Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the soldiers who died while serving in the U.S. military. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #memorialday #thankyou #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Congratulations to all of the W.O.K. Scholars who were inducted into the Jr. Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society on May 15th, 2025! Thank you to Dr. Mathura for providing these photos, shout out to Principal Dr. Wilson, Vice-Principal Ms. Scott Jackson, Superintendent Glover, the Hillside Board of Education, W.O.K. Middle School staff, and students! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #socialstudieshonorsociety #inductionceremony #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Last night (5/21/2025), Ola Edwards Community School (OECS) hosted its Spring Concert! The Ola Edwards Gymnasium was packed with students, parents, and families who were treated to phenomenal performances by the OECS Band, String Ensemble, and Chorus! Thank you to Mr. Brandyberry for directing the OECS Band and String Ensemble, and Ms. Veech who directed the OECS Chorus, everyone did an amazing job! Shoutout to Principal Davis, Vice-Principal Guilford, The Hillside Board of Education, Superintendent Glover, and the Ola Edwards Community School students and staff! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #springconcert #olaedwardscommunityschool #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, Hillside High School held an inspiring Grow a Row assembly! Shoutout to the Grow a Row team for educating our High School students on the importance of fighting hunger and giving back to the community. Special thanks to the Hillside High School staff for making the event a success! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidepublicschools #growarow #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On Friday, May 16th, 2025, Hillside High School hosted its Dance Ensemble Concert! Shoutout to dance teacher Ms. Love, and shoutout to Mr. Frisch as well as the Hillside media team for capturing photos of the wonderful performances! Great work to all of our Hillside dancers! The full gallery of photos from the event can be accessed through this link: https://sites.google.com/hillsidek12.net/hhsphotogallery/2024-2025?authuser=0 #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidehighschool #danceensemble #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Yesterday (5/19/2025) was Senior Day for Hillside High School Baseball ! Congratulations to our Senior players, the baseball team played a great game against University High School and won 19 - 0! Let’s go Comets! @hillsidehigh.baseball #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #seniorday #hillsidebaseball #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #studentsfirst

A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center proudly celebrated diversity during its Multicultural Parade, beautifully organized by their World Language Teacher, Mr. Tavares. Students marched in vibrant attire representing cultures from around the world—showcasing unity, pride, and global awareness! Here are photos from the event! #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidenj #multiculturalparade #cultures #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Last night (5/15/2025), Hillside High School hosted its 2025 Spring Concert! Parents, students, and all in attendance were treated to incredible performances by the Hillside High School Concert Band, and Liberty Avenue Jazz Band! Shout out to music teacher Mr. Kelly who led the concert and the amazing student musicians. Thank you, Superintendent Glover, Principal Woolard, the Hillside Board of Education, Hillside High School staff, students, and families! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidehighschool #schoolband #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Congratulations to Hillside High School student and volleyball player, Jesus Diaz who was named Hillside's Union County Conference Athlete of The Week! "Diaz is the Hillside Volleyball team’s libero and he is crucial for the team’s defense and success. Not only is he the best passer and receiver (283 digs) on the team, but he also does a great job as Hillside’s second setter (24 assists) when we are out of system. Diaz is the captain of the team and shows his leadership every day on-and-off the court. This year, Diaz has 7 kills, 24 assists, 76 service points, 23 aces, and 283 digs. Last week, Diaz became Hillside's all-time dig leader with 372!" Great work, Jesus Diaz. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidehighschool #hillsidevolleyball #volleyball #unioncountyconference #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Today (5/14/2025), Hillside High School, W.O.K. Middle School, and Hillside Innovation Academy (H.I.A.) students were treated to an African-themed meal for lunch! The cuisine consisted of roasted chicken, roasted vegetables, Jollof rice, and cornbread. Check out these awesome photos, thank you @maschiofood ! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #maschios #schoollunch #lunch #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Shout out to our Hillside High School Flag Football Lady Comets who celebrated Senior Day yesterday (5/13/2025) and played valiantly against Roselle Catholic High School! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #flagfootball #seniorday #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Please join us for "Hidden in Plain Sight" on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Taking place in the Hillside High School Auditorium, "Hidden in Plain Sight" simulates a teenager's bedroom, in which several items have been placed that may indicate that the teen is using drugs. This informative event will open your eyes to the reality of drug usage among young people, and asks the question " do you pay attention to what's inside your child's bedroom?" For more information on this event, please see the flyer, thank you! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hiddeninplainsight #studentsupportservices #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

"On May 10th, 2025, Central High School, Hillside High School, Irvington High School, & Lincoln High School had their Annual Joint Military Ball at Mediterranean Manor @themediterraneanmanor in Newark, New Jersey! Our Royalties from Hillside High School👑: - Anthony Kaminski (King) - Alana Jones (Queen) - Clyde Gibbons (Prince) - Lynnasia Gonzalez (Princess) We hope everyone enjoyed themselves. Congratulations Class of 2025! On behalf of the Alfonso A. Cardaci Battalion, we hope you do great things and reach your goals in life!" - @hillsideajrotc #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidehighschool #jrotc #militaryball #mediterraneanmanor #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Happy Special Education Week in New Jersey, from Hillside Public Schools! "Special Education Week in New Jersey is observed from May 11th to May 17th, 2025. This week honors the achievements of children with special education needs and recognizes the contributions of educators, parents, and support staff. The theme for this year is “Planting the Seed of Education." Thank you to all of Hillside Public Schools' support staff, students, and families! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #specialeducation #specialeducationweek #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Today, (5/9/2025), W.O.K. Middle School had its New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) Pep Rally! The W.O.K. students had a blast as they were treated to performances by the W.O.K. Comets Drum Line, Band, and Dance Team! Shout out to music teacher Mr. Moore, dance teacher Ms. McCargo, Director Okparaeke, Principal Dr. Wilson, Dr. Mathura, Ms. Gash, all of the W.O.K. students and staff! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #njsla #wokmiddleschool #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities