Hillside Public Schools

32 points. Personal best. Big time performance! Aubree Pope put on a SHOW this week for Lady Comets Middle School Girls Basketball, dropping 32 points and setting a new personal record! Hard work. Confidence. Comet pride! Way to lead, Aubree! – Coach Peso & Coach Rosamilia #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #middleschoolbasketball #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Congratulations, Hurden Looker Elementary School! Hurden Looker Elementary School is proud to announce that its students placed 6th nationwide in the Arcademics Cup Multiplication Fluency Competition on Friday, February 6th, 2026! Their hard work, determination, and incredible math skills truly paid off. 💪✨Way to go, Hurden Looker Tigers! Thank you, Mr. Masterson, 4th Grade Teacher, for leading the school to victory, shoutout to Principal Alvarez!

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On Monday, 2/9/2026, Hillside Public Schools educators took a field trip to an Apple Teacher workshop in Short Hills, where they discovered strategies for transforming instruction through iPad. From mastering multitasking and workflow to exploring creative tools like iMovie and GarageBand, teachers saw how Apple’s ecosystem can boost engagement, organization, accessibility, and communication. The session sparked ideas for storytelling, using music to showcase student learning, multilingual learning, and differentiated instruction, while highlighting how thoughtful technology integration deepens learning. A special thank you to Dr. Kumar, our partners at Apple, and our coach, Cecilia, for making this a truly teacher-inspired, student-centered experience! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #ipad #apple #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

National School Counseling Week was celebrated this week (February 2nd, 2026 - February 6th, 2026)! Shoutout to all of our Hillside Public Schools counselors, who were honored and celebrated with an office breakfast! You are all so greatly appreciated @hillsidehs_schoolcounseling.

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Please see the Hillside Public Schools District's schedule of Black History Month events and activities for February! More events will be announced, thank you!

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Congratulations to Hillside High School's Academic Decathlon team for making it to the State Competition for the sixth year in a row! Martide Glaude received a Silver Medal in the Interview category. Salimata Sy received a Bronze Medal in Literature. Eva Oliveira also earned a Bronze Medal in Literature. Angela Betancourt received a Silver Medal in Literature. Dylan Guerreros earned a Bronze Medal in Social Science. Camila DeJesus Souza received two medals: a Gold in Literature and a Bronze in Interview. Kaylah Obeng received four Gold Medals for Art, Literature, Math, and Science. With a Gold Medal in Economics, a second Gold Medal in Science, and a Bronze Medal in Art, Rensh Dascelin scored second place in his division overall for having one of the top scores in the competition! Jesse Poteau was named MVP for his dedication and performance this year. Congratulations and thank you to the Academic Decathlon coaches, Mrs. Corritore, and Mr. Mandy! The team will be competing again on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Westwood Regional High School against the top fifteen teams in the State of New Jersey!

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Today (2/4/2026) is National Read Aloud Day, also known as World Read Aloud Day! Hillside Public Schools District had a massively successful World Read Aloud Day that consisted of Acting Superintendent Dr. Pérez, Hillside Board of Education President Dr. Howard, Hillside Mayor Ms. Hyatt, @hillside_firefighters, @hillsidepolicenj, Commissioners, Hillside Public Schools Directors, Supervisors, Teachers, and Staff reading to students! Superintendent Pérez read to Ms. Rosamilia's 5th-grade homeroom at Ola Edwards Community School. Our District Leaders visited classrooms throughout Ola Edwards Community School to read to our young students, and the students loved it! Shoutout to Principal Davis, Vice-Principal Guilford, Ms. Dale-Rawls, and more, here are photos from the day!

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Behind the scenes from the Hurden Looker Elementary School News Room! This week, Hurden Looker sixth graders navigated a glitch in the system with grace, teamwork, and professionalism. We are so proud to see their resilience in action! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hurdenlooker #schoolnews #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center hosted its Family Math Night! A.P. Morris students and families teamed up to play, learn, and explore math together, proof that learning really does add up when families are involved. Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a great evening! Shoutout to Acting Superintendent Dr. Pérez, A.P. Morris Principal Ms. Rios, Vice-Principals Ms. Nwako, and Ms. Duncan, Ms. Branch, and all the teachers and staff who participated in Family Math Night, ensuring that it was a success!

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Big shoutout to our Hillside Public Schools Maintenance Department! ❄️ From early mornings to long days, their hard work kept our sidewalks, entrances, and school grounds safe and clear after the snow. We’re grateful for the dedication and teamwork that helps our schools run smoothly, no matter the weather! Thank you, Mr. DeFluri and team.

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Hillside Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed opening on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. Please refer to your child's school bell schedule for the adjusted start time. Hillside Shuttle bus routes and Hillside in-district special education routes will also operate on a two-hour delay. Buses for Union County Vo-Tech and the Choice School in Kenilworth will run according to their respective receiving schools' schedules. Please travel safely.

Dear Hillside Public Schools Community,

Due to the Governor's declared Weather State of Emergency and the forecasted winter storm impacting New Jersey, all Hillside Public Schools and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th, 2026.

The district will continue to assess and closely monitor weather conditions. An additional announcement regarding district operations for Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, will be communicated on Monday, January 26th, 2026.

The buses for the Union County Vocational Technical Schools in Scotch Plains and the Choice School in Kenilworth will follow their respective schools inclement weather schedule, not the Hillside Public Schools District schedule.

We encourage families and staff to continue monitoring the district website, official social media channels, etc. for the most up-to-date information. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

Good day, in the event of a school closure on Monday, January 26th, 2026, due to inclement weather, the Memorial Service Honoring Mr. Terry Woolard will be held on Friday, January 30th, 2026.  Please see the flyer for more information. Thank you.

On Saturday, January 17th, 2026, W.O.K. Middle School scholars volunteered a Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! Dr. King famously stated that "everybody can be great because anybody can serve." Students sorted hats, gloves, and scarves for those in need! Shout out to Dr. Mathura!

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Hillside Public Schools had an incredible districtwide celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 17th, 2026! Hillside Families and Community members filled the Hillside High School auditorium, as students from each of our schools performed or provided artwork and contributions! Thank you to the students, staff, and faculty who made this event successful. Thank you, Acting Superintendent Dr. Pérez, Board of Education President Dr. Howard, Hillside Public Schools District Principals, the Hillside Board of Education, and all of our community members in attendance! Most importantly, Hillside Public Schools appreciates and honors the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the historic pursuit of civil rights!

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Totally Tubular! Hurden Looker Elementary School is celebrating the 80th Day of School in 80s style, Thursday, January 15th, 2026! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hurdenlooker #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Please join us on Monday, January 26th, 2026, for the Celebration of Life Memorial Service honoring the legacy of Mr. Terry Woolard. The memorial service is taking place from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Hillside High School Auditorium, 1085 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205. For more information, please see the attached announcement. Thank you.

Yesterday, January 13th, 2026, was an early dismissal day for students, but our Hillside Public Schools teachers, administrators, and staff were hard at work engaging in professional development sessions! Here are a few photos captured throughout the district of our teachers and staff participating in professional development!

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