Hillside Public Schools

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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Please join Hillside Public Schools on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, for our annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. District Celebration! Our commemorative program will take place at Hillside High School, 1085 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205, in the auditorium from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This program will include offerings from the Comets marching band and all of the Hillside Public Schools! We look forward to seeing you there. Please see the flyer for more information, thank you.

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Yesterday, January 8th, 2026, Mr. Busichio's 9th-grade biology classes at Hillside High School took a trip to Students 2 Science (@students_2_science)! Students worked on various activities in a lab designed to model a professional lab. They tested the purity and use of a pharmaceutical drug. Thank you, Students 2 Science, for providing fun, innovative learning to Hillside Public Schools students!

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On December 19th, 2025, the Hillside High School Student Council @hillsidestuco with their advisor, Mrs. Deutsch, was recognized by @rwjbh Cooperman Barnabas Breast Center for a $1,300 donation. This contribution marks the 5th consecutive year that @hillsidestuco @mrsdeutschhhs has raised more than $900 annually in support of the Cooperman Barnabas Breast Center—demonstrating a sustained commitment to service, leadership, and community partnership! #HillsidePublicSchools #HHSStuCo #ServiceInAction #StudentLeadership #CommunityPartnership #GivingBack

The Hillside High School Student Council @hillsidestuco attended the 100th Annual @NJASC (New Jersey Association of Student Councils) Winter Convention on January 7, 2026 at @TCNJ, where Hillside High School was honored as an Honor School for the 5th year—recognizing our continued commitment to strong student leadership. StuCo was also proud to receive a Top Ten Projects Award for their work in Civics Education, highlighting their student-run officer elections and partnership with the Union County Board of Elections @union.boe. The conference also marked the close of Senior Leilani Ortega’s incredible term as the 2025–2026 NJASC Executive Officer of Publications. Her leadership leaves a lasting impact. Thank you to @mrsdeutschhhs for her tireless leadership and commitment to the students. #HillsidePride #HHSStuCo #NJASC #StudentVoice #LeadershipInAction #CivicsInAction