W.O.K.'s Multilingual Newcomers class is exploring summer vocabulary topics! Newcomers are seen here painting seashells and they will discuss and write about what they are looking forward to for the summer! Thank you to Ms. Giro for sharing her class and these pictures with us!
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Today, (6/13/2024), Ola Edwards Community School hosted its Iron Chef: Battle Pasta competition! This was the first time an Iron Chef Competition was held in an elementary school! 6th-grade students from Ola Edwards were the chefs, divided into 4 teams: A, B, C, and D, and they were tasked with creating the best pasta dish, utilizing ingredients provided by @maschiofood! Each dish was sampled and scored by a panel of adult judges (staff from Hillside Public Schools). Our chefs' classmates also joined the fun, entering the cafeteria to cheer and support their peers! Shoutout to our Food Services Department staff, @maschiofood, Superintendent Glover, Principal Davis, Vice-Principal Diggs, Ola Edwards staff, and the phenomenal students for making this contest a hit!
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Congratulations to all our W.O.K. Middle School students who were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society last night (6/12/2024)! Great work, scholars, and thank you, Principal, Dr. Wilson, Ms.Mathura, Vice-Principals Ms. Scott-Jackson, Ms. Elie, Mr. Strumph, and more for making this all possible!
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Here are photos from last night's Band Awards Ceremony, which took place at W.O.K. Middle School! Congratulations to all of our talented band students, thank you, Mr. Moore, for leading our band, and thank you, Ms. Mathura, for providing these awesome photos!
Good morning parents and staff, as of 9:15 this morning, power has been restored to all of our schools. Thank you for your patience!
Students, Heloysa Da Silva, Yosmeiri Rodriguez, and Camila Duchi Padilla use paintbrushes to gently transfer nearly 70 Monarch caterpillars over to Swamp Milkweed within the Hillside High School Garden grounds! The gardens were inaugurated with an event day that invited the Pre-K and Kindergarten classes to mimic the four stages of the Monarch Butterfly, from the larvae stage to the Butterfly stage!
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On June 4th-5th, 2024, teachers engaged in professional learning about our expanding construction and design pathway! We are offering construction courses this summer! Shout out to Ms. Cheung, Mrs. DaSilva, Ms. Dunlap, Ms. Ruiz, Ms. Tettey-Lokko, and Mrs. Tran for participating! #dualenrollment #careerconnections #woodworking #pathways #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools
To say that Hillside High School students arrived in style at the Prom Showcase yesterday would be an understatement! Our High Schoolers definitely showed out! Shoutout to the showcase MC Mr. McCoy. A full gallery of photos will be available soon!
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"Hillside Innovation Academy held it's Annual Art Gallery last night, 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
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Lady Liberty and Learning! On June 3, 2024, Mr. Skelton and Ms. Andino had a fantastic day exploring history and nature with students from Hillside High School at Liberty State Park! The views of New York City were incredible, and learning about the park's role in immigration was truly eye-opening for everyone! Both students and staff were grateful for this educational adventure!
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At Hurden Looker Elementary School, Ms. Craig's 6th-grade students invited Mrs. Lorelli’s 2nd-grade class to attend their Math Carnival! They had math game stations set up and Mrs. Lorelli’s students had to visit each station, play a math game, and they got to receive a prize ticket. At the end, students received prizes for participating in the math games!
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Pre-K and Kindergarten students visited Hillside High School's Garden Club to tour the new Monarch Butterfly Gardens and participate in activities that mimic the life stages of the Monarch Butterfly! Students joined in storytime, yoga, nature hide-and-seek, squirming through wiggle tunnels and having an upside-down hangout session like a caterpillar, being wrapped up in and breaking out of a paper chrysalis, painting, planting seeds, getting face paint and making seed bombs. The high schoolers had a wonderful time hosting and leading the sessions! All the kids were equally excited to meet each other, teach, and learn about Monarch Butterflies and how to save them. Children received butterfly bookmarks and stickers and their classes were gifted with an English and Spanish copy of "Monarch, Come Play with Me!" A NJ Sustainable School Grant @sustainable_jersey funded this event! Thank you to all the teachers who made this event possible including our Garden Club advisors Mrs. Ambrose and Mrs. Comerchero!
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Stem-based Learning at W.O.K. Middle School! Mr. Lockyer's end-of-the-year harvest was a success! Students grew multiple types of lettuce organically using hydroponics! Great work, Mr. Lockyer's class!
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On May 31st, 2024, Hillside High School students along with Ms. Sala Della Cuna and Mr. Skelton participated in an annual cleanup of Charlotte DeFilippo Park, directly across the street from Hillside High School! Hillside High School Alumni and current Hillside Police Department officers, Larry Martinez and Fazion Rock also came to participate!
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Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Hillside High School Student Council (StuCo) attended the @NJASC Spring Awards Ceremony at Six Flags in Jackson, NJ! @hillsidestuco was awarded the Community Smile Award, in recognition of their work to improve the school community and beyond, and the State Charity Award, in recognition of their donation in the amount of $1,000 to the NJASC 2023 State Charity @HugsForBrady.
Former StuCo President Adriana Silva (12) and Current StuCo President Ashley Dos Santos (11) accepted the awards on behalf of the entire student council.
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This week at A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center, A.P. Morris students received a visit from @rizzoswildlifeworld ! The students are fascinated with all of Rizzo's awesome animals!
Thank you Ms. Branch for providing all of these photos!
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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!
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Last night (6/3/2024), Hillside High School hosted its Senior Awards Night! Congratulations to all the Hillside High School Seniors who received an award across various subjects such as Literature, History, Biliteracy, Athletics, Athletic training, Academic Decathlon, National Honor Society, JROTC, and more! Thank you to the Hillside Public Schools Guidance Department, Superintendent Glover, the Hillside Board of Education, Hillside Public Schools Directors, and Administrators for making this wonderful evening possible and recognizing our students! Lastly, shout out to the students, parents, and families in attendance for filling the Hillside High School Auditorium with love, and support!
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On Saturday, June 1st, 2024, Hillside Public Schools and Leaders of the 21st Century @lot21c hosted a culmination event to celebrate a magnificent partnership! "Leaders of the 21st Century is a non-profit whose mission is to develop civic-minded youth leaders in urban communities and prepare them for the world of work and beyond ​through professional and leadership development." Thank you, Superintendent Glover, Mr. De Nose, Principal Woolard, and Hillside Board of Education Members for providing this revolutionary program to 50 Hillside High School Seniors! A huge thank you as well to the event's MC, Jonathan Martin, and "all the professional guests who attended, and @lot21c fellows of Newark who volunteered their time to network with Hillside students!"
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In a bid to promote mental wellness among students, Melba Mullins, Hillside High School's Student Assistance Coordinator & the Counseling Department, successfully organized a transformative Mental Health Fair on May 30, 2024! Held in the serene ambiance of the high school Media Center, the event saw the active participation of various state and county agencies, each dedicated to presenting an array of mental health resources and engaging activities aimed at fostering relief and well-being among our students.
Attendees were welcomed with engaging sessions of finger painting, coloring activities, and uplifting positive affirmations, thus creating a safe space for students to unwind, relax, and explore techniques for managing their emotional well-being. The tranquil atmosphere, combined with the enriching resources provided, made the Mental Health Fair a truly impactful and valuable experience for all participants! Thank you, Ms. Mullins, and the Counseling Department for organizing this truly beneficial event!
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