Hillside Public Schools

We still have content from Black History Month to share! The following photos come courtesy of Ola Edwards Community School, where students researched the accomplishments of various African Americans throughout history and presented about them! Great work, students. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #blackhistorymonth #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Yesterday, February 29th, 2024, was the last day of the month, and Hillside Public Schools culminated Black History Month celebrations at Hillside Innovation Academy! Hillside Innovation Academy's celebration included poetry, live dance and musical performances, informative presentations, and a Black History Month-themed game of Kahoot! H.I.A.'s celebration was truly a spectacle, great work Principal Silva, Ms. Dotel, Mr. Joyner, H.I.A. students, and staff! More photos and content to come! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hia #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #blackhistorymonth

A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center hosted multiple Black History Month Assemblies throughout the week 2/26/2024 - 2/29/2024! The culmination of assemblies occurred today (2/29/2024) and it was truly a sight to see! Our A.P. Morris students are incredibly smart and talented and got to perform for their parents, peers, staff, and families! Thank you, Ms. Branch, Ms. Modena, Ms. Corrothers, Ms. Pereira, Ms. Kramer, Principals Mr. Graham, and Ms. Palmer-Gilliard, Superintendent Glover, A.P. Morris Students and Staff! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicshools #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #blackhistorymonth

This morning (2/29/2024), W.O.K. Middle School hosted an assembly to award their 7th and 8th-grade scholars who made the honor roll for the second marking period! W.O.K. teachers and staff were also recognized for their hard work during the second marking period. Congratulations to all of our students, staff, and scholars, thank you, Dr. Wilson, Vice-Principals Ms. Scott-Jackson and Ms. Elie, our W.O.K. staff, parents, and families! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #honorroll #awardsceremony

Good day from Hillside Public Schools, please see the BlackFact of the day for February 29, 2024! https://youtu.be/1SEpZ9VCEDM?si=kO5_up3MRvIkK4ai

Shoutout to Coach Walzer from Hillside High School, who submitted these photos spotlighting her Girls' Soccer team Seniors who were recently inducted into the National Honor Society! Great work to our scholar-athletes! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #newjersey #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #highschoolsoccer #nationalhonorsociety

Please join Superintendent Glover during the upcoming Hillside Public Schools District Strategic Planning Sessions! Thursday, March 7th, 2024 in the Hillside High School Media Center, and Monday, March 18th, 2024 in the Hurden Looker Elementary School Gymnasium, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m! All Board of Education Members, Students, Staff, Parents, and Community Stakeholders are welcome to attend one and/or both remaining sessions! See the flyer for more details, thank you!

A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center has been hosting assemblies for Black History Month throughout the week: 2/26 - 2/29! A.P. Morris' Kindergarten students performed today (2/27/2024) for a nearly full auditorium consisting of their peers and proud parents and families! Hillside Board of Education President, Ms. Laquana Best was in attendance and even read to Mrs. Drefko's class after the assembly! Shoutout to Principal Palmer-Gilliard, Principal Graham, Parent Liaison Ms. Sherri Branch, and Ms. Modena! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #blackhistorymonth #newpride #newpossibilities #newpathways

Good day from Hillside Public Schools, please see the BlackFact of the day for February 27, 2024! : https://youtu.be/PzTGR-nWTk0

On February 27, 2024, Hillside Public Schools District Central Office and Administrators visited Ryerson Elementary School in Wayne, New Jersey, to learn about its "Leader and Me" Program. Thank you to Principal Foti and her staff for their warm hospitality! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Good day from Hillside Public Schools, please see the BlackFact of the day for February 26, 2024! : https://youtu.be/1ZcFqMKA7fc

This morning, (2/26/2024) The Hillside High School Dance Ensemble, led by Ms. Love, performed at Maher Terminals for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Black History Month Celebration! The Dance team did an outstanding job opening and closing the event, and received praise from all the officers in attendance as well as Newark Mayor, Mr. Ras Baraka, who was the keynote speaker for the event! Great work Hillside High School Dance Ensemble, Ms. Love, Mayor Baraka, and the Newark CBP! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidehighschool #cbp #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #danceensemble

Here are some pictures from the Hillside High School Science Trip to Students 2 Science's I.S.A.A.C. Program (Improving Student Affinity and Aptitude for Careers in STEM). This trip took place from February 20 - 22, 2024, and focused on Biotechnology - Using Biological processes, organisms, or systems to improve the quality of human life! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #students2science #biotechnology Students conducted tests on the following Diabetes and hidden sugar Vaccines and immune response Biofuels Fish Forgery

We are excited to announce that virtual reality headsets have been deployed in our middle schools to support math learning. Shout out to the collaboration by our Technology and Curriculum and Instruction offices! #vr #prismsvr #spatiallearning #realworld

A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center is hosting multiple Black History Month Assemblies starting next week, Monday, February 26th, 2024! Please see the following flyer for details on the assemblies, we hope to see you there! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #apmorris #blackhistorymonth #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Good morning from Hillside Public Schools, please see the BlackFact of the day for February 23, 2024! https://youtu.be/3jU1lviDnTM

Shoutout to Ola Edwards Community School (OECS), where Nurse Ardino and Social Worker Ms. Sanchez put together an educational program for National Children's Dental Hygiene Month, which is celebrated in February! Staff from Dr. Tina Panchal's office located in Edison, New Jersey, came to educate OECS students on the importance of oral hygiene! The students also received a toothbrush and were able to ask questions at the end of the presentation. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #dentalhygienemonth #hygiencemonth

The W.O.K. Middle School Auditorium was packed last night (2/21/2024) for the Black History Month "Black Art" Program! We had members of the Divine 9 Fraternities and Sororities representing, as well as phenomenal artwork done by a few of our W.O.K. students! It was truly an amazing celebration and showcase, thank you Ms. Mathura, Mr. Ferguson, Dr. Wilson, the Divine 9, the multicultural club, and everyone in attendance! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #wokmiddleschool #divine9 #blackhistorymonth #blackart #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Hillside Public Schools are incredibly proud of all of our Hillside High School students inducted into the National Honor Society last night (2/21/2024)! The High School Auditorium was packed with parents, families, and students in celebration of their scholars and peers. After the event, inductees were amazed to behold their names added forever to the Hillside High School Hall of Honor! We know you will all continue to do great things! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #nationalhonorsociety #inductionceremony #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Check out these awesome photos of our W.O.K. Middle School scientists at work! Students in Ms. Bhullar's and Mr. Lockyer's classes participated in the virtual lab (v-lab) titled "Is it Alive?" by Students2Science. The lab consisted of DNA Extraction, as molecular biologists, students used classical extraction and separation techniques to determine if the samples contained DNA! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities