Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, Hillside Public Schools! Thank you to all of the teachers within our district who educate our students daily and prepare them for a successful future!
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As part of Hillside Public Schools' anti-vaping efforts, vaping facts and prevention messages will be shared daily this week (May 4th, 2026 - May 8th, 2026)! This campaign is intended to educate our students, families, and community about the dangers of vaping and to support healthy decision-making!
Today's fact: Some e-cigarette aerosols contain harmful chemicals, such as formaldehyde, which can lead to cancer.
If you or someone you know is ready to take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle, please contact the Quitline at 866-657-8677.
Today's fact: Some e-cigarette aerosols contain harmful chemicals, such as formaldehyde, which can lead to cancer.
If you or someone you know is ready to take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle, please contact the Quitline at 866-657-8677.
Thank you to everyone who joined Deanna G. Taylor Academy (DGTA) for Cross-Curriculum Night on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026! It was a wonderful evening filled with exploration across math, literacy, and science. DGTA staff were thrilled to see such a fantastic turnout and loved sharing the incredible learning happening in their classrooms. A big thank you to DGTA students, families, and staff for making the night such a success! Shout out to Principal Graham!
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It's the most wonderful time of the (school) year! Today (5/1/2026), was Hillside High School's (HHS) College Decision Day! Hillside High School Seniors gathered in the auditorium to proudly declare the colleges and universities they will be attending! The HHS School Counseling Department (@hillsidehs_schoolcounseling) hosted this energetic, and awesome ceremony, congratulations to all of our Senior Scholars! Shout out to Acting Superintendent Dr. Pérez, Mr. Boateng, Acting Principal Emenaka, Ms. Martinez, Ms. Mullins, Ms. Ruban, Dr. Ellis, Mr. McCoy, the Guidance Department and more!
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Opening night (4/30/2026) of the One-Act Play Disaster at Hillside High School was excellent! Shout out to Ms. Pribish, and the talented students of the Hillside High School Theater Company (@hhs.performingarts)! Make sure to catch the last showing tonight (5/1/2026) at 6:30 p.m. in the Hillside High School Auditorium!
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Happy National School Principals' Day from Hillside Public Schools! School Principals’ Day is celebrated on May 1st, 2026! This day is dedicated to recognizing the important role of school principals and showing appreciation for their hard work. Take a moment to thank all of our hardworking principals here at Hillside Public Schools!
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Last week the School Counseling Office of Hillside High School (@hillsidehs_schoolcounseling) held its 4th annual Next Step Career Fair! The School Counseling Department would like to extend its sincere thanks to Hillside Fire (@hillside_firefighters) and Police Departments (@hillsidepolicenj), Berkeley College (@berkeleycollege), Union College of Union County, the Army National Guard, Navy, Marines, Servpro, PC Age, and AIMS Education for offering their time to engage with our students and making this day memorable!
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Good day, the Hillside Public Schools District Superintendent Search Community Input Survey is now available, please click the following link to fill out the survey, your voice is appreciated!
This survey will be closed on Friday, May 8th, 2026.
Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3BV7HZ7
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On April 23rd, 2026, Hillside High School’s Hispanic Honor Society and the Comets Book Club came together to celebrate World Book Day, a special date that honors the power of reading, literature, and cultural traditions around the world! April 23rd is significant because it marks the anniversary of the deaths of renowned authors like William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes, making it a global tribute to books and their lasting impact. Inspired by a beautiful tradition from Spain, Hillside High School celebrated the “Book and a Rose” custom, where people exchange a book and a rose as symbols of knowledge and love. This meaningful gesture reminds us that stories connect us, inspire us, and help us grow. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this celebration so special! Shout out to Ms. Andino!
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As part of the quarterly Art Educators of New Jersey juried display at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (@njpac), Hillside Innovation Academy (HIA) artist educator Ms. Therres submitted scholar artworks for display! Pictured is Abigail Tuckler and her figurative piece focused on self-harm. Abigail was honored with a reception and certificate among other selected student artists in grades k-12 from across the state! She follows Osayuki Obasuyi from HIA, whose work was a part of the winter juried show this year. Congratulations, artists! Shoutout to Acting Superintendent Dr. Pérez who was in attendance for the reception.
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Good day, please see the following flyer for the W.O.K. Middle School Daddy-Daughter Sneaker Ball, which will take place on Saturday, May 30th, 2026! The Ball will be in the Ola Edwards Community School Gymnasium (1530 Leslie Street, Hillside, NJ 07205) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now in the main office at W.O.K. Middle School, you can also purchase by scanning the QR code on the flyer, no tickets will be sold at the door! Thank you!
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On Friday (4/24/2026), Hillside High School hosted a Multicultural Night from 6 - 8 p.m.! Students, staff, and community members gathered in the Hillside High School cafeteria to partake in various foods across different cultures. Students dressed in attires from their countries and cultures, and hosted tables providing information about their culture as well as the featured foods! Great work, Hillside High School, all of the staff, students, and families that made this event a success! Thank you Mr. Frisch, and Ms. Smith for providing photos as well.
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Please join us for "Hidden in Plain Sight" on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Taking place in the Hillside High School Media Center, "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 ask 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!
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This informative event will open your eyes to the reality of drug usage among young people, and ask 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
Hillside High School's Ms. Ashby organized a trip to New York City on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026! Chaperones Ms. Ashby, Ms. Beaugris, Ms. Gill and Ms. Ruban chaperoned the students while eating lunch at Dallas BBQ and then attending the Broadway show HEATHERS! Several students were lucky enough to go to the Stage Door to meet and get an autograph and a picture with Peyton List, the superstar actress from Cobra Kai and JESSIE.
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This morning, (4/24/2026), Hurden Looker Elementary School hosted its National Elementary Honor Society Induction Ceremony! Congratulations to all of the Hurden Looker scholars who were inducted based not only on their academic success, but also their service and participation in extracurricular activities and programs! Thank you to Principal Alvarez, Vice-Principal Pinho, our Hurden Looker School Honor Society advisors, teachers, staff, Acting Superintendent Dr. Pérez, and to all of the parents, families, and community members who were in attendance for this stellar ceremony!
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Yesterday, April 23rd, 2026, was "Bring Your Child to Work Day" and Deanna G. Taylor Academy (DGTA) was excited to welcome its visitors in! It was a wonderful opportunity for guests to experience a day in the life of the DGTA school community while learning more about the important work that takes place each day at the school.
During their visit, the children engaged in a structured school-based experience that included observing daily school operations, interacting with staff and students, and participating in engaging learning opportunities through some of the special programs, including Gardening and Robotics.
This meaningful experience provided students with valuable exposure to future career pathways in education, leadership, teamwork, and innovation. It also highlighted the many ways schools help shape and support the next generation of learners and leaders.
We thank all of the families, staff members, and guests who helped make this day such a success.
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During their visit, the children engaged in a structured school-based experience that included observing daily school operations, interacting with staff and students, and participating in engaging learning opportunities through some of the special programs, including Gardening and Robotics.
This meaningful experience provided students with valuable exposure to future career pathways in education, leadership, teamwork, and innovation. It also highlighted the many ways schools help shape and support the next generation of learners and leaders.
We thank all of the families, staff members, and guests who helped make this day such a success.
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Yesterday was Earth Day 2026! Hillside Public Schools scholars from Deanna G. Taylor Academy (DGTA), and W.O.K. Middle School partnered with the Hillside Department of Public Works (DPW), and ShopRite of Hillside to help clean the local environment! Thank you to Mrs. Harris, DPW Lead Coordinator for this event Mrs. Tyrese Outlaw, Principal Graham, Vice-Principal Budhu, Principal Dr. Wilson, Vice-Principal Scott-Jackson, and others for organizing this awesome cleanup! @shopritestores
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Last night (4/22/2026) Hillside High School hosted its first Hispanic Honor Society Initiation Ceremony! Congratulations to all of the Hillside High School scholars who have "shown and proven" a keen interest in the Spanish language! The Hispanic Honor Society was founded by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese in 1953 for students in North American High Schools. Hillside High School's Chapter "United Voices" was established by the hard work of ESL and World Language Director Ms. Okparaeke, Language teacher Ms. Andino, Principal Mr. Woolard (may he rest in peace), and more! This was an absolutely beautiful ceremony, thank you to everyone involved and shout out to Acting Superintendent Dr. Pérez, as well as the Hillside Board of Education members in attendance.
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Happy Administrative Professionals/Secretaries Day from Hillside Public Schools! National Administrative Professionals Day celebrates the important role of secretaries, assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals! Hillside Public Schools appreciates and thanks all of the Administrative Professionals in our district.
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"Hillside Seniors Lead the Way for Upcoming Volleyball Season!
The Hillside High School boys' volleyball team is set to build on last season’s success, thanks in large part to the leadership and performance of two standout seniors, Aldy Alexandre and Jesus Diaz.
Alexandre has quietly emerged as one of Union County’s most well-rounded players. Last season, he made a strong impact across the board, finishing with 137 kills and 77 digs, while also adding 12 blocks and 20 aces. His ability to contribute in multiple areas makes him a key piece of Hillside’s lineup heading into the new season.
On the defensive side, Diaz continues to anchor the team as libero. A consistent and reliable presence on the court, he led Hillside with 338 digs last year, showcasing his skill and determination in the back row. His leadership and defensive strength will be critical as the team looks to improve and compete at a higher level.
The team’s continued growth is also a reflection of the strong leadership on the sidelines. Head Coach Mohammed, along with Assistant Coaches Christine Graham and Marco Coimbra, have played an important role in developing the program and preparing players to compete at a high level.
With experienced seniors like Alexandre and Diaz returning, Hillside is positioned to take another step forward this season and remain competitive within the conference.
— As highlighted by NJ.com"
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The Hillside High School boys' volleyball team is set to build on last season’s success, thanks in large part to the leadership and performance of two standout seniors, Aldy Alexandre and Jesus Diaz.
Alexandre has quietly emerged as one of Union County’s most well-rounded players. Last season, he made a strong impact across the board, finishing with 137 kills and 77 digs, while also adding 12 blocks and 20 aces. His ability to contribute in multiple areas makes him a key piece of Hillside’s lineup heading into the new season.
On the defensive side, Diaz continues to anchor the team as libero. A consistent and reliable presence on the court, he led Hillside with 338 digs last year, showcasing his skill and determination in the back row. His leadership and defensive strength will be critical as the team looks to improve and compete at a higher level.
The team’s continued growth is also a reflection of the strong leadership on the sidelines. Head Coach Mohammed, along with Assistant Coaches Christine Graham and Marco Coimbra, have played an important role in developing the program and preparing players to compete at a high level.
With experienced seniors like Alexandre and Diaz returning, Hillside is positioned to take another step forward this season and remain competitive within the conference.
— As highlighted by NJ.com"
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