The W.O.K. Middle School Winter Concert got to be enjoyed not once, but twice! On December 19th, 2023, the W.O.K. chorus and band performed for their classmates and staff members. Last night, December 20th, 2023, our talented students dazzled the parents, and families of Hillside Public Schools! All of our participating band and chorus students did amazing, we'd like to give a massive thank you to our music directors, Mr. Kelly and Mr. Moore, Principal Wilson, Vice-Principal Scott-Jackson, Vice-Principal Elie, and all of the W.O.K. Middle School staff!
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A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center staff and teachers were treated to a Holiday Breakfast this week! Hillside Public Schools appreciates all of its teachers and staff dearly. Thank you, Ms. Branch, for submitting these awesome photos!
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It was a "Super Holiday Giveaway" at A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center and Little Bears Daycare from December 20th - 21st, 2023! Superintendent Glover gifted presents and toys to A.P. Morris students and Little Bears children, with help from Hillside Public Schools staff! Toys were donated by @att pioneers, a non-profit national network of volunteers. Hillside Public Schools is incredibly grateful for the donation, and the opportunity to continue giving to our children and community!
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Earlier today, December 20th, 2023, Hillside Public Schools Superintendent Glover, @keanuniversity President Gray, and Hillside Mayor Vertreese met at Hillside Town Hall. Hillside has collaborated with Kean University to launch a community literacy program designed to foster the love of reading, and support literacy throughout the town! "Book hubs will be located at the Hillside town hall, community recreation center, M&M Pizzeria, and the First Baptist Church. When families visit these locations, they will have the opportunity to read a book and then scan a QR code to answer questions about the book. Submission of the questionnaires will reward families with prizes and discounts to local businesses in our community! Kean University was generous enough to supply all the supplies, books, and materials for this program. Today was the official book hub delivery date! Thank you, President Gray, Superintendent Glover, the Hillside Board of Education, Mayor Vertreese, Mr. Anthony Salters, Ms. Victoria Gray, and the entire Hillside community for promoting the importance of reading and fostering the success of our children.
@scholastic
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Things continue to heat up at Hillside Public Schools! Last week, Mad Science @madsciencenenj came to A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center to present a science show on chemical reactions! All the students had a great time watching a volcano erupt, and other cool science demonstrations! Thank you for stopping by @madsciencenenj.
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December 14th, 2023 was the latest Chef Day hosted by @maschiofood at Hillside High School! Hillside High School students were treated to a Hispanic Food Bar consisting of Arroz Con Pollo, Churrasco Black Beans, Sweet Plantains, Local Street Corn Elote, and cinnamon Churros! Thank you always, @maschiofood!
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A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center hosted a Community Toiletry drive throughout December, which concluded on December 14th, 2023! Various toiletries including toothpaste, lotion, deodorant, and body soap were donated and collected. All donations were given to the Bessie Green Community, Inc. @bessie_green_community, thank you, Ms. Branch, Principal Graham, Principal Palmer-Gilliard, Ms. Silva, and A.P. Morris staff, and community!
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The @keanuniversity KUBS second annual Basketball Invitational will be taking place on Saturday, January 13, 2024! Come out to support our Hillside Comets Basketball teams as they compete at Kean University's Harwood Arena, 1000 Morris Ave. Union, NJ 07083.
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The Hurden Looker Elementary School Winter Concert occurred on December 15, 2023! As shown in these pictures, the Hurden Looker gymnasium was full of parents and families. Great work, Principal Wolff, Ms. Valiante, our band directors, Hurden Looker staff, and students for organizing an incredible Winter Concert!
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Hillside Board of Education President, Ms. Cook, delivered toys and gifts to students from A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center & Ola Edwards Community School! The spirit of giving never quits in our community. Thank you, President Cook, and the Hillside Board of Education!
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Here are some great photos of Ola Edwards Community School's Winter Concert, contributed by none other than Ola Edwards' Principal, Ms. Davis! Our talented students sang, and the band performed for the multitude of parents, staff, and families gathered in the gymnasium, as seen in the images! Holiday season is in full effect at Hillside Public Schools!
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It's that time again, the 2023 Joe Silver Holiday Basketball Tournament is taking place from December 26th - 29th, 2023! Games will be held in the Hillside High School gymnasium (1085 Liberty Ave. Hillside, NJ 07205), there will be 3 games per day, tip off at 11 a.m.! See you there.
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The 3rd annual Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Mixer was in the Hillside High School media center last night, December 13th, 2023! Shoutout to the multitude of HBCUs represented and present at the mixer, as well as the amazing panelists there to answer the questions of parents, and students. Students gained a wealth of knowledge and even had access to instant decision opportunities with various HBCUs! Thank you to the Hillside High School Guidance Department @hillsidehs_schoolcounseling, HBCUs nationwide, and the Hillside Board of Education!
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Santa Claus came to town! Milk & Cookies with Santa 2023 is in the books, and it was spectacular! The Hillside High School gymnasium was filled to near capacity on the night of December 13th, 2023, as Hillside families, students, and children were greeted by Santa Claus himself! Parents, and families, got to take pictures with Santa, participate in various fun activities at different tables, and receive gifts during the toy giveaway! Thank you to the Hillside Police Department @hillsidepolicenj, Hillside Board of Education President, Ms. Cook, and the Hillside Board of Education for organizing this fantastic, unforgettable event for the community annually. Shout out to Superintendent Glover, and all of the Hillside Public Schools staff and families in attendance as well!
@njea
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8th Grade Students from W.O.K. Middle School recently attended "Students2Science 's Isaac lab"! Students engaged in a full day of hands-on STEM (Science Technology Engineering, and Math) programming in a working professional laboratory. They focused on solving real-world problems scientists encounter in modern laboratories. Shout out to all of the future scientists from Hillside Public Schools and @students_2_science! @insta_njea
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On December 8th, 2023, Mrs. Ebong and 20 juniors and seniors attended The Newark College of Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology's (NJIT) annual NCE Engineering Career Day! The Engineering Career Day programs are designed to allow high school students to explore engineering and consider engineering as a career path. Students met current engineering students and faculty and were presented with systems, devices, robots, and vehicles. Two students pictured below have been accepted into NJIT thus far, Dylan De Castro and Adams Jacques! Great work Hillside High School and thank you @njit!
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The Community Toiletry Drive is going strong at A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center! Donations will be accepted until December 14th, 2023, and will be given to the Bessie Green Community Inc. @bessie_green_community. For any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Sherri Branch, see the flyer for more information, thank you!
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The season of giving continues throughout Hillside Public Schools District! Hillside High School received Coat Donations from Hillside Democratic Chairperson, Mr. Salters. Let's keep giving, Hillside!
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At Hillside Public Schools, we love our JROTC program! Shout out to our @hillsideajrotc who represented Hillside proudly as always at the JROTC Drill Competition last Saturday, December 9th, 2023! Thank you to all of the Hillside parents, families, staff, and community members who were present to support our JROTC!
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Ola Edwards Community School hosted its Winter White Gala on December 8th, 2023, with 177 students accompanied by their parents! Families were treated to music by DJ Tah, a photo booth by Fee's Photo Bank, snacks, and a prize raffle. Students were able to win bikes, scooters, games, and a Fire 7 Tablet. Thank you to Ms. Davis, Ms. Diggs, Ms. Rawls, Ms. Pereira, Ms. Alborn, Hillside Education Association, Ola Edwards' PTA, staff and families for making the event a huge success!
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