Deanna G. Taylor Academy

Update 10.22.25- Breaking News! Eden Wins! Union County has announced the winners of the 2025 Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest. Congratulations to Eden Xavier earning second place ...

To support School Violence Prevention Week, our scholars participated in Jersey Day by wearing their favorite sports jerseys. This special event fostered a sense of community and s...

At DGTA, we celebrated Silly Hat Day on October 20th, fostering creativity and community spirit among our students. This week also marks School Violence Prevention Week, emphasizi...

An Effort to Keep Our Students Illness-Free and Learning Strong! At DGTA, we’re committed to keeping our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn every day. Please review the...

October 10th is World Mental Health Day! At DGTA, we recognize the importance of caring for our minds and hearts just as much as our bodies. This year, we’re encouraging our s...

Today, October 10th our students in Grades 2-3 had an exciting and educational visit from our local Fire Department as part of Fire Prevention Week ! 🚨 Students learned about f...

October 9, 2025- As part of our Week of Respect Celebrations and Spirit Week, we focused on celebrating he beautiful diversity that makes our school community so special! Each of...

The Institute of Music for Children is a non-profit 501(c)3 arts organization located in Elizabeth. We have a year-round Music and Arts program in which we offer affordable and qu...

🎉 We're thrilled to introduce September's Student Leaders of the Month! 🌟 These exceptional individuals embody the principles of the Leader in Me program, showcasing leadership an...

🎉 We are excited to announce our Student Leaders of the Month! 🌟 These outstanding individuals have shown remarkable dedication and leadership in their classrooms. Thank you for i...

We are thrilled to announce that, after the successful implementation of Drop Everything and Read on Fridays, DGTA will now incorporate this initiative every morning from 8:50 to ...

DGTA is a place where learning comes to life! Whether it’s innovative classroom activities, schoolwide traditions, community collaborations, or celebrations of student success, ou...

📚 Drop Everything and Read Fridays at DGTA! Every Friday at DGTA, our school community takes time to pause, relax, and dive into the joy of reading. Drop Everything and Read (D...

There’s always something exciting taking place at DGTA! From hands-on classroom learning and engaging schoolwide events to community partnerships and student celebrations, our sch...

September 18th, 2025 Back to School Night was a fantastic success! Over 80 families came together to support their scholars' education and build meaningful connections with DGTA ...

Thrilled to announce that Hillside Public Schools has partnered with Apple to provide our 4th and 5th graders with iPads! This initiative aims to foster innovation and enhance stu...

Congratulations to Daniel O. and Miracle P. for rising to the challenge and showing their love for reading this summer! Their dedication and enthusiasm remind us that great re...

The first week of school was filled with energy, excitement, and new beginnings! Students and staff returned eager to learn, connect, and grow together. Classrooms came alive with...

We hope that you are having a great summer. Please find the 25-26 suggested supply list for Grades 2-6. This is also posted under Parent Resources on the DGTA Website. https://hi...

Union County (@unioncountynj) has announced the winners of the 2025 Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest! Two students from Hillside Public Schools District placed in the 6th-grade divi...