Deanna G. Taylor Academy

We’re excited to share Hillside Recreation Center upcoming programs available for children ages 6–13, designed to keep students active, engaged, and building lifelong skills in a ...

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, DGTA proudly celebrated the 90th Day of School! This milestone marks more than just a number—it represents 90 days of learning, growth, perseverance...

Today we proudly celebrated the 80th Day of School , marking 80 days of learning, growth, and achievement! Classrooms were filled with excitement as students participated in en...

Good day, please see the following important communication from the Superintendent's Office regarding immigration, thank you. Immigration Letter to Staff and Parents - English Im...

January Reflex Leader Board Update 🎉 We are excited to share updates to the January Reflex Leader Board at DGTA! To strengthen incentives and promote friendly competition, we...

Our Girls Rock Science program launched with an exciting and hands-on Session 1, where our 5th and 6th grade girls stepped into the role of scientists and engineers as they explor...

Dear Families, We are excited to announce a few pop-up spirit days to we celebrate important milestones in our school year—the 80th, 90th, and 100th days of school ! These sur...

Celebrating Muslim Heritage Month This month, Hillside Public Schools is proud to recognize Muslim Heritage Month — a time to celebrate the rich history, cultures, traditions, ...

At Deanna G. Taylor Academy (DGTA), we are proud to support the well-being of our students and families both inside and outside of the classroom. Recently, Vice Principal Budhu h...

This month, we are proud to honor students who exemplify Habit 3: Put First Things First—a key habit from the Leader in Me framework that teaches students to prioritize, stay orga...

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding students who earned Honor Roll recognition for the First Marking Cycle! Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence truly s...

Today, we celebrate Veterans Day — a special day to honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans are people who worked h...

🌟 We’re thrilled to introduce the Green Light Leader Board at DGTA! 🎉 This initiative celebrates the incredible achievements of our classes and students. It's all about recognizin...

We had a spook-tacular time celebrating Halloween this year! Our students and staff showed amazing creativity with their costumes, decorations, and festive spirit. The "cast" of...

Our DGTA community came together on Wednesday, October 29th for an unforgettable night of fun at this year’s Trunk-a-Treat ! From creative, decked-out trunks to the mountains of ...

Monday, October 27th DGTA Scholars participated in the Red Ribbon Assembly. Red Ribbon Week is an annual drug prevention and awareness campaign observed in the United States, usua...

Friday, October 24, 2025 - Under the leadership of Mrs.Brennan National Elementary Honor Society Advisor, members came came together to participate in Plant a Promise. The students...

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...

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...