Deanna G. Taylor Academy

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...

Adult English Classes are scheduled to begin in January 2026 at Walter O. Krumbiegel (WOK) Middle School, 145 Hillside Avenue, Hillside, New Jersey, 07205. Please use the link bel...

Welcome to Hillside Public Schools District's new acting Superintendent, Dr. Gretel Perez! Dr. Perez was voted in at last night's (11/20/2025) Hillside Board of Education meeting ...

Hillside Public Schools District students, staff, administrators, Hillside Police Officers (@hillsidepolicenj), Hillside Board of Education members, and community members gathered...

Hillside Public Schools District in collaboration with @aaanortheast, and the Hillside branch of the NAACP (@naacp) welcomed Civil Rights Pioneer and Hero, Ruby Bridges (@rubybrid...

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...