Deanna G. Taylor Academy

Good day, please see the following update from the Union County Department of Human Services regarding SNAP benefits. Thank you! https://ucnj.org/dhs/snap-update/

Dear DGTA Families, Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to build your child’s home library with new books they’ll dive into ag...

Our young scientists in Grades 2 and 3 had an amazing time exploring the wonders of science during our Girls Rock Science After-school club! From hands-on experiments to excit...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

We are excited to announce that two students from Hillside Public Schools have reached the finals of the Union County Red Ribbon Week contest! Please use the link to vote for both ...

Good day! Please join Superintendent Glover, Hillside Board of Education members, and Hillside Public Schools Administrators on Thursday, October 16th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the H...

Happy National Principals Month from Hillside Public Schools! We appreciate the hard work and dedication from all of the Principals here in the Hillside Public Schools District, o...

💉 Our DGTA staff has completed EpiPen training! While it’s not the most enjoyable task, being prepared for emergencies is crucial for everyone's safety.

🎉 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...

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...

Please join Hillside Public Schools on Saturday, October 11th, 2025 for a full day of spectacular events! Our Pink-Tacular Events Day kicks off with our Breast Cancer Awareness Wa...

📚 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...