Hillside High School

Happy Earth Day from Hillside Public Schools! Let's all do our part to take care of the planet we call home. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #earthday #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, 41 students from Hillside High School were treated to a vibrant celebration of Latin American and Spanish culture! The auditorium at the Breslin Performing Arts Center at Felician University, in Lodi NJ, transformed into a stage showcasing the rich tapestry of music and dance from across the region! Students swayed to the infectious rhythms of Salsa, with its roots in both Puerto Rico and Cuba. The dancers' intricate footwork and playful energy had the audience clapping along. Argentina took center stage next, with the passionate intensity of the Tango and the lively footwork of La Chacarera. Colombia brought the heat with El Vallenato's romantic melodies and the infectious energy of La Champeta. Students even had a taste of Spain's cultural richness, with the energetic El Chotis from Madrid and the mesmerizing spectacle of a live Tablao Flamenco. This showcase was a true testament to the incredible cultural richness of Latin America and Spain, leaving everyone wanting to learn more and move to the rhythm! Thank you to Mrs. Evelyn Okparaeke, Mrs. Vargas, Mrs. Moraga, Ms. Andino, and Madame Nezius from the World Language Department for taking our scholars to this cultural event! @felician_university #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #worldlanguage #felicianuniversity #hillsidehighschool #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Each October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Hillside High School Student Council raises money to benefit the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center’s Breast Center! On Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 the Student Council members, with their advisor, Mrs. Noreen Deutsch, were presented with a plaque to acknowledge them for their continued support of and partnership with the Breast Center! The community outreach efforts of HHS StuCo are commendable and we offer them congratulations! @CoopermanBarnabas @margieheller @mrsdeutschhhs @hillsidestuco #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #breastcancerawareness #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #breastcancer

Build your own fresh salad 4/16-4/18 in the Hillside High School Cafeteria. Maschio is once again providing our children with fresh vegetables from a local farm to create their own "Build a Salad".

Congratulations!! On Saturday, April 13th, 2024, the Hillside Boys Volleyball team took 2nd Place in the 3rd Annual “Serving Up the Season” Tournament hosted by Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology (PCSST)! Great job Comets! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #volleyball #hillsidehighschool #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Here are some incredible photos from the Hillside Comets Baseball game on April 10th, 2024! Our Comets played a great game against North Star Academy, be sure to show up and support all of our athletic teams throughout the seasons! Thank you, Mr. Frisch, for taking these great photos! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidehighschool #baseball #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Last night (4/11/2024), Hillside High School hosted a Multicultural Night from 6 - 8 p.m.! Students, staff, and community members gathered in the Hillside High School cafeteria to partake in various foods across different cultures. Students dressed in attires from their countries, and hosted tables providing information about their nation and the featured foods! Great work, Hillside High School, all of the staff, students, and families that made this event a success! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidehighschool #multiculturalnight #cultures #nations, newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Here are some amazing photos from the Hillside Comets Softball season opener on April 9th, 2024! Our Lady Comets played a great game against Roselle, be sure to show up and support all of our athletic teams throughout the seasons! Thank you, Mr. Frisch, for taking these awesome photos! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidehighschool #softball #seasonopener #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Hillside High School’s Student Council Earns National Award! Hillside, NJ (April 2024). For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that improve the school and community, the Hillside High School Student Council, @hillsidestuco has been recognized as a 2024 National Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils (https://www.natstuco.org/) (NASC)! The NASC program is supported by its parent organization, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (http://nassp.org/) (NASSP). The Hillside High School Student Council raises money for the Cooperman Barnabas Breast Center in Livingston, NJ; produces school-wide events to promote a positive school climate and culture like their annual PowderPuff Football Game, Wing Off, and Cupcake Wars, to name a few. They are also a proud member of the New Jersey Association of Student Councils (NJASC) where they are regularly recognized for there positive contributions to their immediate community, and the community at large! “Receiving a National Council of Excellence Award reflects the amazing dedication of the students and school to make their community a better place,” said NASSP @nassp CEO Ronn Nozoe. "Hillside High School has gone above and beyond in elevating student voice to ensure they are establishing a positive climate and culture, as well as fostering academic and social growth for all.” A student council must meet a variety of criteria to earn the National Council of Excellence Award. In addition to basic requirements such as a written constitution, regular meetings, and a democratic election process, the councils must have demonstrated successful sponsorship and participation in activities such as leadership development and service to the school and community. Learn more about the National Council of Excellence Awards (https://www.natstuco.org/council-recognition/national-councils-of-excellence/). Great work @hillsidestuco, and @mrsdeutschhhs !! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #studentcouncil #hillsidehighschool #nassp #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Shoutout to @hillsideabroad, 12 of our very own Hillside High School students participated in an educational trip to London and Scotland! Students also visited Edinburgh, Scotland, can you tell that they are having an amazing time? Thank you, Mr. Skelton, Ms. Andino, and our Hillside High School staff! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsideabroad #classtrip #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Happy Earth Month from Hillside Public Schools! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #earthmonth #earthday #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On Friday, March 22nd, 2023, Hillside High School's TV production & Film Department hosted a TV & Film Alumni Assembly! The alumni who returned were: Dr. Pilar Scratch - class of 2009, Amir Combs - class of 2009, and Ahmanda Jackson -class of 2011. Thank you to Ms. Della Cuna for organizing this great assembly to speak to and inspire our current TV & Film students! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #tvandfilm #hillsidehighschool #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Hillside Public School Principals and Superintendent Glover engaged in professional learning at Deanna G. Taylor Academy today (3/27/2024). A great day of leaders collaborating together to norm their practices! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #professionaldevelopment #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Roz Thompson of AAA Northeast presented Hillside High School Students; Jordan Givens and Daschielle Puello with the 2024 Safe Driver Education Awards! Driver Education teachers Jim Hopke and John Hutchinson nominated the award winners. Congratulations students, and great work teachers! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #AAA #aaanortheast #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #driverseducation

Hillside High School hosted its blood drive with Vitalant today (3/26/2024)! Thank you to Mrs. DeSanto for organizing the drive with the National Honor Society and @hillsidestuco, and thank you to everyone who donated blood. Here are some shots from the drive, we collected over 25 pints of blood! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #blooddrive #hillsidehighschool #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Hillside High School hosted their Women's Month "Our Ladies to Women program" earlier today, March 25, 2024! Hillside High School staff, Alumni, Board of Education members, police officers, and more set up vendor tables in the High School Media Center. Our female leaders spoke with Hillside High School girls about various career options, school opportunities, and resources available to ensure the success of our girls in society! Thank you Guidance Counselor Ms. Mullins, Vice-Principal Bartholomew, our volunteer vendors, and all of the women of Hillside Public Schools who made this event possible! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #womensmonth #womenshistorymonth #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Mrs. DeSanto at Hillside High School hosted a Blood Drive Assembly yesterday, March 19th, 2024! Mr. Vittore Silversteri came to the High School auditorium to speak to our Seniors about the need for blood donations, and to encourage students to donate. A blood drive is being hosted by the National Honor Society and Hillside StuCo through a company called Vitalant, and is on March 26, 2024, from 8:30 to 1:30 in the High School gymnasium! @hillsidestuco #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #blooddrive

The Hillside High School Cafeteria was packed yesterday (3/20/2024) for Hillside High School's Rock, Paper, Scissors competition! Check out these great photos captured during the event! @hillsidestuco #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #rockpaperscissors #hillsidehighschool #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Congratulations to the Academic Decathlon Team on making the Top Ten in the State Competition on Saturday, March 2, 2024! The team came in tenth place out of the sixteen teams competing! Josylin Alvarez received a Bronze Medal in Language and Literature. Christian Ortiz received a Bronze Medal in the Essay category. Pranay Talati received an Honorable Mention in the Speech category. Nosamudiana Omoigui received the Gold Medal in Speech with the second-highest score in the state. In addition, Nosamudiana was named the MVP of the competition. Coach Mandy and Coach Corritore are very proud of the work the team has done. The team is excited to continue climbing the ranks in next year's competition! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #academicdecathlon #newpride #newpathway #newpossibilities

Congratulations to our Hillside High School girls track team, who is doing big things this weekend at Nike Indoor Invitational! Our girls won first place in the 4x200 Meter Relay!! Keep up the great work Comets!