Today (4/17/2025), Hillside Public Schools and @scholastic hosted their 2025 R.E.A.L. Read Festival! Hundreds of Hillside Public Schools students in grades 4 - 6 from our three elementary schools (Deanna G. Taylor Academy, Hurden Looker Elementary School, and Ola Edwards Community School) filled Woodfield Stadium for a fun-filled day with interactive literacy activities. This event culminated in the celebration of the partnership between Hillside Public Schools and Scholastic, specifically the Scholastic R.E.A.L. (Read, Excel, Achieve, Lead) Mentorship Program! The Scholastic R.E.A.L. Mentorship Program is designed to support families and community members in mentoring students through monthly interactive read-alouds, promote academic and social growth, and make a lasting impact on students’ lives! Great work to the Hillside Board of Education, Superintendent Glover, the Scholastic Books @scholastic team, @maschiofood, Hillside Board of Education President Ms. Best, Mayor Vertreese @mayorvertreese, Hillside Public Schools Principals, Supervisors Ms. Simon and Ms. Muldrow, teachers, staff, and more!
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