Congratulations to all our W.O.K. Middle School students who were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society last night (6/3/2025)! Great work, scholars, and thank you, Principal Dr. Wilson, Dr. Mathura, Vice-Principal Ms. Scott-Jackson, Superintendent Glover, Hillside Board of Education members, and more for making this all possible!
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On Saturday, May 31st, 2025, W.O.K. Middle School hosted its Daddy-Daughter Sneaker Ball in the Ola Edwards Community School gymnasium! Shoutout to all of the fathers, daughters, and families in attendance for this marvelous event! Thank you to W.O.K. Principal Dr. Wilson, Dr. Mathura, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Scott-Jackson, Principal Davis of Ola Edwards Community School, Superintendent Glover, the Hillside Board of Education, and the Hillside Public Schools' staff for making this event a beautiful and massive success! Also, thank you to the Hillside Media Team for capturing great photos from the evening!
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Today, 5/29/2025, 6th-grade students from Hurden Looker Elementary School, Deanna G. Taylor Academy, and Ola Edwards Community School filled the W.O.K. Middle School auditorium for the Recognition and Recruitment Band Showcase! The purpose of this showcase was to recognize current W.O.K. band members, showcase the Band & Drumline, and open enrollment to recruit rising 7th-grade members for next school year! The W.O.K. Dance team also participated in the showcase to drum up excitement and open enrollment for dance! Thank you to band teacher Mr. Moore, dance teacher Ms. McCargo, and Director of ESL and World Language, Ms. Okparaeke. Thank you to Superintendent Glover, the Hillside Board of Education, W.O.K. staff, students, and families!
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Today (5/14/2025), Hillside High School, W.O.K. Middle School, and Hillside Innovation Academy (H.I.A.) students were treated to an African-themed meal for lunch! The cuisine consisted of roasted chicken, roasted vegetables, Jollof rice, and cornbread. Check out these awesome photos, thank you @maschiofood !
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Happy Special Education Week in New Jersey, from Hillside Public Schools! "Special Education Week in New Jersey is observed from May 11th to May 17th, 2025. This week honors the achievements of children with special education needs and recognizes the contributions of educators, parents, and support staff. The theme for this year is “Planting the Seed of Education." Thank you to all of Hillside Public Schools' support staff, students, and families!
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Today, (5/9/2025), W.O.K. Middle School had its New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) Pep Rally! The W.O.K. students had a blast as they were treated to performances by the W.O.K. Comets Drum Line, Band, and Dance Team! Shout out to music teacher Mr. Moore, dance teacher Ms. McCargo, Director Okparaeke, Principal Dr. Wilson, Dr. Mathura, Ms. Gash, all of the W.O.K. students and staff!
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from Superintendent Glover and Hillside Public Schools! Thank you to all of the teachers within our district who educate our students daily and prepare them for a successful future!
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Last night (5/1/2025) W.O.K. Middle School hosted its International Night! The spectacular night featured International poetry, songs, dances, and food! Our W.O.K. Scholars did an amazing job with their performances and informative presentations. Shout out to Dr. Aruna Mathura for her work in organizing the event as well as Vice-Principal Ms. Tracy Scott-Jackson, and Principal Dr. Roy Wilson! Shout out to Hillside Board of Education Members Ms. Marjorie Hargrave, and Dr. Donald Howard Jr. who were in attendance. Thank you, Superintendent Glover, the Hillside Board of Education, W.O.K.'s staff, students, and families!
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Happy Principal Appreciation Day from Hillside Public Schools! School Principals’ Day is celebrated on May 1st, 2025! This day is dedicated to recognizing the important role of school principals and showing appreciation for their hard work. Take a moment to thank all of our hardworking Principals here at Hillside Public Schools!
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Good day, please see the following flyers for Hillside Public Schools' District's Summer Academies! Students in grades 1 through 8, register by scanning the QR code on the flyer that corresponds to your grade and complete the Google Form. ESL/Bilingual students are encouraged to apply!
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Happy Administrative Professionals/Secretaries Day from Hillside Public Schools! National Administrative Professionals Day celebrates the important role of secretaries, assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals! Hillside Public Schools appreciates and thanks all of the Administrative Professionals in our district.
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On 4/7/2025, W.O.K. Middle School and Hillside Innovation Academy (HIA) 7th-grade students took part in HISPA (Hispanics Inspiring Students' Performance and Achievement) Imagine Day - A Corporate Visit! at @keanuniversity. HISPA is a nonprofit organization that inspires Latino students to discover their potential and ignite their desire to embrace education and achieve success! Students heard from a variety of speakers in the morning and then went into breakout sessions for workshops and further mentoring/educational experiences! Thank you to W.O.K. and H.I.A. chaperones, Ms. Giro, Mr. Ojeda, and Ms. Dotel. Thank you Director Okparaeke for contributing these photos, and thank you Kean University!
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On 4/7/2025, W.O.K. Middle School and Hillside Innovation Academy (HIA) 7th-grade students took part in HISPA (Hispanics Inspiring Students' Performance and Achievement) Imagine Day - A Corporate Visit! at @keanuniversity. HISPA is a nonprofit organization that inspires Latino students to discover their potential and ignite their desire to embrace education and achieve success! Students heard from a variety of speakers in the morning and then went into breakout sessions for workshops and further mentoring/educational experiences! Thank you to W.O.K. and H.I.A. chaperones, Ms. Giro, Mr. Ojeda, and Ms. Dotel. Thank Director Okparaeke for contributing these photos, and thank you Kean University!
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At W.O.K. Middle School, in Language Arts with Ms. Awad, and Ms. Cheung, students studied the gruesome, yet true story of Phineas Gage which was used to teach students about brain science! As the final project, W.O.K. Scholars created a 2D or 3D model of a brain, along with a guide to further their understanding! Additionally, students in other Language Arts classes were able to view, critique, and vote on their favorite brain! Congratulations to the winners, who are pictured from left to right on the first image: 3rd Place, Brianna Jimenez Fagundez; 1st Place Winner, Raul Betances; and 2nd Place Elijah Brown!
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Attention students in grades 5 through 8, please join us for “Brothers Bonding with Books & Basketball.” Brothers Bonding with Books & Basketball is a fun new initiative established by the Office of the Superintendent, aimed at connecting students with adult mentors from the community! Come read books, play basketball, and build valuable connections while fostering a love for reading! Morning refreshments will be served. There are three dates in the series: March 29th, April 5th, and April 12th, 2025! Each session will take place in the Hillside High School Gymnasium! For more information please see the flyer and register by scanning the QR code on the flyer! Thank you!
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Last night, the ESL and World Language Departments in collaboration with William Colon, the president of the Latino Institute, Inc hosted two parent advisory meetings. Presenters Trinidad De la Rosa discussed building healthy study habits at home while attorney Fernando Jimenez, Esq offered his expertise on immigration rights to Hillside Public School parents. Thank you to Mrs. Giro, Ms. Rivera and all of the WOK and ESL teachers who planned and supported the event!
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Good day,
Please see the following flyer for the rescheduled W.O.K. Middle School Daddy-Daughter Sneaker Ball, which will take place on Saturday, May 31st, 2025!
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"Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) worldwide. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Pi Day is an annual opportunity for math enthusiasts to recite the infinite digits of Pi, talk to their friends about math, and eat pie!"
Happy Pi Day from Hillside Public Schools!
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Good day! Please join Hillside Public Schools on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, for our Districtwide STEM Showcase! All the STEM events occurring in the Hillside Public Schools District will be showcased at Hurden Looker Elementary School from 6 -7:30 p.m. There will also be fun, innovative activities for families and students to engage in! Please see the flyer for more information!
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W.O.K. Middle School hosted a phenomenal Black History Month Assembly today, (February 27th, 2025)! The theme of today's program was "African-Americans and the Labor Movement, The fight for economic independence." W.O.K.'s auditorium was packed with students, parents, families, staff, dignitaries, Hillside Board of Education members, and more! Today's program featured performances from the W.O.K. Choir, the Wildcat Dance Ensemble, the Poetic Group, and the W.O.K. Strings Ensemble! Congratulations to the W.O.K. Black History Month Artwork Presenters Dave Vital and Witzar Platel. Shout out to Ms. Thomas who was awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service Award, and Hillside Board of Education President Ms. Laquana Best who was awarded the Shirley Chisholm Impact Award ! Last but not least, thank you Principal Dr. Roy Wilson, Dr. Aruna Mathura, Vice-Principal Scott-Jackson, Superintendent Erskine Glover, Mr. Moore, Dance Teacher Ms. McCargo, W.O.K. students, administrators, and staff for making this event possible!
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