
May 11, 2026
On Thursday, May 7 th , Professor Collier with Monmouth University came to WOK to speak to the students about how to avoid the pitfalls and dangers of online activity. Here are a ...

May 11, 2026
The energy was high on Monday, May 4th at WOK as they kicked off the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) Pep Rally led by our Guidance Counselor, Ms. Gash and Vice P...

May 11, 2026
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week at WOK! Last week WOK celebrated Staff Appreciation Week! Thank you to all of our staff who help to make our students and school a success! ...

May 1, 2026
Happy National School Principals' Day from Hillside Public Schools! School Principals’ Day is celebrated on May 1st, 2026! This day is dedicated to recognizing the important role ...

April 29, 2026
On Thursday, April 23rd, WOK participated in National Take Your Child To Work Day. The children had a great time. Here are a few pictures: Take Your Kids To Work Day

April 29, 2026
On Thursday, April 23rd, Sgt. Diaz and members of the Hillside High School Jr. ROTC came to talk to our 8th graders about joining Jr. ROTC. Here are a few pictures from the event...

April 27, 2026
Good day, please see the following flyer for the W.O.K. Middle School Daddy-Daughter Sneaker Ball, which will take place on Saturday, May 30th, 2026! The Ball will be in the Ola E...

April 27, 2026
Please join us for "Hidden in Plain Sight" on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Taking place in the Hillside High School Media Center, "Hidden in Plain Sight" ...

April 23, 2026
Earth Day 2026! Hillside Public Schools scholars from Deanna G. Taylor Academy (DGTA), and W.O.K. Middle School partnered with the Hillside Department of Public Works (DPW), and S...

April 10, 2026
The Hillside Public Schools Board of Education seeks a dynamic educational leader to continue to advance student success for all students! For more information and to apply, pleas...
April 2, 2026
On Wednesday, March 25th, Jordan Jackson of Coldwell Banker, came to WOK's My Brother's Keeper/Male Mentoring group and spoke to the students about real estate. Attached is a clip...

April 2, 2026
Please join us on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for "Spring into Conversation with Acting Superintendent Dr. Gretel T. Pérez!" This is a wonderful opportu...

March 30, 2026
On Wednesday, March 25th, 13 students were inducted into the Jr. Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society. The induction ceremony was conducted by Dr. Mathura and Dr. Wilso...

March 30, 2026
On Friday, March 27th, Dr. Mathura took 30 students to Kean University's 18th Annual Human Rights Conference. After the conference the students toured the archives and exhibits a...

March 12, 2026
Today, Dr. Mathura, Mrs. Giro and Mrs. Johnson took students from Dr. Mathura's 8th grade accelerated class, Jr. Rho Kappa, Student Government and Lighthouse to the Metropolitan M...

March 10, 2026
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, WOK held its Black History Month Celebration. The program was led by the 8th grade class body President, Alora Bravo and Vice President, Keaundre Cole...

February 24, 2026
Hillside Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed opening on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. Please refer to your child's school bell schedule for the adjusted start time...

February 23, 2026
All Hillside Public Schools and Administrative Offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026. The buses for the Union County Vocational Technical Schools in Scotch Plai...
February 20, 2026
WOK Middle School will be hosting a Chipotle Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 18th from 5pm - 9pm at 1101 Morris Avenue, Union. Please come out and support our school. Chipotle Fu...

February 20, 2026
On Thursday, February 19th, our 7th grade students participated in a Zoom Chat with Colin Kaepernick, where he spoke in depth about Lumi. Fireside Chat with Colin Kaepernick
