Mission and Vision

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Hillside Public Schools is to provide all students the knowledge and skills needed to be successful, engaged citizens; citizens that contribute to the vitality of an ever-changing world through rigorous academic, culturally responsive, instructional student support programs. Hillside programs seek to strengthen character, cultivate innovation, and foster leadership.

Vision Statement:

Our vision is to ensure all students in the Hillside Public Schools are provided a world-class education that propels them into successful futures.

Our Core Values:

All students can and will learn.
We believe every child is a genius and can achieve at high levels through hard work, creativity, persistence, and support from others.

High-quality instruction and curricula opportunities is central to our work.
We believe in offering students academically challenging curricula experiences with high-quality researched based support and practices from caring adults. 

Schools are learning organizations.
We believe an organization that learns together grows together and its imperative to model
lifelong learning.

Parents and families are our partners.
We believe in providing opportunities for impactful collaboration between parents and
community partners that foster student success.

Equity.
We believe in removing any barriers that impede the success of all children.