Hillside Public Schools

Hillside Innovation Academy (H.I.A.) grade 8 scholars had the opportunity to visit Newark Glass Roots recently. On this Arts and STEM based trip, students had the opportunity to learn beadmaking through flameworking, using a blowtorch and colorful glass to sculpt their own beads! Next, they visited the studio's workshop to create tile mosaics. In preparation for the trip, they explored radial symmetry in art class and applied this mathematical concept by repeating their designs from a small sketch. Mosaics were then grouted back at school. Lastly, they visited the "Hot Shop" where a glass professional glass blower treated them to a demonstration, sculpting a glass ornament right before their eyes! For all parts of their experience, students worked with professional artists and learned about programs they can participate in at Glassroots including Wednesday free classes, the high school apprenticeship program, and summer camps! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #glassblowing

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!

Superintendent Glover's Strategic Planning Session #2 is in the books, another great and insightful meeting of community minds! The goal of these strategic planning sessions is to ideate and collaborate on ways to improve Hillside Public Schools, and continue to build resources for our students in various ways! The final Strategic planning session will be held on March 18th, at Hurden Looker Elementary School, we need everyone to show up for the final meeting! See you then. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #strategicplanningsession #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Were you at the opening night of "AIDA" at Hillside High School ?? If not, you have two more chances to watch this spectacular play hosted by @hhs.performingarts tonight (3/8/2024) and Saturday (3/9/2024)! Great opening students!

Thank you @keanuniversity choir for visiting Hillside High School earlier this afternoon and singing for our students! After Kean's choir serenaded the Hillside High School student body, cast members from Hillside High School's "AIDA" performed a song from the play! Thank you, Mr. Corritore, for organizing this visit from Kean University, great job Kean choir, and students! Be sure to see "AIDA" at Hillside High School on March 7, 8, and 9th, 2024. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidehighschool #keanuniversity #choir #aida #schoolplay

Hillside Public Schools District students, we have another challenge for you! March is for reading, and our district is challenging each of you to read 5 books by the end of the month. Let's get it, let's go!

Congratulations to our Track athletes who qualified for the Nike Indoor Nationals! @nike Hillside Public Schools' are incredibly proud of our scholar-athletes. The 2024 Nike Indoor Nationals will be broadcast live from The Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory in New York City, Friday through Sunday, March 8-10 free of charge on NikeIndoorNationals.com! Congratulations: Nora Kissi Yverson Alexandre Jaydeen Batchelor Divine Clark Kristiana Killen Marissa Tucker Chibugo Chigozie-Nwosy #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #highschoolathletics

Massive congratulations are in order for our Hurden Looker Elementary School Mock Trial students! Hurden Looker mock trial placed second out of 73 submissions in their most recent competition! "The triumph of sixth-grade Hillside Enrichment Program students in a mock trial is a testament to their dedication, critical thinking, and teamwork. These young minds displayed an impressive grasp of legal concepts and an ability to articulate their arguments with confidence and precision. Their success reflects not only their academic prowess but also their ability to collaborate effectively as a cohesive unit. This victory not only underscores the importance of extracurricular activities in fostering skills beyond the classroom but also serves as an inspiration to their peers and the broader community. These students have demonstrated that age is not a barrier to excellence and that with determination and effort, anything is achievable. Their achievement in the mock trial serves as a reminder of the potential within every young person and the value of providing opportunities for them to showcase their talents!" Great work, Hurden Looker! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #mocktrial #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

"Thomas Edison State University (TESU) is a recipient of a grant from the Department of Education (DOE) and the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE). The grant, part of the State Dual Enrollment Pilot Program, aims to create and expand high-quality dual enrollment programs across New Jersey school districts...TESU has been selected to collaborate with Hillside Public School District for the Career Connections Carpenter’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program currently being implemented at Hillside. Under this partnership, TESU has formed an articulation agreement with Hillside Public School District. Through TESU’s commitment related to prior learning, TESU recognizes the Career Connections program as equivalent to 16 college-level credits, applicable toward a certificate, associate or bachelor’s program either at TESU or transferrable to another institution." This is amazing news, Hillside Public Schools in collaboration with @tesu_edu ! You can read the full article here: https://www.tesu.edu/news/1782285/tesu-awarded-grant-for-state-dual-enrollment-pilot-program?utm_content=280899951&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-95853528403&fbclid=IwAR14DSw-6WUh_CNjeJ0BgpQt8zBByHBrYkeCQ8HRvjVxExX1qxSI6plZ7aA #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #tesu #tesuedu #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Hillside Public Schools is celebrating "Read Across America" throughout March! Today (3/5/2024) Superintendent Glover visited Ola Edwards Community School and Hurden Looker Elementary School to read to a few classrooms! The students and teachers loved the visit, shoutout to other Hillside Public Schools Administrators who are currently reading across the district as well! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #readacrossamerica #newpride #newpossibilities #newpathways #reading @teachthechange5

Yesterday, (03/04/2024) Former Hurden Lookers students, now Hillside Innovation Academy (H.I.A.) students returned to give a presentation on the H.I.A. school to Hurden Looker 6th graders. The H.I.A. students spoke about all the happenings at H.I.A., classes they can look forward to and are offered as well as all the clubs they get to participate in! H.I.A. students were on hand to answer questions from the 6th graders who are currently applying to H.I.A. H.I.A. students also walked around to answer some questions from groups of students! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsideinnovationacademy #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

We still have content from Black History Month to share! The following photos come courtesy of Ola Edwards Community School, where students researched the accomplishments of various African Americans throughout history and presented about them! Great work, students. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #blackhistorymonth #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Dr. Randolph D. Sconiers, DSW, LCSW (Dr. S) is honored and excited to propose a partnership between New Steps Counseling, LLC/Mental-Hop and the Hillside School District to bring the Mental-Hop Program to Hillside High School. Mental-Hop is Mental-Health Education, Wellness, and Healing through Hip-Hop Culture! On Thursday 2/29 and Friday 3/1 Freshmen and Sophomores attended the presentation “Where is the Love”? "Where is the Love" is a School-wide assembly that takes students on a journey to discover the power of love, empathy, and compassion for others. Students were then given wristbands to always remember to show love and respect for all of those around them! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #mentalhop #mentalhealthawareness #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Yesterday, February 29th, 2024, was the last day of the month, and Hillside Public Schools culminated Black History Month celebrations at Hillside Innovation Academy! Hillside Innovation Academy's celebration included poetry, live dance and musical performances, informative presentations, and a Black History Month-themed game of Kahoot! H.I.A.'s celebration was truly a spectacle, great work Principal Silva, Ms. Dotel, Mr. Joyner, H.I.A. students, and staff! More photos and content to come! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hia #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #blackhistorymonth

A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center hosted multiple Black History Month Assemblies throughout the week 2/26/2024 - 2/29/2024! The culmination of assemblies occurred today (2/29/2024) and it was truly a sight to see! Our A.P. Morris students are incredibly smart and talented and got to perform for their parents, peers, staff, and families! Thank you, Ms. Branch, Ms. Modena, Ms. Corrothers, Ms. Pereira, Ms. Kramer, Principals Mr. Graham, and Ms. Palmer-Gilliard, Superintendent Glover, A.P. Morris Students and Staff! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicshools #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #blackhistorymonth

Shoutout to Coach Walzer from Hillside High School, who submitted these photos spotlighting her Girls' Soccer team Seniors who were recently inducted into the National Honor Society! Great work to our scholar-athletes! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #newjersey #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #highschoolsoccer #nationalhonorsociety

This morning (2/29/2024), W.O.K. Middle School hosted an assembly to award their 7th and 8th-grade scholars who made the honor roll for the second marking period! W.O.K. teachers and staff were also recognized for their hard work during the second marking period. Congratulations to all of our students, staff, and scholars, thank you, Dr. Wilson, Vice-Principals Ms. Scott-Jackson and Ms. Elie, our W.O.K. staff, parents, and families! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #honorroll #awardsceremony

Good day from Hillside Public Schools, please see the BlackFact of the day for February 29, 2024! https://youtu.be/1SEpZ9VCEDM?si=kO5_up3MRvIkK4ai

Please join Superintendent Glover during the upcoming Hillside Public Schools District Strategic Planning Sessions! Thursday, March 7th, 2024 in the Hillside High School Media Center, and Monday, March 18th, 2024 in the Hurden Looker Elementary School Gymnasium, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m! All Board of Education Members, Students, Staff, Parents, and Community Stakeholders are welcome to attend one and/or both remaining sessions! See the flyer for more details, thank you!