Mission & 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.