Deanna G. Taylor Academy

This past week, Deanna G. Taylor (DGTA)Academy acknowledged Red Ribbon Week with a few special activities and events! 6th-grade students participated in the door-decorating contest picking two movies (Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Hocus Pocus) to acknowledge the "Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free" theme. Scholars also partook in an essay writing contest! DGTA's National Elementary Honor Society students worked together for their Plant a Promise Service Project, in which they planted 100 red tulip bulbs that will bloom in the spring and serve as a physical reminder of the beauty of a drug-free life! Scholars were also treated to an exciting visit from our friendly neighborhood Spiderman, who visited for a school-wide Red Ribbon assembly in which students were taught about the history of Red Ribbon Week and reminded of the importance of living drug-free! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #redribbonweek #redribbon #drugfree #spiderman #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Here are photos from yesterday's (10/23/2024) Asian Chef Day at Deanna G. Taylor Academy (DGTA)! Another amazing lunch from @maschiofood! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #chefday #asianchefday #maschios #goodeats #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On Thursday, October 17th, 2024, Coastal Wilds’s mobile exotic animal education program (@coastalwilds) visited Deanna G. Taylor Academy! Scholars were able to hear about getting involved with natural wildlife while getting an up-close and personal experience with the different kinds of animals. Scholars participated by asking questions and responding to the speaker, making the program educational and entertaining! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #dgta #coastalwilds #wildlife #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

The Girls Rock Science Club at Deanna G. Taylor Academy encourages teamwork and problem-solving through exciting hands-on STEM activities. In this recent classroom session, students worked collaboratively to manipulate red plastic cups using strings and rubber bands - likely as part of an engaging engineering challenge. The lively environment promotes active learning, with students visibly engaged in the project. Various materials, such as worksheets and containers, can be seen on the tables, suggesting a dynamic, project-based approach to science education. Activities like these at the Girls Rock Science Club help develop critical 21st-century skills among young learners, empowering them to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math! Great work, Girls Rock Science! Advisors-Mrs. McQueen and Mrs. Fernandes #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #girlsrockscience #dgta #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Happy National Boss's Day from Hillside Public Schools! "On October 16th, National Boss's Day, also known as National Boss Day or Bosses Day, recognizes the hardworking boss overseeing the workplace. Employees across the United States show appreciation and thankfulness to their bosses. They also remember their boss's kindness and fairness throughout the year." Thank you, Superintendent Glover, the Hillside Board of Education, Hillside Public Schools Principals, Directors, and all our leaders throughout the District! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #bossday #bossesday #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

This year, Deanna G. Taylor Academy (DGTA) acknowledged World Mental Health Day (Thursday, October 10th) with a Gratitude Wall! DGTA school social worker, Ms. Brennan went into each classroom to engage the students in conversation about World Mental Health Day, and to teach the skill of practicing gratitude each day! Each student shared one person, place, thing, etc. that they were grateful for and wrote it on a Post-It note. The notes were combined to make a wall of appreciation and gratitude in DGTA's main hallway! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #gratitude #deannatayloracademy #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On October 2nd, Deanna G. Taylor Academy held a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration for families! The Estilo Latino Dance Company engaged families with Salsa and Bachata lessons. They ended with a special dance performance. After the celebration, families enjoyed traditional Hispanic and Latin foods! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #deannagtayloracademy #dgta #hispanicheritage #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Good Day, please join the League of Women Voters of Hillside, in collaboration with Hillside Public Schools on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 for our Fall Community Outreach Festival! The festival will occur at Ola Edwards Community School from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be voter registration, a Colgate dental screening van for children, lunch application assistance, and a vaccination clinic from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m! For more information, please see the posted and emailed flyers, thank you!

Good Day, please join the League of Women Voters of Hillside, in collaboration with Hillside Public Schools on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 for our Fall Community Outreach Festival! The festival will take place at Ola Edwards Community School from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be voter registration, a Colgate dental screening van for children, lunch application assistance, and more! For more information, please see the posted and emailed flyer, thank you!

Deanna G. Taylor Academy (DGTA) hosted its annual Back to School Night on Thursday, September 19th from 6 -7 pm! It was an evening filled with resources for families! 6th Grade Scholars Kennedy James and Faith Romain, representatives of our Student Government, volunteered to inform families of the importance of voter registration. Support and information for lunch applications and the parent portal were available! Plus, families were able to choose FREE books for their home library! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #dgta #backtoschool #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Please join Hillside Public Schools for our Hispanic Heritage Festival, on Saturday, September 21st, 2024! Taking place at Hurden Looker Elementary School (1261 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., there will be food vendors, crafts, entertainment, and more! See you there! See all the flyers for more festival information, thank you! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hispanicheritagemonth #hispanicheritage #festival #flyer #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Happy First Day of School, Hillside Public Schools! We are thrilled to have all our students, teachers, faculty, and staff back in our buildings! The following photos capture a glimpse of the energy and joy at every school throughout our district. More first-day-of-school content is on the way! Shoutout to Superintendent Glover, the Hillside Board of Education, and all of the Hillside Public Schools' teachers, faculty, staff, families, and community members! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #firstdayofschool #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #letsgo

Welcome back, Hillside Public Schools! Earlier today (9/3/2024), the Hillside High School Auditorium was packed with new and returning faculty and staff for Superintendent Glover's Convocation! Superintendent Glover and Dr. Jefferson of @keanuniversity did an amazing job bringing energy to our teachers, and staff here at Hillside Public Schools. Excitement is everywhere across the district as we begin the 2024-2025 school year! Shoutout to Principal Woolard, Hillside Board of Education President Ms. Best, all our Board of Education members, administrators, supervisors, directors, Hillside Community Members, and students! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #studentsfirst #convocation #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Good afternoon, please join Superintendent Glover, Hillside Board of Education members, and Hillside Public Schools Administrators, on August 28th, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Ola Edwards School Gymnasium, for our Community Conversations! At this Community Forum, we will highlight District initiatives for the 2024-2025 school year and engage in positive discourse with our community. We look forward to seeing you there! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #community #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Here are photo updates of the construction of the much-needed addition to the Deanna G. Taylor Academy elementary school building! The 6,600-square-foot addition will enhance learning opportunities for our scholars by adding four new classrooms, a new cafeteria, and a multi-purpose room for visual and performing arts! Visit the following page on Hillside Public Schools website for weekly snapshot updates of the groundbreaking construction! : https://www.hillsidek12.org/page/deanna-g-taylor-academy-groundbreaking-updates #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #deannatayloracademy #dgta #groundbreaking #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Here are just a few photos from Hillside Public Schools' Juneteenth Celebrations! Hillside Public Schools were live on Instagram from each of our public schools with informative, fun, and innovative celebrations for Juneteenth! Great work, and thank you to Hillside Public Schools staff, students, parents, Superintendent Glover, and the Hillside Board of Education! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #juneteenth #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Happy Juneteenth from Hillside Public Schools! "Juneteenth commemorates the day on June 19, 1865 when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in the state were free according to federal law. Juneteenth was designated a federal holiday in 2021." #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #juneteenth #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Good day, tomorrow, June 18th, 2024, Hillside Public Schools will be going live on Instagram from each of our public schools to celebrate Juneteenth! Activities will commence at 8:30 a.m. Please see the flyer with the schedule of tomorrow's Juneteenth visits! Thank you.

Superintendent Glover's 5K Walk for Wellness last Saturday (6/15/2024) was truly a success! Participants walked 12 laps around the Hillside High School Track, exercising their minds and bodies, thank you to everyone in the Hillside Public Schools District and Community in attendance! Thank you, Superintendent Glover, Superintendent's Office staff, Principal Woolard, Hillside High School Staff, Hillside Public Schools' staff, and the Hillside Board of Education! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidehighschool #5kwalk #health #walking #jogging #newpride #newpossibilities #newpathways

At Deanna G. Taylor Academy, students began exploring how to use the Makey Makey! We are embarking on an exciting journey into the world of interactive electronics and creative problem-solving. The Makey Makey innovative kit empowers students to transform everyday objects into touchpads and integrate them with computer programs! Through hands-on experimentation, students develop skills in circuitry, programming, and design thinking. This is fostering a deeper understanding of STEM concepts and unleashing students' creative potential. The Makey Makey not only makes learning, fun but it also inspires the next generation of inventors and innovators! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #science #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities