Orientation

Welcome Class of 2028,

I hope that you have had a pleasant and enjoyable summer vacation. It is time to begin thinking about some of the challenges and exciting experiences that await you as a first-year student at Hillside High School.

Please take a moment to fill out your lunch application for the 24-25 school year (which needs to be done annually) at https://www.payschoolscentral.com/

If you have questions about school uniforms, we strongly suggest your child wears their uniform daily, here is more information:

https://hhs.hillsidek12.org/o/hhs/page/school-uniforms

Hillside offers a wide variety of courses, athletic teams, clubs, and organizations. I encourage you to participate in as many of these activities as you can. The more you become involved with your school, the greater your feelings for the school community, resulting in commitment, pride, and confidence.

·       Freshman Orientation will be held here at Hillside High School:

o   Tuesday, August 27th from 9:00-11:00 am in the cafeteria.

o   Chromebooks will be available after orientation (parents must sign for chromebook)

The first day of school is September 5, 2024, and you should arrive no later than 7:45 AM to allow for processing through security.

School hours are from 8:00 am - 3:02 pm.

Please make sure that you bring your copy of your schedule with you on the first day of classes.

We would like to introduce to you our new Director of School Counseling Ms. Suzanne Hemeda. Our School Counseling Department consists of our School Counselors and Student Assistant Coordinator (SAC):

Jeanna Martinez

Jeanie Ruban

Tiffani Ellis

Daniel Nuzzolo

Randal McCoy

Melba Mullins     (SAC)        

As a freshman your counselor will be Dr. Tiffani Ellis.

Let us work together to ensure that the next four years bring you much success and fulfillment of your goals and dreams.

GO COMETS!!!!!