Hillside High School

Congratulations to the Hillside High School Academic Decathlon team for placing fourteenth in the entire State of New Jersey at this year's State Competition! Rensh Dascelin received an Honorable Mention in Interview and a Silver Medal in Music. Barry Louis, Matthew Guerreros, and Rensh Dascelin were the top scorers for the team. In addition, Rensh was named the team's MVP for his dedication and leadership. Thank you to Superintendent Dr. Pérez for joining our celebration at The Brownstone in Paterson, New Jersey, on Monday, March 10th, 2026. The team also extends its gratitude to the school administration, staff, and families for their support throughout this season. The students are looking forward to next year's topic: Journeys of Transformation: An Exploration of Travel and Transportation!

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The Hillside High School Academic Decathlon and band students visited "Jazz at Lincoln Center" on Friday, March 6th, 2026! Students experienced a jazz concert that focused on the music of Louis Armstrong.  The students learned about what makes jazz music unique, as well as about Armstrong's impact on the genre! Thank you to the Hillside Board of Education and Acting Superintendent Dr. Pérez for making this experience possible, and shout out to Mrs. Corritore and Mr. Mandy.

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Hillside High School is proud to announce its spring musical, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (Broadway Version), performing in the Hillside High School Auditorium on Thursday, March 12th and Friday, March 13th, 2026 at 7:00 PM, and Saturday, March 14th, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Hillside High School invites students, families, staff, and community members to join in supporting our talented Hillside High School performers and crew. Don’t miss this thought-provoking and beautifully staged production! For additional information, please see the flyer and/or contact the Hillside High School Theatre Department by emailing Director Rachel Pribish at rpribish@hillsidek12.net!

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This morning, February 27th, 2026, the Hillside High School Auditorium was packed with students, parents, and staff during the 2nd marking period Honor Roll Breakfast at Hillside High School!

Congratulations to all of the scholars who earned Superintendent's Scholar Designation, High Honor Roll, and Honor Roll! As always, thank you to our Guidance Department, Acting Superintendent Dr. Pérez, Guidance Director Mr. Boateng, Acting Principal Mr. Emenaka, Vice-Principal Mrs. Heartwell-Jimenez, the Hillside Board of Education members including Mrs. Horton-Givens, our Hillside Public Schools Directors, Supervisors, Administration, and staff! We'd like to thank all of the parents and families who attended the Honor Roll Breakfast as well!

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Hillside Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed opening on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. Please refer to your child's school bell schedule for the adjusted start time. Hillside Shuttle bus routes and Hillside in-district special education routes will also operate on a two-hour delay. Buses for Union County Vo-Tech and the Choice School in Kenilworth will run according to their respective receiving school's schedules. Parent conferences for Pre-K through 8th grade will be rescheduled to next Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. Please travel safely.

All Hillside Public Schools and Administrative Offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026.

The buses for the Union County Vocational Technical Schools in Scotch Plains and the Choice School in Kenilworth will follow their respective school's inclement weather schedule, not the Hillside Public Schools District schedule.

We will continue to provide updates through district communication channels. Thank you for your continued support and understanding. Please remain safe and indoors.

Sincerely,
Dr. Gretel T. Perez
Acting Superintendent
Hillside Public Schools
(908) 352-7664 ext. 9703

Dear Hillside Public Schools Community,

Due to the Governor's declared Weather State of Emergency and the forecasted winter storm impacting New Jersey, all Hillside Public Schools and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 23rd, 2026.

The district will continue to assess and closely monitor weather conditions. An additional announcement regarding district operations for Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, will be communicated on Monday, February 23rd, 2026.

The buses for the Union County Vocational Technical Schools in Scotch Plains and the Choice School in Kenilworth will follow their respective school's inclement weather schedule, not the Hillside Public Schools District schedule.

We encourage families and staff to continue monitoring the district website, official social media channels, etc. for the most up-to-date information. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

Sincerely,
Dr. Gretel T. Perez
Acting Superintendent
Hillside Public Schools
(908) 352-7664 ext. 9703

National School Counseling Week was celebrated this week (February 2nd, 2026 - February 6th, 2026)! Shoutout to all of our Hillside Public Schools counselors, who were honored and celebrated with an office breakfast! You are all so greatly appreciated @hillsidehs_schoolcounseling.

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Please see the Hillside Public Schools District's schedule of Black History Month events and activities for February! More events will be announced, thank you!

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Congratulations to Hillside High School's Academic Decathlon team for making it to the State Competition for the sixth year in a row! Martide Glaude received a Silver Medal in the Interview category. Salimata Sy received a Bronze Medal in Literature. Eva Oliveira also earned a Bronze Medal in Literature. Angela Betancourt received a Silver Medal in Literature. Dylan Guerreros earned a Bronze Medal in Social Science. Camila DeJesus Souza received two medals: a Gold in Literature and a Bronze in Interview. Kaylah Obeng received four Gold Medals for Art, Literature, Math, and Science. With a Gold Medal in Economics, a second Gold Medal in Science, and a Bronze Medal in Art, Rensh Dascelin scored second place in his division overall for having one of the top scores in the competition! Jesse Poteau was named MVP for his dedication and performance this year. Congratulations and thank you to the Academic Decathlon coaches, Mrs. Corritore, and Mr. Mandy! The team will be competing again on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Westwood Regional High School against the top fifteen teams in the State of New Jersey!

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Big shoutout to our Hillside Public Schools Maintenance Department! ❄️ From early mornings to long days, their hard work kept our sidewalks, entrances, and school grounds safe and clear after the snow. We’re grateful for the dedication and teamwork that helps our schools run smoothly, no matter the weather! Thank you, Mr. DeFluri and team.

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Hillside Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed opening on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. Please refer to your child's school bell schedule for the adjusted start time. Hillside Shuttle bus routes and Hillside in-district special education routes will also operate on a two-hour delay. Buses for Union County Vo-Tech and the Choice School in Kenilworth will run according to their respective receiving schools' schedules. Please travel safely.

Dear Hillside Public Schools Community,

Due to the Governor's declared Weather State of Emergency and the forecasted winter storm impacting New Jersey, all Hillside Public Schools and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th, 2026.

The district will continue to assess and closely monitor weather conditions. An additional announcement regarding district operations for Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, will be communicated on Monday, January 26th, 2026.

The buses for the Union County Vocational Technical Schools in Scotch Plains and the Choice School in Kenilworth will follow their respective schools inclement weather schedule, not the Hillside Public Schools District schedule.

We encourage families and staff to continue monitoring the district website, official social media channels, etc. for the most up-to-date information. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

Good day, in the event of a school closure on Monday, January 26th, 2026, due to inclement weather, the Memorial Service Honoring Mr. Terry Woolard will be held on Friday, January 30th, 2026.  Please see the flyer for more information. Thank you.

Hillside Public Schools had an incredible districtwide celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 17th, 2026! Hillside Families and Community members filled the Hillside High School auditorium, as students from each of our schools performed or provided artwork and contributions! Thank you to the students, staff, and faculty who made this event successful. Thank you, Acting Superintendent Dr. Pérez, Board of Education President Dr. Howard, Hillside Public Schools District Principals, the Hillside Board of Education, and all of our community members in attendance! Most importantly, Hillside Public Schools appreciates and honors the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the historic pursuit of civil rights!

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Please join us on Monday, January 26th, 2026, for the Celebration of Life Memorial Service honoring the legacy of Mr. Terry Woolard. The memorial service is taking place from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Hillside High School Auditorium, 1085 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205. For more information, please see the attached announcement. Thank you.

Please join Hillside Public Schools on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, for our annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. District Celebration! Our commemorative program will take place at Hillside High School, 1085 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205, in the auditorium from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This program will include offerings from the Comets marching band and all of the Hillside Public Schools! We look forward to seeing you there. Please see the flyer for more information, thank you.

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Yesterday, January 8th, 2026, Mr. Busichio's 9th-grade biology classes at Hillside High School took a trip to Students 2 Science (@students_2_science)! Students worked on various activities in a lab designed to model a professional lab. They tested the purity and use of a pharmaceutical drug. Thank you, Students 2 Science, for providing fun, innovative learning to Hillside Public Schools students!

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On December 19th, 2025, the Hillside High School Student Council @hillsidestuco with their advisor, Mrs. Deutsch, was recognized by @rwjbh Cooperman Barnabas Breast Center for a $1,300 donation. This contribution marks the 5th consecutive year that @hillsidestuco @mrsdeutschhhs has raised more than $900 annually in support of the Cooperman Barnabas Breast Center—demonstrating a sustained commitment to service, leadership, and community partnership! #HillsidePublicSchools #HHSStuCo #ServiceInAction #StudentLeadership #CommunityPartnership #GivingBack