Hillside High School

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

Students, Heloysa Da Silva, Yosmeiri Rodriguez, and Camila Duchi Padilla use paintbrushes to gently transfer nearly 70 Monarch caterpillars over to Swamp Milkweed within the Hillside High School Garden grounds! The gardens were inaugurated with an event day that invited the Pre-K and Kindergarten classes to mimic the four stages of the Monarch Butterfly, from the larvae stage to the Butterfly stage! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #garden #hillsidegarden #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Lady Liberty and Learning! On June 3, 2024, Mr. Skelton and Ms. Andino had a fantastic day exploring history and nature with students from Hillside High School at Liberty State Park! The views of New York City were incredible, and learning about the park's role in immigration was truly eye-opening for everyone! Both students and staff were grateful for this educational adventure! #fieldtrip #libertystatepark #futureleaders #teacherlife #grateful #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #newpride #newpathyways #newpossibilities

To say that Hillside High School students arrived in style at the Prom Showcase yesterday would be an understatement! Our High Schoolers definitely showed out! Shoutout to the showcase MC Mr. McCoy. A full gallery of photos will be available soon! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidehighschool #prom2024 #promshowcase #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Pre-K and Kindergarten students visited Hillside High School's Garden Club to tour the new Monarch Butterfly Gardens and participate in activities that mimic the life stages of the Monarch Butterfly! Students joined in storytime, yoga, nature hide-and-seek, squirming through wiggle tunnels and having an upside-down hangout session like a caterpillar, being wrapped up in and breaking out of a paper chrysalis, painting, planting seeds, getting face paint and making seed bombs. The high schoolers had a wonderful time hosting and leading the sessions! All the kids were equally excited to meet each other, teach, and learn about Monarch Butterflies and how to save them. Children received butterfly bookmarks and stickers and their classes were gifted with an English and Spanish copy of "Monarch, Come Play with Me!" A NJ Sustainable School Grant @sustainable_jersey funded this event! Thank you to all the teachers who made this event possible including our Garden Club advisors Mrs. Ambrose and Mrs. Comerchero! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #sustainablejersey #butterflies #schoolscience #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On May 31st, 2024, Hillside High School students along with Ms. Sala Della Cuna and Mr. Skelton participated in an annual cleanup of Charlotte DeFilippo Park, directly across the street from Hillside High School! Hillside High School Alumni and current Hillside Police Department officers, Larry Martinez and Fazion Rock also came to participate! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #parkcleanup #newpride #newpossibilities #newpathways

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Hillside High School Student Council (StuCo) attended the @NJASC Spring Awards Ceremony at Six Flags in Jackson, NJ! @hillsidestuco was awarded the Community Smile Award, in recognition of their work to improve the school community and beyond, and the State Charity Award, in recognition of their donation in the amount of $1,000 to the NJASC 2023 State Charity @HugsForBrady. Former StuCo President Adriana Silva (12) and Current StuCo President Ashley Dos Santos (11) accepted the awards on behalf of the entire student council. @hillsidestuco @mrsdeutschhhs @natstuco

Last night (6/3/2024), Hillside High School hosted its Senior Awards Night! Congratulations to all the Hillside High School Seniors who received an award across various subjects such as Literature, History, Biliteracy, Athletics, Athletic training, Academic Decathlon, National Honor Society, JROTC, and more! Thank you to the Hillside Public Schools Guidance Department, Superintendent Glover, the Hillside Board of Education, Hillside Public Schools Directors, and Administrators for making this wonderful evening possible and recognizing our students! Lastly, shout out to the students, parents, and families in attendance for filling the Hillside High School Auditorium with love, and support! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #awardsnight #seniors #hillsidehighschool #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On Saturday, June 1st, 2024, Hillside Public Schools and Leaders of the 21st Century @lot21c hosted a culmination event to celebrate a magnificent partnership! "Leaders of the 21st Century is a non-profit whose mission is to develop civic-minded youth leaders in urban communities and prepare them for the world of work and beyond ​through professional and leadership development." Thank you, Superintendent Glover, Mr. De Nose, Principal Woolard, and Hillside Board of Education Members for providing this revolutionary program to 50 Hillside High School Seniors! A huge thank you as well to the event's MC, Jonathan Martin, and "all the professional guests who attended, and @lot21c fellows of Newark who volunteered their time to network with Hillside students!" #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #leadership #partnerships #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Attention All Hillside High School Class of 2024 Students and Parents! You can reserve access to the professional photos taken at graduation! Text 45005GY24 to 90738* or visit https://my.photoday.com/g and enter your phone number followed by your access code (45005GY24)  to get started. @mrsdeutschhhs @hillsidehsyearbook @comets24_ @hillsidehighclassof2024

In a bid to promote mental wellness among students, Melba Mullins, Hillside High School's Student Assistance Coordinator & the Counseling Department, successfully organized a transformative Mental Health Fair on May 30, 2024! Held in the serene ambiance of the high school Media Center, the event saw the active participation of various state and county agencies, each dedicated to presenting an array of mental health resources and engaging activities aimed at fostering relief and well-being among our students. Attendees were welcomed with engaging sessions of finger painting, coloring activities, and uplifting positive affirmations, thus creating a safe space for students to unwind, relax, and explore techniques for managing their emotional well-being. The tranquil atmosphere, combined with the enriching resources provided, made the Mental Health Fair a truly impactful and valuable experience for all participants! Thank you, Ms. Mullins, and the Counseling Department for organizing this truly beneficial event! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #mentalhealthfair #mentalhealth #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Thursday, May 23, 2024, five students - Ashley Dos Santos (11), Brandon Guevara (12), Erick Malvarez Bentos (12), D’Antagnan Siddons (12), and Adriana Silva (12) - accompanied by HHS Vice Principal Rosalind Bartholomew and advisor Noreen Deutsch, attended the New Jersey State Board of Education Student Recognition Ceremony in Ewing, NJ where the Hillside High School Student Council was recognized for the positive and meaningful contributions they have made to the school and their community! Union County Executive Superintendent Daryl Palmieri was on hand to greet and congratulate the students on their accomplishments! @mrsdeutschhhs @hillsidestuco @newjerseydoe @njasc @natstuco #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools

Please see photos from last Friday's Spring Athletic Banquet for all sports at Hillside High School! Congratulations to all of our scholar athletes! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #athletics #banquet #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Hillside Public Schools remembers and honors, Memorial Day! "Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military." #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #memorialday #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Congratulations to Hillside High School junior Yverson Alexandre, another one of our star scholar-athletes who recently became the Union County 100-meter champion! "The junior at Hillside shocked himself and the field when he caught the leaders of the 100-meter with two hurdles to go and surged over the final barrier on his way to a stunning victory in a big PR of 14.49!" #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #trackandfield #hillsidehighschool #newpride #newpossibilities #newpathways

This morning (5/23/2024), @hillsideajrotc had its informative Memorial Day Celebration in the auditorium of Hillside High School! Shoutout to Colonel Drakeford and Principal Woolard as well as all of our JROTC students! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #jrotc #memorialday #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Congratulations to Hillside High School senior Darvens Tunis, who recently became the Union County Boys' High Jump champion! "The senior at Hillside finally got the elusive title when he matched his PR of 6-2 to win the high jump on misses over Anthony Flowers of Brearley. Tunis is Hillside's first county champion in several years!" To see Darvens interview, please visit the following link: https://nj.milesplit.com/videos/714688/interview-with-boys-hj-champ-darvens-tunis #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #unioncountynj #highjump #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

This afternoon (5/20/2024), Coach Grant of Hillside High School was honored at Woodfield Stadium! The walkway leading to Woodfield Stadium has officially been named "Grant's Way". Hillside Public Schools thanks Coach Grant, and Athletic Director McNeil for all of their hard work and contributions to Hillside Athletics! Thank you to Superintendent Glover, the Hillside Education Foundation members, Mr. Anthony Salters, Foundation President Ms. Cook, and the Hillside Board of Education!

Attention all, please join Hillside Public Schools on Saturday, June 15th, 2024 for the Superintendent's Walk for Wellness! Taking place at the Hillside High School track, we will start walking at 8:30 a.m. It will be a great day, we can't wait to see you there! Please see the flyer for additional details. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #walkforwellness #superintendentglover #superintendent #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

On Friday, May 17th, 2024, Hillside High School hosted a Dance and Band Concert! Great work to our talented Hillside dancers, musicians, and artists! Shoutout to Dance Instructor, Ms. Love, and Principal Woolard. A huge thank you as well to Band and Strings Director, Mr. Moore, and Choir Director, Mr. Kelly! Thank you, Mr. Frisch, for capturing these outstanding photos, the full gallery can be found at: https://sites.google.com/hillsidek12.net/hhsphotogallery/2023-2024?authuser=0 #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #danceconcert #hillsidehighschool #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities