Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School

The W.O.K. Middle School Auditorium was packed last night (2/21/2024) for the Black History Month "Black Art" Program! We had members of the Divine 9 Fraternities and Sororities representing, as well as phenomenal artwork done by a few of our W.O.K. students! It was truly an amazing celebration and showcase, thank you Ms. Mathura, Mr. Ferguson, Dr. Wilson, the Divine 9, the multicultural club, and everyone in attendance! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #wokmiddleschool #divine9 #blackhistorymonth #blackart #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Check out these awesome photos of our W.O.K. Middle School scientists at work! Students in Ms. Bhullar's and Mr. Lockyer's classes participated in the virtual lab (v-lab) titled "Is it Alive?" by Students2Science. The lab consisted of DNA Extraction, as molecular biologists, students used classical extraction and separation techniques to determine if the samples contained DNA! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Maplewood Shop is one of W.O.K. Middle School's most interesting class offerings! Here are a few photos from a recent Maplewood Shop class that took place on 2/8/2024! These are the future creators and engineers of America! #hillsidenj @hillsidepublicschools #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #maplewoodshop

Good afternoon! Please join Superintendent Glover on Thursday, February 15th, at Ola Edwards Community School from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for a Community Planning Session for the New Strategic Plan! All Board of Education Members, Students, Staff, Parents, and Community Stakeholders are welcome to attend! See the flyer for more details, thank you! #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidenj #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #strategicplanning

COMING SOON to Hillside Public Schools: @maschiofood is bringing a Local Fresh Series to the district in February! Here are the flyers for the first three dates. In this series, products from farms throughout the state of New Jersey will be served, including: 1. Local Beef Patties 2. Fresh spring salad with Honey Blueberry Vinaigrette 3. Fresh Hand Fruit Each school will get to experience this great day of local fresh-grown produce and beef from New Jersey! Stay tuned! #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidenj #maschiosfood #freshfarmfood #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Come out to Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School (145 Hillside Ave., Hillside, New Jersey,) on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, for their Black History Month Celebration! The theme is Black Art and will feature the Divine 9 Fraternities and Sororities! Shoutout to Ms. Mathura for organizing this event. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #blackhistorymonth #blm #divine9 #wokmiddleschool #newpride #newpossibilities #newpathways

On the morning of January 31, 2024, W.O.K. Middle School 8th graders were treated to a High School introductory assembly! Hillside High School Counselor Dr. McCoy led the presentation, speaking to the W.O.K. 8th graders about what to expect in High School, including the importance of grades, and various activities to be involved in! Hillside High School students from various organizations also spoke to our middle schoolers to speak on behalf of what to expect in the next chapter of their lives. Thank you, Counselor McCoy, Dr. Wilson, Hillside High School's visiting students, and all of the staff at W.O.K. for making this assembly possible. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #wokmiddleschool #assembly #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Shoutout to the National Training Network (NTN), a data-driven professional development company that is currently working with our Hillside Public Schools Elementary School Math teachers! 3rd to 5th-grade mathematics teachers were provided hands-on, content, and standards-based training at Ola Edwards Community School over the last two weeks, as seen in the following photos. NTN will be working with Hurden Looker, Ola Edwards, and Deanna Taylor Academy teachers until the end of the school year! Thank you, Superintendent Glover, Dr. Bevere, Rita Della Valle, Dr. Tina Powell, and the National Training Network (NTN) for making this all possible for our wonderful instructors. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #nationaltrainingnetwork #professionaldevelopment #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Good evening, Hillside Public Schools community, Due to the impending storm and unpredictability of the timing of the storm, Hillside Public Schools will be closed, Friday, January 19th, 2024. All central office staff must work remotely. Thank you.

Good day, please note that all Hillside Public Schools afterschool activities must be concluded by 4:30 p.m. today, January 16, 2024. Any activities after 4:30 p.m. are canceled.

On January 13, 2023, during the Hillside Public School District's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of celebration, A Day of Service Drive was occurring in the Hillside High School cafeteria! Students from Hillside Innovation Academy, W.O.K. Middle School, and Hillside High School assembled to sort items and build care packages. The entire Hillside community supported this initiative. All schools in our district, the Hillside Education Association, and the AT&T pioneers generously donated socks, scarves, hats, gloves, combs, and brushes to create care packages for the homeless! On January 24, 2024, Hillside High School students will partner with Berniece's Place to hand out care packages at the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless Annual Service Fair. This event was organized by Superintendent Glover, Ms. Harris, Ms. Powell, Vice-Principals Rosalind Bartholomew and Obinna Emenaka, and the A.P. African American Studies class. #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidenj #communityservice #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #martinlutherkingjr #mlkday

Good evening, due to the pending inclement weather for Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, all Hillside Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delayed opening schedule. Please follow your school's delayed opening schedule for arrival time of students and staff. There will be no morning session for UCVTS (VoTech) shared-time students. Shared time students report to period 4: Hillside High School - 10 a.m. Hillside Innovation Academy - 10 a.m. W.O.K. Middle School - 10 a.m. Deanna G. Taylor Academy - 10:35 a.m. Hurden Looker Elementary - 10:35 a.m. Ola Edwards Community School - 10:30 a.m. A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center First Grade - 10:00 a.m. Pre K 3 & 4 - 10:00 a.m. Kindergarten - 10:45 a.m.

Good evening, due to the pending inclement weather for Wednesday January 16th, 2024, all Hillside Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delayed opening schedule. Please follow your school's delayed opening schedule for arrival time of students and staff. There will be no morning session for UCVTS (VoTech) shared-time students. Shared time students report to period 4: Hillside High School - 10 a.m. Hillside Innovation Academy - 10 a.m. W.O.K. Middle School - 10 a.m. Deanna G. Taylor Academy - 10:35 a.m. Hurden Looker Elementary - 10:35 a.m. Ola Edwards Community School - 10:30 a.m. A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center First Grade - 10:00 a.m. Pre K 3 & 4 - 10:00 a.m. Kindergarten - 10:45 a.m.

Join Hillside Public Schools on Monday, January 22, 2024, for our Anti-Bullying H.I.B. (Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying Policy) New Jersey Law Update Night! Taking place in the Ola Edwards Community School gymnasium from 6 - 8 p.m., crucial H.I.B. information and updates will be provided to parents and families. Assistant Director of Legal Education, Sandra L. Jacques is presenting! H.I.B. update night is in conjunction with the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA) and the Foundation for Educational Administration (FEA) / Legal One.

Hillside Public Schools had an outstanding districtwide celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 13th, 2024! Hillside Families and Community members filled the Hillside High School auditorium, as students from A.P. Morris, Hurden Looker, Deanna G. Taylor Academy and Ola Edwards performed. Artwork from Hillside Innovation Academy, W.O.K, and Hillside High School students was showcased throughout the auditorium. The Hillside High School dance ensemble performed as well! Thank you to the students, staff, and faculty who made this event successful. Thank you, Superintendent Glover, Board of Education President Ms. Best, the Hillside Board of Education, all of our community members in attendance, and those streaming the celebration from home! Most importantly, Hillside Public Schools appreciates and honors the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the pursuit of civil rights! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidehighschool #martinlutherkingjr #drmartinlutherkingjr #mlkday #schooldistrict #civilrightscelebration #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Please join us tomorrow, January 12th, 2024, at the A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center Gymnasium for the 2024 Flu Vaccination Clinic! The clinic will occur from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please see the flyer for more information, thank you!

Please join us this Saturday, January 13th, 2024, for Hillside Public Schools Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration! The celebration will be taking place in the Hillside High School Auditorium from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. There will be a student art showcase, including performances by A.P. Morris, Deanna G. Taylor Academy, Hurden Looker, and Ola Edwards students! We hope to see you there, please see the flyer for additional details. Thank you!

Good evening, due to the pending inclement weather for Wednesday January 10th, 2024, all Hillside Public Schools will operate on a delayed opening. Please follow your school's delayed opening schedule for arrival time of students and staff.

@maschiofood is back with another Chef Day this week, Hillside Public Schools! This Friday, January 12th, 2024, Papa John's Pizza Chef Day is occurring at Hillside High School, Hillside Innovation Academy, and W.O.K. Middle School! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #newpathways #newpride #newpossibilities #papajohns

Construction and design students at W.O.K. Middle School are currently learning about wind energy! Check out these awesome photos of students in action, captured by the Mathematics Department. #kidwind #maplewoodshop #renewableenergy #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities