Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School

Hillside Public Schools staff and faculty filled the Hillside High School auditorium on the morning of January 3rd, 2024! Our Hillside professionals were treated to an astonishing presentation led by Mr. Abran Maldonado, leading Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) expert, ChatGPT, and OpenAI Ambassador! Mr. Maldonado introduced Hillside Public Schools staff to recent wonders in A.I. that can be utilized to revolutionize instruction within the classroom! Superintendent Glover delivered a motivational, inspiring speech before introducing Abran Maldonado to the stage. The Hillside Public Schools staff loved the presentation, it was the perfect way to commence the second half of the school year. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #ai #openai #chatgpt #articial intelligence #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Welcome back, Hillside Public Schools students! On January 3rd, 2024, faculty and staff returned to the district to participate in professional development activities. Hillside Public Schools staff are dedicated to being prepared and ready to return to the classroom, to provide our students with a world-class education. The following photos were taken during a professional development held at W.O.K. Middle School for Hillside Public Schools Principals and Vice-Principals!

On behalf of Superintendent Glover, the Hillside Board of Education, and Hillside Public Schools, we wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #happyholidays #merrychristmas #happynewyear #newyear #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

The W.O.K. Middle School Winter Concert got to be enjoyed not once, but twice! On December 19th, 2023, the W.O.K. chorus and band performed for their classmates and staff members. Last night, December 20th, 2023, our talented students dazzled the parents, and families of Hillside Public Schools! All of our participating band and chorus students did amazing, we'd like to give a massive thank you to our music directors, Mr. Kelly and Mr. Moore, Principal Wilson, Vice-Principal Scott-Jackson, Vice-Principal Elie, and all of the W.O.K. Middle School staff! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #wokmiddleschool #winterconcert #seasonofgiving #christmasconcert #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

The @keanuniversity KUBS second annual Basketball Invitational will be taking place on Saturday, January 13, 2024! Come out to support our Hillside Comets Basketball teams as they compete at Kean University's Harwood Arena, 1000 Morris Ave. Union, NJ 07083. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #keanuniversity #highschoolbasketball #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #kubstournament

It's that time again, the 2023 Joe Silver Holiday Basketball Tournament is taking place from December 26th - 29th, 2023! Games will be held in the Hillside High School gymnasium (1085 Liberty Ave. Hillside, NJ 07205), there will be 3 games per day, tip off at 11 a.m.! See you there. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #joesilverholidaytournament #basketballtournament #basketballgames #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Santa Claus came to town! Milk & Cookies with Santa 2023 is in the books, and it was spectacular! The Hillside High School gymnasium was filled to near capacity on the night of December 13th, 2023, as Hillside families, students, and children were greeted by Santa Claus himself! Parents, and families, got to take pictures with Santa, participate in various fun activities at different tables, and receive gifts during the toy giveaway! Thank you to the Hillside Police Department @hillsidepolicenj, Hillside Board of Education President, Ms. Cook, and the Hillside Board of Education for organizing this fantastic, unforgettable event for the community annually. Shout out to Superintendent Glover, and all of the Hillside Public Schools staff and families in attendance as well! @njea #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #christmastime #santaclaus #santaiscomingtotown #santa #giftgiving #presents #happyholidays #unioncountynj #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #boardofeducation #giftgiveaway #njea

8th Grade Students from W.O.K. Middle School recently attended "Students2Science 's Isaac lab"! Students engaged in a full day of hands-on STEM (Science Technology Engineering, and Math) programming in a working professional laboratory. They focused on solving real-world problems scientists encounter in modern laboratories. Shout out to all of the future scientists from Hillside Public Schools and @students_2_science! @insta_njea #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #students2science #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #unioncountynj #njea

The Community Toiletry Drive is going strong at A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center! Donations will be accepted until December 14th, 2023, and will be given to the Bessie Green Community Inc. @bessie_green_community. For any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Sherri Branch, see the flyer for more information, thank you! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #apmorris #toiletrydrive #donations #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Deanna G. Taylor Academy students were treated to a baked potato bar on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, by none other than @maschiofood! The bar consisted of baked potatoes, adobo chicken, cheese sauce, toppings, herb breadsticks, and slushy cups! Maschio's continues to serve our students gourmet meals and make us hungry. Swipe left to see flyers for the upcoming chef days here in Hillside Public Schools! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #chefdays #chef #gourmetfood #maschios #newpride #newpossibilities #newpathways

Family Resource Night at Ola Edwards Community School last night (12/5/2023) was another triumphant event! Parents and families love these resourceful sessions to attend and receive assistance with any of their educational application needs. Thank you to all of our families in attendance. A special thank you to Ms. Okparaeke, Ms. Weaver, Ms. Diggs, our Ola Edwards, and Hillside staff for organizing this beneficial event for our community. Shoutout to the @ucnj Office of Health Management for being on-site as well and providing flu vaccinations to those in attendance! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #familyresourcenight #fluvaccination #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

The W.O.K. Book Fair is this week! (December 4th - 8th, 2023). Ms. Awad, Ms. Harris, and more W.O.K. staff have been busy preparing the fair for our students, it's a fun time at Hillside Public Schools! Shoutout to Mr. Ojeda, Mr. Strumph, and Ms. Goglia, who made appearances in these photos as well! Be sure to visit the book fair during school hours, and during the after-school hours (6 -8 p.m.) on Thursday, December 7, 2023)! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #bookfair #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Good morning, Hillside! "Santa is coming to town! Join the Hillside Police Department and Hillside Board of Education for Milk and Cookies with Santa" on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023! Taking place from 6 - 8 p.m., "there will be music, games and an appearance by the big man himself...SANTA! Hope to see you there!!" #hillsidepublicschools #santaclaus #hillsidenj #hillsidenjfinest #hpdandcommunity #onecommunityworkingtogether #HPDBOEMilk&Cookies2023 #hillsideschools #unioncountynj

Attention Hillside parents & families, please join us on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023, for Hillside Public Schools' Family Resource Night! Resource Night will take place in the Ola Edwards Community School Gymnasium from 4 - 6 p.m. Hillside Public Schools staff will be available to assist with multiple applications and programs including Genesis Parent Portal, and Lunch Applications. You can also see if you qualify Xfinity's free internet service program! The Union County Office of Health Management @ucnj will be on-site hosting a Flu vaccination clinic as well and providing at-home Covid testing kits! Please see the flyers for more information and details regarding necessary documentation, thank you! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #ucnj #unioncountynj #familyresourcenight #fluvaccine #covidtesting #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Nanababies Daycare and Zonta Club of Essex present "Traffick Jam"! Human Trafficking Awareness through skits, and live music! Taking place @keanuniversity on Saturday, December 9th, 2023, at 11 a.m. All seats are free, and the Hillside Public Schools community is invited, we hope to see you there! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #keanuniversity #humantraffickingawareness #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilites #traffickjam

A few amazing women leaders from Hillside Public Schools attended the New Jersey Association of School Administrators' (njasa) Regional Women’s Educational Leadership Forum and Breakfast! The Forum took place on November 29th, 2023, at @keanuniversity. Shoutout to World Language Supervisor, Ms. Okparaeke, Science Supervisor, Ms. Corona, English Supervisor, Ms. Bohm, and Mathematics Supervisor, Ms. Dela Valle, who attended the breakfast forum! Hillside Public Schools appreciates @keanuniversity and our women leaders and staff members! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #keanuniversity #womensleadership #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #njeducation #njasa

We're back again with sizzling photos courtesy of @maschiofood! These photos are from today's (11/29/2023) Burger Bar Chef Day at W.O.K. Middle School. Swipe through to the end of the post to see flyers for upcoming Chef Days at Hillside Public Schools. As always, thank you @maschiofood for providing our students with a wide variety of delicious, healthy, and innovative meals! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #maschiosfood #chefday #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

The December Book Fair at W.O.K. Middle School is coming! The fair will take place December 4th-8th during school hours, and evening shopping hours will be December 7th between 6-7pm. See link for details and shopping options! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/wokbookfair (https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/wokbookfair) #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #bookfair #scholastic #wokmiddleschool #scholasticbookfairs

Attention Hillside parents and families, Hillside Public Schools is hosting a Family Resource Night on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023! There will also be a Flu Vaccination clinic on-site, hosted by the Union County Board of County Commissioners @unioncountynj. Join us at the Ola Edwards Community School gymnasium from 4 - 6 p.m.! Technical assistance with the Parent Portal, the Free and Reduced Meal Application, Payschools, and more will be provided. Translation services will be available as well, please see the flyer for additional information!

Good morning to all from Hillside Public Schools! Let's have a great, short week as we prepare for Thanksgiving. Monday and Tuesday are full school days, and Thanksgiving Recess begins Wednesday, November 22nd, through November 24th! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #recess