Happy Principal Appreciation Day from Hillside Public Schools! School Principals’ Day is celebrated on May 1st, 2025! This day is dedicated to recognizing the important role of school principals and showing appreciation for their hard work. Take a moment to thank all of our hardworking Principals here at Hillside Public Schools!
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Good day, please see the following flyers for Hillside Public Schools' District's Summer Academies! Students in grades 1 through 8, register by scanning the QR code on the flyer that corresponds to your grade and complete the Google Form. ESL/Bilingual students are encouraged to apply!
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Happy Administrative Professionals/Secretaries Day from Hillside Public Schools! National Administrative Professionals Day celebrates the important role of secretaries, assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals! Hillside Public Schools appreciates and thanks all of the Administrative Professionals in our district.
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On 4/7/2025, W.O.K. Middle School and Hillside Innovation Academy (HIA) 7th-grade students took part in HISPA (Hispanics Inspiring Students' Performance and Achievement) Imagine Day - A Corporate Visit! at @keanuniversity. HISPA is a nonprofit organization that inspires Latino students to discover their potential and ignite their desire to embrace education and achieve success! Students heard from a variety of speakers in the morning and then went into breakout sessions for workshops and further mentoring/educational experiences! Thank you to W.O.K. and H.I.A. chaperones, Ms. Giro, Mr. Ojeda, and Ms. Dotel. Thank you Director Okparaeke for contributing these photos, and thank you Kean University!
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On 4/7/2025, W.O.K. Middle School and Hillside Innovation Academy (HIA) 7th-grade students took part in HISPA (Hispanics Inspiring Students' Performance and Achievement) Imagine Day - A Corporate Visit! at @keanuniversity. HISPA is a nonprofit organization that inspires Latino students to discover their potential and ignite their desire to embrace education and achieve success! Students heard from a variety of speakers in the morning and then went into breakout sessions for workshops and further mentoring/educational experiences! Thank you to W.O.K. and H.I.A. chaperones, Ms. Giro, Mr. Ojeda, and Ms. Dotel. Thank Director Okparaeke for contributing these photos, and thank you Kean University!
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At W.O.K. Middle School, in Language Arts with Ms. Awad, and Ms. Cheung, students studied the gruesome, yet true story of Phineas Gage which was used to teach students about brain science! As the final project, W.O.K. Scholars created a 2D or 3D model of a brain, along with a guide to further their understanding! Additionally, students in other Language Arts classes were able to view, critique, and vote on their favorite brain! Congratulations to the winners, who are pictured from left to right on the first image: 3rd Place, Brianna Jimenez Fagundez; 1st Place Winner, Raul Betances; and 2nd Place Elijah Brown!
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Attention students in grades 5 through 8, please join us for “Brothers Bonding with Books & Basketball.” Brothers Bonding with Books & Basketball is a fun new initiative established by the Office of the Superintendent, aimed at connecting students with adult mentors from the community! Come read books, play basketball, and build valuable connections while fostering a love for reading! Morning refreshments will be served. There are three dates in the series: March 29th, April 5th, and April 12th, 2025! Each session will take place in the Hillside High School Gymnasium! For more information please see the flyer and register by scanning the QR code on the flyer! Thank you!
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Last night, the ESL and World Language Departments in collaboration with William Colon, the president of the Latino Institute, Inc hosted two parent advisory meetings. Presenters Trinidad De la Rosa discussed building healthy study habits at home while attorney Fernando Jimenez, Esq offered his expertise on immigration rights to Hillside Public School parents. Thank you to Mrs. Giro, Ms. Rivera and all of the WOK and ESL teachers who planned and supported the event!
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Good day,
Please see the following flyer for the rescheduled W.O.K. Middle School Daddy-Daughter Sneaker Ball, which will take place on Saturday, May 31st, 2025!
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"Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) worldwide. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Pi Day is an annual opportunity for math enthusiasts to recite the infinite digits of Pi, talk to their friends about math, and eat pie!"
Happy Pi Day from Hillside Public Schools!
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Good day! Please join Hillside Public Schools on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, for our Districtwide STEM Showcase! All the STEM events occurring in the Hillside Public Schools District will be showcased at Hurden Looker Elementary School from 6 -7:30 p.m. There will also be fun, innovative activities for families and students to engage in! Please see the flyer for more information!
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W.O.K. Middle School hosted a phenomenal Black History Month Assembly today, (February 27th, 2025)! The theme of today's program was "African-Americans and the Labor Movement, The fight for economic independence." W.O.K.'s auditorium was packed with students, parents, families, staff, dignitaries, Hillside Board of Education members, and more! Today's program featured performances from the W.O.K. Choir, the Wildcat Dance Ensemble, the Poetic Group, and the W.O.K. Strings Ensemble! Congratulations to the W.O.K. Black History Month Artwork Presenters Dave Vital and Witzar Platel. Shout out to Ms. Thomas who was awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service Award, and Hillside Board of Education President Ms. Laquana Best who was awarded the Shirley Chisholm Impact Award ! Last but not least, thank you Principal Dr. Roy Wilson, Dr. Aruna Mathura, Vice-Principal Scott-Jackson, Superintendent Erskine Glover, Mr. Moore, Dance Teacher Ms. McCargo, W.O.K. students, administrators, and staff for making this event possible!
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On Tuesday (2/25/2025), W.O.K. Middle School hosted award ceremonies for 7th and 8th grade students who excelled in various academic subjects during marking period 2! Scholars who achieved honor roll and high honor roll were recognized and celebrated by an auditorium full of proud students, parents, and families. Congratulations to all of the W.O.K. scholars, and thank you, Principal Dr. Wilson, Vice-Principal Ms. Scott-Jackson, Superintendent Glover, and the Hillside Board of Education!
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Happy Valentine's Day, from Hillside Public Schools! Be sure to spread some love and kindness to all today!
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Hillside Public Schools' students, families, and staff, please see the following video as Superintendent Glover issues a Reading and Literacy challenge for February 2025! As you spend time reading, be sure to capture photos/videos and tag @hillsidepublicschools on social media! Let's get it, let's go!
https://youtu.be/ckJ1DL6BauE?si=m58-oXe-ufV07uvv
Good day, the W.O.K. Middle School "Daddy-Daughter Dance" originally scheduled for February 15th, 2025, has been postponed. Please stay tuned for updates and information, thank you.
Last night (January 29th, 2025) Hillside Public Schools District hosted its Community Conversations Forum with Superintendent Glover in the auditorium of W.O.K. Middle School! Thank you to Superintendent Glover for leading this dialogue, and thank you to Principal Dr. Wilson, and Hillside Board of Education President Best! Lastly, thank you to the parents, Board of Education members, directors, administrators, and families who attended this event to engage in productive conversation with Superintendent Glover, and district leaders! Shout out to the Hillside Media Team for capturing photos from the event.
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Good day, please join Superintendent Glover, Hillside Board of Education members, and Hillside Public Schools Administrators, on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the W.O.K. Middle School Auditorium, for our Community Conversations! At this Community Forum, we will highlight District initiatives and achievements for the 2024-2025 school year and engage in positive discourse with our community. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day from Hillside Public Schools! On Saturday, January 18th, 2025, Hillside Public Schools District hosted its Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Program at Hillside High School. The program was amazing not only because of the exceptional performances by each of our schools' students, as well as the decorative artwork done by Hillside Innovation Academy students, but also because of the high positive energy of the audience! The auditorium was full of parents, Hillside community members, Hillside Board of Education members, Hillside Town Council members, families, staff, and more! Great work to all of our students, including Hillside High School Senior Sarah Auguste who was the Mistress of Ceremonies for the event! Shout out to Superintendent Glover, Hillside Board of Education President Ms. Best, U.S. Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, Hillside High School Vice-Principals Mrs. Bartholomew and Mr. Emenaka, who all spoke at the ceremony. Last but certainly not least, thank you to all of our Hillside Public Schools music and dance teachers, without whom we could not have this incredible event honoring Dr. King's Legacy! The full ceremony can be watched on YouTube using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/live/yAoelGNn19c?si=p8fK3U5yf6wVrWnK
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Good day! Please join Hillside Public Schools on Saturday, January 18th, 2025, for our Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day District Celebration! The celebration will take place in the Hillside High School Auditorium from 10:00 a.m. to 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 details.
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