A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 6.4.2021
Dear Hillside Community, Today we hosted our annual FIELD DAY!!!! The development and design of this day was created by the CEO of Field Day, Mrs. Lever and her right hand, Mrs. Smeriglio. These two dynamic physical education teachers were so creative with developing challenging interactive activities for all students (in-person & remote). At every turn during this trying time, I am honored Read More >>
A Note from the Principal’s Desk 5.27.21
Dear Hillside Community, June is Pride Month, when the world’s LGBT communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. Pride gatherings are rooted in the arduous history of minority groups who have struggled for decades to overcome prejudice and be accepted for who they are. The original organizers chose this month to pay Read More >>
A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 6.24.2021
A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 6.24.2021 Dear Hillside Community: End of Year Letter to Families & Staff School-wide Mentions: Returning Chromebooks: District Process for Collecting Chromebooks 2021-22 Aesthetic and CI Courses and Registration is Open for Rising 4th and 5th Graders: Registration for rising 4th and 5th grade aesthetics and Read More >>
Many Thanks from the PTA
Dear Hillside Families, Administrators and Staff, The 2020-2021 Hillside PTA Executive Board would like to thank and congratulate all of you for stepping up in this most challenging of years to support all of our children and our Hillside community in so many incredible ways. This year presented us with many challenges – most notably Read More >>
A Note from the Principal’s Desk 6.17.21
A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 6.17.2021 Dear Hillside Community, Words cannot begin to express all of the challenges and rewards of this school year. I would like to extend a thank you to our teachers, secretaries, paraprofessionals, related service staff members, custodians, operational aides that did the unthinkable…thank you. Parents and Read More >>
Transition to 6th Grd Summer Program
Transition to 6th Grade Summer Program Register by June 21st Space is limited. Montclair High School George Inness Annex 141 Park Street Date: July 6-July 29 Monday-Thursday Time: 8:30-12 noon Have Fun Reading Role Playing Stories Exploring Math Concepts See attached flyer for application information
A Note from the Principal’s Desk 5.14.21
A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 5.14.2021 Dear Hillside Community, We’re rocking and rolling with hybrid learning and the weather is finally on our side! Enjoy your weekend with your loved ones. Hybrid In-Person Reminders: Hybrid In-person Rotation Calendar Mounties – Bulldogs Calendar https://hillside.montclair.k12.nj.us/calendar School-wide Mentions: Aesthetics 5/17/21-5/21/21 A2 Week/Bulldog Wednesday Daily Read More >>
MPSD – Department of Pupil Services
Good afternoon, Hillside Community Please see the message below from the Montclair Public Schools – Department of Pupil Services: Special Education Elementary Students All students in grades K-5, with an IEP, will begin in-person/hybrid learning, five days a week Monday, May 17. If your child receives transportation, the Transportation Department will adjust to accommodate the schedule Read More >>
Picture Day is Coming!
Picture Day! Picture Day is here! All Mounties will have their pictures taken during the school day on May 25. All Bulldogs will have their pictures taken during the school day on May 27. All completely Virtual Students will have the opportunity to have their pictures taken. Please use the attached Sign Up Genius to Read More >>
Weekly Community Message No. 20
Dear Families, Caregivers and Staff, Click here to see a PDF version It’s been a very challenging and complicated year. We are looking forward to a return to normalcy in the fall. In the meantime, during the final month and half, we have prepared a plan to return all students on all grade levels as Read More >>