A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 6.16.2022

By hillsidepta | June 17, 2022

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 6.16.2022   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: BY NOW YOU HEARD THE GREAT NEWS, FIREBALL HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED for Friday, June 24 at 7:00pm at Pineapple Express in Montclair! ???? IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN THE PARTY!!!  WE HAVE 30 TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. Get your tickets here: GET FIREBALL TICKETS HERE We have also launched…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk 6.10.22

By hillsidepta | June 14, 2022

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 6.10.2022   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers:   Hillside Field Day was a success! We had beautiful weather and the students showed good sportsmanship throughout the day’s activities. Additionally, Mrs. Lever rallied the Hillside community to raise $5,455 dollars for a family displaced due to the war in Ukraine. The…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 5.26.2022

By hillsidepta | May 26, 2022

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 5.26.2022   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: This has been an emotional week for us all in the shadow of school violence in Uvalde, Texas. Know that Hillside will continue to be available to support students when we return to school next week. We are so proud of all of…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk 5.20.22

By hillsidepta | May 20, 2022

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 5.20.2022   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: We have successfully completed NJSLA state standardized testing for all students and we are quickly moving along through the end of the school year. There are many events on the horizon, so please make sure you read the eblast in its entirety. I…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk 5.6.22

By hillsidepta | May 9, 2022

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 5.6.2022   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: Nurses Day ~ 5.6.22: From The American Presidency Project, Proclamation 4913-National Recognition Day for Nurses, 1982: Scientific advancements in recent years have dramatically expanded the role of nurses in our healthcare system, and their knowledge and skills have increased to keep pace with…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 4.8.2022

By hillsidepta | April 11, 2022

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 4.8.2022   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers:   Whether it’s test day, a major assignment is due, the Internet is down, or things just aren’t going as planned, school-related stress can affect students of all ages. The countdown to spring break is in full swing and it can’t come soon…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 4.1.2022

By hillsidepta | April 1, 2022

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 4.1.2022   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: There is so much to learn and recognize during the month of April! The month of April is Autism Acceptance Month and includes observances to highlight the increasing number of individuals identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the families and support services involved. It…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 3.25.2022

By hillsidepta | March 25, 2022

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 3.25.2022   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers:   Science Day is quickly approaching – April 1, 2022!  Next Friday, students will break from the usual Hillside schedule to dive into a day full of S.T.E.A.M. activities!  Our day ends with the annual Maker Challenge – a chance for students to…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk 3.18.22

By hillsidepta | March 21, 2022

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 3.18.2022   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: It looks like the weather is starting to make a turn. We will continue to offer outdoor eating and recess, you can hear the cheers down the hallway when we make the daily announcements about lunch/recess.   School-wide News…Be in the Know HILLSIDE Cycle…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 3.11.2022

By hillsidepta | March 14, 2022

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 3.11.2022   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: On March 1, 2022 Superintendent Dr. Ponds updated the MPS masking requirements. As anticipated, additional COVID-19 Protocols have been updated. The most recent updates have been posted to our district website for your review and adherence. Updated COVID-19 Protocols – FAQ as of March 7,…