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Hillside Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed opening on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. Please refer to your child's school bell schedule for the adjusted start time. Hillside Shuttle bus routes and Hillside in-district special education routes will also operate on a two-hour delay. Buses for Union County Vo-Tech and the Choice School in Kenilworth will run according to their respective receiving school's schedules. Parent conferences for Pre-K through 8th grade will be rescheduled to next Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. Please travel safely.

All Hillside Public Schools and Administrative Offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026.

The buses for the Union County Vocational Technical Schools in Scotch Plains and the Choice School in Kenilworth will follow their respective school's inclement weather schedule, not the Hillside Public Schools District schedule.

We will continue to provide updates through district communication channels. Thank you for your continued support and understanding. Please remain safe and indoors.

Sincerely,
Dr. Gretel T. Perez
Acting Superintendent
Hillside Public Schools
(908) 352-7664 ext. 9703

Dear Hillside Public Schools Community,

Due to the Governor's declared Weather State of Emergency and the forecasted winter storm impacting New Jersey, all Hillside Public Schools and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 23rd, 2026.

The district will continue to assess and closely monitor weather conditions. An additional announcement regarding district operations for Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, will be communicated on Monday, February 23rd, 2026.

The buses for the Union County Vocational Technical Schools in Scotch Plains and the Choice School in Kenilworth will follow their respective school's inclement weather schedule, not the Hillside Public Schools District schedule.

We encourage families and staff to continue monitoring the district website, official social media channels, etc. for the most up-to-date information. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

Sincerely,
Dr. Gretel T. Perez
Acting Superintendent
Hillside Public Schools
(908) 352-7664 ext. 9703

Thank you to everyone who attended last night's (2/12/2026) Hot Cocoa and Hot Tea with Acting Superintendent Dr. Pérez! Our community came together for a warm and welcoming evening, as families and staff shared great conversation, meaningful connections, and a collective commitment to supporting our students’ success! Shout out to Acting Superintendent Dr. Pérez, Ms. Harris for her work in organizing the event, Ms. DeFluri, Ms. Rivera, and all of the Hillside Public Schools staff involved in this event's success!

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National School Counseling Week was celebrated this week (February 2nd, 2026 - February 6th, 2026)! Shoutout to all of our Hillside Public Schools counselors, who were honored and celebrated with an office breakfast! You are all so greatly appreciated @hillsidehs_schoolcounseling.

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Please see the Hillside Public Schools District's schedule of Black History Month events and activities for February! More events will be announced, thank you!

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Hillside Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed opening on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. Please refer to your child's school bell schedule for the adjusted start time. Hillside Shuttle bus routes and Hillside in-district special education routes will also operate on a two-hour delay. Buses for Union County Vo-Tech and the Choice School in Kenilworth will run according to their respective receiving schools' schedules. Please travel safely.

Dear Hillside Public Schools Community,

Due to the Governor's declared Weather State of Emergency and the forecasted winter storm impacting New Jersey, all Hillside Public Schools and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th, 2026.

The district will continue to assess and closely monitor weather conditions. An additional announcement regarding district operations for Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, will be communicated on Monday, January 26th, 2026.

The buses for the Union County Vocational Technical Schools in Scotch Plains and the Choice School in Kenilworth will follow their respective schools inclement weather schedule, not the Hillside Public Schools District schedule.

We encourage families and staff to continue monitoring the district website, official social media channels, etc. for the most up-to-date information. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

Good day, in the event of a school closure on Monday, January 26th, 2026, due to inclement weather, the Memorial Service Honoring Mr. Terry Woolard will be held on Friday, January 30th, 2026.  Please see the flyer for more information. Thank you.

Hillside Public Schools had an incredible districtwide celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 17th, 2026! Hillside Families and Community members filled the Hillside High School auditorium, as students from each of our schools performed or provided artwork and contributions! Thank you to the students, staff, and faculty who made this event successful. Thank you, Acting Superintendent Dr. Pérez, Board of Education President Dr. Howard, Hillside Public Schools District Principals, the Hillside Board of Education, and all of our community members in attendance! Most importantly, Hillside Public Schools appreciates and honors the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the historic pursuit of civil rights!

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Please join us on Monday, January 26th, 2026, for the Celebration of Life Memorial Service honoring the legacy of Mr. Terry Woolard. The memorial service is taking place from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Hillside High School Auditorium, 1085 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205. For more information, please see the attached announcement. Thank you.

Please join Hillside Public Schools on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, for our annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. District Celebration! Our commemorative program will take place at Hillside High School, 1085 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205, in the auditorium from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This program will include offerings from the Comets marching band and all of the Hillside Public Schools! We look forward to seeing you there. Please see the flyer for more information, thank you.

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Please see the following flyer for "Cookies with Santa", being hosted by Hillside High School's DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) clubs on Friday, December 12th, 2025! Admission is free, come enjoy crafts, activities, refreshments, and more, you can also meet Santa and Disney Princesses! This marvelous event is taking place in the Hillside High School Cafeteria (1085 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, New Jersey 07205, from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more details, please see the flyer, thank you!

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Happy Thanksgiving, from Hillside Public Schools District!

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Welcome to SuperTalk with Superintendent Glover! Friday, November 14th, 2025 was Superintendent Glover's final day as Superintendent for Hillside Public Schools. This episode is Superintendent Glover's last for Hillside Public Schools, please watch as he provides thanks, and leaves our district with an important message, be sure to watch until the end...thank you!

Full podcast episode available now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D-eeWxikdp0?si=vo1m1gg_sYjePooQ

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On Friday, October 10th, 2025, Hillside Innovation Academy hosted its phenomenal Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration!
It was an evening filled with culture, community, and celebration! H.I.A. honored the rich traditions and heritage of our Hispanic and Latin American scholars and families. This was a wonderful opportunity for the school community to come together and celebrate through music, dance, food, and more! Shoutout to Principal Silva, Ms. Dotel, the Hillside Innovation Academy staff, and students!

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Hillside Innovation Academy's NJ4S (@nj4sunion) Anti-Bullying Assembly took place this morning, October 15th, 2025! Students learned about various forms of bullying to identify, and how to promote kindness, respect, and inclusion—reminding everyone that together, we can stand up against bullying.

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Good day! Please join Superintendent Glover, Hillside Board of Education members, and Hillside Public Schools Administrators on Thursday, October 16th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hillside Innovation Academy Board Room (1100 Woodruff Avenue, Hillside, New Jersey) for our Community Conversations! At this Community Forum, we will highlight District initiatives and achievements for the 2025-2026 school year and engage in positive discourse with our community. We look forward to seeing you there! Please see the flyer for more details.

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Happy National Principals Month from Hillside Public Schools! We appreciate the hard work and dedication from all of the Principals here in the Hillside Public Schools District, on behalf of Superintendent Glover and the Hillside Board of Education, thank you!

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