HIA families,
Please be advised that LinkIt Benchmark assessments will take place on Monday, February 3 - Wednesday, February 5. To ensure scholars are prepared and perform their best, please keep the following reminders in mind:
Arrive on time – Students should be at school no later than 7:55 AM.
Get a good night’s sleep – Aim for at least 8-10 hours of rest.
Eat a healthy breakfast – A nutritious meal helps with focus and energy.
Bring necessary supplies – Ensure scholars have charged Chromebooks.
The testing schedule will be as follows:
Monday - English,
Tuesday - Math,
Wednesday - Science.
Thank you for your support!
Hillside Innovation Academy is thrilled to congratulate grade eight scholar, Alecia Ejiofor on being awarded a four-year, fully funded scholarship to Saint Vincent Academy as a Promise Scholar! This is such a remarkable accomplishment that demonstrates your extraordinary ability as well as your hard work and dedication. HIA is so proud of you, and we look forward to all of the incredible things you will do in the years to come!
Congratulations to the following scholars on achieving Honor Roll during the 1st marking period of the 2024-2025 school year!
Honor Roll - 85 and above in all courses: Paul Adams-Edwards, Juan Addison, Juan Agudelo, Chikaima Alozie, Alysia Anglin, Kyle Bernardo, Jonas Blanc, Anyeury Checo, Oluyemi Cole, Oluwadabira Cole, Derek Dairo, Udoka Ehikwe, Cesar Franchi, Nhaylie Francois, Liyana Laguerre, Alexa Lewis, Maya Mary Medulme, Chinedu Nwadike, Jacob Orellana, Kenaldo Ovil, Terrence Riche, Xander Secreto, Cai Terrell, Saniya Weeks
Absent - Anyeury Checo
High Honor Roll - 90 and above in all courses: Andrew Alonzo-Castillo, Daniel Akli, Hajar Araba, Lara Barbosa, Corrin Degannes, Fareedah Isola-Gbenla, Arthur Jovinski, Kayla Julien, Jania Knight , Shaila Mora , Nevaeh Nunoo, Osayuki Obasuyi, Angel Ojibe, Mackenzie Similhomme, Mouhamed Sow, Micayla Thorbourne, Daniel Williams
Principal's Honor Roll - Natasha Naranjo
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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Hillside Innovation Academy is proud to have three of our scholars participating in the Stevens Institute of Technology Annual MLK Oratorical Contest: 8th-grade scholars Udoka Ehikwe and Neveah Nunno, and 7th-grade scholar Osayuki Obasuyi.
This contest aims to cultivate oratorical skills among students while celebrating the legacy of renowned orator, Civil Rights leader, and change agent, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
HIA scholars submitted original written works and videos that honor Dr. King’s legacy and issue a powerful call to action. They are competing alongside Stevens undergraduate and graduate students, as well as middle and high school students from Essex, Union, Hudson, and Bergen counties.
One winner will be selected from each of the four educational categories (Middle School: Grades 6-8; High School: Grades 9-12; Stevens Undergraduate Students; Stevens Graduate Students) and will be invited to perform at the MLK Luncheon Celebration at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
We extend our best wishes to all participants and hope to see HIA scholars among this year’s winners!
HIA families, please join Hillside Public Schools in donating new gloves for our MLK Service Day. All donations can be made to the main office at Hillside Innovation Academy at 1100 Woodruff Avenue. The deadline for donations is Friday, January 17, 2025. We appreciate your support!
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.
@thekingcenter
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On behalf of Superintendent Glover, the Hillside Board of Education, and Hillside Public Schools, we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year!
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Hillside Innovation Academy (H.I.A.) is looking for support for their All for Lunch and Lunch for All initiative! The goal of this initiative is to help pay off student lunch debts, and to create a reserve of funds for the school so that if a child comes through the lunch line without funds, their lunch is fully covered. This ensures that all students have access to a nutritious lunch regardless of their family's financial situation. Even a small donation can make a powerful impact for our students! With just $15 you can pay for 5 students' lunches. So please join us in our mission to ensure every child gets the nutrition they deserve! Your generosity will make a significant difference and empower us to bring about positive change. All for Lunch and Lunch for All!
See the link for details: https://allforlunch.org/HIA/
HIA scholars and staff, join us as we ring in the holiday season with our Holiday Spirit Week which will take place December 16-20. Please see the attached flyer for daily themes. We look forward to your participation!
It’s Computer Science Education Week (Dec 9th - 13th, 2024)! Computer Science Education Week is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn Computer Science, advocate for equity, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field. Hillside Innovation Academy (HIA) scholars coded robots as part of an extension activity for Computer Science Education Week under the instruction of NJIT (@njit) Students from Drew Enterprises, LLC! Great work scholars!
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Happy Thanksgiving, from Hillside Public Schools!
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Hillside Innovation Academy recognizes the crucial role parents play in their child's education and overall development. In honor of National Parent Involvement Day today, Thursday, November 21st , we want to celebrate and thank you for your continued support and active involvement.
Your engagement in school activities, support with homework, and communication with teachers significantly contribute to the success and well-being of our students. Your dedication and partnership are invaluable, and together, we create a nurturing and effective learning environment for our children.
Thank you for all that you do. Your involvement truly makes a difference!
Dr. Nicole Silva, HIA Principal
Join HIA in making a difference this Holiday Season by supporting our Holiday Harvest Food drive. Donations of canned goods, boxed foods, and other shelf-stable items will be given to the Community Foodbank in Hillside, New Jersey. Please see the attached list of most needed food items. Drop boxes can be found at our drop off locations at the entrance of 1100 woodruff Ave, and the lobby of 195 Virginia Street. All donations will be collected through December 10. Together, we can ensure everyone has a warm meal this holiday season. Let's work as a community to make the season bright for all!
Today, November 11th, 2024, is Veterans Day! Hillside Public Schools would like to honor and thank those who have served and sacrificed for our country! "Today and every day, we give thanks to the generations of men and women who have answered the call to protect our country."
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As stated earlier, Hillside Public Schools is ecstatic to apply for the Infy Maker Award! Students will be "Making A Difference," by creatively and collaboratively solving problems. Scholars will learn to build and code personal electric vehicles, specifically skateboards! Through this work, students will tackle real-world challenges, both in their local communities and on a global scale by learning about the use of electric vehicles and their environmental impact. #lectec #computerscience #WhyIMake #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidenj #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities
Hillside Public Schools is excited to apply for the Infy Maker Award. The award will allow us to expand maker education to promote equitable and inclusive pathways for our students in computer science. #DigitalPromise #WhyIMake #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidenj #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities
Today our scholars participated in a schoolwide initiative to raise awareness and support for those affected by Breast Cancer. A big thank you to our scholars and staff for joining us as we PINK OUT HIA!
Welcome back to “Shine a Light on ‘Em!”, a series from Hillside Public Schools’ Office of the Superintendent! Join us as we spotlight each school and principal within the Hillside Public Schools District in Hillside, New Jersey. On October 25th, 2024 we shined a light on Hillside Innovation Academy and its Principal, Dr. Silva!
The full video is available on YouTube here!: https://youtu.be/F9FYIdj8ZVk?si=8K5YQywqNsjxxPnF
Each year, schools all around the country participate in Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is a drug prevention campaign that takes place every October. This year's Red Ribbon Week theme is "Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free". In our pledge to live life drug free, our scholars participated in our Red Ribbon Spirit Week. Thank you to all who participated!
Monday 10/21 - Picture Day Attire - "Look sharp to cut ties with drugs"
Tuesday 10/22 - Wear a Sweatshirt - "Good choices are no sweat"
Wednesday 10/23 - Wear a Jersey - "Team up against drugs"
Thursday 10/24 - Wear a Cap - "Put a cap on drugs"
Friday 10/25 - Wear Pajamas - "Stay cozy and stay drug-free"
