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"
HIA, please join us as we PINK OUT our school in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink on Thursday, October 31, 2024. We look forward to your participation!
Happy National Boss's Day from Hillside Public Schools! "On October 16th, National Boss's Day, also known as National Boss Day or Bosses Day, recognizes the hardworking boss overseeing the workplace. Employees across the United States show appreciation and thankfulness to their bosses. They also remember their boss's kindness and fairness throughout the year." Thank you, Superintendent Glover, the Hillside Board of Education, Hillside Public Schools Principals, Directors, and all our leaders throughout the District!
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Hillside Public Schools had an amazing Hispanic Heritage Month, full of fun and unique school celebrations! On Friday, October 11, 2024, Hillside Innovation Academy (HIA) hosted its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration! Shoutout to Principal Dr. Silva, Ms. Dotel, our HIA students, parents, and staff, and thank you, Ms. Ojeda for sharing these great photos!
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Hillside Innovation Academy (HIA) scholars participated in a presentation today facilitated by the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and advancement of minorities in all aviation and aerospace careers! The program offers students a hands-on experience of learning aviation history, fundamentals of aerodynamics, the role of government in aviation, and the many careers available in the aerospace field! This is just the start of HIA's collaboration with OBAP and Ascent to Equality as the panelists (Captain Gabrielle Harding, Captain Peter Henry, Flight Attendant and Drone Pilot, Ms. Bridgette Fabor, and Aerospace Engineer/Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Mr. Aaron Allen) pledged to sponsor 4 HIA applicants to the flight simulation program scheduled for Spring 2025! We look forward to sharing more from HIA as they explore the world of aviation and aerospace engineering this school year!
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Hillside Innovation Academy Faculty and Staff would like to thank the Secreto family for bringing in breakfast this morning! Shoutout to the Secreto family!
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Hillside Innovation Academy scholars and staff gathered for Leader in Me Lighthouse Team training on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024! Students worked alongside staff in the H.I.A. boardroom to commence their new leadership initiative. Great work H.I.A. scholars and staff! Thank you, Dr. Silva, and Ms. Ojeda for contributing these images!
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On Friday, September 27 HIA participated in our annual Club Day! Club Day provides scholars with the opportunity to learn about all of the clubs and activities HIA has to offer. Thank you to all of our club advisors, our lovely PTA and our School Counselor Ms. Vazquez for coordinating the event!
Good Day, please join the League of Women Voters of Hillside, in collaboration with Hillside Public Schools on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 for our Fall Community Outreach Festival! The festival will occur at Ola Edwards Community School from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be voter registration, a Colgate dental screening van for children, lunch application assistance, and a vaccination clinic from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m! For more information, please see the posted and emailed flyers, thank you!
