Hillside Innovation Academy

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." #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #veteransday #thankyou #veterans #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

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! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #bossday #bossesday #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

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! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hispanicheritagemonth #hia #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

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! @obapexcellence #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hia #hillsideinnovationacademy #aerospace #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Hillside Innovation Academy Faculty and Staff would like to thank the Secreto family for bringing in breakfast this morning! Shoutout to the Secreto family! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hia #kindness #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

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! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hia #lighthouseteam #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #leaderinme

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!

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 take place 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 more! For more information, please see the posted and emailed flyer, thank you!

On Monday (9/16/2024), Students from W.O.K. Middle School, Hillside Innovation Academy, Ola Edwards Community School, and Hillside High School were treated to a back-to-school trip to Citifield in NY for the Mets vs. Nationals baseball game! Dr. Mathura contributed the following images, capturing W.O.K. and H.I.A. students and staff enjoying the game! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #mets #nationals #baseball #fieldtrip #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Please join Hillside Public Schools for our Hispanic Heritage Festival, on Saturday, September 21st, 2024! Taking place at Hurden Looker Elementary School (1261 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., there will be food vendors, crafts, entertainment, and more! See you there! See all the flyers for more festival information, thank you! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hispanicheritagemonth #hispanicheritage #festival #flyer #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Happy First Day of School, Hillside Public Schools! We are thrilled to have all our students, teachers, faculty, and staff back in our buildings! The following photos capture a glimpse of the energy and joy at every school throughout our district. More first-day-of-school content is on the way! Shoutout to Superintendent Glover, the Hillside Board of Education, and all of the Hillside Public Schools' teachers, faculty, staff, families, and community members! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #firstdayofschool #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #letsgo

Welcome back, Hillside Public Schools! Earlier today (9/3/2024), the Hillside High School Auditorium was packed with new and returning faculty and staff for Superintendent Glover's Convocation! Superintendent Glover and Dr. Jefferson of @keanuniversity did an amazing job bringing energy to our teachers, and staff here at Hillside Public Schools. Excitement is everywhere across the district as we begin the 2024-2025 school year! Shoutout to Principal Woolard, Hillside Board of Education President Ms. Best, all our Board of Education members, administrators, supervisors, directors, Hillside Community Members, and students! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #studentsfirst #convocation #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities