Hillside Innovation Academy

Hillside Innovation Academy (H.I.A.) grade 8 scholars had the opportunity to visit Newark Glass Roots recently. On this Arts and STEM based trip, students had the opportunity to learn beadmaking through flameworking, using a blowtorch and colorful glass to sculpt their own beads! Next, they visited the studio's workshop to create tile mosaics. In preparation for the trip, they explored radial symmetry in art class and applied this mathematical concept by repeating their designs from a small sketch. Mosaics were then grouted back at school. Lastly, they visited the "Hot Shop" where a glass professional glass blower treated them to a demonstration, sculpting a glass ornament right before their eyes! For all parts of their experience, students worked with professional artists and learned about programs they can participate in at Glassroots including Wednesday free classes, the high school apprenticeship program, and summer camps! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #glassblowing

Hillside Public Schools District students, we have another challenge for you! March is for reading, and our district is challenging each of you to read 5 books by the end of the month. Let's get it, let's go!

"Thomas Edison State University (TESU) is a recipient of a grant from the Department of Education (DOE) and the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE). The grant, part of the State Dual Enrollment Pilot Program, aims to create and expand high-quality dual enrollment programs across New Jersey school districts...TESU has been selected to collaborate with Hillside Public School District for the Career Connections Carpenter’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program currently being implemented at Hillside. Under this partnership, TESU has formed an articulation agreement with Hillside Public School District. Through TESU’s commitment related to prior learning, TESU recognizes the Career Connections program as equivalent to 16 college-level credits, applicable toward a certificate, associate or bachelor’s program either at TESU or transferrable to another institution." This is amazing news, Hillside Public Schools in collaboration with @tesu_edu ! You can read the full article here: https://www.tesu.edu/news/1782285/tesu-awarded-grant-for-state-dual-enrollment-pilot-program?utm_content=280899951&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-95853528403&fbclid=IwAR14DSw-6WUh_CNjeJ0BgpQt8zBByHBrYkeCQ8HRvjVxExX1qxSI6plZ7aA #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #tesu #tesuedu #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Yesterday, (03/04/2024) Former Hurden Lookers students, now Hillside Innovation Academy (H.I.A.) students returned to give a presentation on the H.I.A. school to Hurden Looker 6th graders. The H.I.A. students spoke about all the happenings at H.I.A., classes they can look forward to and are offered as well as all the clubs they get to participate in! H.I.A. students were on hand to answer questions from the 6th graders who are currently applying to H.I.A. H.I.A. students also walked around to answer some questions from groups of students! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsideinnovationacademy #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Yesterday, February 29th, 2024, was the last day of the month, and Hillside Public Schools culminated Black History Month celebrations at Hillside Innovation Academy! Hillside Innovation Academy's celebration included poetry, live dance and musical performances, informative presentations, and a Black History Month-themed game of Kahoot! H.I.A.'s celebration was truly a spectacle, great work Principal Silva, Ms. Dotel, Mr. Joyner, H.I.A. students, and staff! More photos and content to come! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hia #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #blackhistorymonth

Good day from Hillside Public Schools, please see the BlackFact of the day for February 29, 2024! https://youtu.be/1SEpZ9VCEDM?si=kO5_up3MRvIkK4ai

Please join Superintendent Glover during the upcoming Hillside Public Schools District Strategic Planning Sessions! Thursday, March 7th, 2024 in the Hillside High School Media Center, and Monday, March 18th, 2024 in the Hurden Looker Elementary School Gymnasium, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m! All Board of Education Members, Students, Staff, Parents, and Community Stakeholders are welcome to attend one and/or both remaining sessions! See the flyer for more details, thank you!

Good day from Hillside Public Schools, please see the BlackFact of the day for February 27, 2024! : https://youtu.be/PzTGR-nWTk0

Good day from Hillside Public Schools, please see the BlackFact of the day for February 26, 2024! : https://youtu.be/1ZcFqMKA7fc

Good morning from Hillside Public Schools, please see the BlackFact of the day for February 23, 2024! https://youtu.be/3jU1lviDnTM

HIA Student Government Association will hold its Annual Scholar vs. Staff Volleyball Game on Wednesday, February 21, from 4:30 pm - 6:30 p.m. at AP Morris Gymnasium. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Last night (2/8/2024), Hillside Innovation Academy (H.I.A.) hosted its information Session for incoming 7th and 8th-grade students! The Hillside Innovation Academy Board Room was packed with parents and potential students, as well as current H.I.A. students, who spoke on all of the offerings H.I.A. presents. Thank you, Superintendent Glover, and Dr. Silva, for leading a successful information session! #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidenj #hillsideinnovationacademy #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Good afternoon! Please join Superintendent Glover on Thursday, February 15th, at Ola Edwards Community School from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for a Community Planning Session for the New Strategic Plan! All Board of Education Members, Students, Staff, Parents, and Community Stakeholders are welcome to attend! See the flyer for more details, thank you! #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidenj #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #strategicplanning

COMING SOON to Hillside Public Schools: @maschiofood is bringing a Local Fresh Series to the district in February! Here are the flyers for the first three dates. In this series, products from farms throughout the state of New Jersey will be served, including: 1. Local Beef Patties 2. Fresh spring salad with Honey Blueberry Vinaigrette 3. Fresh Hand Fruit Each school will get to experience this great day of local fresh-grown produce and beef from New Jersey! Stay tuned! #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidenj #maschiosfood #freshfarmfood #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Hillside Innovation Academy's School Year 2024-25 Admissions Information Session will be held on, Thursday, February 8, 2024, 6:00 p.m., in the Boardroom at 1100 Woodruff Avenue. Please scan the QR code located on the flyer to RSVP.

Congratulations to the following scholars for achieving Honor Roll during the first marking period! Principal's Honor Roll - 95 and above in all courses Anna Rita. L, Daniel A. High Honor Roll - 90 and above in all courses Nathan J., Luciana G., Martin R., Meriton A., Aliyah I.G., Daniel W., Hafsat A., Andrew C. Micayla D., Carolina D. Honor Roll - 85 and above in all courses Ashley W., Melissa P., Oluyemi C., Kenaldo O., Udoka E., Genesis V., Jane I.,Silmary S. Martide G., Kayla O., Angel O., Natasha N., Ethan C., Juan A., Eros M., Cinthia E., Daniel O., Enzo V.

HIA/Women of Wellness Saturday Scientists Program HIA Scholars will engage in hands-on activities on topics related to forensics, surgical techniques, and crime scene investigation. Scholars will have the opportunity to become a certified CPR provider. The program is held every Saturday from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at 1100 Woodruff Avenue. Scholars must bring their charged Chromebook.

Shoutout to the National Training Network (NTN), a data-driven professional development company that is currently working with our Hillside Public Schools Elementary School Math teachers! 3rd to 5th-grade mathematics teachers were provided hands-on, content, and standards-based training at Ola Edwards Community School over the last two weeks, as seen in the following photos. NTN will be working with Hurden Looker, Ola Edwards, and Deanna Taylor Academy teachers until the end of the school year! Thank you, Superintendent Glover, Dr. Bevere, Rita Della Valle, Dr. Tina Powell, and the National Training Network (NTN) for making this all possible for our wonderful instructors. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #nationaltrainingnetwork #professionaldevelopment #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Good evening, Hillside Public Schools community, Due to the impending storm and unpredictability of the timing of the storm, Hillside Public Schools will be closed, Friday, January 19th, 2024. All central office staff must work remotely. Thank you.

Good day, please note that all Hillside Public Schools afterschool activities must be concluded by 4:30 p.m. today, January 16, 2024. Any activities after 4:30 p.m. are canceled.