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There are ways that you can help to promote awareness and show support for World Mental Health Day: Talk about mental health issues with others, especially children if they are showing signs of depression or anxiety. Attend events in your town by checking your county’s calendar. Donate to mental health organizations or charities that provide support and fund research. Volunteer your time with organizations that provide help to those who are suffering from mental health issues. There sometimes is a stigma or discrimination in communities for individuals who have mental health issues, which causes many individuals not to seek out the help that they may need. There is no need for anyone to go untreated. There are many services available. If you are having thoughts of suicide If you need mental health-related crisis support If you are worried about someone else Please call or text 988 or visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline chat to connect with a trained crisis counselor. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealth

Attention everyone, you are invited to participate in Hillside Public Schools’ Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 21st, 2023! The walk will occur at Hillside High School (1085 Liberty Ave. Hillside, NJ 07205). Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk will commence at 10 a.m. Come out to support, and have fun, see you there! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #breastcancerawareness #breastcancersurvivor #breastcancerwarrior

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Scroll through these posts and visit: https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month for more information about how to stay safe online! #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidenj #cybersecurity #cybersecurityawareness

Hillside Public Schools' elementary teachers are being trained in Orton-Gillingham, a cutting-edge multisensory phonics technique for reading instruction! Reading is about to be even more exciting! #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidenj #elementaryschools #teachers #alwayslearning

It's Halloween season at Hillside Public Schools! Join us on October 27th, 2023 at Hillside High School for its annual "Halloween Terror Trail" from 4 - 9 p.m.! For the first time ever, there will also be a Kindergarten - Elementary Trail at the High School as well from 4 - 8 p.m. Please see the posted flyers for additional information, thank you!

Thank you to all of the parents who attended Hillside Public Schools' Open Office Hours this past Tuesday. We had a huge turnout! A special thank you goes out to all of our staff who dedicated their time to assist parents, and Supervisor Mrs. Okparaeke for organizing this day!

Thank you to all of the parents who attended Hillside Public Schools' Open Office Hours this past Tuesday. We had a huge turnout! A special thank you goes out to all of our staff who dedicated their time to assist parents, and Supervisor Mrs. Okparaeke for organizing this day!

This is unity, this is Hillside. Hillside Public Schools just completed an absolutely monumental Ruby Bridges Walk! Students, staff, administrators, Hillside Police Officers, Board of Education members, and community members converged from all corners of Hillside to walk in harmony from Hurden Looker Elementary School to Hillside High School! Led by Superintendent Glover, Colonel Drakeford, the Hillside NAACP, and @hillsideajrotc students, Hillside Public Schools staff, Community Stakeholders, and students from Hurden Looker, Ola Edwards Community School, and Deanna G. Taylor Academy marched in honor of Ms. Ruby Bridges, the first black student to integrate an elementary school in the United States in 1960! Thank you Board President Cook, Board of Education members, Hillside NAACP, Superintendent Glover, and our entire district for an amazing, historic, commemorative walk! #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidenj #rubybridges #rubybridgeswalk #desegregation #unity

This is unity, this is Hillside. Hillside Public Schools just completed an absolutely monumental Ruby Bridges Walk! Students, staff, administrators, Hillside Police Officers, Board of Education members, and community members converged from all corners of Hillside to walk in harmony from Hurden Looker Elementary School to Hillside High School! Led by Superintendent Glover, Colonel Drakeford, the Hillside NAACP, and @hillsideajrotc students, Hillside Public Schools staff, Community Stakeholders, and students from Hurden Looker, Ola Edwards Community School, and Deanna G. Taylor Academy marched in honor of Ms. Ruby Bridges, the first black student to integrate an elementary school in the United States in 1960! Thank you Board President Cook, Board of Education members, Hillside NAACP, Superintendent Glover, and our entire district for an amazing, historic, commemorative walk! #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidenj #rubybridges #rubybridgeswalk #desegregation #unity

This is unity, this is Hillside. Hillside Public Schools just completed an absolutely monumental Ruby Bridges Walk! Students, staff, administrators, Hillside Police Officers, Board of Education members, and community members converged from all corners of Hillside to walk in harmony from Hurden Looker Elementary School to Hillside High School! Led by Superintendent Glover, Colonel Drakeford, the Hillside NAACP, and @hillsideajrotc students, Hillside Public Schools staff, Community Stakeholders, and students from Hurden Looker, Ola Edwards Community School, and Deanna G. Taylor Academy marched in honor of Ms. Ruby Bridges, the first black student to integrate an elementary school in the United States in 1960! Thank you Board President Cook, Board of Education members, Hillside NAACP, Superintendent Glover, and our entire district for an amazing, historic, commemorative walk! #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidenj #rubybridges #rubybridgeswalk #desegregation #unity

Hello, Hillside Parents and Families! In an effort to provide support to families, Hillside Public Schools is hosting an Open Hours Technical Support Day! On this day, parents/guardians are invited to join Hillside Public School staff at Hillside Innovation Academy Board Room located at 1100 Woodruff Avenue from 10 am to 6 pm. Please join us if technical assistance is needed with any of the following: Parent Portal Free and Reduced Meal Application    www.PaySchools.com Registration ESL Adult English Class Registration Please see the attached flyers for more information! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #openoffice #help #assistance

Is that Superintendent Glover standing next to NBA Legend Magic Johnson? Yes, it is! On Thursday, September 28th, 2023, Superintendent Glover attended a historic conference @keanuniversity for the New Jersey Alliance of Black Superintendents! Major moves only! #hillsidenj #kean

Join the Hillside Board of Education on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, for the Pink Tie Gala at Hillside High School from 6:00 - 10:00 pm! Great food, music, outfits, an auction, and more! See the flyer for more information!

Hillside Public Schools students participated in Reflex Math for summer learning. OECS had six students that received awards for their green light usage during their sessions. They achieved more than 5 days of usage. Great job! Congratulations!

Innovative, interactive education at Hillside Public Schools! These awesome photos were sent in by Ms. Altenor at Ola Edwards Community School. Ms. Altenor and her students had a blast working in groups to solve math problems, using dry-erase markers! Keep up the great work!

Everyday at Hillside Public Schools is an adventure! There's always interesting, interactive learning taking place no matter where you go. A prime example is the Culture Day which took place at Ola Edwards Community School today! Students had a blast presenting about their home countries and cultures, bringing in props, and wearing attires from their country. Shoutout to Ms. Talari for hosting this fun activity for her students! #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidenj #olaedwardscommunityschool #cultureday #interactivelearning

Shoutout to Ola Edwards physical education teacher, and cup stacking advisor, Mrs. K., who created this "Welcome to OECS" sign using cups! We love to see creativity flourish at Hillside Public Schools! #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidenj #cupstacking #fun #creativeeducation

Hillside Public Schools recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the diversity and accomplishments of Latinos in America throughout the entire month via a variety of activities and celebrations! Check www.hillsidek12.org, and “Hillside Public Schools” announcements for continuous updates!

Last Monday was September 11th, and Hillside Public Schools held moments of silence throughout the district in remembrance of those tragically lost on 9/11/2001. Shoutout to Ms. Altenor from Ola Edwards Community School for sharing photos of students engaging in their 9/11 writing prompts! #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidenj #neverforget #september11 #remembrance

Hillside Public Schools' staff, administration, and teachers are always ready to provide a positive learning experience to our students! Shoutout to Ola Edwards Community School's Vice-Principal Azure Diggs, and 5th-grade teacher, Ms. Rosamilia, seen in this photo. #hillsidenj