Hurden Looker Elementary School

Hillside Public Schools staff and faculty filled the Hillside High School auditorium on the morning of January 3rd, 2024! Our Hillside professionals were treated to an astonishing presentation led by Mr. Abran Maldonado, leading Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) expert, ChatGPT, and OpenAI Ambassador! Mr. Maldonado introduced Hillside Public Schools staff to recent wonders in A.I. that can be utilized to revolutionize instruction within the classroom! Superintendent Glover delivered a motivational, inspiring speech before introducing Abran Maldonado to the stage. The Hillside Public Schools staff loved the presentation, it was the perfect way to commence the second half of the school year. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #ai #openai #chatgpt #articial intelligence #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Welcome back, Hillside Public Schools students! On January 3rd, 2024, faculty and staff returned to the district to participate in professional development activities. Hillside Public Schools staff are dedicated to being prepared and ready to return to the classroom, to provide our students with a world-class education. The following photos were taken during a professional development held at W.O.K. Middle School for Hillside Public Schools Principals and Vice-Principals!

On behalf of Superintendent Glover, the Hillside Board of Education, and Hillside Public Schools, we wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #happyholidays #merrychristmas #happynewyear #newyear #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

The @keanuniversity KUBS second annual Basketball Invitational will be taking place on Saturday, January 13, 2024! Come out to support our Hillside Comets Basketball teams as they compete at Kean University's Harwood Arena, 1000 Morris Ave. Union, NJ 07083. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #keanuniversity #highschoolbasketball #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #kubstournament

The Hurden Looker Elementary School Winter Concert occurred on December 15, 2023! As shown in these pictures, the Hurden Looker gymnasium was full of parents and families. Great work, Principal Wolff, Ms. Valiante, our band directors, Hurden Looker staff, and students for organizing an incredible Winter Concert! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #winterconcert #holidayseason #christmasconcert #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

It's that time again, the 2023 Joe Silver Holiday Basketball Tournament is taking place from December 26th - 29th, 2023! Games will be held in the Hillside High School gymnasium (1085 Liberty Ave. Hillside, NJ 07205), there will be 3 games per day, tip off at 11 a.m.! See you there. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #joesilverholidaytournament #basketballtournament #basketballgames #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Santa Claus came to town! Milk & Cookies with Santa 2023 is in the books, and it was spectacular! The Hillside High School gymnasium was filled to near capacity on the night of December 13th, 2023, as Hillside families, students, and children were greeted by Santa Claus himself! Parents, and families, got to take pictures with Santa, participate in various fun activities at different tables, and receive gifts during the toy giveaway! Thank you to the Hillside Police Department @hillsidepolicenj, Hillside Board of Education President, Ms. Cook, and the Hillside Board of Education for organizing this fantastic, unforgettable event for the community annually. Shout out to Superintendent Glover, and all of the Hillside Public Schools staff and families in attendance as well! @njea #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #christmastime #santaclaus #santaiscomingtotown #santa #giftgiving #presents #happyholidays #unioncountynj #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #boardofeducation #giftgiveaway #njea

The Community Toiletry Drive is going strong at A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center! Donations will be accepted until December 14th, 2023, and will be given to the Bessie Green Community Inc. @bessie_green_community. For any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Sherri Branch, see the flyer for more information, thank you! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #apmorris #toiletrydrive #donations #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Deanna G. Taylor Academy students were treated to a baked potato bar on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, by none other than @maschiofood! The bar consisted of baked potatoes, adobo chicken, cheese sauce, toppings, herb breadsticks, and slushy cups! Maschio's continues to serve our students gourmet meals and make us hungry. Swipe left to see flyers for the upcoming chef days here in Hillside Public Schools! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #chefdays #chef #gourmetfood #maschios #newpride #newpossibilities #newpathways

Family Resource Night at Ola Edwards Community School last night (12/5/2023) was another triumphant event! Parents and families love these resourceful sessions to attend and receive assistance with any of their educational application needs. Thank you to all of our families in attendance. A special thank you to Ms. Okparaeke, Ms. Weaver, Ms. Diggs, our Ola Edwards, and Hillside staff for organizing this beneficial event for our community. Shoutout to the @ucnj Office of Health Management for being on-site as well and providing flu vaccinations to those in attendance! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #familyresourcenight #fluvaccination #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Mrs. Rodgers, a former Hillside teacher and current library media specialist, hosted a Book Tasting Event at Hurden Looker Elementary School! Students had the opportunity to tour and sample many different genres of books. There were keys posted on each table directing students on what to look for in various genres and how to preview a book! Great, interactive learning at Hillside Public Schools, making sure reading is FUNdamental. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hurdenlooker #booktasting #scholastic #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #bookfair

Good morning, Hillside! "Santa is coming to town! Join the Hillside Police Department and Hillside Board of Education for Milk and Cookies with Santa" on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023! Taking place from 6 - 8 p.m., "there will be music, games and an appearance by the big man himself...SANTA! Hope to see you there!!" #hillsidepublicschools #santaclaus #hillsidenj #hillsidenjfinest #hpdandcommunity #onecommunityworkingtogether #HPDBOEMilk&Cookies2023 #hillsideschools #unioncountynj

Attention Hillside parents & families, please join us on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023, for Hillside Public Schools' Family Resource Night! Resource Night will take place in the Ola Edwards Community School Gymnasium from 4 - 6 p.m. Hillside Public Schools staff will be available to assist with multiple applications and programs including Genesis Parent Portal, and Lunch Applications. You can also see if you qualify Xfinity's free internet service program! The Union County Office of Health Management @ucnj will be on-site hosting a Flu vaccination clinic as well and providing at-home Covid testing kits! Please see the flyers for more information and details regarding necessary documentation, thank you! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #ucnj #unioncountynj #familyresourcenight #fluvaccine #covidtesting #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Nanababies Daycare and Zonta Club of Essex present "Traffick Jam"! Human Trafficking Awareness through skits, and live music! Taking place @keanuniversity on Saturday, December 9th, 2023, at 11 a.m. All seats are free, and the Hillside Public Schools community is invited, we hope to see you there! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #keanuniversity #humantraffickingawareness #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilites #traffickjam

A few amazing women leaders from Hillside Public Schools attended the New Jersey Association of School Administrators' (njasa) Regional Women’s Educational Leadership Forum and Breakfast! The Forum took place on November 29th, 2023, at @keanuniversity. Shoutout to World Language Supervisor, Ms. Okparaeke, Science Supervisor, Ms. Corona, English Supervisor, Ms. Bohm, and Mathematics Supervisor, Ms. Dela Valle, who attended the breakfast forum! Hillside Public Schools appreciates @keanuniversity and our women leaders and staff members! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #keanuniversity #womensleadership #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #njeducation #njasa

Hurden Looker had a cyberbullying awareness /spreading kindness assembly on November 28th, 2023. Detective Greene from the Union County Prosecutor’s Office came out to Hurden Looker to share information with the students about what Cyberbullying is, and how we can prevent it from happening with our actions! Hurden Looker 5th and 6th grade students were challenged to spread kindness everywhere, even on social media. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #prosecutorsoffice #ucnj #cyberbullying #spreadkindness #newpride #newpossibilities #newpathways

Attention Hillside parents and families, Hillside Public Schools is hosting a Family Resource Night on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023! There will also be a Flu Vaccination clinic on-site, hosted by the Union County Board of County Commissioners @unioncountynj. Join us at the Ola Edwards Community School gymnasium from 4 - 6 p.m.! Technical assistance with the Parent Portal, the Free and Reduced Meal Application, Payschools, and more will be provided. Translation services will be available as well, please see the flyer for additional information!

Good morning to all from Hillside Public Schools! Let's have a great, short week as we prepare for Thanksgiving. Monday and Tuesday are full school days, and Thanksgiving Recess begins Wednesday, November 22nd, through November 24th! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #recess

Photos from our Adult ESL classes continue to pour in, and we love to see it! Hillside Public Schools are the pillar of education in our community, not only for children, but also for adults as well! Great work staff and students, and thank you Ms. Rivera for sharing these awesome images! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #betterpathways #betterpossibilities #esl #adultenglish #englishsecondlanguage

Hey Hillside, did you know that it's American Education Week? American Education Week happens annually the week before Thanksgiving! "Each day of the week has its own theme, during which public-school community members and workers are celebrated! "Festivities honor the team of people who work in our nation’s public schools, everyone from the bus driver and classroom teacher to the cafeteria worker and administrative staff, plus countless others!" Today we recognize and celebrate Education Support Professionals! Be sure to thank the workers of Hillside Public Schools wherever you see them! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #americaneducationweek #thankyou #aew2023