Deanna G. Taylor Academy

What an extraordinary evening. Thank you to every student who performed tonight — your hard work, your courage, and your joy on that stage made this night truly special. But a pe...

Kids Dig In! Grant Presented by the Union County Board of County Commissioners, the Kids Dig In! School Garden Grant Program brings hands-on gardening into school communit...

We are thrilled to announce that Hillside has once again partnered with Scholastic R.E.A.L. (Reading and Enrichment for All Learners), reaffirming our commitment to fostering a ...

The Hillside Branch of the NAACP is proud to announce that Faith Romain, a student at Deanna G. Taylor Academy, has been named one of six district-wide winners of the 2026 Charlot...

Deanna G. Taylor Academy (DGTA) hosted its Iron Chef cooking competition on May 20th, 2026! 4 aspiring chefs representing the two sixth-grade classes at DGTA competed to make the ...

This summer, Kean University is partnering with the Council on Global Education and Citizenship to host Human Rights in Action, a pre-college program designed for students in grad...

This April, we shine a spotlight on students who embody Habit 8: Find Your Voice — inspiring others by expressing their unique gifts, talents, and passions with purpose and confide...

Deanna G. Taylor Academy's Mrs. Rachael Fernandes is proud to announce that she has been awarded two certificates through Union County's 2026 Plant a Seed program — one for the Ki...

The energy was high this past Friday (5/1/2026) at Deanna G. Taylor Academy (DGTA) as they kicked off the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) Pep Rally! DGTA was honor...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Cross-Curriculum Night on Wednesday, April 29th! It was a wonderful evening filled with exploration across math, literacy, and science. We ...

We're excited to invite girls of all skill levels to our FREE Girls Only Basketball Clinic & Open Runs, held every Tuesday at the Hillside Community Center (274 Hillside Ave, Hill...

DGTA was excited to host Bring Your Child to Work Day 2026 on Thursday, April 23, 2026! It was a wonderful opportunity for our visitors to experience a day in the life of our sc...

Today, April 22nd DGTA scholars in partnership with Hillside DPW and Shoprite, under the leadership of Lead Coordinator Tyrese Outlaw participated in Earth Day 2026. The theme is...

DGTA Families, Join us for an exciting evening where Math, Science, ELA, and Music come together! Experience hands-on activities, interactive stations, and student showcases tha...

At our school, science comes alive in the most exciting—and delicious—way! Under the dedicated leadership of Mrs. Fernandes in Science Enrichment, students are experiencing the fu...

This month, DGTA is celebrating Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month! This is a time to learn about autism and to remember that everyone’s brain works in different and special wa...

We are proud to recognize Abigail Casagrande and Adriel Cordero from Deanna G. Taylor Academy who received prizes in the Union County Dental Society Poster Contest for Child...

Our talented 4th and 5th grade students are representing our school at the NJIT ESTEM Competition today! They are putting their STEM skills to the test, collaborating on hands...

We are excited to share that today our 3rd Grade Students attended the Climate Literacy Grant Culminating Showcase at Monmouth University ! This exciting event brings together...

On March 18th, Ramadan — the holiest month in the Islamic calendar — came to a close. Observed through fasting, prayer, reflection, and community, Ramadan is a deeply meaningful t...