Hillside Grade School

The district’s fifth graders are stepping into the roles of lawyers, judges and witnesses through the district’s new Mock Trial program. Interested students applied by submitting...

The district recently had 18 talented fourth grade students selected to perform in the PEAK (Parents, Educators, and Kids) Festival, hosted by the Nassau Music Educators Associati...

On Nov. 21, Hillside Grade School’s first grade classrooms celebrated their much-beloved annual event, “Balloons Over Hillside.” After reading “Balloons Over Broadway: The True S...

With bright smiles and a spirit of teamwork, Hillside Grade School students enjoyed the sunshine as they celebrated Buddy Day on Oct. 17, a special event designed to build connect...

As part of a new library legacy project initiated by teacher librarian Natalie Hartmann, graduating sixth graders at Hillside Grade School were invited to leave a lasting mark on ...

Hillside Grade School’s gymnasium was filled with red, white and blue for its patriotic and informative Flag Day assembly, held on June 13. The assembly kicked off wi...

Congratulations to all of our sixth graders at Garden City Park, Hillside Grade, Manor Oaks and New Hyde Park Road schools on their recent moving ups! We wish them all the best on...

On May 16, Hillside Grade School students collaborated on a schoolwide initiative to beautify the outdoor fence. Working together with their Buddy Class – younger grade-levels ar...

As a culminating activity to Autism Acceptance Month, Hillside Grade School hosted its inaugural Autism Awareness Walk on May 2. Dressed in school colors or Buddy Day shirts, stu...

Hillside Grade School’s first grade classes recently participated in a hands-on financial literacy lesson, presented by Citibank in partnership with Teach Children to Save. Angel...

Throughout the month of March, Hillside Grade School celebrated Music in Our Schools Month. This special month highlights the significance of music education in shaping young mind...

Hillside Grade School recently celebrated its rich array of student cultures at the annual Multicultural Showcase, with students who volunteered to perform and share their cultura...

Hillside Grade School second graders recently started their Project Lead the Way unit on habitats by learning about flora and fauna. The students observed various hab...

Throughout February, in recognition of Black History Month, Hillside Grade School’s music classes highlighted themes and genres of music that celebrated contributions of Black Ame...

Hillside Grade School joined the nationwide celebration of reading, Read Across America Week, with a “Masked Reader” event. Eight teachers volunteered to dress in disguise to rea...

Fourth graders learned about the Spy Ring on Long Island during a recent in-school field trip. The students decoded a spy message and then made their own!

Hillside Grade School fourth graders engaged in a hands-on Project-Based Learning activity as part of their social studies unit on local Native American tribes. Using...

To celebrate their accomplishment of learning the alphabet, Hillside Grade School kindergarten classes recently hosted an Alphabet Fashion Show. Using recycled paper bags, the ki...

Student-musicians received the tremendous honor of being selected to perform in the All-County music festival. The festival, which is hosted by the Nassau Music Educators Associat...

Hillside Grade School fourth grader Ellie Chen and sixth grader Sophie Liu participated in the Shanti Fund Peace Artworks Contest and had their artworks selected to be displayed i...