Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center

Hillside Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed opening on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. Please refer to your child's school bell schedule for the adjusted start time. Hillside Shuttle bus routes and Hillside in-district special education routes will also operate on a two-hour delay. Buses for Union County Vo-Tech and the Choice School in Kenilworth will run according to their respective receiving school's schedules. Parent conferences for Pre-K through 8th grade will be rescheduled to next Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. Please travel safely.

All Hillside Public Schools and Administrative Offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026.

The buses for the Union County Vocational Technical Schools in Scotch Plains and the Choice School in Kenilworth will follow their respective school's inclement weather schedule, not the Hillside Public Schools District schedule.

We will continue to provide updates through district communication channels. Thank you for your continued support and understanding. Please remain safe and indoors.

Sincerely,
Dr. Gretel T. Perez
Acting Superintendent
Hillside Public Schools
(908) 352-7664 ext. 9703

Dear Hillside Public Schools Community,

Due to the Governor's declared Weather State of Emergency and the forecasted winter storm impacting New Jersey, all Hillside Public Schools and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 23rd, 2026.

The district will continue to assess and closely monitor weather conditions. An additional announcement regarding district operations for Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, will be communicated on Monday, February 23rd, 2026.

The buses for the Union County Vocational Technical Schools in Scotch Plains and the Choice School in Kenilworth will follow their respective school's inclement weather schedule, not the Hillside Public Schools District schedule.

We encourage families and staff to continue monitoring the district website, official social media channels, etc. for the most up-to-date information. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

Sincerely,
Dr. Gretel T. Perez
Acting Superintendent
Hillside Public Schools
(908) 352-7664 ext. 9703

🎬✨ Lights. Camera. COMMUNITY at A.P. Morris! Over 310 families joined A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center for an unforgettable Movie Night where students selected between Zootopia 2 and Toy Story 4 🍿 From hot dogs, drinks, and snacks to a true movie-theater atmosphere, staff volunteers created an experience filled with joy, connection, and family engagement. Families also received resources to extend learning at home, using movies as tools for comprehension, conversation, critical thinking, and meaningful discussion. A very special thank you to Ms. Batts, Ms. Orfanidis, Ms. Sica, Ms. Greco, Ms. Kelly, Ms. Matos, Mr. Tavares, Mr. Spychalski, Ms. Rudnik, Ms. Rodrigues, Ms. Modena, Ms. Hildebrandt, Ms. Blane, Ms. Branch, Ms. Tait, Ms. Zenoz, Principal Rios, Vice-Principal Nwako, and the incredible custodial staff and security team for ensuring this event was not only successful but safe, welcoming, and truly special for our families. #movienight #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Good day! Please see the following flyers regarding registration for A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center's Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 for the 2026 - 2027 school year! Please scan the QR Code with your phone to access the registration form or visit https://www.hillsidek12.org/page/registration , thank you.

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Please see the Hillside Public Schools District's schedule of Black History Month events and activities for February! More events will be announced, thank you!

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On Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center hosted its Family Math Night! A.P. Morris students and families teamed up to play, learn, and explore math together, proof that learning really does add up when families are involved. Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a great evening! Shoutout to Acting Superintendent Dr. Pérez, A.P. Morris Principal Ms. Rios, Vice-Principals Ms. Nwako, and Ms. Duncan, Ms. Branch, and all the teachers and staff who participated in Family Math Night, ensuring that it was a success!

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Hillside Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed opening on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. Please refer to your child's school bell schedule for the adjusted start time. Hillside Shuttle bus routes and Hillside in-district special education routes will also operate on a two-hour delay. Buses for Union County Vo-Tech and the Choice School in Kenilworth will run according to their respective receiving schools' schedules. Please travel safely.

Dear Hillside Public Schools Community,

Due to the Governor's declared Weather State of Emergency and the forecasted winter storm impacting New Jersey, all Hillside Public Schools and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th, 2026.

The district will continue to assess and closely monitor weather conditions. An additional announcement regarding district operations for Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, will be communicated on Monday, January 26th, 2026.

The buses for the Union County Vocational Technical Schools in Scotch Plains and the Choice School in Kenilworth will follow their respective schools inclement weather schedule, not the Hillside Public Schools District schedule.

We encourage families and staff to continue monitoring the district website, official social media channels, etc. for the most up-to-date information. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

Good day, in the event of a school closure on Monday, January 26th, 2026, due to inclement weather, the Memorial Service Honoring Mr. Terry Woolard will be held on Friday, January 30th, 2026.  Please see the flyer for more information. Thank you.

Hillside Public Schools had an incredible districtwide celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 17th, 2026! Hillside Families and Community members filled the Hillside High School auditorium, as students from each of our schools performed or provided artwork and contributions! Thank you to the students, staff, and faculty who made this event successful. Thank you, Acting Superintendent Dr. Pérez, Board of Education President Dr. Howard, Hillside Public Schools District Principals, the Hillside Board of Education, and all of our community members in attendance! Most importantly, Hillside Public Schools appreciates and honors the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the historic pursuit of civil rights!

#hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #hillsidehighschool #martinlutherkingjr #drmartinlutherkingjr #mlkday #studentsfirst #schooldistrict #civilrightscelebration #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Please join us on Monday, January 26th, 2026, for the Celebration of Life Memorial Service honoring the legacy of Mr. Terry Woolard. The memorial service is taking place from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Hillside High School Auditorium, 1085 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205. For more information, please see the attached announcement. Thank you.

Please join Hillside Public Schools on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, for our annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. District Celebration! Our commemorative program will take place at Hillside High School, 1085 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205, in the auditorium from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This program will include offerings from the Comets marching band and all of the Hillside Public Schools! We look forward to seeing you there. Please see the flyer for more information, thank you.

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The Holiday fun has begun at Hillside Public Schools District! Today, (12/10/2025), A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center hosted not one, but two Winter Concerts in the school auditorium! Kindergarten and first-grade students performed for an energetic and loving crowd of parents, families, staff members, and students. A huge thank you to A.P. Morris music teacher Ms. Kramer, and shout out to A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center Principal, Ms. Rios, Vice-Principal Ms. Nwako, and Vice-Principal Ms. Duncan!

#hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #apmorris #holidayconcert #happyholidays #winterconcert #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Please see the following flyer for "Cookies with Santa", being hosted by Hillside High School's DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) clubs on Friday, December 12th, 2025! Admission is free, come enjoy crafts, activities, refreshments, and more, you can also meet Santa and Disney Princesses! This marvelous event is taking place in the Hillside High School Cafeteria (1085 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, New Jersey 07205, from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more details, please see the flyer, thank you!

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Happy Thanksgiving, from Hillside Public Schools District!

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Welcome to SuperTalk with Superintendent Glover! Friday, November 14th, 2025 was Superintendent Glover's final day as Superintendent for Hillside Public Schools. This episode is Superintendent Glover's last for Hillside Public Schools, please watch as he provides thanks, and leaves our district with an important message, be sure to watch until the end...thank you!

Full podcast episode available now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D-eeWxikdp0?si=vo1m1gg_sYjePooQ

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Thank you to Mr. Stuart Newman from the Union County Bureau of Recycling & Planning for presenting to Ms. Modena's Kindergarten class at A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center about recycling! This project is part of the New Jersey Department of Education (@newjerseydoe) Climate Literacy for Community Resilience Grant, funded by the NJDOE Office of Climate Change Education!

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Ms. Modena’s Climate Literacy School Project, through the Climate Literacy Grant, focuses on reducing food waste in her school through a “Share Table.” The Share Table allows students to place unopened or uneaten food items from their lunches for others to take if they want or need them! This initiative helps ensure that good food does not go to waste while teaching students to care for the environment and one another. Through this project, A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center students are learning the importance of sustainability, kindness, and making thoughtful choices that support their school community and the planet! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #climateliteracy #studentsfirst #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities