Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center

A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center staff and teachers were treated to a Holiday Breakfast this week! Hillside Public Schools appreciates all of its teachers and staff dearly. Thank you, Ms. Branch, for submitting these awesome photos! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #happyholidays #seasonofgiving #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities @staffappreciation

It was a "Super Holiday Giveaway" at A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center and Little Bears Daycare from December 20th - 21st, 2023! Superintendent Glover gifted presents and toys to A.P. Morris students and Little Bears children, with help from Hillside Public Schools staff! Toys were donated by @att pioneers, a non-profit national network of volunteers. Hillside Public Schools is incredibly grateful for the donation, and the opportunity to continue giving to our children and community! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #christmastime #seasonofgiving #happyholidays #presents #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

Things continue to heat up at Hillside Public Schools! Last week, Mad Science @madsciencenenj came to A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center to present a science show on chemical reactions! All the students had a great time watching a volcano erupt, and other cool science demonstrations! Thank you for stopping by @madsciencenenj. #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #scienceexperiment #unioncountynj #goodnewsinjschools

A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center hosted a Community Toiletry drive throughout December, which concluded on December 14th, 2023! Various toiletries including toothpaste, lotion, deodorant, and body soap were donated and collected. All donations were given to the Bessie Green Community, Inc. @bessie_green_community, thank you, Ms. Branch, Principal Graham, Principal Palmer-Gilliard, Ms. Silva, and A.P. Morris staff, and community! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #toiletrydrive #apmorris #toiletrydrive #christmasseason #holidayseason #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

Hillside Board of Education President, Ms. Cook, delivered toys and gifts to students from A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center & Ola Edwards Community School! The spirit of giving never quits in our community. Thank you, President Cook, and the Hillside Board of Education! #hillsidenj #hillsideboardofeducation #christmastime #seasonofgiving #santaclaus #giftgiving #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

Winter Wonderland at A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center, December 6th, 2023! The holiday spirit is in full effect at Hillside Public Schools, A.P. Morris' cafeteria was packed with families and students last night! Shoutout to all of the staff and teachers present, as well as @maschiofood, for hosting craft tables, and providing snacks to everyone in attendance. A special thank you to Ms. Rodrigues-Silva, Ms. Branch, Principal Palmer-Gilliard, and Principal Graham for all of their incredible work! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #winterwonderland #apmorris #christmastime #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities #unioncountynj

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

To all of our A.P. Morris parents and families, we hope to see you and your students tomorrow, December 6th, 2023, at A.P. Morris' Winter Wonderland Pre-K family event! Join us for hot chocolate, crafts, and more in the A.P. Morris cafeteria from 6 - 8 p.m.! See the flyer for more information, copy and paste this link to access the sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8I_rkmeGa_Yf2ErZb9vkTwVVBw20wjsP2iH3rxCXUTMQAlQ/viewform #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #winterwonderland #apmorris #newpride #newpathways #newresponsibilities

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

We're back again with sizzling photos courtesy of @maschiofood! These photos are from today's (11/29/2023) Burger Bar Chef Day at W.O.K. Middle School. Swipe through to the end of the post to see flyers for upcoming Chef Days at Hillside Public Schools. As always, thank you @maschiofood for providing our students with a wide variety of delicious, healthy, and innovative meals! #hillsidenj #hillsidepublicschools #maschiosfood #chefday #newpride #newpathways #newpossibilities

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