PTO News & Announcements

The 2020-21 school year may look a little different but there are still opportunities to volunteer with your child's class. We are looking for homeroom parent volunteers in each grade level who can be flexible during this uncertain time and are enthusiastic supporters of the Hillside community. As a homeroom parent, you will generally spend 1-2 hours a month sending emails about upcoming PTO and school events and working with other homeroom parents in your grade to come up with ways to engage ...  Read More >>

Please join us at the first meeting of the Hillside PTO for the 2020-2021 school year which will be held on Tuesday, September 1, at 9:45 p.m. The meeting will take place virtually via Zoom. Details are here. Anyone is welcome at the PTO meetings. It's a great way to learn about what's going on at school and stay abreast of what's happening in your children's lives. You don't have to be on the PTO board to attend...new participants are always encouraged to attend. ...  Read More >>

As we all gear up for the beginning of a school year unlike any other, we are pleased to announce that the Hillside student directory will be digital beginning this year! The 2020-2021 directory will also be provided to all families free of charge at Mrs. Staves request in recognition of the many challenges presented by the pandemic and its impact on the school year. More information on how to update/review your family's information as well as details on accessing the directory will be ...  Read More >>

For those of you who ordered yearbooks, they are being processed and will be delivered to your homes no later than September. We hope fond memories from school and distance learning bring smiles and laughs to your children! Please contact Maureen Sweet at yearbook@hillsidepto.org with any questions.     ...  Read More >>

Hillside Parents and Families, You rock! We are so grateful for all you are doing at home and wanted to share our Family Thank You. Stay safe and healthy, and until we meet again, remember: Families are a child's first and best teachers. We miss you and care about you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your Hillside Faculty and ...  Read More >>

Dear Hillside Families, On behalf of the PTO board I am writing to thank you for all of your time, talent and treasure this past year with supporting the Hillside PTO. Each and every one of you have contributed to the success of our programming and we are extremely grateful. At this time, I would like to e-introduce Kate Miller and Tracy Fauls who will be co-leading the PTO next school year. These are two amazing women who are ready to provide the students and families of Hillside a ...  Read More >>

Transitioning to middle school is a big deal! Our 4th graders have been great leaders and role models who have made lots of memories at our school. We will miss them greatly. To celebrate our 4th graders heading off to middle school, we ask that our K-3 students design/color the attached coloring page designed by Mrs. Braun and then share pictures of them with their artwork and good wishes on the PTO website for the 4th graders to view by June 8th. The submission page for artwork is ...  Read More >>

Help make this year's yearbook great by uploading photos from school events and distance learning (indoors or outdoors)! You can submit photos by going to Barksdale. In the Photo Post section, register and upload pictures to your teacher's folder. Pictures can only be viewed by you on the site. The deadline for ordering the yearbook is May 22, 2020. Directions to do so are included here. The book will be shipped directly to you. Our 4th graders do not need to order a yearbook - the PTO has ...  Read More >>