PTO News & Announcements

The Scholastic Book Fair is back!  While the Fair will be held exclusively online this year, we still plan on making it a fun experience for our families...and a great place to do some holiday shopping!  An added benefit is that every dollar spent will bring 25% back to Hillside in rewards.  The Fair will be available November 9th to the 22nd through the following link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=hesfall2020 ...  Read More >>

TESD was recently approved by the PA Department of Education to use up to five flexible Instructional days beginning this school year.  The Flexible Instructional Day program is available to public school districts as an alternate option for providing instruction if circumstances prevent standard instructional formats. Please see the attached information regarding Flexible Instructional ...  Read More >>

Back by popular demand, for one week only, T/E teacher appreciation yard signs will be back on sale between Monday, October 12 and Monday, October 19, 2020! Order your signs here: T/E Teacher Yard Signs. Please note the site will not be live until October 12 at which point you will no longer be asked for a password and will be able to access the order form directly. Pick-up location/details will be communicated but the PTO once the signs are ready to be distributed. Thank you for ...  Read More >>

Dear Hillside Families, The HES student directory is now live and ready for use, courtesy of Hillside's PTO. You may access it through our PTO website (look for the directory blue tab at top!) or go to the website directly here: HES Student Directory. You are still able to create and account and update your information. Please follow the instructions listed in the invitation email that was sent from the Hillside PTO on Thursday, September 17th to avoid generating duplicate listings and ...  Read More >>

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 >>

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 >>