
March 5, 2026
Student Government & Leader in Me At DGTA, the Student Government is special because students choose their own leaders . This reflects the core belief of Leader in Me: every chil...

March 5, 2026
Deanna G. Taylor Academy | 2026 NJIT eSTEM Competition The Deanna G. Taylor Academy's eSTEM Team has programmed a BBC Microbit to act as a real-time proximity alert system for in...

March 3, 2026
In celebration of Read Across America , DTGA was proud to welcome Hillside's own Captain Burgess-Mason for a special visit with our 2nd grade scholars! Captain Burgess-Mason s...

February 25, 2026
📚🎉 Read Across America Week & Scholastic Book Fair – March 2–March 6! 🎉📚 We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week at our school! This special week is dedicated to...

February 23, 2026
100 Days Smarter! We did it — 100 days of learning, laughing, and growing together! From the very first bell to today, every single day has been filled with discoveries, big ide...

February 18, 2026
We are proud to recognize the outstanding achievement of our students who have earned Marking Period 2 Honor Roll ! Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence tr...

February 15, 2026
On Friday, February 13th, our students proudly showcased their completed portfolio binders aligned with their WIGs (Wildly Important Goals) ! In Leader in Me , WIGs help studen...

February 3, 2026
We’re excited to share Hillside Recreation Center upcoming programs available for children ages 6–13, designed to keep students active, engaged, and building lifelong skills in a ...

February 3, 2026
On Thursday, January 29, 2026, DGTA proudly celebrated the 90th Day of School! This milestone marks more than just a number—it represents 90 days of learning, growth, perseverance...

January 15, 2026
Good day, please see the following important communication from the Superintendent's Office regarding immigration, thank you. Immigration Letter to Staff and Parents - English Im...

January 15, 2026
January Reflex Leader Board Update 🎉 We are excited to share updates to the January Reflex Leader Board at DGTA! To strengthen incentives and promote friendly competition, we...

January 15, 2026
Our Girls Rock Science program launched with an exciting and hands-on Session 1, where our 5th and 6th grade girls stepped into the role of scientists and engineers as they explor...

January 9, 2026
Celebrating Muslim Heritage Month This month, Hillside Public Schools is proud to recognize Muslim Heritage Month — a time to celebrate the rich history, cultures, traditions, ...

December 8, 2025
At Deanna G. Taylor Academy (DGTA), we are proud to support the well-being of our students and families both inside and outside of the classroom. Recently, Vice Principal Budhu h...

December 5, 2025
This month, we are proud to honor students who exemplify Habit 3: Put First Things First—a key habit from the Leader in Me framework that teaches students to prioritize, stay orga...

December 1, 2025
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding students who earned Honor Roll recognition for the First Marking Cycle! Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence truly s...

November 4, 2025
🌟 We’re thrilled to introduce the Green Light Leader Board at DGTA! 🎉 This initiative celebrates the incredible achievements of our classes and students. It's all about recognizin...

October 31, 2025
We had a spook-tacular time celebrating Halloween this year! Our students and staff showed amazing creativity with their costumes, decorations, and festive spirit. The "cast" of...

October 30, 2025
Our DGTA community came together on Wednesday, October 29th for an unforgettable night of fun at this year’s Trunk-a-Treat ! From creative, decked-out trunks to the mountains of ...

October 27, 2025
Monday, October 27th DGTA Scholars participated in the Red Ribbon Assembly. Red Ribbon Week is an annual drug prevention and awareness campaign observed in the United States, usua...
