Deanna G. Taylor Academy

📚 Drop Everything and Read Fridays at DGTA! Every Friday at DGTA, our school community takes time to pause, relax, and dive into the joy of reading. Drop Everything and Read (D...

There’s always something exciting taking place at DGTA! From hands-on classroom learning and engaging schoolwide events to community partnerships and student celebrations, our sch...

September 18th, 2025 Back to School Night was a fantastic success! Over 80 families came together to support their scholars' education and build meaningful connections with DGTA ...

Thrilled to announce that Hillside Public Schools has partnered with Apple to provide our 4th and 5th graders with iPads! This initiative aims to foster innovation and enhance stu...

Congratulations to Daniel O. and Miracle P. for rising to the challenge and showing their love for reading this summer! Their dedication and enthusiasm remind us that great re...

The first week of school was filled with energy, excitement, and new beginnings! Students and staff returned eager to learn, connect, and grow together. Classrooms came alive with...

We hope that you are having a great summer. Please find the 25-26 suggested supply list for Grades 2-6. This is also posted under Parent Resources on the DGTA Website. https://hi...

Hillside Public Schools is pleased to announce significant progress in our partnership with the Township of Hillside to tackle the critical issue of vaping in our community. This i...

Welcome back, Hillside Public Schools District! Earlier today (9/2/2025), the Hillside High School Auditorium was packed with new and returning faculty and staff for Hillside Publ...

Join us on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 3–6 PM at the Ola Edwards Community School Gymnasium (1530 Leslie Street, Hillside, NJ). Families can receive help with applications...

Good afternoon, please be advised that the Thursday, July 31st, 2025, Regular Meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 7th, 2025, at 6:30 pm. The meeting will take place ...

Good day, due to the New Jersey Weather State of Emergency, the Hillside Public Schools District will be closing at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, 7/31/2025. The closure includes all Hi...

Good day, Please see the following attachment regarding Hillside Public Schools District's Summer Offerings for 2025! All program logos on the attached document are hyperlinked, p...

The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Summer Food Service Program provides free meals when school is out! Please see the attached flyer for eligibility and further ...

On June 18th, 2025 , our school community came together to honor and celebrate Juneteenth , recognizing the importance of freedom, resilience, and progress in our nation’s histo...

On June 18th, 2025 , our 5th and 6th grade scholars stepped out in style for the annual Sneaker Ball — and what a night it was! Dressed in their finest outfits and favorite sne...

Today, 6/18/2025, Hillside Public Schools and Superintendent Glover awarded the New Jersey Institute of Technology @njit eStem Challenge student winners from Hurden Looker Element...

On Thursday, June 12th, Deanna G. Taylor Academy hosted a Multicultural Festival, bringing together families, staff, and students for an unforgettable evening of culture, pride, a...

Join us as our talented scholars take the stage! On Thursday, June 5th Deanna G. Taylor Academy's select Chorus and Band presented our 2025 Spring Concert ! Families and friend...

On June 4, 2025, Deanna G. Taylor Academy proudly welcomed a new group of outstanding scholars into the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) . The induction ceremony celebrat...