Deanna G. Taylor Academy

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...

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...

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...

📚🎉 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 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...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

🌟 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...

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...

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 ...

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...