Deanna G. Taylor Academy

Good day, please see the following flyers for Hillside Public Schools' District's Summer Academies! Students in grades 1 through 8, register by scanning the QR code on the flyer th...

Students at DGTA are buzzing with excitement as they dive into the enriching world of Scholastic Real activities! This engaging program encourages a love for reading and fosters c...

On January 17th, we proudly announced that Dahlia Vertreese, the Mayor of Hillside Township, has taken on the role of Mentor Reader for Scholastic Real! With her strong commitment...

On April 17th, we are excited to introduce Melba Mullins, our dedicated Student Assistance Counselor, as a Mentor for Scholastic Real! With a passion for supporting students’ emot...

On April 17th, we are thrilled to announce that Kristy Tuminelli, the Director of Data, Student Information, & Accountability, has stepped into the role of Mentor Reader for Schol...

On April 17th, we are excited to announce that Laquana Best, the President of the Hillside Board of Education, has taken on the role of Mentor Reader for Scholastic Real! With her...

On Thursday, April 17th, we are thrilled to announce that the Director of the Hillside Public Library, Christal Blue, has joined us as a Mentor Reader for Scholastic Real! With a ...

🎶 It's a proud moment for DGTA's Chorus! Under the direction of Vesela Manoilova, they wowed the crowd at the Mayor's 2025 Township Address on March 9. 🌟 What an incredible perfor...

April marks Autism Awareness Month, a crucial time to promote understanding and support for individuals on the autism spectrum. This month serves as an opportunity to raise awarene...

Celebrating togetherness and gratitude! Kamryn Godwin and Tadashi Sellers honor Eid al-Fitr, embracing the spirit of joy, reflection, and community as they share festive moments ...

Congratulations to Daniel Oteri and Samantha Figueroa for winning the Dental Hygiene Month poster contest held by Springfield Orthodontist for 4th grade students. Our scholars wi...

The Deanna G. Taylor Academy’s chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society visited the Hillside Senior Center on Friday, March 21st for a morning of reading, community servi...

We are thrilled to announce that the DGTA eStem Team has won a medal at the eStem Challenge held at NJIT for their impressive prototype! Their hard work, creativity, and dedicatio...

On Friday, March 21st, our 2nd and 3rd graders had a fantastic time at Duke Farms! They enjoyed exploring nature, learning about the environment, and spending time outdoors with t...

Last night (3/20/2025), Deanna G. Taylor Academy hosted a Caribbean-themed Literacy night for its students and families! It was a fun-filled night with Caribbean vibes including C...

"Happy #PiDay! Today, we celebrate the mathematical wonder that is π (3.14159...), an essential part of circles, formulas, and problem-solving! At DGTA we're marking the occasio...

Congratulations to our 5 scholars who have been named "School Grade Level Winners" in the Zaner- Bloser Handwriting contest! Each of our scholars will now join thousands of other ...

🌍✨DGTA scholars were ready to make a difference! Yesterday, March 12th scholars attended the Climate Change Summit hosted by Rutgers University & NJ Audubon! They engaged in han...

Shout out to the high school for sending us such a wonderful mentor to read to our scholars. He read to our scholars with emotion, connected with them, and shared the wonderful t...

Deanna G. Taylor Academy scholars participated in the Reading Rocks Magic Show for Read Across America Week. The scholars enjoyed the magic while fostering their love for reading....