Deanna G. Taylor Academy

Today, November 12th, 2024, Hillside Public Schools launched its district “Scholastic My Everyday Books Kickoff!” This initiative is designed to promote literacy across the distri...

Tomorrow, November 12th, 2024, Hillside Public Schools will launch its district "Scholastic My Everyday Books Kickoff!" This initiative is designed to promote literacy across the ...

Today, October 31st the DGTA Community came out to support our scholars in the Fall Festival Walk-a-Thon. Scholars and teachers wore super hero shirt or costumes. Check out the ...

On Thursday, October 17th Coastal Wilds’s mobile exotic animal education program visited DGTA! Scholars were able to hear about getting involved with natural wildlife while gett...

The Girls Rock Science Club at DGTA encourages teamwork and problem-solving through exciting hands-on STEM activities. In this recent classroom session, students worked collaborat...

This year DGTA acknowledged World Mental Health Day (Thursday, October 10th) with a Gratitude Wall! Our school social worker, Ms. Brennan went into each classroom to engage the st...

On Thursday, October 10, 2024 Hillside Fire Department visited DGTA to speak to our scholars about the importance of Fire Safety and Prevention. Our scholars were able to view sp...

This year DGTA kicked off the Week of Respect by hosting a poetry contest! Week of Respect is celebrated each year beginning with the first Monday in October across the state of ...

On Wednesday, October 2nd DGTA Families celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with Estilo Latin Dance Company! We learned how to Salsa and Bachata as we danced the night away. Check...

Today, September 25 our 5 th Grade scholars engaged in a Amazon BootUp Model lesson. Scholars were able to design and code an animation using algorithms to demonstrate a cause-a...

DGTA hosted its annual Back to School Night on Thursday, September 19th from 6 -7pm. It was an evening filled with resources for families! Our 6 th Grade Scholars Kennedy James...

Hillside Public Schools has collaborated with @scholastic and will work together during the school year to "foster a love for reading, improve literacy skills, and cultivate welco...

DGTA's famed Vice Principal and Social Worker support families in completing their lunch application form. This is one example of how we support the families at DGTA.

Hillside Public Schools recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th - October 15th, 2024) celebrating the diversity and accomplishments of Latinos in America throughout the...

Colgate van will be in the district on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in the Ola Edwards Parking lot courtesy of the League of Women Voters of Hillside. Rain or shine! Storybook:...

November 26, 2024 The safety of your child and all children in our schools as well as the safety of the school staff and support personnel, is very important to us. To maintain a...

Alumni of Deanna G. Taylor Academy decided to donate school supplies. DGTA is grateful for your donation!

Join us on September 10, 2024 from 3-5pm and on September 17, 2024 from 5-7 for support with Lunch Applications, Parent Portal access and any other access that you may need to ens...

Happy First Day of School, Hillside Public Schools! We are thrilled to have all our students, teachers, faculty, and staff back in our buildings! The following photos capture a gl...

You know you have been around a long time when you are the Principal of one of your Grade 1 students. It is good to be back DGTA!