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Thank you to the Village of Hillside for the 22nd Breakfast Celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Our students were honored to be selected as this year's essay winners. #bluejayprideD93
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8th grade families who live within the Proviso community and are interested in applying to the Math & Science Academy Program they must apply by January 15. Please share the attached flyer!
Additional information about the MSA admissions process can be found at https://www.pths209.org/MSA.
If you have any further questions, please email MSAadmissions@pths209.org.
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Staff are back from Winter Break and focusing on their craft, working with the Math Talk Moves PD. I love the brainpower of the K - 8 staff working with DCI @gainer_bridget and Math Instruction Coach Mrs. Skelton. #bluejayprideD93
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Thank you for the PTO for coordinating the Winter Wonderland K - 5 Parties. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped in the classroom. #bluejayprideD93
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Nothing like a Winter Wonderland! Thank you to Mrs. Giron, Mrs. Gavlin, and her elves for creating an awesome display! #bluejayprideD93
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Students will have an Early Dismissal on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 11:45 a.m.
Our Winter Break is from Friday, December 22, 2023, through January 5, 2024.
Students will return to school on Monday, January 8, 2024
Los estudiantes saldrán de clases a las 11:45 a.m. el Jueves, 21 de Diciembre, 2023.
Nuestro receso de Invierno va desde el Viernes, 22 de Diciembre, 2023 hasta el 5 de Enero, 2024.
Los estudiantes regresan a clases el Lunes, 8 de Enero, 2024.
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Just an amazing Band and Chorus Concert last night! The students were amazing! Thank you to Mrs. Burkovskiy and Ms. Germann for their hard work preparing the Ss for the concert! #bluejayprideD93
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Join us tonight! Band and Chorus Winter Concert @ 6:30pm. Livestream available - visit hillside93.org #BlueJayPrideD93
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There's nothing like an afternoon fun Brain Break! Thank you to our staff for always focusing on the whole child! #bluejayprideD93
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PTO Holiday Store is OPEN for Business! Please see your child's teachers for the PTO Holiday Store Schedule. Thank you to the PTO for your support and dedication to our students, staff, and families! #bluejayprideD93
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Hillside Gives Back! Thank you to the Student Council for sponsoring Winter Spirit Days and a Food Drive. #bluejayprideD93 #GivingTuesday
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RB Middle School Matchup Go Bluejays! Great Job! #bluejayprideD93
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Thank you to Mrs. Burkovskiy for coordinating a fantastic Winter Concert K - 4. The student performances were perfect! If you missed the performances or want to watch it again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPeHLvTzgDI #bluejayprideD93
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Thank you, Mrs. DelRaso (OT), for adding another component to the Creative Movement Pathway "Sensory Walkway." Not just for the little kids, even the OLD kids can use them! #bluejayprideD93
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I am so proud of my chorus students who performed in the Uniting Voices Chicago concert Winter Glow!
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We are so grateful for the community partnerships we have established to support our families. Thank you to @LoyolaMedEd for having their Pediatric Mobile Unit on-site for physicals and immunizations for our new families/arrivals. #bluejayprideD93
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Village of Hillside Tree Lighting December 7, 2023
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
The Village of Hillside and the Youth Commission will host its annual Tree Lighting and a Visit with Santa event at the Hillside Village Hall, 425 Hillside Avenue. The event will occur on Thursday, December 7th, from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Complimentary sleigh rides will be offered from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. gifts will be handed out to children while supplies last. Santa will "flip" the switch that will make Trees at the Hillside Commons and the Courtyard come alive with thousands of beautiful lights. Weather permitting: we will have a bonfire to welcome Mr. Claus! Then, visit with the "Jolly Ol' Elf until 8:00 P.M. in the Village Hall Board Room.
For more information, call the Mayor's Office of Special Events: (708) 202-4343
Please note this is NOT a school-sponsored event.
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Happy Thanksgiving from Kindergarten! I am so blessed to be your partner in education. #bluejayprided93
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2nd and 3rd grade i-Ready Thanksgiving challenge is on!
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We would like to wish all of our staff, students, and families a Happy Thanksgiving. We
have much to be thankful for. We will be on Thanksgiving Break from November 22 - 24. #bluejayprideD93 #thankful
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