There’s no better way to know what’s happening at a large school like Hillside. Once you join, you become part of the Hillside PTA network where you get informed of upcoming meetings & events, district updates and legislative happenings affecting your child’s education plus you receive Hillside’s award-winning student directory - only available to PTA members.

Because the PTA is a forum for exchanging ideas, PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest changes at Hillside. By joining the Hillside PTA community, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on his/her education!

Studies have shown that children have better grades and higher test scores when parents are involved at school. Kids develop better social skills and show improved behavior. With support from our school community, students feel supported and they develop a better attitude about school, have more self confidence, and place a higher priority on academic achievement!