Family Newsletter

January was an exciting (and snowy) month! We've had a great start to 2025! Our students worked very hard on their middle of the year assessments and showed tremendous perseverance. Meanwhile, staff participated in a professional development day, sharing their ideas and expertise with teachers from other schools in the district.

We hope that February is just as exciting and look forward to our students continuing to grow as learners.

Monday, February 3rd

6:00 pm- PTO Meeting

Wednesday and Thursday, February 5th and 6th

4:30 pm- 4th Grade Academic Bowl

Thursday, February 13th

Valentine's Day Parties

Friday, February 14th

Remote Learning Day-Staff Development

Monday, February 17th

No School

February's Character Trait: Honesty

In the month of February, Hillside will be focusing on the character trait of honesty. We hope that you find opportunities to explore the importance of honesty with your family this month! More details about CharacterStrong can be found on our district website.

If you're looking for a flexible and rewarding part-time position, the West Shore School District is actively looking for additional substitute teachers for the remainder of the school year. Whether you are a parent/guardian looking for more ways to stay connected or know someone in your family and friend circles who may be interested, please contact us! The Emergency Permit process allows candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in any field to serve as a Substitute Teacher. The District Partners with Substitute Teacher Service (STS) to fill needs within the District throughout the year. You may click this link for more information. https://www.wssd.k12.pa.us/Employment.aspx

If you are interested in purchasing any Spirit Wear, the store is active now. Proceeds benefit the PTO. Click on this link to check out what is available https://shop.goaionline.com/hillsideelementary/shop/home