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Veterans Captain Jimmie Ray Jackson and Lieutenant Will Marshall inspired students at Hillside along with second graders who performed an honoring tribute to all veterans.
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Kindergarten students strive to increase their reading and writing skills.
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Hillside Academy celebrated receiving an rating of A from Texas Education Agency with our superintendent, Dr. Ricardo Lopez and district officials.
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Throughout November, we celebrate the important role parents and families play in education.
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Let us know what you think!
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Learn about the upcoming 2020 census with us
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All stadium games will require bag checks and metal detector tests.
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With a special VIP pass, senior citizens over the age of 65 can get free general admission to athletic and Fine Arts events.
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Report urgent student concerns quickly and anonymously via a new webform and app.
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4th and 5th grade students will participate in the spelling bee.
4th and 5th grade students will participate in the spelling bee.
Bring your lunch to PTA's lunch and learn opportunity for parents.
Bring your lunch to PTA's lunch and learn opportunity for parents.
PTA presents this brown bag lunch meeting to discuss various topics about parenting and how to assist your child in school.
Join PTA to discuss news and events.
Join PTA to discuss news and events.
Hillside's choir and orchestra will perform for their winter concert at Naaman Forest High School 7 p.m.
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At Hillside we focus on teaching the whole student and offer numerous opportunities, including a specialized curriculum. You can see for yourself what makes Hillside so special! #HillsideSoars #ChooseGarlandISD
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Students use researching skills to gather information from books and online resources to inspire their very own plays to perform with Ms. Jimenez in fourth grade.
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Children's author Rosie J. Pova motivates students to dream big, use their imagination, and start writing their stories for the future.
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Hillside Academy soared to success and celebrated receiving an A rating from the Texas Education Agency with Superintendent Dr. Ricardo Lopez.
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Veterans Captain Jimmie Ray Jackson and Lieutenant Will Marshall inspired students at Hillside along with second graders who performed an honoring tribute to all veterans.