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Erik Cork inspired and motivated 4th grade students in a full day writing workshop.
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Four Hillside teachers win grants from the Garland ISD Education Foundation.
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Get informed about the Kids Heart Challenge with the American Heart Association starting January 13.
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Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for all GISD middle and high school athletic and fine arts events beginning Jan. 24.
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Pre-enrollment is open for a limited time for students entering GISD in Grades 1-12.
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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With a special VIP pass, senior citizens over the age of 65 can get free general admission to athletic and Fine Arts events.
Calendar
Spring Book Fair is open from 7:30-3:00 daily.
Support the library and your students' reading habits by stopping by the Spring Book Fair! Purchase books for your student and for their classroom. All proceeds go directly back to the school library to purchase new books, new technology, and sponsor author visits.
The book fair will be open from 7:30-3:00 daily in addition to being open during Family Multicultural and Literacy Night (Thursday February 13 6:00-7:30). Book fair will close at 3:00 pm on Friday February 14.
Spring Book Fair is open from 7:30-3:00 daily.
Support the library and your students' reading habits by stopping by the Spring Book Fair! Purchase books for your student and for their classroom. All proceeds go directly back to the school library to purchase new books, new technology, and sponsor author visits.
The book fair will be open from 7:30-3:00 daily in addition to being open during Family Multicultural and Literacy Night (Thursday February 13 6:00-7:30). Book fair will close at 3:00 pm on Friday February 14.
Spring Book Fair is open from 7:30-3:00 daily.
Support the library and your students' reading habits by stopping by the Spring Book Fair! Purchase books for your student and for their classroom. All proceeds go directly back to the school library to purchase new books, new technology, and sponsor author visits.
The book fair will be open from 7:30-3:00 daily in addition to being open during Family Multicultural and Literacy Night (Thursday February 13 6:00-7:30). Book fair will close at 3:00 pm on Friday February 14.
Spring Book Fair is open from 7:30-3:00 daily.
Support the library and your students' reading habits by stopping by the Spring Book Fair! Purchase books for your student and for their classroom. All proceeds go directly back to the school library to purchase new books, new technology, and sponsor author visits.
The book fair will be open from 7:30-3:00 daily in addition to being open during Family Multicultural and Literacy Night (Thursday February 13 6:00-7:30). Book fair will close at 3:00 pm on Friday February 14.
Celebrate all the cultures represented in our community and stop by the book fair to purchase new books!
Families are invited to attend this come and go event. Snacks and activities will be provided as you travel around the world at Hillside. You will get a chance to visit countries including Ethiopia, Phillipines, Mexico, Columbia, El Salvador, and more!
You can also stop by the library to visit the book fair and purchase books for your students and their classrooms!
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International expert Erik Cork works with 4th grade students in a full day workshop to improve and inspire their writing.
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Four teachers at Hillside won grants from the Garlisd ISD Education Foundation.
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After driving bus 311, Robert Fonseca brought a pizza party to his students who model good behavior on the bus.
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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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Hillside Academy soared to success and celebrated receiving an A rating from the Texas Education Agency with Superintendent Dr. Ricardo Lopez.