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Hillside Academy for Excellence, a magnet school in Garland, TX

Our mission

Hillside Academy strives to ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach his/her academic potential and to develop self-control, self-respect, and respect for others.

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4th graders learning on a rug with their Chromebooks

Each day at Hillside presents valuable learning opportunities.

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Children line up in the hallway at Hillside

We love having our hallways filled with smiling Eagles!

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Students playing with pool noodles in an outside PE class

Healthy bodies and health minds = happy Hillside Eagles

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Students arrive via bus on the first day of school

Parents can track their child's bus this year on the StopFinder app.

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Kids playing in the gym during PE class

PE classes help our students create healthy habits for a lifetime.

Recent News

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Our Eagle Council is again collecting socks for the homeless. Please support our students in this service project and help them beat last year's collection!

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Hillside Eagles can now join Chess Club! Learn and practice new skills weekly in a fun and engaging environment.

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Win prizes for reading! Congratulations to our August readers with the most MYON minutes.

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Thanks to Mrs. Shelton, all Eagles have access to PebbleGo at home. PebbleGo is a non-fiction resource used in the classrooms. Learn how to access this valuable tool.

Calendar

The first grading period ends Oct. 6.


The first grading period runs from Aug. 8 to Oct. 6.

Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a Fall Break holiday.


Enjoy your Fall Break! Teachers and students will return to school on Oct. 17.

Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a Fall Break holiday.


Enjoy your Fall Break! Teachers and students will return to school on Oct. 17.

Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a Fall Break holiday.


Enjoy your Fall Break! Teachers and students will return to school on Oct. 17.

Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a Fall Break holiday.


Enjoy your Fall Break! Teachers and students will return to school on Oct. 17.

Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a Fall Break holiday.


Enjoy your Fall Break! Teachers and students will return to school on Oct. 17.

Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a holiday.


Students will have the day as a holiday off. Staff will come in for a staff development day.

Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a Thanksgiving holiday.


Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break! Teachers and students will return to school on Nov. 27.

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Award-winning
Orchestra

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Award-winning Robotics Team

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Garden Club