"A Traditional Education in the Modern World"

On a recent visit to Hillside Catholic Academy, Fr. Kevin Hanbury (Superintendent of Schools and Vicar of Education for the Archdiocese of Newark) noted that Hillside Catholic Academy was "one of the few school which still teaches Geography." This is because at Hillside Catholic Academy we stress the basics. All of this is consistent with our mission to offer a "quality education in a faith based environment."

"What Hillside Catholic Academy is"

Hillside Catholic Academy is a co-joined Catholic Elementary School. Hillside Catholic Academy was formed by the merging of Christ the King and St. Catherine's of Sienna Elementary schools. In April of 2004, Mr. Michael J. Butchko was named principal.

Hillside Catholic Academy is a co-educational school. It offers Special Classes in the following areas:
Art
Geography
Library
Music
Physical Education
Spanish
Study Skills
Vocabulary
Writing

Religion is taught to all students. Hillside Catholic Academy offers "A quality education in a faith based environment."

"Hillside Catholic Academy Gives in the Catholic Tradition"

You may have heard the expression, "To those who much is given much is expected." This could be the motto of Hillside Catholic Academy. This year we have broken records in our giving. Hillside Catholic Academy raised $2,500.00 with our U.N.I.C.E.F. Halloween drive. During our Thanksgiving Food Drive, we contributed to the Hillside Food Pantry, stocking it with enough food to feed many, many families.

We are now preparing to take part in the St. Jude's Math-a-thon. The children will do Math problems and raise money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. By taking part in these worthy causes Hillside Catholic Acadmey lives the words of Jesus, "When you do this for one of the least of my brothers you did it for me."

"I am Glad I chose Hillside Catholic Academy"

Why should you select Hillside Catholic Academy for your child? Let Mrs. Martina Zimmerman answer that question for you. "My son Marcus, is so far ahead of his classmates in high school. It does not matter the subject be it Social Studies, or Math." "Not only that, he is a disciplined well-grounded young man." "Hillside Catholic Academy prepared him to be an excellent high school student." This is what makes Hillside Catholic Academy such a special place. It truly provides, "A quailty education in a faith based environment."

"Hillside Catholic Academy Joins the Blogging World"

Today Hillside Catholic Academy begins a new adventure. The opening of our blog! This is entitled "Today at H.C.A." We will provide daily highlights of the many exciting accomplishments of the students and faculty at Hillside Catholic Academy. It is my hope you will visit our blog many times and learn about why we are so proud of our school.

"A Quality Educatioin in a Faith Based Environment"

As we progress this school year Hillside Catholic Academy has much to be proud of. In particular, we are proud of the performance of our Grade 8 students. On the COOP Examinations 20% of them scored higher than they were predicted to. Our Grade 8 students have been accepted to the following Catholic high schools: Benedictine Academy, Mother Seton Regional High School, Roselle Catholic Regional High School, St. Benedict Prep, St. Mary's in Elizabeth, and Union Catholic Regional High School.

We are equally proud of the our alumni. 20% of our alumni have attained Honor Roll status at their high schools. All of this continues to prove Hillside Catholic Academy provides a quality education in a faith based environment.