"A Catholic tradition lives on"

Hillside Catholic Academy continues a tradition as a Roman Catholic religious instituiton. Students in Grade 2 receive instructions prior to their First Holy Communion. Members of Christ the King parish made theirs on Sunday April 29, 2007. Members of St. Catherine's of Sienna parish will make theirs on Sunday May 6, 2007. Students in Grade 8 receive instruction prior to their confirmations. Members of St. Catherine's of Sienna parish will make receive the sacrament on Saturday May 5, 2007. Members of Christ the King parish will receive the sacarament on Sunday May 20, 2007. This preparation is all part of the quality education in a faith based environmet at Hillside Catholic Academy.

"If it is Spring can the Spring Concert be far behind?"

The Third Annual Hillside Catholic Academy Spring Concert took place on Friday evenging April 27. Under the director of Mrs. Lisa Carroll Pena the students treated the auidence to a varieity of songs and musical performances. Each student at Hillside Catholic Academy takes Vocal Music once a week. It is this dedication to the arts that enables Hillside Catholic Academy to provide, " a quality education in a faith based environment."

"Find out about Hillside Catholic Academy"

You are invited to come and find out about Hillside Catholic Academy at our Open House. This will take place on Wednesday May 9, 2007. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the school gym. A tour of the school will take place. This will be followed by a brief presentation. For more information call 908-686-6740.

"Grade 5 students D.A.R.E. to be great"

The Grade 5 students in Mrs. Roseann Aagaard's class took part in the D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony on April 24. The students were presented with t-shirt and wrote essays about why they will remain drug free. According the officials in the Hillside Police Department their essays were the best of any in the school district. This just another example of the "quality education" that a student receives at Hillside Catholic Academy

"Using what you learn"

The faculty of Hillside Catholic Academy recently learned how to create Power Point programs. Now the teachers are developing Power Point Programs that they will use in their classrooms. These programs will maintain the "quality education" Hillside Catholic Academy provides.

"Part of the parish community"

HIllside Catholic Academy is the parish school for both Christ the King and St. Catheine of Sienna in Hillside, New Jersey. Mr. Michael J. Butchko principal of Hillside Catholic Academy conducts semi-annual meetings with each pastor. He also delivers an annual report on the school to the parishes. Being part of these two wonderful parishes is what makes the creates the faith based environment that Hillside Catholic Academy is so proud of.

"Keeping up with the times"

Professional Development is a most important part of life at Hillside Catholic Academy. Today members of the faculty took part in professional development provided by the Learning Edge. The teachers were taught the ins and outs of producing a Power Point presentation. Keepin up with current educational trends is what helps Hillside Catholic Academy provide, "a quality education in a faith based environment."

"Professional Development for Everyone"

Professional development is something everyone at Hillside Catholic Academy takes seriously. Mr. Michael J. Butchko Principal of Hillside Catholic Academy is no exception. Mr. Butchko attended his third National Catholic Educators Association annunal convention from April 10 - April 13. The convention took place in Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. Butchko attended conference sessions and discussed new materials with vendors. Keeping up on current trends in eduction is what helps Hillside Catholic Academy to provide, "a quality education in a faith based environment."

"The Living Stations"

The students at Hillside Catholic Academy concluded the Lenten season by praying the Stations of the Cross. The Way of the Cross was depicted with Grade 8 students playing the roles. The stations were also accompanied with meditations that related to the day to day lives of the students. This powerful presentation is yet another example of the "quality education in a faith based environment" provided by Hillside Catholic Academy.