"Ash Wednesday"

Today Hillside Catholic Academy begins the celebration of the Lenten Season. We will begin by attending the 8:00 a.m. mass at Christ the King parish. At this liturgy the students and faculty will receive ashes. This will be a season of prayer, service, and contributions to charity. This is all part of the, "faith based education," at Hillside Catholic Academy.

"State Band"

On Saturday February 27 Hillside Catholic Academy will host Future Musicians Inc. State Band Competition rehearsal. Future Musicians provides Hillside Catholic Academy with Mr. Claude Washington our Music teacher. A strong music program is all part of the, "quality education," at Hillside Cathoilc Academy.

"At the Apollo"

On Friday February 20 the Grade 8 students treated the school to "A Night at the Apollo." The students sang, danced, recited poems. It was a display of talent typical of Hillside Catholic Academy students. This program ia a part of the, "quality education," at Hillside Catholic Academy

''D.A.R.E."

This morning our Grade 5 students will take part in the D.A.R.E. Program. This program teaches students about the hazzards of taking drugs. It is part of the commumity serivce provided by the Hillside Township Police Department. Programs such as these are all part of the "quality education" at Hillside Catholic Academy.

"SMART Boards"

Yesterday our second SMART Board arrived. This board will be placed in our Grade 2. This is all part of our plan to bring more technology to our school. The SMART Board was purchased with funds from the Union County Educational Services Commission. The purchase is part of the move to bring more technology to our course of study. All of this is part of the, "quality education," at Hillside Catholic Academy.

"Foresnics Team"

The Hillside Catholic Academy Foresnics Team competed yesteday at St. James in Springfield, New Jersey. Hillside Catholic Academy students Eloni Johnson and Jada Hoyle received Honorable Mention. Taking part in this type of competition is part of the, "quality education," at Hillside Catholic Academy.

"Be Wowed on a Wednesday"

Hillside Catholic Academy is offering a unique marketing plan, "Be Wowed on a Wednesday." On any Wednesday until May you may come in and see us in action. You may visit the classroom, view the course of study, talk to the teachers, and just be 'WOWED'. Call the school to make an appointment today.

"Black History Month"

February is "Black History Month." Hillside Catholic Academy will celebrate this time each morning. The students will hear about the contributions of important African-Americans to the history of our nation.

"St. Blaise Day"

In honor of St. Blaise, bishop and martyr, today students at Hillside Catholic Academy will have their throats blessed. This ancient ritual is all part of the, "faith based education," at Hillside Catholic Academy.