"God's plan for your life"

Hillside Catholic Academy's Grade 8 students attended the Third Annual Retreat. This was conducted by Mr. Allan Wright of the Religion Department of Union Catholic Regional High School. Mr. Wright discussed what God had planned for their lives in high school. This day is an important part of the faith based education Hillside Catholic Academy provides.

"Art Show"

The Third Annual Hillside Catholic Academy Art Show will take place tonight. The students will have thier work of art on display. The talent of the Hillside Catholic Academy students is quite evident. Dedication to the arts is part of the,"quality edcation in a faith based environment", at Hillside Catholic Academy.

"Effort Counts"

In addition to the First and Second Honor Roll Hillside Catholic Academy a student can attain the Effort Roll. This is for those students who have worked to the utmost of their ability. Encouring students to do their best each day is all part of the "quality education in a faith based environment" provided by Hillside Catholic Academy.

"Dedication to the arts"

Hillside Catholic Academy has a dedication to developing the entire student. This includes the arts. This proven by the fact Grade 8 students Emilie Burke, and Angela Corpus, and Grade 7 student Megan Conovas now have their work on display through out Union County. The achievements of these students is another example of the, "quality education in a faith based environment" provided by Hillside Catholic Academy.

"Shall We Dance?"

Developing the entire student is a goal of Hillside Catholic Academy. With this in mind the school conducted a Spring dance on Friday May 4. Eighty students and eleven chairpones enjoyed the music, each others company, and danced the night away. Developing the entire person is all part of the "quality education in a faith based environment" provided at Hillside Catholic Academy.

"Alumni Success"

One of the thing Hillside Catholic Academy is proudest of is the success of it's graduates. 20% of our graduates have attained Honor Roll status at their high schools. Many of our alumni have attained success in other areas. One example of this is Kathryna Corpuz. Kathryna is a freshman at Mother Seton Regional High School. Kathryna is an accomplished pianist. She has performed in many differnt at the Mother Seton Talent show. She will also perform at the State Teen Arts Festival on May 23. Kathryna is an example of the type of student Hillside Catholic Academy creates.

"It is the little 'extras'

Hillside Catholic Academy receives extra services from the following. Nursing services from the Hillside Board of Health. From the Union County Educational Commission it receives money for textbooks and technology. It is the small 'extras' that enables Hillside Catholic Academy to provide "a quality education in a faith based environment."