Hillside Elementary School

ParentOverall experienceA horrific nightmare that still haunts me. Special education and support staff are amazing and dedicated people, most teachers are every day heroes. But they can only do so much when a school is run where victims are ignored and parents are treated as criminals. We removed our kids before last year even ended. Our experience was so terrible we moved away and now homeschool because we are terrified to send them back to school. What happened to my children and my family should have never been allowed. We are still trying to deal with the trauma this school allowed to happen and how terribly it was handled. The hurt, anger, and confusion as to why we were to blame will stay with us for a long time. I worked part time as a lunch/recess helper. At no time did I sign anything saying that silly little part time job forfeited my right as a parent to stand up for my children when the people in charge act as if they never saw it. What this school did to my family is so wrong and unfair. I have to explain to my children why people whose priority number 1 was to keep them safe to be able to learn. I cant explain it because there is no excuse that would make sense. My trust and faith in public education has been shattered by this school. I pray for all the kids still there and hope that if anything, the school now at least takes bullying seriously and doesn't side with the perpetrators and fail to even inform their parents of anything that had happened all year until I told them. As a Mother, I beg you, please find another school.

Hillside provides a very diverse learning environment, both culturally and academically. There is truly something for everyone at this school (advanced academic opportunities and additional support).

The teachers and administration truly care about the students and work tirelessly for them. We couldn't be more pleased with Hillside!

Our experience at Hillside has been wonderful. My son has just started 2nd grade and the staff continues to be fantastic. I really get a true sense of community amongst the parents at the school and feel it is a great learning environment.