Hillside Elementary School

Mary Fitzgerald, Principal
1370 Hainesport-Mt Laurel Rd
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
856-235-1341

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School Hours:
Grades 1-4: 9 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Kindergarten A.M.: 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Kindergarten P.M.: 12:55 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.

Early dismissal grades 1-4: 1 p.m.
* On half-days, P.M. Kindergarten begins at 10:30 a.m. and dismisses at 1 p.m.

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Fourth-Grade Students About Orientation
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Hillside School is home to 427 students in Grades K-4, and 65 staff members each school day.

The Hillside School is indeed fortunate to have established a very viable and participatory relationship with staff and community members as a full partner in the educational process through fund-raising efforts and volunteer support. Through the assistance of the parent organization, we have been able to supplement our basic educational program with a variety of technology purchases, audio-visual and playground equipment, field trips and special assemblies.

Our school volunteer programs add yet another dimension to our students’ enrichment as they share cultures, professions and life experience, in addition to their time and attention. A number of Hillside parents serve on a variety of committees, including a Site-Base Committee. Each committee is based upon focused needs, all of which are intended to assure that our children’s best interests are met. Hillside’s Mentoring Program pairs community volunteers with students for individual interaction.

In an effort to educate the “whole child,” our staff has developed new techniques in meeting the special instructional needs of all students while building student self esteem. Pupil motivation, enrichment and appreciation of all cultures and the development of the full potential of critical thinking are areas of concentration for our staff members.

At the Hillside School, in addition to educational programming, emphasis is placed on social growth through community involvement and commitment. Some of the worthwhile projects included, collecting food for a local food bank and Toys for Tots, and contributing to the Ronald McDonald House.

Additionally, the Hillside School student body has continued its tradition of acting as ambassadors to new children entering our school family. Because of Mount Laurel’s continuous and rapid growth, our student body has become adept at welcoming new classmates throughout the year and helping them to quickly adapt to their new surroundings. Our “school buddy” program provides an opportunity for older pupils to help younger children with special projects or classroom assignments, thus building another network of support for both age groups.