Hillside Elementary just got a "Gold Level" PBIS award for making the school a safe and very positive place to be. The school was able to hold its annual Science and Engineering Fair, where students displayed their projects that showed a lot of creativity and critical thinking. The campus is also celebrating its new status as a Leader In Me school, which gives students the tools they need to become great leaders in the future.

Q1. What are Hillside Elementary's rules for celebrating birthdays?

Ans. Parents need to talk to teachers ahead of time and are encouraged to bring things other than food to the classroom to celebrate.

Q2. Is there a school nurse at Hillside Elementary?

Ans. A health professional is on duty every day to give students their medications and basic first aid for minor injuries on the playground.

Q3. How does Hillside Elementary School do emergency drills?

Ans. The school does regular fire and safety drills to make sure that all students and staff are ready for any emergency.

Q4. Does Hillside Elementary have a class for kids who are going into kindergarten?

Ans. The campus has a special program for young students to help them learn the basics before they start regular kindergarten.

Q5. Does Hillside Elementary have any music programs?

Ans. Students take vocal or instrumental music lessons once a week to improve their artistic skills and learn to love the arts.