What We Do

The Hillside PTO is a 100% volunteer-driven and donation-funded 501(c)(3) non-profit: without your donations and contributions, the events and educational resources we provide to Hillside would not exist.

During the 2025-2026 school year, your donations funded:

SCHOOLWIDE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES & EQUIPMENT

  • $129,000 in NEW Playground PTO-Funded Additions
  • Courtyard Picnic Tables
  • New Mascot Costume
  • GagaBall Pit
  • New Soccer Nets
  • Art Conference Registration Fee
  • Music Subscription
  • Therapy Stuffed Animal

GRADE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES & EQUIPMENT

  • $200 Stipends to Grade-Level Classroom Teachers
  • Scholastic Magazine
  • Chomp Saws
  • 5th Grade Promotion
  • 3rd Grade Ancients Day
  • 3rd Grade Red Carpet Day
  • 4th Grade Science Fair Boards
  • Kindergarten Playground Equipment
  • Pre-K Items
  • 2nd Grade Kahoot Subscription
  • 1st Grade Boom Cards
  • SPED Items

HILLSIDE FAMILY EVENTS

  • Welcome Week
  • Family Bingo Night
  • Superhero Fun Run
  • Family Breakfasts
  • Family Glow Dance
  • World Culture Fair
  • Annual Auction & Raffle
  • STEAM Fair 
  • Yearbook & Ice Cream Social

STAFF APPRECIATION EVENTS & EQUIPMENT

  • Staff Appreciation Week
  • Staff Recognition
  • Staff Welcome Lunch
  • Supplement Administration to Staff Gifts
  • Bus, Custodian, Admin, Principal Appreciation

STUDENT SUPPORT & ENRICHMENT 

  • Field Day Bounce House
  • Steam Fair Trophies
  • Career Day Presenters Lunch
  • SEAC Cupcakes 
  • HAWK Stickers

PTO OPERATIONS