Students in Middle School English Language Arts are studying the novel Esperanza Rising through the lens of the current border crisis. The novel tells the story of a young Mexican girl’s struggle to adjust to life in…
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Celebrating an Exceptional Achievement for Hillside!
Big congratulations to our Hillside students that recently took the STAMP 4S Exam. Both have officially earned the WA Seal of Biliteracy for Russian! This achievement acknowledges proficiency in all four domains (reading, writing, listening, speaking), and it earns each…
Hillside ranked as the #1 school for the arts in Washington State!
Hillside’s excellent academics within a supportive community allow students to discover their gifts and share them with the world. “The arts are not a frill,” as Barbara Jordan once said. “The arts are a response to our individuality and our nature,…
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News from Hillside
In winter, things are heating up!
Young scientists bring the heat! The 7th and 8th graders designed experiments to determine whether a reaction was endothermic or exothermic and how reactant concentrations impacted the resulting temperature change. Different groups tested different reactants, including citric acid, baking soda,…
Discovery and Giving in the New Year
In the spirit of the season, Hillside students have been discovering new ideas and sharing their gifts with others. Students have spent their time discovering new topics at school. They have also used their time to give back; both to…
Marching Towards Deeper Understandings
Students in Middle School English Language Arts are studying the novel Esperanza Rising through the lens of the current border crisis. The novel tells the story of a young Mexican girl’s struggle to adjust to life in…
In winter, things are heating up!
Young scientists bring the heat! The 7th and 8th graders designed experiments to determine whether a reaction was endothermic or exothermic and how reactant concentrations impacted the resulting temperature change. Different groups tested different reactants, including citric acid, baking soda,…
Discovery and Giving in the New Year
In the spirit of the season, Hillside students have been discovering new ideas and sharing their gifts with others. Students have spent their time discovering new topics at school. They have also used their time to give back; both to…