The Hillside Happenings! 2026-2027

Thank you to our PTSA and all their volunteers who provided a fun and exciting Halloween Haunt dance for our Hawks! The dance was well attended, and students were full of positive energy as they showed off their skillful dance moves. Your support is greatly appreciated and our Hawks THANK YOU!

Does your child need a little extra support with homework? We invite you and your Hawk to join us for Homework Club in the Hillside Library!

We are excited to offer three sessions before Winter Break on November 4th, November 18th, and December 9th, from 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Students will receive homework assistance from Leadership and National Honor Society students representing our three local high schools. A Hillside teacher and administrator will also be present to provide support throughout each session.

Parent/guardian attendance is required, and families must remain with their students for the duration of the session.

Homework Club is more than just academic support! It's a wonderful opportunity for students to build confidence, strengthen their academic skills, and receive extra help while parents and guardians connect with one another and build a stronger Hillside community.

Our Student Builders Club, on behalf of Kiwanis International, will be hosting a non-perishable/canned food drive from Monday, October 26th through Friday November 6th celebrating our Veterans! Please bring your donations into the office for collection. You may also drop off donations at the Simi Valley Senior Center on Nov 11th from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm!

Please join us on November 9th at 5:30 for refreshments in the cafeteria, and a presentation by SVPD starting at 6:00 pm. Sponsored by Hillside PTSA

MEMBERSHIP

Great schools have a connected community. By becoming a member of the PTSA, you are supporting the connectedness that helps make Hillside Middle School a great place to learn and grow. Families can join using this link.

Students returning to campus with medical devices (slings, wraps, braces, splints ) are required to have proper paperwork signed to return to school.

We understand there may be times when a student needs to be checked out during the school day. Please note that doing so during lunchtime can present some challenges, as students are spread out and may not hear their names called over the intercom.

Whenever possible, it’s much easier to check students out before or after lunch. Mondays and Tuesdays lunch is from 11:52 - 12:27, Wednesdays and Thursday lunch is from 12:12 - 12:47 and on Fridays lunch is from 12:22 - 12:57. Thank you for your patience and support in helping us keep the process smooth and safe.

Dedication Ads Available Now

Tell your student how proud you are and recognize their achievements in a personalized dedication ad. Ads are available now for a limited time in a variety of sizes. You just choose a photo to get started, select a layout and write your personal message.

Create your Recognition Ad Here

Any student who rides a bicycle to school (Electric or Pedal) must have a Personal Transportation Device Agreement on file with the front office. Please see the SVUSD Website for safety rules. E-Bike Safety & Rules

Hillside webstore on Now Open! To access the webstore, please utilize this link. Fastest and easiest way to make a purchase. You do not need to identify sizing when purchasing. Please select HILLSIDE in the drop down, and make sure you are selecting your child that attends Hillside. Thank you!
Webstore

Simi Valley Unified District will be utilizing the Aeries computer system again this year for your child’s academic progress, as well as health, contact information and communication. It is required that all families complete the data confirmation in the Aeries portal.

NOTE: When updating contact information, it would be helpful to use a cell phone number as the primary number. This will allow you to receive the text messages the school sends out. If you need assistance logging into the Aeries Parent Portal, our school office can assist you.

AERIES LINK

Agenda Book-Spanish

We appreciate your patience the first 2 weeks as families get accustomed to coming and going on campus. Especially with new traffic conditions. Please review the graphic below that we hope will assist for drop off & pick up times.

(Front of Campus)

The front parking lot has 4 lanes. Lanes 1 & 3 are devoted towards drop off/pick up and lanes 2 & 4 are devoted for thru traffic. See the map below.

Low traffic times are from 7:30am-7:50am.

For families electing to drop off students on corner of Fitzgerald Rd & Whitcomb Ave.

Please help ensure the safety of students coming to school by:

• watching vehicle speed
• not stopping in the middle of the street on Whitcomb Ave or Fitzgerald Rd.
• respecting right of way of students crossing in the cross walk
• reminding your student not to jaywalk across Whitcomb Ave.

• Students who attend 0 period classes can arrive at 6:45am in the morning on Monday-Thursday. ( 0 & 7 Periods do not begin until August 19th)

• At 7:30am we open the cafeteria for early arrival students and for those who want to get breakfast on Monday-Friday.

• At 7:45am (Monday-Thursday) we open the main gate to the campus.

• On Friday we open the gate at 8:45am

* Low traffic times dropping off students: 7:30am-7:50am

• For those requiring additional supervision, our library is open until 3:30pm. (Alternate location for first full week of school, as books and materials are being picked up.)

• Supervision is available outside until 4:00pm Monday through Thursday and until 3:30 pm on Fridays.

Location: 2222 Fitzgerald Road, Simi Valley, CA, USA
Phone: (805) 520-6810