It is a great day to be at Hillside!
12 months ago, Bill Brown
student poster
Our new website is up and running. Check us out. Be aware that your existing bookmark(s) may not work correctly. Please delete your old bookmarks, go to the new website and create a new bookmark.
12 months ago, Allegan Area ESA
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Our website is currently down. We are launching our new website today. We'll post an update here when the new site is up and running. Thank you for your patience.
almost 1 year ago, Allegan Area ESA
Under contstruction
Our new website will be going live Wednesday morning. The site will be down during the changeover. We will post an update on our social media channels when the new site is back up. Thank you for your patience.
about 1 year ago, Allegan Area ESA
website screen shot
May is Mental Health Month. Here are some tips on stress management from @OnPointAllegan.
about 1 year ago, Allegan Area ESA
TRUTH SPOTLIGHT FEELING like there are too many pressures and demands on you? LOSING sleep worrying about tests and schoolwork? EATING on the run because your schedule is just too busy? You're not alone. Everyone feels stressed out at times — adults, teens, and even kids. But you can avoid getting too stressed out by handling everyday pressures and problems, staying calm, asking for help when you need it, and making time to relax. You can do things to handle the stress that comes with any new challenge. Stress-management skills work best when practiced ahead of time, not just when the pressure's on. Knowing how to "de-stress" and calm yourself can help you get through challenging circumstances. • Take a stand against overscheduling. If you're feeling stretched, consider cutting out an activity or two, choosing just the ones that are most important to you. • Be realistic. Don't try to be perfect — no one is. Don't put useless pressure on yourself. • Get a good night's sleep. Getting enough sleep helps keep your body and mind in top shape, making you better equipped to deal with any negative stressors. • Make time for fun. Build time into your schedule for activitvies you enjoy — read a good book, play with your pet, laugh, do a hobby, make art or music, spend time with positive people, or be in nature. • Treat your body well. Get regular exercise and eat well to help your body function at its best. When you're stressed out, it's easy to eat on the run or eat junk food. But under stressful conditions, you need good nutrition more than ever. • Find the upside. Your outlook, attitude, and thoughts influence the way you see things. Is your cup half-full or half-empty? A healthy dose of optimism can help you make the best of stressful circumstances — and even recognize something you've learned from the situation. • Solve the little problems. Take action to solve problems that crop up. For example, if you're stressed out over homework, size up the situation and figure out ways to handle it better. • Build positive relationships. Knowing that there are people who believe in us boosts our ability to deal with challenges. Ask for help and support when you need it.
We concluded Educator Appreciation Week with our Celebration of Learning. There was cake, a video honoring staff members, awards, a barbecue, and plenty of camaraderie. Congratulations to the entire Allegan Area ESA staff on a successful 2022-23 school year. #beboldandthrive
about 1 year ago, Allegan Area ESA
teachers getting treats
man grilling and smiling
cake
staff watching video
Superintendent presentation
IS staff watching video
Here's a little inside information. The new Allegan Area ESA website and app launch on Wednesday, May 17.
about 1 year ago, Allegan Area ESA
phones showing app
We really appreciate our educators that go above and beyond. Helping celebrate their students, and Educator Appreciation Week, here is the Hillside PBIS team rocking it out at today's Shining Stars talent show.
about 1 year ago, Allegan Area ESA
group performing on stage
So excited for the Hillside Learning Center show!
about 1 year ago, Bill Brown
As part of our celebration of Educator Appreciation Week we'd like to send a shout-out to the hard working staff at the Transition Center.
about 1 year ago, Allegan Area ESA
teachers standing with students
Great things happen here!
about 1 year ago, Bill Brown
Tech Center sign
The 12th Annual Allegan Area ESA 5K Walk/Run takes place in two weeks on Saturday, May 20. The event starts at 9:00 a.m. at the Tech Center parking lot. Follow the link to register. https://givegrove.com/aaesa5kevent
about 1 year ago, Allegan Area ESA
5K is May 20.
Former @DetroitLions offensive lineman Tony Semple spent some time at Hillside today talking about his career and reading to the students.
about 1 year ago, Allegan Area ESA
man standing talking to group
group posing in gym
man reading to class
group posing
group posing in classroom
man and student posing
It's going to be beautiful day at Allegan Area ESA
about 1 year ago, Bill Brown
sunrise
Amazing staff and students!
about 1 year ago, Bill Brown
transition center sign
Preschool registration for 2023-24 is open. Go to helpmegrowallegan.org/preschool to learn more.
about 1 year ago, Allegan Area ESA
preschool registration flyer
preschool registration flyer in Spanish
The Allegan County Food Pantry Collaborative (ACFPC) a program of the Allegan County Community Foundation (ACCF), is excited to kick-off the 8th Annual Cereal Drive! The goal as a county is to collect 10,000 boxes during the month of May to keep our pantry partners stocked through the summer. You can contribute to the cereal drive by dropping off boxes of cereal to local drop sites around Allegan County, or by donating online. Donating online to ACCF allows them to maximize your dollars by bulk purchasing cereal for our pantry partners. @allegancountycommunityfoundation
about 1 year ago, Allegan Area ESA
Donate cereal at www.alleganfoundation.org
Culinary Arts Spam Challenge! This is legendary!
about 1 year ago, Bill Brown
Early College pinning ceremony taking place right now at the Allegan Performing Arts Center. #LakeMichiganCollege #LMC
about 1 year ago, Allegan Area ESA
student group on stage
Area school superintendents have issued a statement expressing their deep concern about the dramatic increase in gun-related deaths among our youth. Please follow the link to view the full statement. https://www.alleganaesa.org/cms/lib/MI01908021/Centricity/Domain/52/Superintendent%20Position%20Statement%20-%20Reducing%20Youth%20Gun%20Deaths.pdf
about 1 year ago, Allegan Area ESA