Hillside Middle School PTSA

06/05/2026

Hawks, don't forget to soak up those sun rays and eat all the ice cream you can handle... we'll see you in August! 👍 Meanwhile, parents, if you are looking to lend a hand next year - we'll take it: https://forms.gle/Cek2V3VcGAp3Tx5Y9

06/04/2026

We are so proud of our Hillside 8th grade graduates! We know you will go do great things, but know you can always come home. Hawks forever!

06/03/2026

Your middle schooler might not say it out loud, but they feel it when you show up as part of Hillside PTSA. We create and support fun events and programs for them, their friends, our teachers and our school.

Whether you can give an hour, a month, a single shift or are looking to lead a team… we will take it! Check out our link to learn more! https://forms.gle/Cek2V3VcGAp3Tx5Y9

06/03/2026

See you tonight at 7! https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87469625859?pwd=CqayB7JhbpAzzOluX9L4kJrPjwT4pK.1

In the interest of safety, we are postponing our PTSA Association meeting to June 2 at 7 p.m. Please join us on Zoom for an important vote and info!

Updated link

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87469625859?pwd=CqayB7JhbpAzzOluX9L4kJrPjwT4pK.1

05/30/2026

You made it Hillside! The last week of school! We are so proud of our 8th graders and know you will do amazing at high school.
It's a bit of a crazy week, so make note of the changes (that's right, Thursday is a reverse minimum day and Friday starts at 8:10).
PLUS - Don't miss our last PTSA Association meeting of the year Tuesday at 7 p.m on zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89979645477?

05/26/2026

Congrats to our own Christine Lobitz! We are so excited for you! ❤️

MS. CHRISTINE LOBITZ
Principal
Hillside Middle School
Christine Lobitz came to the Simi Valley Unified School District in 2022 to serve as Assistant Principal at Hillside Middle School. She served in the same role for Culver City Unified School District, Ventura Unified School District, and the Moorpark Unified School District. Before that she taught high school Science for nine years at the Hart Union High School District in Santa Clarita.
Come August, she will get to lead as Principal the school she has fallen in love with.
Education is a second career for Ms. Lobitz, who once worked as an analyst for DreamWorks Animation.
“I turned to something that matters, where you can feel and see the change you are creating,” she said. “(It’s the) family career—my grandfather, cousins and brother are all educators. I enjoyed working with kids and I love Biology, so I put the two together.”
Ms. Lobitz said she loves getting to know students and what they like to do outside of school, while supporting them inside the school.
“My motivation is to make students’ lives better, to assist students in making good choices, especially when those choices may not agree with the majority,” she said. “Every student I see being successful makes me smile, and every student’s measure of success is different. It’s when we get to know these students, and build relationships with them, that we can guide them towards their level of success.”
When she is not working, she loves to play basketball, watch movies, listen to music and play with Watson, her dog (who is named after James Watson, the scientist).

05/25/2026

There is a lot coming up this week at Hillside. PLUS: The make-up choir concert on Tuesday at 6 p.m. and the rescheduled instrumental concerts on Friday (band at 5 p.m. and orchestra at 7 p.m.) And if anything changes - we will update here!

05/21/2026

Please let your friends know!

05/20/2026

Stay safe Hawks family!

05/20/2026

Let's rally behind our incredible Hillside Hawks! Our school is counting on us and our kids deserve a boost. Make Panda Express and Yogurtland a part of your meal plans today and help Hillside soar!