Hillside Middle School provides learning experiences for students in grades seven and eight. It offers educational classes in language arts, math, science, social studies, physical education, and family and consumer science. The school conducts language classes in Spanish and French. It supports activities, such as art, band, chorus and music. Hillside Middle School maintains a music room, gymnasium, library media center, administrative office and guidance department. It also specializes in the fulfillment of academic, physical, emotional and social needs of students. The school additionally publishes a newsletter that provides information related to school updates and events for parents and students. It is located in Naugatuck, Conn. Hillside Middle School is governed by Naugatuck Public Schools, which operates through human resources and special services departments.