The Community Speaker Series promotes district wide learning about education, child development, wellness and parenting. It is open and free to all members of the K- 12 learning community. The intention of the series is to encourage proactive parenting that supports children’s and adolescents’ social and emotional development as well as their academic achievement. Through the series, D86 and D181 enlist top experts to inform and inspire our community as a means to enrich school-family partnership that supports the education of our students. We are looking for parents and community members to volunteer on our committee. If you are interested in helping identify speakers for future seasons and becoming more involved, please contact Dana Martin for details (dfiordalisomartin@gmail.com). Click HERE to see our upcoming speaker series.
The D181 Foundation Presents an evening with Sarah Ward
Please join the D181 Foundation on Monday, September 11th, 7:30-9:00pm for a webinar with Sarah Ward, a leading expert in how to help our kids with Executive Functioning! Registration is required. Can’t make that day and time? If you register, a link to a recording of the event will be sent to you! See FLYER for more details.
Upcoming Dates
- Fuller House Gives Back Night – Tuesday, September 26th 4-11pm
- Hinsdale Rotary Run Charity Classic – Sunday, October 1st
- Photo Make-up Day – Thursday, October 26th
HMS Student Picture Day
Just a reminder that School Picture Day is coming up on Friday, September 8th. Photo packages can be pre-ordered online at shop.hrimaging.com
It is recommended by the photographer that students do NOT wear green since photos are taken against a green screen. Photo make up day is on Thursday, October 26th.
Welcome Back to School Staff!
The PTO staff appreciation committee organized a back to school breakfast for HMS staff last Friday. Thank you to Hinsdale Starbucks for donating enough coffee to fuel the staff all day long.
The D181 Foundation Presents an evening with Sarah Ward
Please join the D181 Foundation on Monday, September 11th, 7:30-9:00pm for a webinar with Sarah Ward, a leading expert in how to help our kids with Executive Functioning! Registration is required. Can’t make that day and time? If you register, a link to a recording of the event will be sent to you! See FLYER for more details.
Join us for Coffee with Cory
Join us for coffee with Principal Cory Burke on Friday, Sept. 8th at 9:30 am. Please RSVP HERE. ***Anyone who plans to attend the meeting must bring a government issued ID to be allowed entry into the school, even if you’ve volunteered or visited in the past.
Please send questions in advance of the meeting to president@hmspto.org and make sure you have joined the PTO (only one membership per family)
Join the PTO!
The HMS PTO is an organization that enhances the school and curriculum. Every dollar taken in goes directly back to HMS students. Whether it’s books, theatre, music, or technology (just to name a few), the PTO do their best to help fund essential items and events!
None of it is possible without parent and community donations! Please consider joining the PTO and making a donation HERE.
Also, be on the lookout for a more detailed letter on what we do and how you can help!
Invitation to Register and Confirm your HMS Directory Account
AtoZ Connect is powered by Membership Toolkit to bring you the best directory experience available. The system is secure and easy to use.
All families will need to verify that their directory content is accurate. Once this is completed, you will have immediate access to the HMS directory.
Here’s what you need to do:
• Go to https://hmspto.membershiptoolkit.com
• Click on the Register/Login button to sign in or create an account
• Review both the Family Information and the Directory Publish Preferences and make any necessary updates.
• Once these have been saved, you’re done!
You can also download the Membership Toolkit mobile app for your convenience to access our directory on the go.
Questions? Contact us at directory@hmspto.org
Last Chance to Buy School Supplies Kit
The deadline to purchase last minute supplies kit is Friday, 9/8. There are many 6th grade kits available, and a limited amount of 7th and 8th grade kits for purchase in the office. If your child needs one, contact Gerianne at gsalach@d181.org or call 630.861.4701.