National Unity Day Wednesday, 10/16: Wear Gray

10/12/2024 2:42 pm

In addition to a special guest speaker, HMS is asking all students to wear gray, a GROUTFIT day, to show a UNIFIED message this Wednesday, October 16th. Unity Day is a day when everyone can come together to celebrate kindness, acceptance, and inclusion in a united effort. Because Unity is so important at HMS, we will continue to celebrate it all month long with a variety of activities to promote being kind, empathetic, and welcoming to everyone we meet at HMS.

Bring in SOCKS for SOCKtober!

10/12/2024 2:40 pm

In honor of Unity month, Student Council is collecting new socks for the homeless as part of SOCKtober. New socks can be dropped off in the box in each advisory during the entire month of October. Socks are one of the most requested by people living in homeless shelters but least donated. Thank you for your generosity and helping to make SOCKtober a success!

Take N Bake Pizza Pickup Wednesday, 10/16

10/12/2024 1:30 pm

If you ordered Home Run Inn, pickup is this Wednesday, 10/16, at HMS from 2-4:30pm (top parking deck). Please do not disrupt the flow of cars at student pickup.

Pickups after 4:30pm can be arranged, contact parent Denys at staffapp@hmspto.org.

The last Take N Bake fundraiser will be on 11/20. Your support is appreciated by many HMS music students traveling to Disney to perform in 2025, thank you!

HMS All-School Mixer Tuesday, 10/22

10/12/2024 1:15 pm

HMS is looking forward to the fun All-School Mixer on Tuesday, October 22nd from 6:00-8:00pm to celebrate Unity at HMS! The theme is neon and blacklights, with DJ in the cafetorium and sports activities in the gym. Admission is free to HMS students (no outside friends are allowed). 

The PTO will be selling snacks: Snapple fruit drinks $3, cotton candy $3, Chester's Hot Fries $2, Original Ruffles chips $2, and back by popular demand, Page's famous apple cider donuts $3. Students should bring cash (no other payments can be accepted). 

For snack ingredients, click HERE. Questions, email kkula@d181.org.

Graduation Class of 2025

10/12/2024 1:00 pm

The PTO needs your help in celebrating this year's 8th Grade Graduates!  Many parents have reached out asking how they can assist with festivities taking place in May 2025. It's hard to believe, but the committee will start the planning process soon. Don't miss out on making this a memorable year for your child!

If you are interested in joining the committee, email graduation@hmspto.org. More specific information to follow on how you can help!

Support the PTO by Buying Mabel's Labels

10/12/2024 12:30 pm

The PTO is partnering with Mabel's Labels, a company that sells personalized waterproof name labels. For every purchase made, a percentage goes back to HMS. Helps us achieve our goal, no order is too big or small!

Log into http://campaigns.mabelslabels.com/
Search “Hinsdale Middle School” and begin shopping! Thank you for supporting HMS PTO!

Dining Give Back at Brasi's Pizzeria on 10/24

10/5/2024 2:38 pm

Come support a local business and the PTO! Dining Give Back Day at Brasi’s Pizzeria is all day on Thursday, October 24th. Just mention HMS, and they will donate 20% back to the PTO. Thank you in advance for your support!

Order Yearbooks Today!

10/5/2024 2:35 pm

The busy season is coming upon us. Don't delay and order your yearbook now!

Click HERE to order a copy and ensure that these special moments are remembered for years to come. HMS order number is 25626.

Contact the office, Gerianne Salach at gsalach@d181.org with questions.

Community Speaker Series Presents Dr. Aliza Pressman

10/5/2024 2:33 pm

Registration is now open for the first event of the Community Speaker Series (CSS) season! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Aliza Pressman to share her parenting expertise with our community. Whether you are in the trenches with a toddler or a teen, this event is for you.

There will be an evening presentation and a morning presentation to accommodate our audience. Both events will be held in person at The Community House. The events are free and open to all.

This year, local businesses are being invited to support the CSS as community partners. Our first community partners are Cafe La Fortuna and Gone Grazy. Both have generously offered to provide refreshments at our October events. Come out to connect, learn and enjoy!

Tuesday, October 29, 7:00-8:30pm, REGISTER HERE.

Wednesday, October 30, 9:00-10:30am, REGISTER HERE.

Dr. Aliza Pressman is a developmental psychologist with nearly two decades of experience working with families and the health care providers who care for them. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book THE 5 PRINCIPLES OF PARENTING: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans, and the host of the award-winning podcast Raising Good Humans. 

Upcoming Dates

9/14/2024 9:00 am

• SOCKtober, Bring New Socks for Homeless - October 1-31st
• No School Holiday - Monday, October 14th
• Home Run Inn Pizza Pickup - Wednesday, October 16th, 2-4:30pm (top parking deck)
• National Unity Day (ALL Students Wear Gray) - Wednesday, October 16th
• Principal Appreciation Week - October 21-25th
• All-School Mixer - Tuesday, October 22nd, 6-8pm (cafetorium & gym)
• Brasi's Pizzeria Fundraiser - Thursday, October 24th
• Picture Retakes - Thursday, October 24th
• CSS Dr. Aliza Pressman, The 5 Principals of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans - Tues., 10/29 7-8:30pm & Wed., 10/30 9-10:30am at The Community House