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Back to School Day

8/8/2025 11:59 pm

Back to School Day is Tuesday, August 12th. This is a fantastic opportunity for students and their families to get ready for the new school year.

6th grade 9am-11am

7th-8th grade 11:30am-1pm

Here’s what you can expect:

* Pick up student schedules

* Practice opening/closing lockers

* Purchase exciting new HMS spirit wear

* Drop off medical forms

* Drop off or purchase school supplies.

*** 6th graders should bring their school iPads and chargers to swap out for new Chromebooks

Upon arrival, please use the Gym entrance from the parking deck and receive a checklist and schedules. Once you complete all tasks on your list turn it in at checkout to be entered in a raffle for a chance to win HMS spirit wear and local Hinsdale gift cards! Students should attend the event with a parent or adult; families are welcome!

Bring cash, check or Zelle for purchases like school supply kits and spirit wear.

If you are unable to make it on Tuesday, HMS will also be open on Thursday, August 14th, from 4-6 PM, or Monday, August 18th, from 4-6 PM. Please note that the PTO will not be available during these alternative times, but students and parents can still access lockers and practice walking their schedules.

Finally, we are still looking for adult volunteers to help make this event a success. Your time and support are greatly appreciated. You can sign up HERE.

For any questions about Back to School Day, please email backtoschool@hmspto.org.

Times are encouraged, but any grade/family can join during either of the “open house” format times.

Cafe La Fortuna Give Back

8/8/2025 11:41 pm

We are kicking off the year on Tuesday, August 12, at Back to School Day and Cafe La Fortuna is giving back to HMS to celebrate! 15% of all sales for their day will be donated to HMS!

Stop by and enjoy an Iced or hot coffee, tea, smoothie or bubble tea and a snack on Back to School Day to support!

They also sell whole bean or freshly ground bags of coffee for you to take home and enjoy later!

HMS Spiritwear

8/8/2025 11:30 pm

We're looking forward to seeing you at Back to School Day! Show your Spartan pride in style!

HMS spirit wear is here — comfy, stylish, and perfect for wearing at school, lounging at home, or simply showing your colors around town. Every purchase helps support our students and school programs through the PTO, so it’s a win-win!

Buy it in-person on Tuesday and wear your pride all year long!

The PTO accepts cash, check, or Zelle. (In-person sales generate more profit and allow the PTO to do more for our school community.)

After Back to School Day

Didn't find your size or exactly what you were looking for on Tuesday? Prefer to order with a credit card? Order from the online store HERE, and your spirit wear will be delivered to your classroom by mid September. The link will be live from August 12 - September 5.

Let’s show everyone what Spartan pride really looks like!

6th Grade Spartan Celebration

8/8/2025 11:07 pm

Calling parents of incoming 6th graders! We need parent volunteers to help out with the 6th Grade Spartan Celebration on Friday, August 22nd. This annual tradition is a party for 6th graders to celebrate the end of their 1st week as HMS Spartans. Volunteers are needed to loan us a wheeled cooler for the party, help set up / clean up, and help run games and activities. Please sign-up HERE.

Coffee with Cory PTO Meeting, 9/12

8/8/2025 11:00 pm

Come for the coffee, stay for the community. Join us for the first HMS PTO meeting of the year this Friday, 9/11. The meeting will start at 9 am in the HMS MRC/library. Come to engage with fellow parents and hear from our guest speaker, HMS Principal, Cory Burke. She will take questions from parents. Please arrive early with a government issued photo ID at the office. Looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces!