Parents' Night Out this Tuesday, 4/8

4/2/2025 5:30 pm

Sign up HERE if you plan to attend a casual Parents' Night Out this Tuesday, April 8th from 6-8pm at IL Poggiolo Ristorante in Hinsdale. Come chat with Dr. Garcia and HMS administrators.  

There will be fun raffle baskets. You do not have to be present to win! Baskets include the following: Taste of Hinsdale (Nabuki, Fuller House and Brasi's gift cards), a salon basket, and a middle school themed basket. Tickets are one for $25 or five for $100. You can Zelle treasurer@hmspto.org with your name, phone number, and raffle tickets in the memo to pre-order raffle tickets. Tickets will also be sold that night (cash only). Food & drinks available for purchase with 10% proceeds donated to PTO.
We welcome all incoming families. Look forward to seeing you there!

Stuff the Squad this Friday, 4/11

4/2/2025 5:20 pm

Mark your calendars for Friday, April 11th, and send your students to school with a bag of donations. See the flyer for recommended items. D181 partners with the Hinsdale Police Department for this annual event to support our local HCS Family Services. Let’s show them some HMS love and Stuff the Squad!

Save the Date: Washington DC Parent Meeting, 4/15

4/2/2025 5:15 pm

Attention Parents of Current Seventh Graders, Class of 2026:

Trip coordinators, Jane Fetty and Julie Williams, will be presenting information on Tuesday, April 15th promptly at 6:30 pm in the HMS cafetorium about the 8th grade Washington DC trip. During the presentation, the trip date, cost, registration details, and information to frequently asked questions will be shared. Please make every effort to attend.

Progressive Dinner Update!

3/28/2025 6:00 pm

Two big updates for our HMS Progressive Dinner Party on April 26th! First, we have a new location for the after party, everyone’s favorite neighborhood spot, Fuller House. This will be our final stop for drinks, desserts, and a silent auction. The second update is that 50% of tickets have been sold for this event. ACT NOW to secure your seat at the table. RSVP HERE.

The ticket cost is $150 per person. Secure your spot by sending Zelle payment to treasurer@hmspto.org. Please indicate Progressive Dinner in the memo.

We would like to thank our generous host families: Dawn and Brian McGrath, Emily and Brent Campbell, Anita and Pawel Stefanowicz, Meghan and Bryan Macrie, Patricia and Gustavo Aguirre, and Liz and Eric Williams.

See the SignUpGenius for more details. Questions? Contact Liz Williams at vpfunding@hmspto.org. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Hinsdale Central Drama Presents Mary Poppins, Begins 4/24

3/28/2025 4:00 pm

Come support our local school theatre community! Tickets for Mary Poppins, presented by Hinsdale Central Drama, are on sale HERE!

Mary Poppins is being played by Juliana Waters & Amelia Carter, Bert is being played by Albin Stromberg (former HMS student) & Mateo Banda. Enjoy the live musical pit performed by talented HC student musicians.

See the attached flyer for details including a cast Meet & Greet party on Sunday, April 27th.

D181 Summer Learning Program

3/27/2025 1:51 pm

District 181 is excited to offer enriching summer learning opportunities for students! All District 181 students, as well as age-appropriate students from outside the district, are welcome to participate.

Registration for the 2025 Summer Learning Program is now open for current D181 families. Open registration for families not enrolled with D181 will begin shortly after. Registration will close in mid-spring. Students are not considered registered until full payment is received.

Classes will be held in person at Clarendon Hills Middle School, Monday through Friday, June 9th-June 27th. Click HERE to view the Summer Learning Course Catalog.

D181 Student Registration

3/20/2025 10:01 am

Don't forget to complete your D181 Current Student Registration for the 2025-26 school year. Sign in to your Skyward Family access portal to register HERE. Remember to add your HMS PTO membership when registering!
Visit the D181 registration LINK for more information.

Community Speaker Series Presents Harlan Cohen

3/19/2025 7:09 pm

Registration is now open for the final event of the Community Speaker Series season! We are thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author and college success expert, Harlan Cohen, to our community. He will share his advice for achieving success by getting comfortable with the uncomfortable.

NEW for this event: Bring your teens! Teenage students are welcome and encouraged to attend our evening event on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00pm in the Hinsdale Central Auditorium. We will also offer a second presentation for parents on Wednesday, April 30 at 9:00am at The Community House. As always, our events are free and open to all. Come out to connect, learn and enjoy!

Please note: We anticipate a strong turnout for these events and ask that you arrive early to allow ample time for parking and seating so that we can begin our events promptly and provide our audience with the maximum amount of time with Harlan.

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

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

Harlan Cohen has visited over 500 high school and college campuses, helping students, parents, and professionals navigate change and get comfortable with the uncomfortable. He is the author of seven books, including Win or Learn: The Naked Truth About Turning Every Rejection into Your Ultimate Success and The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run into In College. Harlan has over 1.5 million followers across his social media accounts and hosts The Harlan Cohen Podcast. See FLYER for more details.

Upcoming Dates

2/8/2025 9:00 am

• Parents' Night Out - Tuesday, April 8th, 6-8pm (IL Poggiolo, Hinsdale)
• Stuff the Squad - Friday, April 11th
• Washington DC 7th Grade Parent Meeting - Tuesday, April 15th, 6:30pm (HMS)
• Parent Fundraiser Progressive Dinner Event - Saturday, April 26th, 6pm
• Community Speaker Series - Tues., April 29th, 7:00-8:30pm & Wed., April 30th, 9:00-10:30am
• Last PTO Meeting - Friday, May 2nd, 9am (MRC)
• Eighth Grade Graduation - Friday, May 30th, 5:30pm (HMS)