Upcoming Dates

8/3/2026 11:43 pm

Fuller House Give Back - September 15

Community Speaker Series Event - September 30

Support the HMS New Lunch Tables Fundraising Campaign!

8/3/2026 11:36 pm

HMS PTO is embarking on a fundraising campaign to fund the purchase of new cafeteria tables for the HMS Multi-Purpose Room. The tables will be designed to foster a more inclusive, welcoming, and communal environment for our students during lunch, with more room and bench seating at the tables. Through this campaign, our goal is to raise $100,000 to cover the costs. The aim is to have new tables purchased and in place when the students return from Winter Break (January 2027). 

In order to make this happen, we really need your help and support! To every HMS current and future family, this is an opportunity to impact each student, every single day, for years to come. To community members, local businesses, and past HMS families who align with this goal, please consider pledging to donate – we welcome all contributions. 

Crucially, the project will only be able to go forward and new tables purchased if we receive pledges to cover the vast majority of the costs up front. To that end, and so we can determine if the PTO will have the community support necessary to see this project through, please fill out this HMS New Lunch Tables Fundraising Campaign Pledge Form HERE.

** If the pledge campaign is successful and the project goes forward, all donations to HMS PTO and this Campaign are tax-deductible 501(c)(3) contributions, and all donors will be recognized on a commemorative plaque that will be hung in the HMS Multi-Purpose Room. **

Lunch Table Task Force

Finally, the PTO and HMS’s administrative leadership would like to create a Task Force to provide input on the final options for the tables and to help fundraising and spreading the word about this Campaign. If you are interested in participating on the HMS Lunch Table Task Force, please email us at vpfundraising@hmspto.org with your name and contact info.

Join the Families Helping Families Committee

8/3/2026 11:34 pm

The PTO Families Helping Families (FHF) committee supports our HMS families when an immediate need arises due to unforeseen circumstances that impact the students' day to day living. Established in 2024, the committee is modeled after Hinsdale Central's FHF. All referrals must go through the HMS social workers. Some basic need items provided by FHF may include school supplies, clothing, furniture, and gift cards for gas and food.

If you would like to join our committee (all communications done exclusively via emails), email Denys Kang at fhf@hmspto.org. FHF may ask for item donations from our committee members.

We need your support. FHF is completely self-funded and relies solely on the generosity of our HMS community. There are two ways to make a monetary contribution. You can donate via Zelle at treasurer@hmspto.org (memo FHF) or a written check to HMS PTO (memo FHF).

When FHF is called to action, the more families who come forward to offer their generosity, the easier the task. Thank you for your consideration in joining the FHF committee and your contribution to support our HMS community.

Beautiful Prints, Brighter Futures

8/3/2026 11:28 pm

All throughout the year Minted offers Hinsdale Middle School families a 20% discount plus a give back of 10% to our school. Minted not only has cards for purchase but many artistic products that you can customize, such as a calendar or school planner for your child for back to school with their own artwork or fun photos. Check out what they have to offer HERE and use code FUNDRAISEHMSPTO when you check out!

Community Speaker Series - Dopamine Kids

8/3/2026 11:24 pm

Parenting advice around screens is woefully outdated. It hinges on psychology and neuroscience from 25 to 50 years ago. It doesn’t work and often makes our lives harder.

Michaleen Doucleff, author of Dopamine Kids, offers you an easier and more effective approach. With a 5-step protocol, you’ll learn how to retrain your children’s brains so they naturally seek out activities and foods that bring gratification and true joy. The healthy option becomes the default in your home.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
7:00pm – 8:30pm In Person at Hinsdale Middle School
Register HERE

Can't join us that evening? Please still register and a recording will be emailed to you after the event.  Questions? Contact speakers@d181foundation.org.

Fuller House Give Back

8/3/2026 11:22 pm

Enjoy a delicious night out (or takeout) at Fuller House on Tuesday, September 15! A portion of your bill goes directly to benefit the HMS PTO as Fuller House is graciously donating 10% of total sales. Enjoy your favorite dishes while helping fund programs, activities, and resources for our students—it’s a win-win! Fuller House website HERE.

PTO Membership & Meeting Dates

8/3/2026 11:15 pm

If you haven’t already, please join or renew your PTO membership. In addition to the fact that you must be a paid PTO member to attend meetings and volunteer, your PTO membership fee goes directly to our operating budget and allows us to support our students and teachers. You can sign up easily HERE, under Nonprofit groups.

Save the Date! PTO meetings during the 2026-2027 school year will be held at 9:00 am on the following dates: September 11, November 13, January 15, March 12, and May 14. More details to come!