Staff Appreciation Week of Celebrations

5/10/2025 12:11 pm

Our 100 HMS teachers and staff were celebrated during Staff Appreciation Week. The PTO sponsored daily fun and delicious events including an Expresso Bar, a breakfast feast, a diverse potluck lunch, Culver's frozen custards, a Water Tok station, and snacks all week long. They also received a personalized goodie bag. We are so grateful to have such incredible, caring, and dedicated educators at HMS!

Thank You HMS Families for Your Contributions!

5/10/2025 12:00 pm

The PTO staff appreciation committee wants to sincerely thank and recognize all the generous families who contributed to a very special and successful Staff Appreciation Week! Your thoughtfulness meant so much to the HMS staff.

Thank you to our early riser VOLUNTEERS Kelly Lawrence, Susan Knoch, and Sara Johnson for delivering caffeinated beverages to staff before students arrived. Thank you to Kristin Sweis and Susan Knoch for potluck lunch setup. 

Thank you to POTLUCK contributors: Aguilar, Aref, Bansal, Blaschek, Breton, Burt, Byers, Cassell, Cobb, Crotty, Franses, Gill, Griffin, Hoang, Johnson, Knoch, Kuc, Kumaran, Lawrence, Lopez, McCauley, Brian & Kelly McGrath, Meltzer, Nicosia, Oweis, Panjwani, Phelps, Reed, Riley, Rooney, Ryali, Saviano, Sexton, Shin, Sorem, Weiner, Miles & Ruby Williams, & Eric Zhang.

Thank you to SNACKS/DRINKS contributors: Arndt, Bazan, Caleel, Catton, Cordogan, Deebo, Franses, Garver, Gaynor, Griffin, Grunow, Hillegass, Hoang, Hopkins, Hunley, Jackson, Jessopp, Johnson, Joshi, Knoch, Kendall, Lawrence, Moosani, Nallapareddy, Nguyen, O'Brien, Passola Canals, Pauley, Perucki, Perugini, Phelps, Porter, Riley, Runyan, Saraf, Sexton, Siepker, Rishaan Shah, Shima, Shin, Sparks, Stefanowicz, Stanton, Stromberg, Tamney, Thangamani, Turba, Ural, & Wotherspoon.

Graduation Signs Delivered!

5/10/2025 11:50 am

Graduation signs have been delivered!
A huge thank you to parent Carrie Rozich for coordinating the volunteers who delivered over 250 graduation yard signs. Without our volunteers, this mission would not have been possible!
If your 8th grader has not received a yard sign, email president@hmspto.org. Congratulations to all of our HMS 2025 Graduates!

Minted Grad Announcements, Invites, & Thank You Cards

5/10/2025 11:40 am

Save on Graduation Announcements, Invites, and Thank You cards to support the PTO! Check out all the 2025 Graduation options at minted.com.

Don’t Forget - use code FUNDRAISEHMSPTO to receive 20% off purchases. The code is good year-round for other special events and gifts (some exclusions apply). Thank you for supporting the PTO!

8th Grade Graduation Raffle Alert!

5/10/2025 11:30 am

Make your 8th grader’s graduation on May 30th even more special by entering our exclusive Graduation Raffle, running now until Friday, May 16th!

This is your chance to snag prime seating or a stress-free parking spot, while also supporting 8th grade graduation activities.

Fantastic Prizes You Could Win:
Preferred Seating: Be one of 4 lucky families to choose 4 prime seats for the best graduation view!
VIP Parking: Skip the hassle with a close, reserved parking spot for the big event.

Ticket Options:
Preferred Seating Raffle: $25 for 1 ticket or $100 for 5
VIP Parking Raffle: $15 for 1 ticket or $60 for 5

How to Enter:
Zelle your payment to treasurer@hmspto.org by this Friday, May 16th.
Add your first and last name in the memo, and note either ‘seating,’ ‘parking,’ or ‘both’ if entering both raffles.
Need assistance or an alternate payment method? Email both treasurer@hmspto.org and president@hmspto.org.

Winners will be announced the week of May 19th. Don’t miss this chance to secure a prime spot and enjoy graduation in comfort and style. Every ticket you purchase helps make this milestone unforgettable for our 8th graders.

Buy your tickets today!

Celebrate Your 8th Grader with Red Devil Spirit Wear!

5/10/2025 11:15 am

Is your 8th grader heading to Hinsdale Central this fall? Get them excited for high school with some Red Devil gear! The Boosters is hosting their final spirit wear sales of the year on Tuesday, May 13th & Tuesday, May 20th, from 3–8pm at the Grant Street entrance at Hinsdale Central. It’s a great time to pick up a fun graduation gift and help your future freshman start showing their school spirit early!

Order School Supplies for 2025-26 by June 1st

5/10/2025 11:00 am

Order your HMS school supplies online now until June 1st. They will be conveniently shipped directly to your home. The early sale which is happening now until 6/1 is the price shown online. If parents order after 6/1, the price increases by $10. This sale window will end on 6/22. All kits purchased until 6/22 will be shipped directly to homes on 8/4.

Please note that all 6th, 7th and 8th graders will use the scientific calculator that is included in the 6th grade w/calculator kit, or it is available to purchase separately as an add on item when purchasing any kit. The graphing calculator is also listed as an add on item, but your student will be notified by their teacher if that is needed. Click HERE to order. Enter school ID HIN022. See flyer below for details.
Email schoolsupplies@hmspto.org for questions.

Free Virtual Event for Parents

5/10/2025 10:20 am

The Community House is offering a free virtual event for parents in honor of Mental Health Awareness month on Monday, May 12th at 7pm. This one-hour webinar, Recognizing the Signs: How to Spot Emotional Struggles in Youth, will support parents in understanding and recognizing when their child might be experiencing a mental health issue as well highlighting ways to respond, connect to appropriate resources and build stronger lines of communication.

Register HERE.

Washington DC Registration Reminder

5/3/2025 7:30 am

Registration for the Washington DC trip for the class of 2026 8th graders is currently open. If you have not already done so, please go to the Washington DC website HERE where registration directions and a link to NationsClassroom can be found. Registration closes May 24th.

If you are able, please donate to the HMS Angel Fund. This fund provides scholarships to 8th grade students. Checks can be made payable to HMS Angel Fund and dropped off in the main office to the attention of Principal Cory Burke. Thank you for your consideration!

HCHS Spring Concert

5/3/2025 7:15 am

HMS families are warmly invited to attend Hinsdale Central's Spring Concert! This special concert will feature our Aria/Concerto Competition winners, showcasing their extraordinary solo performances alongside our full ensemble. This annual competition is open to all choir, band and orchestra students. No tickets required! The concert will be held on Monday, May 19th at 7pm in the school's auditorium. Come celebrate the hard work and artistry of our student musicians!