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10/8/2025 11:43 pm

HMS Fall Fest - October 24

Hinsdale Central Girls Basketball Skills Clinic - October 26

Socktober Deadline - October 31

HMS Jazz Ensemble Home Run Inn Take N Bake Deadline - November 13

HMS PTO Meeting - November 14

Hinsdale Central Open House - December 9

HMS Fall Fest

10/8/2025 11:38 pm

The HMS Student Council in partnership with the HMS PTO is hosting a Fall Fest on Friday, October 24, after school from 3:30-5:30 pm. The Fall Fest is free for all HMS students to attend and will feature games, activities, prizes, music, Open Gym, and snacks (available for purchase for $1-$2 each, including a hot chocolate bar and apple cider donuts)! We are in need of parents volunteers to assist with donating decorations, set up, and helping out with games, activities, and serving food. Please sign up to volunteer HERE.

HMS PTO Meeting - Tap into Wellness

10/8/2025 11:37 pm

Please join us at our next PTO meeting with guest speak Amy Jakubiak, LCSW, 7th grade social worker, to discuss a quick stress and anxiety management technique called Emotional Freedom Technique on Friday, November 14, at 9 am in the HMS library.

HMS Dance Parent Committee

10/8/2025 10:51 pm

We are looking to fill a few committee spots for the HMS Dance on February 6, 2026. If you are interested in helping to plan the dance, please sign up HERE. Thank you!

Socktoboer

10/8/2025 10:49 pm

During the month of October, HMS is hosting a sock donation drive. New socks can be donated through your student's advisory until October 31st. Last year, HMS collected 1,500 pairs of socks to donate to the People's Resource Center in Westmont!

Spirit Week Next Week & Halloween Guidelines

10/8/2025 10:47 pm

To continue our theme of celebrating Unity this month, HMS will have a Spirit Week next week. Monday, October 20th is Pajamas Day. Tuesday, October 21st is Duo Day, where students are encouraged to dress identical to a friend! Wednesday, October 22nd is Groutfit Day…Wear GRAY. It’s also the day of our assembly withChris Singleton. Thursday, October 23rd is Students Dress Like Teachers and Vice Versa, and Friday, October 24th, wear orange, black or purple!

We also anticipate students wanting to dress up for Halloween, Friday, October 31st. Please be aware that HMS does not specifically observe Halloween or encourage students to wear costumes, although they are allowed. If a student dresses in a costume they must follow the guidelines below:

No Props – Such as brooms, wands, knives, etc.
No Masks That Cover Your Entire Head / Face
No Fake Blood
No Aerosol Cans or Silly String
Normal Footwear
Limited Face Make-Up
School Appropriate Costume – Non-Offensive – No longer than Ankle Length
Hats – Only if it goes with the costume
Make-up and Hair Spray needs to be applied BEFORE arriving at school.
Candy and treats should not be brought to school or provided at school due to state and district food guidelines. Students will be referred to the office who have not followed the guidelines listed above, and run the risk of being asked to change. Costumes should not be a distraction to others at HMS

Clubs at HMS

10/8/2025 10:47 pm

Please seeHERE to know what activities meet when at HMS. Students are encouraged to join any club at any time, and we have a late bus on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for students that need a ride. Get involved!

ASL Club at HMS

10/8/2025 10:45 pm

Home Run Inn Take N Bake to Support Jazz Ensemble

10/8/2025 10:43 pm

The HMS Jazz Ensemble is organizing a Home Run Inn Take N Bake fundraiser to help with travel expenses to New Orleans in January 2026! The students will be performing at the JENerations Jazz Festival. Ensembles from all over the world apply to perform and only a selected number receive an invitation to have a featured performance. HMS is the only middle school jazz ensemble selected, in the world, to be performing as a featured performer. Please support them in their initiative to fundraise by buying a pizza. Click HERE to order!

The deadline to purchase is Thursday, November 13th. Please pick up your order on Wednesday, November 9th, at HMS (top parking deck) between 2:00 - 4:30 pm. Questions? Email band director Mr. Andrikokus at gandrikokus@d181.org. Thank you for supporting our talented students!