Upcoming Dates

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 street 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!

Halloween Guidelines

10/8/2025 10:47 pm

We 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

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!

Hinsdale Central - Class of 2030 Open House

10/8/2025 10:40 pm

8th Grade Families: Save the date for Hinsdale Central's upcoming open house for the Class of 2030 on December 9th from 5:30 - 8:30 pm!

SPOTS ADDED - Hinsdale Central Girls Basketball Skills Clinic

10/8/2025 9:30 pm

Attention 6th Grade Girls Basketball players! Due to overwhelming response, we have added additional spots for our 3rd Annual Hinsdale Central Girls Basketball Clinic on Sunday, October 26 from 2p-3:30p. REGISTER TODAY! 

• Location: Hinsdale Central Main Gym and Field House
• Cost $25 (all proceeds go to support Hinsdale Central Girls Basketball program)
• Skills clinic run by Central players and coaches. If your daughter to new to basketball or advanced, we have a great clinic for all skill levels and a fun, welcoming environment.
• This clinic sells out each year so be sure to register today! Registered HERE. 

Hinsdale Central Girls Basketball finished in the Top 25 in the state last season and will be a team to watch this year – so come learn from some of the state’s best!

The team is full of HMS Alums!