The PTO is looking for volunteers to distribute yard signs to our 270 – 8th grade graduates. Distribution will take place in mid-May. Volunteers will be given a list of addresses for sign placement, along with signs and stakes. A car is necessary for this task. If we get 20 volunteers, each car will need to place between 13-14 signs. Feel free to reach out to Beth Grunow at graduation@hmspto.org with questions. Hope you can help! Please register HERE to distribute.
D86 Parent Network Family Night, 4/11
Students with 504s and IEPs and/or their parents are invited to join us for a fun night of pizza and games on Thursday, 4/11 at 6:30pm. This is a great opportunity for rising freshmen and families to meet others and connect.
The Community House Counseling Center has No Waitlist
The Community House, a non-profit organization located in Hinsdale, currently has no waitlist for outpatient mental health psychotherapy services to individuals and families ages 8-25. Our services are available on a sliding scale based on the total annual income as well as the number of individuals at home. To schedule an intake call or inquire about services, please call the confidential intake line at 630-323-7500 ext. 239 or email counseling@thecommunityhouse.org and a staff therapist will follow up with you.
Upcoming Dates
- Parents Night Out – Tuesday, April 9th, 5-9pm at The Open Door, Clarendan Hills
- Stuff the Squad – Thursday, April 11th
- Yearbook Deadline – Friday, April 12th
- Spring MAP Testing – April 23, 24, 25, 26
- Community Speaker Series – Wednesday, April 24th, 7-8:30pm at Hinsdale Central auditorium
- BOE D181 Celebration – Monday, May 6th at 5:30pm, HMS
- Last PTO Meeting – Friday, May 17th at 9:30am, HMS
Parent Night, April 9th
Please join the HMS PTO to kick off spring and gather together to meet other HMS parents, welcome incoming 6th grade parents, and say farewell to our 8th grade parents on Tuesday, April 9 from 5-9pm at The Open Door in Clarendon Hills. Please rsvp HERE if you plan to attend!
Raffle tickets for amazing locally curated baskets will be sold so please bring cash, check, or pre-purchase tickets via Zelle treasurer@hmspto.org (1 ticket for $25 or 5 tickets for $100). Please put your first name, last name, and phone number in the Zelle notes. The raffle drawing will take place at 8pm, and you do not need to be present to win.
10% of all sales for the ENTIRE day will be donated back to HMS PTO, this includes product purchases! Please consider stocking up for your spring and summer events.
The Open Door Taproom offers a variety of beverages from mocktails and slushies to beer and wine. They are pet and kid friendly and have an outdoor patio that will be open. For more information about The Open Door click HERE.
8th Grade Graduation Yard Sign Distribution Volunteers Needed
The PTO is looking for volunteers to distribute yard signs to our 270 – 8th grade graduates. Distribution will take place in mid-May. Volunteers will be given a list of addresses for sign placement, along with signs and stakes. A car is necessary for this task. If we get 20 volunteers, each car will need to place between 13-14 signs. Feel free to reach out to Beth Grunow at graduation@hmspto.org with questions. Hope you can help! Please register HERE to distribute.
Stuff the Squad on April 11th
Stuff the Squad is back! Mark your calendars for April 11th, and send your student to school with any of the items listed on the flyer. Please note the requested sizes for certain items. We love this annual community event and look forward to a strong participation from HMS!
7th Grade Call To Action Project
The 7th grade students presented their Call To Action projects on 3/20 in the cafetorium welcoming parents. Topics ranged from food safety, mental health, AI, to climate control and much more. Thank you to the 7th grade ELA and social studies teachers for helping our students research their topics. Many thanks to the PTO for purchasing the decorations and volunteers (Carrie Rozich and Heather Jashnani) and custodians for setting up the cafetorium.
D86 Parent Network Family Night, 4/11
Students with 504s and IEPs and/or their parents are invited to join us for a fun night of pizza and games on Thursday, 4/11 at 6:30pm. This is a great opportunity for rising freshmen and families to meet others and connect.
The Community House Counseling Center has No Waitlist
The Community House, a non-profit organization located in Hinsdale, currently has no waitlist for outpatient mental health psychotherapy services to individuals and families ages 8-25. Our services are available on a sliding scale based on the total annual income as well as the number of individuals at home. To schedule an intake call or inquire about services, please call the confidential intake line at 630-323-7500 ext. 239 or email counseling@thecommunityhouse.org and a staff therapist will follow up with you.