Hello HMS Families! Get your tickets today to attend Gather for the Garden at Casa Margarita on April 20th from 6-8pm. As a reminder your $75 ticket price includes buffet, beer/wine/margaritas, non-alcoholic beverages, and dessert.

We also have the FAMILY Sponsorship Level that will get you 2 tickets to the event, recognition in our newspaper thank you to sponsors and inclusion on our plaque on the redesigned rooftop garden.

Link to purchase HERE.

A big thank you to our current sponsors!
Premier Event Sponsor- Band & Wire
Dessert Bar Sponsor- Dr. Alix Charles
Photo Booth Sponsor- CHT
Raffle Sponsor- Railhead Corporation
Family Sponsors- The Patadia Family, The Hull Family, The Labriola Curran Family, The Meltzer Family*, The Jashnani Family*, and The Courtney Barth-Green, Michael Green Family*

*Notes new sponsor

Any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected]. Thank you for your generosity and support!

Mark your calendar to order from Jimmy John’s on March 20th from 10am-8pm! For every sandwich ordered at their location, 777 N York Road, Hinsdale location, Jimmy John’s will donate to the HMS PTO.

Looking for volunteers to help distribute yard signs for our graduating 8th graders. This is a fun project and the kids love having the signs appear in their yards celebrating their success. All that is needed is some time at the end of May to distribute. Please email Kristin Kentra at [email protected] if interested and more details will be provided.

The annual WWII Day event for 8th graders last Friday was a huge success! It was a special day for all involved including the 8th grade class, teachers, volunteers, and of course our honorary guests-the WWII Veterans. They shared their unforgettable stories and were so proud to do so! Thank you to the families who shared their personal artifacts for display.

This event would not have been possible without the help from our PTO WWII chair Stephanie Konieczka and Mr. Dusek. If you are interested in being co-chair next year, then chairing the following year, please contact [email protected].

Maureen Claffy Art Academy is offering a Draw & Paint for Life class after school at HMS starting March 14th. Please see FLYER for registration information.

March 10th is our annual WWII Day event for 8th graders. It is a special day for all involved, and everyone who has ever volunteered says it’s a day they won’t forget.
Please consider helping the WWII Day Committee during the school day on March 10th (ANY volunteer time is much appreciated). Your job will be easy, rewarding and will involve pampering our WWII Veterans and guests. Join our special guests in conversation in our exhibit or during our catered lunch. You’ll never forget their stories or their joy in sharing with you.

Please sign up HERE and get ready for a very special day. Email [email protected] if you have specific times available to help or with any questions. Thank you!

HMS 8th grade students will have the opportunity to be photographed in graduation gowns, holding a cap (both supplied by the photographer), in two poses on Thursday, March 9th. They will miss a short period of time from their social studies classes during the day to have their pictures taken. Proofs will be sent to HMS about a week later to be distributed to students to bring home. Purchases are optional and you may choose to get notified via text (text 9643 to 815-323-6095) when your images are ready to review or use your email address at shop.hrimaging.com to view and/or purchase.

Traditionally, boys have worn shirts and ties under the gowns and girls have worn any type of non-bulky top. Student will hold a graduation cap while wearing the gown for the photographs. If any student is unable to be photographed on this date, a makeup/retake date is scheduled for Thursday, April 13th.

Students are also photographed during the graduation ceremony crossing the stage receiving their diploma. Those photographs are also made available for purchase.

Please contact Mrs. Vescovi in the office with any questions: 630-861-4702 or [email protected].

Please join us for the next PTO meeting on Friday, March 10th at 9:30 am. We will have guest speakers from the district to discuss technology safety. If you have any questions, please submit them by emailing [email protected]. If you plan to attend the meeting, please sign up HERE.