Save the Date… Hinsdale Central Class of 2028

Hinsdale Central PTO cordially invites you to attend the 8th Grade Parent Welcome Event on Thursday, May 2nd. Doors open at 8:30am.

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the many ways you and your child can get involved during their time at Hinsdale Central. Arrive early to browse around the Spirit Wear and committee tables. You will be able to sign-up for PTO/committees and purchase Red Devil swag for your future Red Devil. Afterwards, please join us for a presentation from Principal Walsh and the Leadership Team at Hinsdale Central High School auditorium at 9:15am.

MORE INFO TO FOLLOW MID-APRIL
We look forward to meeting you!!
Questions? Please contact Gopi Ahuja or Lauren Brunell at 8welcome@hcpto.org

Community Speakers Series Presentation: Who Gets Into College and Why Presentation by Jeff Selingo on 4/24

Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 
7:00pm – 8:30pm
In Person at the Hinsdale Central Auditorium
Register HERE.

It’s the question on the minds of teenagers and their parents everywhere: how do colleges select their freshman class? For an entire admissions cycle, Selingo was embedded in three admissions offices and followed a group of high-school seniors through the process as well as players behind the scenes, including the marketers, the financial aid consultants, and the rankers.

Selingo dispels the entrenched notions of how to compete and win at the admissions game, reveals why families have much to gain by broadening their notion of what qualifies as a “good” college, and explains how the Covid-19 pandemic will impact admissions in the long run.

See FLYER for details.

Upcoming Dates

  • Protected Tomorrow’s Presentation for Special Needs – Wed., April 17th at 6:30pm, HMS
  • Spring MAP Testing – April 23, 24, 25, 26
  • ISA Testing – April 24, 25, 26
  • Community Speaker Series, Who Gets Into College and Why – Wed., April 24th, 7-8:30pm,  Hinsdale Central auditorium
  • BOE D181 Celebration – Mon., May 6th at 5:30pm, HMS
  • Last PTO Meeting – Fri., May 17th at 9:30am, HMS
  • 8th Grade Outdoor Celebration – Wed., May 29th
  • 8th Grade Graduation – Fri., May 31st

RSVP Now for Parent Night Tuesday, 4/9!

Come out for a fun night this Tuesday, 4/9, 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 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.

Raffle prizes include $150 Nabuki gift card, $50 Keema salon gift card, $100 Fuller House gift card, $100 Capital Grille gift card, High Noons, bottles of wine, and much more. The 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.

Stuff the Squad Thursday, 4/11

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!

2023-24 HMS Yearbook: Last Chance to Order!

Don’t miss out! The deadline for ordering a 23-24 HMS yearbook is 4/12/24. This will be your last chance to pre-order a yearbook and guarantee that your student will receive it during the last week of school. Click HERE to order (HMS order number 25626). Need to confirm if you already placed an order? Email Gerianne Salach at gsalach@d181.org.

Staff Appreciation April Event

For PTO staff appreciation April event, the HMS staff were welcomed back from spring break with IAR testing and a delicious lunch catered by Chick-fil-A. They brought a team to serve sandwiches, wraps, salads, sides, and drinks. Thank you Chick-fil-A for valuing educators as much as the PTO.

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.

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.