Hinsdale Central is hosting a parent night for incoming 8th graders on Thursday, May 18th at 9am. Please see attached FLYER.

The HMS PTO would love for you to join us on May 7th at the Walk for Wellness House and to share our team link with others that might be interested in joining us as well. The entire family is welcome to sign up. There are 3k walk and 5k Walk/Run options. Each D181 school will have their own team and we would like to have the most participants including students, staff and families!

The HMS team will be walking in support of those in our community affected by cancer. For those that aren’t familiar with the Wellness House, they are in Hinsdale and provide support services to those living with cancer and their families/friends/caregivers free of charge.

Join our team HERE.

Hinsdale Central is hosting a parent night for incoming 8th graders on Thursday, May 18th at 9am. Please see attached FLYER.

We are just a few days away from our HMS Fundraiser: Gather for the Garden which will be held this Thursday, April 20th from 6:00 – 8:00pm at Casa Margarita in Hinsdale! We are excited to share that our silent auction site is live! There are incredible items including once-in-a-lifetime trips, sports memorabilia, and music collectibles. You may visit the auction and start bidding now!

Visit the auction HERE.

You may also buy your raffle tickets today to support HMS! Two lucky winners will receive our Spring Fashion and Spring Home packages. Note: you do not need to present to win so this is a great way to participate and support if you can’t attend live! Spring into warmer weather with a $500 gift card from Lepa Boutique to refresh your wardrobe OR Refresh your exterior with 2 Spring or Summer planters from JPG Gardens (valued at $500)!

Purchase raffle tickets HERE.

There are a limited number of tickets still available for purchase! Your ticket purchase will include: a buffet; desserts; non-alcoholic beverages and beer; wine; and Casa Margarita’s famous margaritas!

We’re thrilled that Dr. Garcia and the HMS Administrative staff will be our guests of honor for the evening.

Purchase tickets HERE.

It is not too late to donate or be a sponsor! We do still have sponsorships available including:
• Family Level – $500 – Includes two tickets to the event, placement on sponsor plaque in the HMS garden, recognition on the event website and newspaper thank you post-event.
• Happy Hour Level – $2,000 – Includes sponsor name on napkins and a signature cocktail or mocktail at the event, two tickets, premium placement on event signage, premium placement on sponsor plaque in the HMS garden, recognition on the event website, PTO website, social media, and newspaper thank you post-event.
• DJ Level – $2,000 – Includes sponsor name on dj booth and live shout-outs at the event, two tickets, premium placement on event signage, premium placement on sponsor plaque in the HMS garden, recognition on the event website, PTO website, social media, and newspaper thank you post-event.
We’d like to thank our current sponsors for their generosity!
• Premier Event Sponsor – Band & Wire
• Dessert Bar Sponsor – Dr. Alix Charles
• Photo Booth Sponsor – CHT
• Raffle Sponsor – Railhead Corporation
• Family Sponsors – Barth-Green Family, Michael Green Family, The Hull Family, The Jashnani Family, The Labriola Curran, The Lucht Family, The Meltzer Family, The Paquette Family, The Patadia Family Family, The Ronaldson Families, The Sweis Family and JPG Gardens

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to vpfunding@hmspto.org. Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to see you Thursday!

It takes a village to raise a child, THANK YOU to the 100+ HMS teachers/staff for being part of that village!! Parents, here’s one last chance to show our gratitude during National Teacher Appreciation Week. Please consider donating snacks & drinks to stock the staff lounge all week long. Items can be dropped off on Friday, April 28th during school hours (7:30am-2:45pm). Additional information and to sign up, click here SUG! Thank you in advanced for your donation. Email staffapp@hmspto.org for questions.

It’s almost that time of year to order school supplies! Be on the radar for a link in the weekly eBlast. Coming soon!

Description: Are you a middle school girl who is feeling overwhelmed balancing school, friends, and stress? The Community House is offering a counseling group to help process the impact of life’s stressors. The goal of this group is to provide a space for members to connect with a peer network and reflect on stress they may be feeling. Members can also expect to learn how to develop coping skills to better manage school, friends, and stress. Participants can enroll through April 20. See FLYER for details.

Location criteria: Participants must be a middle school girl residing in one of the following eight communities: Hinsdale, Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Downers Grove, Clarendon Hills, Westmont, Oak Brook, and Darien.
When: Tuesdays, 6-7:15 p.m.
Duration: April 18 – May 30; Participants may enroll through April 20.
How to join: If interested, please call Emma Schaul – 630-323-7500 X230
Costs: Income-based/sliding scale fees offered

Parents, please remind your children to retrieve their lost items from the overflowing HMS lost and found locations. You are also welcome to come view the items in person. There are shelves and clothing racks outside the gymnasium with so many water bottles, lunch bags/boxes, as well as shoes, outerwear and other clothing. In the cabinets under the grade level cubbies in the main foyer entrance, books, pencil cases, personal school items, agendas, headphones, and much more are waiting to be claimed. We remind our students to check these areas during morning announcements often. All items will be donated at year end.

The D181 Foundation in Partnership with the CHMS and HMS PTO’s invite you to attend an evening with Chris Singleton on Tuesday, April 18th at 7pm at the HMS cafeteria, as he presents, Love Your Neighbor. Chris will share his story in hopes of uniting millions of people with his belief that, “Love is Stronger Than Hate.” REGISTRATION is required for this event. Learn more about Chris in our FLYER.