Does Your Child Need Mental Health, Learning or Behavioral Support?

The Parent List contains first-hand insight from D86, D181 and D63 parents about area providers that have helped address their child’s anxiety; depression; school avoidance; eating disorders; insomnia; peer relations; grief; stress; ADD/ADHD; autism spectrum and more.

The Parent List was created 7 years ago in response to the suicide of a local student with the goal of streamlining the process of and decreasing the stress around connecting with a provider. The Parent List is comprised of helpful resources in our community that have already been used by a parent experiencing similar concerns to you. Doctors, therapists, support groups, inpatient and outpatient programs, tutors, nutritionists, books and holistic medical approaches may all be reviewed on The Parent List.

To read existing Parent List reviews, go to hcpto.org/parent-list/

Much like Angie’s List, The Parent List relies on consumer feedback. We need fresh reviews to keep the list current. Please consider leaving your own brief, anonymous review of a provider who made a positive difference in your child’s well-being on The Parent List.

To help another local parent by leaving your anonymous review click HERE

Questions can be directed to: parentlist@hcpto.org

In no way does the Hinsdale Central High School or Hinsdale Middle School PTOs, Hinsdale Central High School or Hinsdale Middle School staff, school districts 86 or 181 endorse or recommend any specific provider reviewed on The Parent List. The Parent List is a subjective forum set up by the Hinsdale Central PTO for your convenience. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for deciding to use any of the service providers on The Parent List in any capacity, and district 86, district 181 and the Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale Middle School PTOs disclaim all liability for any damages, injuries, losses, expenses, or claims of any kind arising out of the provision of services by anyone or any agency appearing on The Parent List.

Upcoming Dates

  • Community Speaker Series – Tuesday, October 18th & Wednesday, October 19th
  • School Pictures Retakes – Thursday, October 27th
  • Parent Teacher Conferences – Monday, November 21st & Tuesday, November 22nd

Thank You HMS Staff!

In honor of Spirit Week themed “Marathon”, Staff Appreciation Committee provided a variety of healthy snacks throughout the week.

You Can Still Order School Photos

HMS school photos were offered to students on September 2nd. Retakes and makeups are scheduled for October 27th.

If your child was photographed on HMS Picture Day at the beginning of this month, you are able to view and order pictures online. Go to shop.hrimaging.com and follow the prompts. When asked to enter a code, you will need your student’s ID number, available on his or her school ID. If preferred, you may fill out and mail a paper order form available in the main office. If you require further assistance on the website or have questions about your child’s school pictures, please call HR Imaging Partners, Inc. at 815-433-1766.

Alan Gratz Virtual Event with HMS

Hinsdale Middle School, in partnership with Andersons Bookshop, is delighted to welcome New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz for a virtual event on Wednesday, October 5th. Mr. Gratz will talk with students about his career as an author and discuss his new book, Two Degrees (Release dates October 4!). Nearly all of our Spartans have read or will read Gratz’s Refugee in 6th grade, so they are sure to be excited about this opportunity. He is the most popular author in the HMS library! 

Click here if you would like to order an autographed copy of his newest book! To guarantee a signed copy of this book, please place your order online using the link provided below by Wednesday, October 12th. Books will be delivered to the school after October 17th, unless another delivery option has been chosen.

Does Your Child Need Mental Health, Learning or Behavioral Support?

The Parent List contains first-hand insight from D86, D181 and D63 parents about area providers that have helped address their child’s anxiety; depression; school avoidance; eating disorders; insomnia; peer relations; grief; stress; ADD/ADHD; autism spectrum and more.

The Parent List was created 7 years ago in response to the suicide of a local student with the goal of streamlining the process of and decreasing the stress around connecting with a provider. The Parent List is comprised of helpful resources in our community that have already been used by a parent experiencing similar concerns to you. Doctors, therapists, support groups, inpatient and outpatient programs, tutors, nutritionists, books and holistic medical approaches may all be reviewed on The Parent List.

To read existing Parent List reviews, go to hcpto.org/parent-list/

Much like Angie’s List, The Parent List relies on consumer feedback. We need fresh reviews to keep the list current. Please consider leaving your own brief, anonymous review of a provider who made a positive difference in your child’s well-being on The Parent List.

To help another local parent by leaving your anonymous review click HERE

Questions can be directed to: parentlist@hcpto.org

In no way does the Hinsdale Central High School or Hinsdale Middle School PTOs, Hinsdale Central High School or Hinsdale Middle School staff, school districts 86 or 181 endorse or recommend any specific provider reviewed on The Parent List. The Parent List is a subjective forum set up by the Hinsdale Central PTO for your convenience. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for deciding to use any of the service providers on The Parent List in any capacity, and district 86, district 181 and the Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale Middle School PTOs disclaim all liability for any damages, injuries, losses, expenses, or claims of any kind arising out of the provision of services by anyone or any agency appearing on The Parent List.

Art for Education – Fine Art Sale | Sept 22- Oct 1

Boulevard Fine Art in Clarendon Hills will be a hosting a Fine Art Sale benefiting D181 schools from September 22 – October 1st.  Stop in and peruse Boulevard’s fabulous selection of original art works hand picked from both emerging and well-established artists from all around the US and the World. A portion of all sales will be donated to the D181 Foundation. See FLYER for more details.

Community Speaker Series: Stixrud & Johnson

Presented by The Community Speaker Series, D181 and D86

Stixrud & Johnson: What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance and a Happy Home

Date & Time: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 – 7:00pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 – 9:30am-11:00am
Location: In Person at The Community House
Register HERE: AM Program
Register HERE: PM Program

If you’re a parent, you’ve had a moment–maybe many of them–when you’ve thought, “How did that conversation go so badly?” William Stixrud, Ph.D., and Ned Johnson have 60 years combined experience talking to kids one-on-one, and the most common question they get when out speaking to parents and educators is: What do you say? Johnson and Stixrud show how to engage in respectful and effective dialogue, suggest new ways to handle specific thorny topics, and provide a manual and map for communicating more effectively with your child.

This event is free and open to all. If you are interested in attending, please register in advance by using the registration links. See FLYER for more details.

For more information, please visit www.d181foundation.org

Upcoming Dates

  • Hinsdale Central High School Open House – Saturday, September 24th, 10am- 2pm
  • Community Speaker Series – Tuesday, October 18th & Wednesday, October 19th
  • School Pictures Retakes Thursday, October 27th

Spirit Week

The week of Sep. 19-23rd is a HMS Spirit Week and the theme is the Chicago Marathon. There will be some fun things planned including a presentation about achievement and a treat from the PTO. We encourage all students to participate by dressing according to the theme for that day. Click HERE to see daily themes.