Bus Information

Parents can look up their student’s bus information per the following instructions here.

 

Cross Country Information

Cross Country will take place this year at HMS!! A Cross Country informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 25th at 3:25 in the Gymnasium, with practice beginning on Thursday, August 26th. Cross Country is open for all sixth, seventh, and eighth-graders. Cross Country is the only sport offered to our sixth graders. The Cross Country season runs from August 25-September 25. Please note: A sports physical must be on file with the school nurse in order to participate. Contact coaches Dan Powers (dpowers@d181.org) or Tim Klayum (tklayum@d181.org) with questions. Go Spartans!

Online Spiritwear Store

 

Show your Spartan spirit by buying some new HMS Spiritwear!  You can order by visiting the online store before August 31st.

 

 

 

HMS spiritwear items and pricing include:

Light blue performance t-shirt: $25
Blue and white tie-dye cotton t-shirt: $20
Grey soft-style cotton t-shirt: $20
Black with blue and white trim nylon shorts: $25
Navy performance hooded sweatshirt: $45
Grey cotton fleece hooded sweatshirt: $35
Flannel PJ pants: $30
Tumbler: $20

Spiritwear should be arriving mid-September and distribution instructions will be provided at that time. If you have Spiritwear-related questions, please email spiritwear@hmspto.org.

Info for Back to School Day Tomorrow!

It’s hard to believe summer is almost over! We are looking forward to seeing you at Back to School Day at HMS tomorrow. Sixth Grade is from 9-11 a.m. and 7th and 8th from 12-2 p.m. Here are some pointers to help make the day run more smoothly.

Parking is available in the following areas:
• In front of the school (north entrance enter off of Washington St.)
• Street Parking on Washington St.
• Village Lot (enter off of Garfield St.)
After parking, everyone walking should enter the building through the main front doors (north entrance enter off Washington Street.)

Schedules Available On-Line Starting Monday Morning
Student schedules will be available tomorrow morning by logging into Skyward. Schedules and locker assignments will also be available for distribution at BTSD tomorrow.

Visit Stations with the Shortest Lines
There are many things you can do at HMS tomorrow from picking up schedules and bus information, buying spirit wear or signing up for the PTO and volunteering for committees. You are free to do these things in any order. Go to the shortest line or walk your schedule and visit your locker then go back to complete these tasks. Remember to bring sports physicals and medications to give to the school nurse.

HMS Visiting Hours
Students and parents may return next week to find their lockers and walk their schedules. Following are the specific times when the office and building will be accessible:
Wednesday, 8/18: 2:30 – 4:30 PM; Thursday, 8/19 & Friday, 8/20: 3 – 7 PM

We look forward to the start of a great school year! Please find the Parent Survival Guide HERE which answers many common questions. If you need anything else, please email us at: president@hmspto.org.

Best regards,
Beth Folkmann & Kristin McDaniel
HMS PTO Co-Presidents

Buy Your Spartan Spiritwear Online

Get ready to show your school spirit by buying our NEWEST Spartans spiritwear!
While we will be offering eight different items this year, four of the best sellers will be available for purchase at our spiritwear table on Monday, 8/16.  These include:
  • A light blue performance t-shirt for $25
  • A blue and white tie-dye cotton t-shirt for $20
  • A heather grey soft-style cotton t-shirt for $20
  • A navy stainless steel tumbler for hot and cold drinks for $20
If you cannot purchase on Back To School Day, OR they sell out of your size, these same items and more can be found at https://pswear.com/HinsdaleMS today through August 31st.  Items will be shipped to the school mid- September.
Select items may require a minimum quantity ordered and should we fail to meet this minimum, that item may be canceled from your order and your money refunded to you in the manner in which you purchased.
If you have Spiritwear-related questions, please visit: spiritwear@hmspto.org

Thank you for supporting the Hinsdale Middle School PTO with your purchase!

 

 

6th Grade Celebration Friday, 8/27 Volunteers Needed

The 6th-grade team is so excited to meet your kiddos and wanted to plan a special day for them the first week of school on Friday, 8/27. The event will occur during school hours. We are looking for volunteers who can help work the event. Please sign-up HERE if you are interested in being involved in creating this first-time extravaganza!

Reach out to president@hmspto.org with questions.

Important Upcoming Dates

Back to School Day Monday, 8/16

First Day of School Monday, 8/23

Picture Day Friday, 9/3

First PTO Meeting Friday, 9/10 at 9 a.m. (Zoom)

6th Grade Celebration Friday, 8/27 Volunteers Needed

The 6th-grade team is so excited to meet your kiddos and wanted to plan a special day for them the first week of school on Friday, 8/27. The event will occur during school hours. We are looking for volunteers who can help plan the event with the teachers or work the event (or both!) Please sign-up HERE if you are interested in being involved in creating this first-time extravaganza!

Reach out to president@hmspto.org with questions.

 

Volunteers Needed for BTSD Monday, 8/16

We look forward to seeing everyone at Back to School Day on Monday, 8/16. Volunteers are needed to help sell spirit wear (which will be sold out in front of the building) and handing out schedules and maps. Masks are required for all those in the building. There are two shifts available 8:30-11:30 am and 11:30-3 pm. Sign-up HERE.

The building will be open for 6th graders from 9-11 am and for 7th and 8th graders from 12-2 pm.

Please direct any general questions to president@hmspto.org and spirit wear questions to spiritwear@hmspto.org.

 

End of School Year Dates

Here is some important information regarding the last week of school:

  • Monday, June 7                      Standard School Day
  • Tuesday, June 8                      Last day of school for 8th Graders
  • Standard Bell Schedule 8:25 – 3:15
  • Graduation rehearsal outside in Washington Field periods 1-2 (Remote learners welcome to participate)
  • Yearbook distribution
  • Four graduation tickets will be sent home with each 8th-grade student
  • Wednesday, June 9                 Last day of school for 6th & 7th Graders
    • Early dismissal schedule 8:25 – 11:25
  • Thursday, June 10                   8th Grade Graduation at Westmont High School
    • Arrival begins at 3:15 PM
    • Graduation ceremony 4:00 – 5:00 PM
    • Graduate & maximum of 4 additional guests – MUST BRING TICKET FOR ADMISSION
    • Bring water / prepare for weather
    • Personal graduation photos by families in front of HMS before graduation as well as throughout the following days/weekend – decorations compliments of our PTO!