The PTO Executive Board would like to welcome all incoming students! Whether this is their first year or their last at HMS, the teachers have been excitedly preparing for Monday, August 23rd! 2021-2022 will be a year to remember.

Just a few reminders:
– Masks are required when in the building
– The HMS school day runs from 8:25 a.m.- 3:15 p.m. There is an 8:15 a.m. bell that allows students to go to their lockers and classrooms. Most students arrive between 8:15 a.m. and 8:20 a.m. to have time to get to their lockers and then to their first class. Students must be in their first classroom when the 8:25 a.m. bell rings or they will be marked tardy.
– Bus schedules should now be posted on Skyward. If there are any issues, please contact the District at buseligibility@d181.org. While the HMS office staff would love to help, buses are run by the District.
– Please enter through the North doors. If dropping your child off, enter the HMS parking deck off of Washington St.

We look forward to a fantastic year! If you have any questions or would like to get involved more with the PTO, please contact president@hmspto.org or membership@hmspto.org. We have also attached the Parent Survival Guide which you may have received at Back to School Day but includes lots of useful information.

Best regards,
The PTO Executive Board

For any families still in need of school supplies, a limited number of school supply kits are available for sale in the office (6th grade $130; 7th & 8th grades $100). As a reminder, school supplies should be brought to school on an as-needed basis. Teachers will inform students of specific supplies they may need daily. Also, the items listed below should be delivered by your student to their Advisory classroom on the first day of school:
6th Grade
Kleenex Tissues
Cleaning Wipes
No. 2 Dixon Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened Pencils

7th Grade
Kleenex Tissues
Paper Towels
No. 2 Dixon Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened Pencils
Wide Rule Filler Paper
Cleaning Wipes
Papermate Black Flair Med Tip Pen

8th Grade
Kleenex Tissues
Cleaning Wipes
No. 2 Dixon Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened Pencils
Wide Rule Filler Paper
Bic Red Medium Stick Pen
Expo Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers
3×3 Neon Super Sticky Post-It Notes

If interested in purchasing an available supply kit, please contact Gerianne Salach at HMS gsalach@d181.org or (630)861-4700). Checks should be made payable to HMS PTO.

Please contact schoolsupplies@hmspto.org with any questions.

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

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!

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

Get ready to show your school spirit by buying our NEWEST Spartans spiritwear!

• 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

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

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.

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)

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.