The HMS Online Spirit Wear Store Closes Friday, 5/14

The HMS Online Spirit Wear Store is now OPEN!

Click on the link https://pswear.com/HinsdaleMS to start shopping now!

The store will remain open until FRIDAY, MAY 14th. ALL orders will be shipped to HMS by early June and an email will go out with pick-up instructions.

Please note all sales will be FINAL so please double check your order before submitting it. Sizing charts are available by swiping the picture of each item to the left.

Certain items require a minimum order and will be canceled if that level is not met.

Happy shopping and thank you for supporting the HMS PTO!

 

Teacher Appreciation Week & Principal’s Day

This past week was the National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3rd – 7th) along with School Principal’s (May 1st). Although this school year was presented with tremendous challenges and obstacles, our dedicated principals, admin leaders, teachers, and staff continue to go above and beyond to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to our students’ education. We can’t say enough Thank You to them. Three crates of gourmet selections and a tray of a variety of cookies were presented to our school principals on Monday. Our teachers and staff were served with grab-n-go lunch boxes from Corner Bakery at their lunch schedule on Thursday. Thank you to our PTO Board and parents of HMS for the kind and generous support for this school year!

 

Order your 2021-2022 school supply kits

Online ordering of school supply kits for the 2021-2022 school year is now open. This is a convenience provided by the PTO and supplies will be shipped directly to student homes the week of August 2. This is an optional service. School supply lists will also be posted on the HMS and PTO website for families who decide to purchase supplies on their own.

Ordering instructions:
– Go to the ordering website: https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/
– Enter school ID# HIN022
– Choose the kit for your student’s grade
– Graphing calculators are only needed for students taking Algebra 1
– Make sure you have received an email confirmation of your order

Students who are eligible for a fee waiver through the school district may request a supply kit through the school office. Please contact Gerianne Salach (gsalach@d181.org) in the front office for more information.

Contact schoolsupplies@hmspto.org with any questions.

 

D86 Parent Teacher Advisory Committee

Join the D86 Parent Teacher Advisory Committee

Parents/Guardians who will have students in grades six through eight next year are welcome and encouraged to apply to the D86 Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee for the 2021-22 school year.

The deadline to apply is May 14 at 4 p.m. You can access the email we sent by visiting EMAIL HERE and the application by visiting APPLICATION HERE

 

The Parent List is Urgently in Need of Reviews

Please help us keep this community-based resource updated during a time when our children’s well-being is crucial. Leaving an anonymous review takes less than five minutes. We value your time and support!

Much like Angie’s List, The Parent List relies on consumer feedback. New reviews are needed to keep the list current, as many reviews have been removed due to longevity.

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

Doctors, therapists, support groups, inpatient and outpatient programs, tutors, in- and out-patient programs, nutritionists, books, and holistic medical approaches may all be reviewed on The Parent List. Your help is deeply appreciated!

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

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

Questions can be directed to: parentlist@hcpto.org

In no way does the Hinsdale Middle or Hinsdale Central High School PTOs, Hinsdale Middle or Hinsdale Central High School staff, school districts 86, 63 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 63, district 181, and the Hinsdale Middle and Hinsdale Central High 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.

Purchase HMS Spiritwear until Friday, 5/14!

The HMS Online Spirit Wear Store is now OPEN!

Click on the link https://pswear.com/HinsdaleMS to start shopping now!

The store will remain open until FRIDAY, MAY 14th. ALL orders will be shipped to HMS by early June and an email will go out with pick-up instructions.

Please note all sales will be FINAL so please double check your order before submitting it. Sizing charts are available by swiping the picture of each item to the left.

Certain items require a minimum order and will be canceled if that level is not met.

Happy shopping and thank you for supporting the HMS PTO!

Save the Date: Next PTO Meeting 5/14 at 9 am

Please be sure to attend the May General PTO meeting (via Zoom) on Friday, 5/14 at 9 am as we will be approving the budget and the slate of the Executive Board for next year. This information can also be found on the PTO website at hmspto.org

Zoom info will be sent out in next week’s eBlast. We hope to see many of you there!

Walk a Mile for Mental Health on 5/23!

Help your school win The Big Blue Shoe by walking a mile for mental health on May 23rd!! The school with the largest percentage of participation will win the honor. There has never been a more important time to have a conversation about mental wellness as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Walk the Walk for Mental Health directly supports access to quality and timely mental health care for ALL people in our community. Click this link to go straight to your school’s team registration page and help HMS win!!

For more information click HERE.

 

 

Join the PTO for the 21-22 School Year

Thank you for your continued support of the HMS PTO. Your membership fees help us support the students, staff, and school in countless ways each year. To join for the 2021-2022 school year (One membership for the whole family) follow this link!

 

Attn 8th Grade Parents: Hinsdale Central Spirit Wear Sale!!!

Hinsdale Central Boosters will be hosting a spirit wear sale this Tuesday, May 4th from 4:30-6:30 pm on the east side of school immediately following the 8th Grade Parent Welcome Event. Spirit wear makes a great 8th graduation gift! Stop by and check out the fun offerings. Learn more about Boosters and the great things they do to support Activities and Athletics at HCHS. Consider joining the Boosters at www.theboosters.com. It’s ALWAYS a great day to be Red Devil!