As part of a biennial process, the D181 Board of Education is seeking parent and community representatives to join its Finance Committee, which provides input on major revenues, expenses, investment practices, and policies related to the management of District finances. The application for committee membership is available at the District Administration Center and online. Completed applications are due no later …

The nominating committee has been working hard to identify an exec board slate which will be voted on by the general PTO membership at the May 10th meeting. The slate is as follows: Co-Presidents: Mary Henneman & Alice Waverley Co-VPs of Fundraising: Maria Kluchenek & Janet Lahr VP of Technology: Carol Stephenson VP of Communications: Karin Rohn Treasurer: Holly Lopez …

April 29: Student Art Expo at Oak Park’s Cheney Mansion All community members are invited to attend the 3rd Annual Student Art Expo being hosted at Cheney Mansion in Oak Park on Saturday, April 29. More than 525 pieces of artwork created by local elementary and middle school students will be on display, including many pieces created by D181 students! …

FINDING CURES. SAVING CHILDREN. That is the mission of St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Based in Memphis, Tennessee with affiliates in eight states, including Illinois, St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.  Starting April 3rd, HMS math students will participate in the St. Jude Math-a-thon to raise money for the children who receive …

Please join HMS’s team to support the Walk for Autism on April 23, 2017.  The 5K Walk will begin and end at The Community House.  Click here to register and join Team “HMS Spartans”. A prize will be awarded for the top student fundraiser, the school with the highest percentage of participants will receive “The Big Blue Shoe Trophy”and the …

After many, many years as the beloved music teacher at Madison School, Mrs. Lebensorger is retiring.  All Madison alumni and their families are invited to help her celebrate at two different events. The Madison Spring Showcase will be Wednesday, May 17th at 6:00 p.m. Alumni are invited back to Madison to sing with Mrs. Lebensorger and the chorus one last …

Parents, are you looking for graduation thank you cards for your 8th grade graduate?  If so, please consider ordering handmade cards from the Hinsdale D86 Transition Center.  The cards come in a variety of colors (black, red, green, cobalt blue, navy ) and feature a simple inked “thank you” on top of a graduation cap.  The cost is $5 for …

Are you wondering what changes are in store for the middle school curriculum next year? Do you have questions about the following: What changes are being made to the social studies curriculum? What are the Next Generation Science Standards and how will they affect the science classes? How are the Encore classes changing? What is happening with the math curriculum? These …

Many thanks to our generous HMS parent Eva Van de Bovenkamp for doubling India Hick’s 15% donation. Click on the invitation below to start shopping.

Parents, please do not allow your children to bring items to school that may distract from education and learning. While it’s nearly impossible to compile a comprehensive list, some items that have been causing issues lately are: “slime” (both homemade and store purchased), laser pointers, bouncy balls, and electronic devices. While some students have demonstrated a level of responsibility and …