Fundraising
The HMS PTO budget is entirely funded by the generous donations from our Spartan families and sponsors. This is the primary fundraiser that occurs during the school year to enhance and enrich your child’s learning at HMS.
Some examples of how the PTO has supported HMS with your donations include:
- Funding school-wide assembly speakers
- Producing community events including our annual musical, science fair and book fair
- Providing entertainment at student SELAS (Social Emotional Learning for Academic Success) events including DJs, photo booths, and games
- Purchasing classroom supplies including rolling stands for green room equipment, additional Chromebook chargers, accessories for the library Cricut machine, books and more
- Helping stock the Spartan Shack
- Providing monthly staff appreciation events to treat our hard working teachers and administrators
- Funded the resurfacing, furnishing, and landscaping of the rooftop garden, and continue to fund enhancements for the outdoor learning and collaboration space for students and staff
- HMS all grade winter dance
Our 2025-26 fundraising goal is $37,000. So how do we get there?
- HMS families become PTO members. Your $40 membership helps us support all the wonderful HMS program enhancements
- Purchasing HMS spirit wear
- Back to school supplies purchase each year
- Sponsorships for the HMS winter dance
- Supporting our dining and shopping giveback nights throughout the year
- Participating in raffles and drawings
With just over 750 HMS students, if we receive a $50 donation for each student, we will meet our goal! And to date we are doing great on our efforts. But we still have a gap! To help us fill this gap, you can:
- (1) Zelle to treasurer@hmspto.org, Note: “Support Your Spartan!”;
- (2) Send or drop off a check payable to HMS PTO at Hinsdale Middle School - 100 South Garfield, Hinsdale, IL 60521.
The HMS PTO is a 501c3, and you will receive a tax-deductible receipt for your contribution. If you wish to donate, please do so by December 2, 2025 (Giving Tuesday).
Let’s continue the tradition of excellence that the HMS PTO provides our staff and students. Thank you for supporting your Spartans!
Sincerely,
Dawn McGrath and Michelle Riley
Co-Vice President of Fundraising
Upcoming giveback and shopping nights that will support HMS
- Minted Year Round Give Back - Holiday Cards and Year Round Cards and Invites - use this special code anytime you order: HINSDALEFUNDRAISE
- Mabels Labels Year-Round Giveback - https://campaigns.
mabelslabels.com - enter "Hinsdale Middle School" in search bar - October 8th - Meredith Jaye shopping day
