4/18/2025 6:07 am

Sign up HERE to help the 8th Grade Graduation Committee make this year's graduation festivities unforgettable.

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Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9th

4/12/2025 11:22 am

Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated during the week of May 5-9th. The PTO staff appreciation committee has organized daily events to show our gratitude as another school year comes to an end. We have included a couple opportunities for our HMS families to contribute! 

The staff lounge will be stocked with a variety of snacks and drinks all week long. We are asking for donations to be dropped off on Friday, May 2nd. Sign up HERE.

We are also bringing back our beloved potluck for ALL staff to enjoy on Wednesday, May 7th. The diversity of food options makes this a staff favorite! Food will need to be dropped off/delivered by 10:30am. Sign up HERE. Reach out if you can volunteer for set up.

Please email Denys/Marni at staffapp@hmspto.org to arrange an alternative drop off date/location for snacks or to make a monetary donation toward these two events. Your family will be acknowledged for any contributions. We are grateful for your participation in making our dedicated HMS teachers and staff feel celebrated and recognized!

8th Grade Celebration Updates

4/11/2025 7:33 pm

We truly appreciate your continued enthusiasm and support in helping make the end of 8th grade a memorable experience for our students. Your involvement means so much and plays a key role in making events like these possible.

We’re excited to share that the 8th Grade Graduation Party will be held at Bowlero in Woodridge on Thursday, May 29th from 12:00–2:00pm.

Students will enjoy bowling, food, drinks, music, dessert, and a fun selfie station—a perfect way to celebrate together and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Keep an eye out—we’ll be holding a raffle for prime parking and seating at the HMS graduation. Ticket information will be shared soon!

In the next few weeks, you’ll also receive communication from the school regarding transportation and permission slips for the event.

Thank you again for all that you do to support our school community. We’re looking forward to a fantastic celebration!

Questions? Email Sandra Meltzer/Divya Sharma (8th Grade Graduation Co-Chairs) at graduation@hmspto.org.

***In last week's e-blast, the incorrect Bowlero date was published.

Final PTO Meeting, 5/2

4/2/2025 5:00 pm

Save the date for our final PTO meeting on Friday, May 2nd at 9am (MRC) with specials guests from College Bound Consulting. It's never too early to start thinking about college admissions. Two representatives, including HMS parent Allison Peters, will share insights on what parents need to know to set their students up for success in high school and beyond.

Due to this topic's popularity, we are offering a Zoom option for parents who cannot attend in-person. Secure your spot by dialing in early since we have limited room via Zoom. Join Zoom meeting HERE. (Meeting ID: 830 8697 1890, Passcode: 7BpgSF)

Our regular committee reports will follow, in addition to announcing the new PTO Exec Board for the 2025/26 school year.

Hinsdale Central Presents Mary Poppins, Begins 4/24

3/28/2025 4:00 pm

Don't forget to buy your tickets HERE to support the Hinsdale Central Drama Department!

Former HMS student Albin Stromberg will play Bert for the Friday & Sunday performances. Support other former HMS students with main roles: Laura Armstrong, Julia Solberg, Tony Annoreno. Enjoy the live musical pit performed by talented HC student musicians.

See the attached flyer for details including a fun cast Meet & Greet party on Sunday, April 27th.

Community Speaker Series Presents Harlan Cohen

3/27/2025 3:00 pm

Registration is now open for the final event of the Community Speaker Series season! We are thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author and college success expert, Harlan Cohen, to our community. He will share his advice for achieving success by getting comfortable with the uncomfortable.

NEW for this event: Bring your teens! Teenage students are welcome and encouraged to attend our evening event on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00pm in the Hinsdale Central Auditorium. We will also offer a second presentation for parents on Wednesday, April 30 at 9:00am at The Community House. As always, our events are free and open to all. Come out to connect, learn and enjoy!

Please note: We anticipate a strong turnout for these events and ask that you arrive early to allow ample time for parking and seating so that we can begin our events promptly and provide our audience with the maximum amount of time with Harlan.

Tuesday, April 29, 7:00pm-8:30pm, REGISTER HERE.

Wednesday, April 30, 9:00am-10:30am, REGISTER HERE.

Harlan Cohen has visited over 500 high school and college campuses, helping students, parents, and professionals navigate change and get comfortable with the uncomfortable. He is the author of seven books, including Win or Learn: The Naked Truth About Turning Every Rejection into Your Ultimate Success and The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run into In College. Harlan has over 1.5 million followers across his social media accounts and hosts The Harlan Cohen Podcast. See FLYER for more details.

D181 Summer Learning Program

3/27/2025 1:51 pm

District 181 is excited to offer enriching summer learning opportunities for students! All District 181 students, as well as age-appropriate students from outside the district, are welcome to participate.

Registration for the 2025 Summer Learning Program is now open for current D181 families. Open registration for families not enrolled with D181 will begin shortly after. Registration will close in mid-spring. Students are not considered registered until full payment is received.

Classes will be held in person at Clarendon Hills Middle School, Monday through Friday, June 9th-June 27th. Click HERE to view the Summer Learning Course Catalog.

Upcoming Dates

3/26/2025 9:00 am

• Parent Fundraiser Progressive Dinner Event - Saturday, April 26th, 6pm
• Community Speaker Series - Tues., April 29th, 7:00-8:30pm & Wed., April 30th, 9:00-10:30am
• Final PTO Meeting - Friday, May 2nd, 9am (MRC)
• Teacher Appreciation Week - May 5-9th
• 8th Grade Graduation - Friday, May 30th, 5:30pm (HMS)