Upcoming Important Dates

9/3/2026 8:40 pm

• No School (Labor Day)- Monday, September 7th
• Early Release Wednesday- Wednesday, September 9th, 1:55pm
• First PTO Meeting: Meet Our New Superintendent- Wednesday, September 9th, 7pm (HC or Zoom)
• D86 Accessibility & Accommodations Family Network (AAFN) Parent Meet & Greet- Thursday, September 10th, 7pm
• Homecoming Dance- Saturday, September 19th, 7pm
• Yearbook Photos- September 21-24th

First PTO Meeting of the Year this Wednesday, 9/9!

9/3/2026 8:30 pm

Attend the first PTO meeting in-person this Wednesday, 9/9, at 7pm in the Hinsdale Central Community Room (across from the main office) for a free chance to win a guided dinner for two at DeNucci's Hinsdale-valued at $350 & complete with beverage pairing! Please note that only in-person attendees will be eligible to enter and win. The winner of the raffle will be announced at the end of the meeting. 

Meet Dr. Chip Pettit, our new Superintendent, along with members of the District and Hinsdale Central leadership team. They will share priorities for the year ahead and take part in a Q&A with our leadership team.

Featured Guests:

• Dr. Chip Pettit – Superintendent
• Dr. Josh McMahon – Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
• Bill Walsh – Principal, Hinsdale Central

Can't attend in-person? Zoom option will be available HERE.

Calling All 9th Graders from Our Smaller Middle Schools!

9/3/2026 8:28 pm

Adjusting to a big high school takes time. If you are a 9th grader from a smaller middle school and looking to meet freshmen going through a similar experience, please join the FRESH CONNECTIONS STUDENT GROUP. This group will meet every Wednesday from September 9th through 30th during lunch periods in Room 2536. Snacks will be provided. Come be part of a smaller community at Hinsdale Central!

Why Should You Join the PTO?

8/30/2026 10:00 am

Click HERE to join or scan the QR code.

Online Directory & Mobile App

• Free Access Period: All families are welcome to view, edit, or delete information in the directory through October 16th, 2026.
• Member Benefit: After October 16th, the online directory will only be accessible with a paid PTO membership.
• Mobile Access: You can access the directory right on your mobile device using the Membership Toolkit (A to Z) app!

IEP/504 Plan Families Meet & Greet this Thursday, 9/10

8/30/2026 9:40 am

Join us on Thursday, September 10th at 7pm in Burr Ridge to learn more about the D86 Accessibility & Accommodations Family Network (AAFN) and socialize! Light appetizers will be served. 

You can RSVP HERE or email us at parentnetworkd86@gmail.com.

Hinsdale Public Library High School Events

8/30/2026 9:01 am

Maintaining Balance in Academics and Activities

Tuesday, September 8th, 6:30-8 pm (Community House, Hinsdale)

Don’t forget to register for our panel discussion on Maintaining Balance in Academics and Activities. Hear from the experts on strategies for balancing academics, extracurriculars, athletics and social life. Our speaker panel representatives include District 181, Hinsdale Central, Hinsdale South, students and community members - presented in partnership with P.A.S.S. Peer Tutoring, D86 Hinsdale Central & Hinsdale South High Schools, D181 Hinsdale & Clarendon Hills Middle Schools, and The Community House. Register HERE.

Homework Helper High School Volunteer Training

September 14th or 17th, 4:15-4:30pm (Hinsdale Public Library)

Looking for a volunteer experience this year? Come to our volunteer training to learn about being a Homework Helper for younger students. HPL’s Junior Advisory Board is looking for High School volunteers to serve as Homework Helpers for younger students on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30pm starting on September 14th. Interested? Sign up for a training on either date to learn more. HPL Homework Helpers is a drop-in program for younger students to work with high school students to practice reading and receive homework support. Register for the training HERE.

Study Skills with P.A.S.S. Peer Tutors

Sunday, September 13th, 1-2pm (Hinsdale Public Library)

Create personalized study calendars, review flashcards, and learn proven study strategies to improve notetaking, strengthen memory, and retain information more effectively. Led by P.A.S.S. Peer Tutors. Register HERE.  

High School Peer Tutoring - With P.A.S.S. Peer Tutors

Stay on top of your work with help from P.A.S.S. Peer Tutors at HPL. Tutors available in all levels of math, physics, biology, chemistry, Spanish and AP Euro. Sessions held weekly. Learn more and register HERE.