Family Directory Access For PTO Members Only - Join Now!

11/6/2026 6:17 am

With the new PTO Membership Tool Kit (MTK) website, we’ve had a few minor glitches. You might be familiar with MTK from your middle school. To ensure everyone stays in the loop and connected, all families will still be receiving our PTO emails and weekly e-blasts. After all, a connected community is a strong community!

That being said, we’d love to have you as an “official” member! Just a few clarifications to some frequently asked questions: 

1. PTO is NOT Boosters. PTO supports ALL students, parents, and faculty/staff regardless of participation in sports or activities. We encourage you to support both!

2. Your dues one hundred percent directly support student programs and teacher appreciation events. Membership also gives you access to the NEW family directory, Membership Tool Kit. Please note: Directory Spot family directory is no longer available.

3. Joining the PTO, you do not have to attend meetings or volunteer…but we'd love your engagement! You are supporting so many PTO sponsored events for students and staff.

To check if you are a member and have paid your dues, click HERE.

Thank you for your support, Red Devil families! Contact execboard@hcpto.org with questions.

Upcoming Important Dates

10/23/2026 7:30 pm

• Early Dismissal Friday - November 6th, 12:35pm
• Early Release Wednesday - November 11th, 1:55pm
• Staff Appreciation Pumpkin Pie Distribution - Tuesday, November 24th

PTO Staff Appreciation Holiday Bash

10/23/2026 7:20 pm

Have a favorite holiday recipe or bakery you love? Please consider donating to the PTO sponsored 38th Annual HOLIDAY BASH - the December Staff Appreciation event held on Wednesday, December 2nd. Don't have time to bake? Donate a gift card or poinsettia! Poinsettias are raffled off to staff. Nothing is wasted and staff look forward to this extravaganza every year!

Thank you for showing your holiday appreciation! Every donation is very much appreciated!

Meraiah Bernacki, PTO Holiday Bash Chair

Save the Date: College Planning Workshop 2/21/2027

10/23/2026 7:15 pm

Save the date, Junior Parents and Students!
Join us for the PTO sponsored 2027 College Planning Workshop to be held on Sunday, February 21, 2027 from 12-2:15pm at Hinsdale Central. Parents are invited to attend a panel led by Central parents that have recently been through the college application process. Students will rotate between breakout sessions including essay writing, admissions from the perspective of college reps, and a senior panel offering tips and advice from current seniors. More details to follow!

Parent Panel Volunteers Needed at College Planning Workshop

10/23/2026 7:00 pm

We are looking for parents to fill our Parent Panel for the College Planning Workshop on Sunday, February 21, 2027 from 12:00-2:15pm.

Are you a parent who recently experienced the college planning process with your child? Whether your college planning experience included enrolling at the College of DuPage or applying to a University or college nationwide, we need you!

As you know, college planning can be a confusing process, but you can help our Junior parents plan ahead by volunteering to be on the Parent Panel.

Email HCcollegeworkshop@gmail.com to learn more about how you can share your experience with our Junior parents on Sunday, February 21, 2027 during our PTO sponsored College Planning Workshop.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Student Council's Shoe Drive to Support Prom 2027

10/23/2026 6:00 pm

Student Council's Shoe Drive Fundraiser is still ongoing to support Prom 2027! Our goal is to collect 2,000 pairs of shoes while also giving back to those in need!

We are asking staff and students to clean out their closets and donate gently used shoes. We will accept any type and size of shoe in good condition, including: baby & toddler shoes, kids’ shoes, gym & athletic shoes, cleats, sandals, boots, dress shoes. Please bring in any gently used shoes and place them in the designated boxes at our main entrances. Every pair of shoes brings us closer to our goal of 2,000 pairs and helps support the 2027 Prom while making a difference in communities in need. All donated shoes will be distributed to people in need through our fundraising partner. Thank you for helping Student Council make this drive a success and for encouraging your students to participate! Let’s clean out our closets and reach 2,000 pairs! The shoe drive will go through November.

Hinsdale Public Library Events

10/2/2026 7:00 pm

Finals Review Session
Join P.A.S.S., the Hinsdale Central Math & Science Departments and Hinsdale Public Library for two days of group finals prep covering Trigonometry H, Physics H, Chemistry H and Geometry H.
ALL SESSIONS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE HINSDALE CENTRAL LIBRARY
Monday, December 7th, 3:30-4:40pm: Trigonometry H with Mrs. Green, HCHS Math Dept.
Monday, December 7th, 3:30-4:40pm: Chemistry H with P.A.S.S. Peer Tutors
Tuesday, December 8th, 4-4:45pm: Physics H, with Ms. Jensen, HCHS Science Dept.
Tuesday, December 8th, 3:30-4:40pm: Geometry H with Mrs. Green, HCHS Math Dept.
Sign up HERE.

High School After Dark Escape Room: Forensic Scientist Edition
Rescheduled for Friday, November 13th, 7-8:30pm at HPL
Step into the role of a forensic science intern in this immersive escape room. Your team enters the crime lab and must identify a victim before time runs out!
Just a few spots left! Sign up as a solo player, or bring your friends and sign up as a team!
Register HERE.