Upcoming Important Dates

11/23/2026 7:30 pm

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

New MTK Family Directory For PTO Members Only - Join Now!

11/7/2026 6:17 am

Red Devil Families: Please note our previous family directory, Directory Spot, has been deactivated. All paid PTO members have access to the new Hinsdale Central family directory, Membership Tool Kit (MTK).

To check if you are a PTO member or want to join, click HERE.

Thank you for supporting the PTO! Contact execboard@hcpto.org with questions.

Families Helping Families Annual Fundraising Campaign

11/7/2026 6:03 am

As we enter November and the season of gratitude, the Hinsdale Central PTO invites you to support our Families Helping Families committee. Since 2006, FHF has partnered directly with the Hinsdale Central Social Work Department to ensure that every student has the resources they need to thrive.

The support we provide relies entirely on the generosity of our Red Devil community. Your donation directly addresses urgent student needs as they arise throughout the school year—providing essential items like clothing, toiletries, gas gift cards, and emergency assistance for utility or rent payments.

Please consider making a gift today to support a student in need:

Donate Online: Click HERE (to donate via the PTO website (please designate FHF for your donation)

Donate by Check: Make checks payable to HCPTO (write FHF in the memo line) and mail to:
Hinsdale Central HS, Attn: HCPTO, 5500 S Grant St, Hinsdale, IL 60521

Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at fhf@hcpto.org.

Thank you for your continued generosity and support!

Denys Kang & Kelly Lawrence
Families Helping Families Co-Chairs

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.