Thank you to the PTO for hosting a Conversation on Monday. The report by Principal Walsh, Director of Security Kurt Bluder and SRO Kevin Berland shed a light on how serious Hinsdale Central and D86 take safety and security so that our students and staff can focus on learning. Our strategic plan mission states “empowering students to pursue their ideal future by acquiring critical skills and knowledge to collaborate, create and connect with an ever-changing world”. For a child to learn, they must first feel safe. It is the goal of this team and our staff to provide an environment that meets the basic needs of our students so that they can learn, grow and lead. The report focused on Meeting the Needs, What to Expect Regarding Communication, Security Personnel, Security Equipment, Safety Measures, and the role of the Hinsdale Police Department Student Resource Officer.

For our communication protocol to be effective, we need our data to be accurate. Please make sure your phone number and email are updated with the school.

Additionally, please consider having a conversation with your child about school safety. In particular, regarding the expectation that all students and staff must wear a D86-issued lanyard and their school ID. The building leadership team and the Red Devil staff are addressing this matter but it has been an uphill battle. The requirement of wearing the D86 lanyard and school ID is to take the simple step of assuring only Red Devils and authorized guests are on campus.