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Thank you to everyone who participated in our PTO meeting on January 15! We were treated to a fantastic video presented by Principal Walsh discussing issues like phones in school and absenteeism. Mr. Walsh was joined by a team of Central Administrators: Ryan Maita (Assistant Principal of Operations), Chris Cirrincione (Assistant Principal of Instruction), Mike Jezioro (Athletic Director), Andrea Ellexon … Read More

Help support the PTO!! “Bring Your Fire!” is Hinsdale Central’s call to action. Support the wave of enthusiasm and excellence with pride wherever you drive with your new license plate frame. Available in durable plastic for $15 or shiny chrome for $30. All funds raised from this sale will be used to support PTO-funded initiatives. Go Red Devils! Purchase your … Read More

Registration is now open for the next event of the Community Speaker Series season! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Michele Borba to share her parenting expertise with our community. Her dynamic approach and deep understanding of empathy will be of interest to parents of all ages of children. There will be an evening presentation and a morning presentation to … Read More

Join us for the first PTO meeting of 2025, Wednesday, January 15th at 7pm Zoom only. The meeting will focus on a presentation, “Partnership for an Ideal Learning Environment: Setting Your Student Up for Success”.  The topic of the meeting stems from staff/teacher feedback, as well as overall trends that other high schools are experiencing.  Stay tuned for the meeting … Read More

Thank you to all who submitted nominations for the Q2 Make A Difference Awards. The committee reviewed the nominations received and is pleased to congratulate the following six Make A Difference Award recipients for the second quarter.  A big thank you to these teachers and staff for their commitment and kindness to our Red Devil community.  They are going above … Read More

Spend one Saturday afternoon each month this winter at Hinsdale Public Library to learn about all things money from budgeting to investing. Financial advisors Nora Hernandez and Clare Nawrocki will cover a new topic each month to create money-smart students! A pizza lunch will be served. This class is open to all high school students and will equip you with … Read More

Finals can be a stressful time for everyone- both students and families. The HC Staff and PTO are committed to supporting you and your students to help prepare them for finals Wednesday, 11/18-Friday, 11/20.  Much of this information is applicable year-round for tests, assessments, and finals and can be found at https://hcpto.org/academic-resources/ First, watch this video with tips on how students … Read More

As we move into the holiday season, please remember mental health resources are available on the school website. Social Work Department website (everything from community mental health organizations to helpful articles and resources including a fun virtual office that offers links to coping strategies, self-care tools, etc.) https://central.hinsdale86.org/student-support-resources/social-work Hinsdale Central PTO Parent List (Angie’s List style resource where parents may read and anonymously … Read More

It can always be daunting to change up a tradition, especially at a school that is so steeped in theirs. This year the 36th annual Holiday Breakfast was moved to the afternoon and called the Holiday Bash so that we could accommodate our growing staff and ensure our volunteer numbers. It turned out to be a success! This is my … Read More

Thank you all so much for donating pumpkin pies and volunteering during our 2024 Staff Appreciation Pumpkin Pie Day!! We distributed 376 pumpkin pies to all staff members last Tuesday, November 26th. The staff was so appreciative! The younger teachers were so excited to be able to contribute to their family’s Thanksgiving dinner. The mom teachers were so grateful, I … Read More