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The Hinsdale Central PTO will award $10,000 worth of scholarships to selected graduating seniors to help them meet the expenses of their first year of college.  Depending on the number of qualified applicants, the PTO will award $1000 and/or $2000 scholarships to up to 10 individuals. Candidates will be chosen based on financial need, involvement at HCHS and a typed … Read More

Thank you once again to Superintendent Prentiss, Principal Wash and Assistant Principals Hurt and Maita for attending last week’s PTO meeting.  For those who were not able to attend – topics discussed included an update on COVID-19 and vaccine availability, 2021-22 school year registration, curriculum changes, AP testing, and graduation.  A recording is available here. Questions? Please contact Mary Henneman

Please contact Stephanie at geier@sbcglobal.net if you are interested in purchasing a sweatshirt.  We just received our second order of these sweatshirts and know that they will sell fast.  Sweatshirts are unisex sizes S – XL and are $45.

Presented by The Community Speaker Series, D181 and D86 Madeline Levine, Ph.D.: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World In the wake of uncertainty and rapid change, many adults are doubling down on the pressure-filled parenting style that pushed children to excel. Dr. Levine identifies the skills that children need to succeed in a tumultuous future … Read More

January 19th PTO Meeting & Conversations Please join us  on Tuesday, January 19th at 9am for a PTO Zoom Meeting. The meeting will be packed with information, as Principal Bill Walsh and Assistant Principals Jessica Hurt and Ryan Maita discuss D86 Curriculum Changes and student registration for the 2021-22 school year.  Superintendent Tammy Prentiss will also share D86 updates, including … Read More

January 19th PTO Meeting & Conversations Please join us  on Tuesday, January 19th at 9am for a PTO Zoom Meeting. The meeting will be packed with information, as Principal Bill Walsh and Assistant Principals Jessica Hurt and Ryan Maita discuss D86 Curriculum Changes and student registration for the 2021-22 school year.  Superintendent Tammy Prentiss will also share D86 updates, including … Read More

Last November Boosters hosted a Covid themed sweatshirt design competition. The winner was Senior Rei Hemmer with her design of a masked Red Devil. Check them out on our models – Athletic Director Dan Jones & Activities Director Sally Phillip. Boosters has a limited supply of these sweatshirts available, so please contact Stephanie Geier at geier@sbcglobal.net to coordinate the purchase … Read More

D86 is seeking 8-10 volunteer lunchroom supervisors for Hinsdale Central lunch periods, beginning second semester. Volunteers will take attendance, monitor social distancing expectations, and  assist with wiping down the lunch desks/tables as needed. The shifts will start on January 8th, and will be offered Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:45am-1:15pm. Volunteers can sign up for Tuesdays, Fridays, or both days. Those interested … Read More

Last month Boosters hosted a sweatshirt design contest. They asked students to create a design that helps us remember that even in a pandemic, the Red Devil spirit lives and thrives. Congratulations to senior Rei Hemmer for submitting the winning design! Rei will receive a free sweatshirt and 50% of the sale profits to donate to two clubs of her … Read More

D86 is seeking 8-10 volunteer lunchroom supervisors for Hinsdale Central lunch periods, beginning second semester. Volunteers will take attendance, monitor social distancing expectations, and  assist with wiping down the lunch desks/tables as needed. The shifts will start on January 8th, and will be offered Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:45am-1:15pm. Volunteers can sign up for Tuesdays, Fridays, or both days. Those interested … Read More