The Teacher/Staff Appreciation Committee would like to ask our school community to send thank you messages to our HCHS teachers and staff for their hard work this year. We are hoping many students and parents will participate. Be as creative and elaborate as you like, but even just a simple note would be greatly appreciated! Please send a note, picture, … Read More
Incoming Freshmen Parent Welcome Meeting
The Hinsdale Central PTO, Principal Bill Walsh, and the Hinsdale Central Building Leadership Team cordially invite all parents of the HINSDALE CENTRAL CLASS OF 2024 to a virtual RED DEVIL WELCOME INFORMATIONAL SESSION. The event will take place on Thursday May 14th at 3pm on Zoom. This is an opportunity for incoming freshmen parents to meet the Hinsdale Central High School Leadership Team and … Read More
Hinsdale Area Alumnae Panhellenic (HAAPA) help with College Sorority Recruitment
Attention Seniors and Parents: The Hinsdale Area Alumnae Panhellenic (HAAPA), sponsored by the Hinsdale Central PTO for 17 straight years, is here again to help you navigate the College Sorority Recruitment process! As we are not able to have our annual meeting this year due to the corona virus situation, we have taken all of our services online. We will … Read More
Senior Salutes in Local Newspapers
Parents of the Class of 2020, Both the Hinsdalean and Tribune/Pioneer Press/The Doings are offering opportunities to pay tribute to graduating seniors through ads in local newspapers. The Hinsdalean is offering a ‘Salute to the Class of 2020’, which will be published on June 4th. The price for the ad is $79. This will go to every home in Hinsdale. … Read More
Spiritwear Sale – Socially Distanced
The Boosters are having a socially distanced spiritwear sale on May 16th and June 1st from 9-11am. We have a limited selection that includes our more popular items such as Hinsdale Central hoodies, hats, t-shirts and windbreakers. We will accept cash, check and credit cards. Please wear a mask. Please contact Michelle Fischer at [email protected] for an appointment and location … Read More
LEAP Into Africa Club Tomato Plant Sale
LEAP Into Africa Club is excited to announce our annual heirloom tomato sale fundraiser supporting the LEAP Science and Math Schools in South Africa. We have seven varieties of tomato plants as well as basil and cabbage plants. All plants are $5 each. To place an order, please fill out this order form. We are accepting payment through Venmo, check, … Read More
April 14th – Webinar: How to Manage Stress, Anxiety, and Parenting Under COVID-19
The D181 Foundation and Community Speaker Series present are presenting a special webinar with Dr. Lisa Damour , How to Manage Stress, Anxiety, and Parenting Under COVID-19 The webinar is taking place Apr 14, 2020 – 7:00 PM To register, visit https://us04web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3fqxoofWSoqyk1vUJQ60HA Dr. Damour explains the psychological science key to understanding how stress and anxiety operate, both under everyday conditions and … Read More
Mental health providers are conducting teletherapy sessions for teens and children
A recent poll of mental health providers currently included on The Parent List (a Hinsdale Central PTO parent resource), indicates that most have switched over to teletherapy (phone and/or video sessions) to treat their patients during the current pandemic. The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for children and teens. Not all children and teens respond to … Read More
Class of 2020 Yard Signs
We know senior year has not gone as planned. To help families celebrate, one of our PTO members is creating yard signs for anyone interested. The deadline has passed but if a minimum of 10 new signs are ordered by Tuesday, April 28th we will place another order. Payment will be refunded if orders are not placed. Fill out the … Read More
Mid Semester 2 Make A Difference Winners Announced
We are very happy to announce the end of mid semester 2 Make A Difference Award winners, selected from many outstanding nominations from students and parents. These teachers have gone over and above the call of duty for your students! Jennifer Burkemper – Music Jarred Friebel – English Christopher Freiler – Social Studies Gia Maniscalco – Guidance Erin Palmer – … Read More