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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

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

Parents of The HCHS Class of 2020, HCHS Boosters is conducting a Reserved Seating & Parking Raffle for Hinsdale Central’s graduation on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Four lucky winners will each receive the package of one (1) reserved parking space and five (5) reserved seats. Raffle participants must be 18 or older. Raffle tickets will be sold from March 1st … Read More

Join us for the upcoming PTO meeting on Wednesday, March 11th, starting at 9am in the Hinsdale Central Community Room. The meeting will feature several panelists speaking about Stress, Anxiety, and Your Teen:  What Every Parent Should Know.  Panelists will feature HCHS Social Workers Jennifer Cave and Jim Kupres; HCHS School Psychologist Deanne Doherty; Community House Therapist Bob Agnoli; and … Read More

VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS NEEDED!!! WE’VE RAISED $8,200 & OUR GOAL IS $30K – PLEASE MAKE YOUR DONATION!!! Dear Hinsdale Central Families: We are looking for donations, chaperones and volunteers from parents of FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS & SENIORS to support Post Prom and the Prom Red Carpet Event.  This communication will help you understand why we solicit from parents of underclassmen … Read More

Anxiety remains one of the most common difficulties for children, and is a leading cause for school refusal. Many anxious children attempt to get instant relief by steering clear of things that create anxiety, seeking reassurance from everyone they know or distracting themselves to avoid anxiety-provoking situations. If those fail, they may turn to substance abuse, threats, school refusal, or … Read More

On March 19, 2020, the Transition Center will be hosting two valuable, free presentations for families in D86. From 5:30-6:30pm, Teen Parent Connection will talk about discussing sex, relationships and our bodies with teens with disabilities. From 6:30-8:00pm, local day programs will present and hold Q&A sessions regarding their programs, expectations and selection/intake processes. The following day programs will be … Read More

On March 19, 2020 from 1:00-8:00pm, the Hinsdale District 86 Transition Center will be providing FREE individualized 1-hour consultations around accessing government benefits (PUNS, SSI, Medicaid, Guardianship, Powers of Attorney). Meetings will be in a one-on-one setting with experts from local adult agencies. To request an appointment, visit http://bit.ly/2QBGBaN Flyer Attached    

Parents of The HCHS Class of 2020, HCHS Boosters is conducting a Reserved Seating & Parking Raffle for Hinsdale Central’s graduation on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Four lucky winners will each receive the package of one (1) reserved parking space and five (5) reserved seats. Raffle participants must be 18 or older. Raffle tickets will be sold from March 1st … Read More

The Hinsdale Central PTO will award 10 – $1,000 scholarships to selected graduating seniors to help them meet the expenses of their first year of college.   Candidates will be chosen based on financial need, involvement at HCHS and a typed 500 word personal statement describing what they love about being a Red Devil, what Red Devil characteristics they will bring … Read More