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When suddenly faced with your child’s emotional, developmental, learning or health problem, where did you turn to find treatment that worked?

Please share your hard-earned insights with another local parent by adding to our list of reviews on The Parent List. It takes less than 5 minutes and is anonymous.  Click HERE

The Parent List contains first-hand insights from district 86, 181 and 63 parents about providers that helped address their child’s anxiety, depression, school avoidance, eating disorders, insomnia, peer relations, grief, stress, ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum, and more.

Doctors, therapists, support groups, in- and out-patient programs, nutritionists, books, and holistic medical approaches may all be reviewed on The Parent List.

To read the existing reviews of providers, go to hcpto.org/parent-list/ 

Questions can be emailed to:   parentlist@hcpto.org

Come see us at lunchtime! Lots of good merch. We will be selling during all periods. Also, if parents would like to help sell, please sign up! Shifts go from 9:30-2:30pm. Sign up HERE. Thanks!! Boosters

Boosters Spiritwear Sale
2/12 Monday & 2/13 Tuesday: 9:50 am-2:20 pm
Cafeteria

Attention Seniors!!!

POST-PROM INFO: Continue the party after prom aboard the Odyssey Cruise and sail around Lake Michigan with your friends! *

Aboard the cruise there is plenty of room for socializing, dancing on multiple floors, abundant food and beverages provided, a photo booth and a deck where you will have time to marvel at the beauty of the city and take pictures against the backdrop of Chicago while cruising on the boat.

Buses leave from the Museum of Science and Industry (Prom) at 11pm and go to Navy Pier to board the cruise ship at 11:30 pm. The ship departs from Navy Pier at midnight and returns to the dock at 2am. Buses will then return to Hinsdale Central.

*Students must attend prom in order to attend the post prom event

Post Prom Tickets are sold separately from Prom tickets and will be available starting Feb. 15, 2024.

Post Prom events are planned by the PTO Post Prom committee and they are always looking for help.  If you would like to help plan, chaperone, or donate, please contact  prom@hcpto.org

Event details:
Post Prom
04/13/2024: 12:00 am-02:00 am
Odyssey Cruise

Looking to volunteer? Hinsdale Central Swim and Dive program is hosting the concession stand at FMC in Westmont for the Illinois Boys State Swim and Dive Meet on Friday, February 23rd and Saturday, February 24th.  We are looking for volunteers to help out at the concession stand.   If interested, please click on the LINK to sign-up.  Thank you in advance for your help!

The Parent Network is hosting a fair with representatives from local businesses with camps, counseling and job opportunities available during the summer. Parents and students with 504s and IEPs are welcome from 6:30pm to 8:30pm on February 6th at Hinsdale South High School, cafeteria hallway (use North Entrance).

See FLYER for details.

Bring your spirit to the boys and girls basketball double header Friday by stopping at the spirit wear sale beforehand. Many great items to help show your Red Devil pride!

Boosters Spirit Wear Sale
2/02/2024: 3:15pm-8:00pm at Grant St Entrance

This optional workshop on 2/4/24 is designed to provide Juniors students and their parents with some additional guidance as they prepare to navigate the college application process.

Students will participate in 3 breakout sessions focused on the college search and application process.  The breakout sessions include the following:

• College Applications from the perspective of two college admission representatives.
• Application Essays lead by a Hinsdale Central Guidance Counselor.
• HCHS Senior Student Panel – discussion on how they selected their college list.

Parents can participate in a 90-minute session, which includes time for Q&A about the college application process, from Central parents that have already been through the process. The Parent Panel will take place from 12-1:30pm in the Auditorium.

All Junior students who would like to attend the workshop must register by January 31, 2024 as space is limited. Parents need not register. To register, complete the Google Doc HERE.

For more information or questions, please contact us at HCcollegeworkshop@gmail.com

Event details:
Deadline Extended: College Planning Workshop!
02/04/2024: 12:00 pm-03:00 pm
Hinsdale Central

Are you passionate about education and empowering students? We’re seeking dedicated volunteers to review Red Devil Spirit Scholarship applications. These scholarships are awarded to involved students with financial needs. Help build awareness and determine award recipients.

🌟 Why Volunteer?

• Make a positive impact on students’ lives.
• Contribute to the spirit of academic excellence.
• Be part of a supportive and enthusiastic team.

🔍 Your Role:

Review and evaluate scholarship applications with fairness and integrity.

🗓️ Time Commitment:

Flexible hours, making it convenient for your schedule.

📧 How to Apply:

Send your interest to rdss@hcpto.org with your name and contact details.

Presented by The Community Speaker Series, D181 and D86

Michelle Icard: 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success

Date & Time:                               Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 9:30-11am & 7-8:30pm

Location:                                         The Community House

Registration link HERE

Every child messes up, sometimes in ways that seem sure to wreck their futures: a bad report card, poor sportsmanship, underaged drinking.  These are tough moments for parent and child alike, often complicated by the fear that the misstep is also an indictment of our parenting.  But what each of these “fails” has in common for our kids is the precious silver lining of a chance for character building and developing more grit- if we help them process their mistakes well.

ICard offers specific and invaluable advice about what to say, what not to say, and what to do to help children in eight categories of tense situations.

For more information, please visit  www.d181foundation.org

This optional workshop on 2/4/24 is designed to provide Juniors students and their parents with some additional guidance as they prepare to navigate the college application process.

Students will participate in 3 breakout sessions focused on the college search and application process.  The breakout sessions include the following:

• College Applications from the perspective of two college admission representatives.
• Application Essays from the perspective of a college admission representative.
• HCHS Senior Student Panel – discussion on how they selected their college list.

Parents can participate in a 90-minute session, which includes time for Q&A about the college application process, from Central parents that have already been through the process. The Parent Panel will take place from 12-1:30pm in the Auditorium.

All Junior students who would like to attend the workshop must register by January 26, 2024 as space is limited. Parents need not register. To register, complete the Google Doc HERE.

For more information or questions, please contact us at HCcollegeworkshop@gmail.com

College Planning Workshop
02/04/2024: 12:00 pm-03:00 pm
Hinsdale Central Auditorium