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We hope that everyone’s year is off to a strong start! Thank you for your participation and feedback in supporting the PTO. Based on your input, and discussion with Principal Walsh and Central staff, we have finalized the calendar for 2024. We aimed to incorporate the feedback from the Parent Survey to ensure we are meeting your needs and providing the most relevant information.

• Wednesday, January 10 @ 7:00 PM (Zoom)
  • Curriculum questions and timelines (survey sent prior to the meeting to capture specific questions)
  • How to support your student with course selection and college preparation

• Wednesday, March 13 @ 9:00 AM (Community Room) & Zoom
  • • Mental Health Awareness
    • Panel of School Social Workers, Psychologist, and community expert

• Wednesday, May 8 @ 7:00 PM (Zoom)
  • College Search (Schoolinks, College rep visits, timelines, and deadlines)
  • Summer Growth Opportunities for Students (handout)

Event details:
The OCD & Anxiety Center Presentation
12/05/2023: 07:00 pm
Hinsdale Central Community Room

The PTO’s Teacher Appreciation Committee, led by Kathy Shilder, participated in one of the most fun events for both staff and volunteers. Every year Central staff looks forward to receiving a pumpkin pie from the PTO.  Everyone expressed their thanks, how much they look forward to this day, and one less item to cook or bring to Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you to all the volunteers who participated and to the amazing Central staff!

Use the QR code on this flyer or the Nomination Form HERE on the PTO website to tell us about a teacher or staff member you would like to recognize for going above and beyond the call of duty. Please provide specific details as to why this person deserves to be selected for a Make A Difference award. ***Ask your kids to submit nomiations as well!*** Questions? Email Deb Kalman, Tonya Melkus, or Kris Tu at makeadifference@hcpto.org.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Wednesday for our PTO meeting on
Zoom. We were delighted to have Principal Bill Walsh and four teachers join us and give us insightful tips on how to help our students prepare for the upcoming exam season. They answered questions that were submitted ahead of time, but if you have more questions please submit them here. We are happy to forward your questions to the right person.

If you missed this very helpful meeting, feel free to view it here on your own time.

Our next PTO meeting will be on Wednesday, January 10th at 7pm on Zoom. We will be discussing Curriculum Updates and Course Selection. Hope to see you then!

Ring in the holidays with a greeting card fundraiser through minted.com. If you use the promo code FUNDRAISEHINSDALEHS you will receive 20% off your order and Boosters will receive a donation equal to 15% of your total purchase. Check out Minted’s fun holiday designs and reconnect with family and friends this holiday season! 100% of the funds raised support the students at HCHS through fall and spring Grants. During the 22/23 school year Boosters gave out $81K in grants to Activities and Athletics. You can learn more at theboosters.com. Thank you for your support!

The upcoming PTO meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, November 15th at 6pm. The discussion will be focused on preparing students for assessments and finals. We will have teachers from the core areas prerecording tips and how students can be supported at home. Ms. Kim, Ms. Galich, Mr. Kostro & Ms. Ketterhagen will present on the core areas of English, Math, Science, and World Languages. We will also take additional questions and bring updates back to you.

Starting November 1, Directory Spot is only accessible to paid members of Hinsdale Central PTO.

You may pay the PTO membership dues either via InfiniteCampus (select PTO Membership from the catalog) or via Central’s PTO website.

If you have already paid, please send us a copy of your receipt/confirmation to directory@hcpto.org.

On Tuesday, November 21st we will be distributing pumpkin pies to all teachers and staff at Hinsdale Central for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will need volunteers to help pick up the pies from Costco, unload pies, set up, and distribute pies throughout the day. We will need volunteers in shifts from 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM. We would greatly appreciate any help.

Sign up HERE.

Kathy Schilder, questions email appreciate@hcpto.org

Hinsdale Central Staff Appreciation Pumpkin Pie Day 2023
11/21/2023: 06:00 am-03:30 pm
HCHS Community Room

The District 86 Board of Education currently has a vacancy that resulted from the resignation of Kay Gallo on Oct. 26. Per the Illinois School Code, this vacancy must be filled no more than 60 days after it occurred. Based on this requirement, the board’s goal/plan is to identify, appoint and seat a new member by its regular action meeting on Dec. 21.

Since the vacancy occurred with more than 868 days remaining in member Gallo’s term, the person who is selected for this position will serve from the date of their appointment until the date the new board is sworn in and seated following the consolidated election on April 1, 2025. During that election, voters will choose the individual who will serve the remainder of member Gallo’s term (expires in April 2027).

If you would like to be considered for the open position on the board, you must submit your application by Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. You can access the application form, which includes information about the search process and candidate qualifications, by clicking HERE.

If you have questions about applying, please direct them to Deb Kedrowski, who is the board recording secretary. She can be reached at dkedrows@hinsdale86.org or (630) 655-6108.