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Don’t forget to sign up for our first big staff event of the year, the fall WELCOME BACK to SCHOOL Luncheon. The committee still needs your help!

The luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30th. A catered lunch of salad and sandwiches will be served buffet style in the staff lunchroom. There will be approximately 300 staff members attending this luncheon over the course of 5 lunch periods.

Please consider helping with this event by:

1. Providing a fresh fruit platter.

2. Baking 4 dozen cookies or dessert bars.

3. Providing two mums in a pot tied with a fall seasonal bow to be the centerpieces on the tables.

4. Volunteering on the day of the event to serve food

Please sign up HERE.

Register for the first event of the Community Speaker Series season happening this week! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Aliza Pressman to share her parenting expertise with our community. Whether you are in the trenches with a toddler or a teen, this event is for you. 

There will be an evening presentation and a morning presentation. Both events will be held in person at The Community House. The events are free and open to all. 

Tuesday, October 29th, 7:00-8:30pm: REGISTER HERE.

Wednesday, October 30th, 9:00-10:30am: REGISTER HERE.

This year, local businesses are being invited to support the CSS as community partners by providing hospitality at the CSS events. Our first community partners are Cafe La Fortuna and Gone Grazy. Both have generously offered to provide refreshments at our October events.

Dr. Aliza Pressman is a developmental psychologist with nearly two decades of experience working with families and the health care providers who care for them. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book THE 5 PRINCIPLES OF PARENTING: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans, and the host of the award-winning podcast Raising Good Humans. See FLYER for more details.

On October 26, 2024, Hinsdale Central High School is hosting our Annual Day of Service where students and staff go into the community to serve along with hosting a Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack event on campus!  We need your help to make it a success! Our goal is to Raise $25,000 and pack over 85,000 meals for some of the most vulnerable communities around the world.

We welcome volunteers of all ages and abilities to join us. Whether you can spend a few hours packing meals or support our mission with a donation, every bit of help counts. Remember, more than 90% of donations go directly to meal production, making your contribution incredibly impactful.

Volunteer HERE.

Donate: Support the Cause HERE.

Wednesday, 10/16 at 7pm on Zoom, Superintendent Dr. Michael Lach will introduce himself and give insight into his goals. If you have any specific questions for Dr. Lach, please submit them HERE. Please note: Any questions regarding the Board Meetings or Board of Education should be shared in that forum or by setting up a time with Dr. Lach.

Principal Walsh will walk through an update on progress made on Central, the 2024-2025 school year goals, and an important update on the MTSS.

Zoom information will be sent on Tuesday, 10/15– check your email!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please support the Hinsdale Central PTO.  One of the benefits with the paid membership is access to the online directory. Join HERE!

Starting October 14, 2024, online access to the Hinsdale Central Online Directory, http://www.directoryspot.net will be accessible only to families with a paid 2024-2025 Hinsdale Central PTO membership.

To check if you already have a paid membership, please email [email protected].

For any questions regarding the online directory, please email [email protected].

Students with 504s and IEPs and/or their parents are invited to hear Elizabeth Pyle, President and Founder of College Success Plan, speak about her expertise and how we can help our students better their:

• time management skills
• prioritization of assignments
• study skills in various classes
• weekly organizational plans

Come get useful information to set your student(s) up for more college choices, less stress, and more confidence.

Event details:
D86 Parent Network – Executive Function Night
10/16/2024: 7:00-8:30 pm
Hinsdale Central – Community Room

Hey Red Devils!

October is here, and it’s time to gear up and show your Hinsdale Central pride! Get ready to snuggle up in a warm Hinsdale Central hoodie or some flannel PJ pants as the temperatures drop. With our fantastic selection of Red Devil gear, you’ll be ready to showcase your school spirit wherever you go!

Here’s where you can grab your spirit wear this month:

• Thursday, 10/10: Parent-Teacher Conferences
  Grant Street Entrance
  5:00– 9:00pm
• Friday, 10/11: Home Football Game
  Spirit Wear Hut by Football Field
  5:30– 8:30pm
• Friday, 10/25: Home Football Game
  Spirit Wear Hut by Football Field
  5:30 – 8:30pm

Volunteers Always Welcome!
We’re always looking for amazing volunteers to help make these sales a success. If you’re ready to lend a hand, click here to sign up! Thank you for supporting the Hinsdale Central Boosters and helping us fuel the Red Devil spirit!

Registration is now open for the first event of the Community Speaker Series (CSS) season! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Aliza Pressman to share her parenting expertise with our community. Whether you are in the trenches with a toddler or a teen, this event is for you. 

There will be an evening presentation and a morning presentation to accommodate our audience. Both events will be held in person at The Community House. The events are free and open to all. 

This year, local businesses are invited to support the CSS as community partners. Our first community partners are Cafe La Fortuna and Gone Grazy. Both have generously offered to provide refreshments at our October events. Come out to connect, learn, and enjoy!

Tuesday, October 29th, 7:00-8:30pm, REGISTER HERE

Wednesday, October 30th, 9:00-10:30am, REGISTER HERE

Dr. Aliza Pressman is a developmental psychologist with nearly two decades of experience working with families and the health care providers who care for them. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book THE 5 PRINCIPLES OF PARENTING: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans, and the host of the award-winning podcast Raising Good Humans. See FLYER for more details.