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The Parent List: A Hinsdale PTO supported resource for all

things behavioral, learning and mental health

UPDATE! The Parent List is in need of new reviews to remain current. The

resource hasn’t received any new reviews for 2026. Your input is completely

anonymous! Please help another parent by taking 2 minutes to submit a review

about a local provider who you had a positive experience with by clicking HERE

The Parent List contains first-hand reviews from local parents about area providers that

have helped positively address their child’s anxiety; depression; school avoidance;

eating disorders; insomnia; peer relations; dyslexia; ADD/ADHD; autism and

more. Much like “Angie’s List,” The Parent List is an online list of resources in our

community that have already been successfully used by another area parent whose

child has experienced mental health, learning or behavioral issues.

Did you know that young children experiencing mental health issues may present with

more subtle symptoms? For example, anxiety can show up as recurring stomach aches,

headaches, sleep disturbances, school refusal or other physical complaints. Children

experiencing depression may become easily irritated on a routine basis or have more

frequent bouts of crying/sadness.

To read existing Parent List provider reviews, click HERE.

See FLYER for more details. Questions can be directed to parentlist@hcpto.org

Class of 2026 graduation announcements and thank you notes are available through minted.com Choose from many options to express your student’s personality while saving 20% off your order and supporting the PTO.

Use code FUNDRAISEHCPTO to save 20% on your order. This code is good throughout the year for birthdays, graduation parties, stationery, and lots more.

Congratulations to our Seniors!

Please join us this Wednesday at 9am for the next PTO conversation in the HCHS Community Room and on Zoom. The conversation will focus on mental health awareness and local resources available to HCHS families. Hinsdale Central Social Workers and School Psychologists will host a panel providing information on resources available to aid you and your students. There will be time for questions. The HCHS Community Room is located across from the main office. Please enter the school at Door #5 – The Grant Street Entrance. Hope to see you there!

Donate to the Staff Appreciation Committee gift card raffle event for the HC staff.

Sign up HERE to donate a $25 gift card. Drop off all gift cards by Wednesday, April 23rd at the Hinsdale Central Grant Street Entrance Security Office or in the blue box labeled Hinsdale Central PTO on the front porch of 154 Jane Court in Clarendon Hills. I can also pick up the gift cards if needed. Please email me with any questions or to let me know you need a pick up. Thank you so much!!

Sign up HERE.

Dania Kassar and Divya Sharma (staff appreciation c0-chairs, email questions to appreciate@hcpto.org)

Don’t forget to apply for this year’s PTO Red Devil Spirit Scholarship! This is a need-based scholarship for graduating senior to use in college and is valued up to $2,000. The application can be found HERE.

The application deadline is Wednesday,April 15th. For more information, please email rdss@hcpto.org.

The PTO is thrilled to offer the Red Devil Spirit Scholarships again this year. This is a need-based scholarship up to $2000 and will open on March 15th with a deadline of April 15th.

In Case You Missed It:
If you were unable to attend our recent PTO meeting, we apologize for the technical difficulties that occurred during the live event. The meeting included an important discussion on the intentional and mindful use of artificial intelligence in education, presented by Dr. Chris Cirrincione, API, and James Milkert, Director of Professional Learning, highlighting how AI can be used to thoughtfully support teaching and learning.

The meeting also featured an overview of classroom cell phone expectations, specifically the practice of “Bell to Bell, No Cell,” presented by Ryan Maita, APO, and how this approach supports student focus and engagement.

Unfortunately, issues with the Zoom link prevented some participants from being able to view the meeting live, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this caused. We appreciate your patience and understanding and are pleased to share the full presentation recording so everyone has the opportunity to view it.

Watch the presentation on YouTube HERE.