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This week Hinsdale Central staff and students will recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness week.  They will share the facts about suicide and educate others on how to help those who may be struggling.

Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background.  988 is now available nationwide as the new phone hotline number to contact for mental health, substance use, and suicide crisis – a simple, easy-to-remember way for people to get help.  This new number will allow people to quickly connect with support during a crisis, 24/7, no matter where they live. Help break the stigma against mental health.

Through Insight Collaboration, school social workers partner with the Community House to provide counseling and other mental health services to Central students who have the need but not the means. To donate to this important initiative, visit HERE and select Insight Collaboration as the designee.

Boulevard Fine Art in Clarendon Hills will be a hosting a Fine Art Sale benefiting D181 schools from September 22 – October 1st.  Stop in and peruse Boulevard’s fabulous selection of original art works hand picked from both emerging and well-established artists from all around the US and the World. A portion of all sales will be donated to the D181 Foundation.

Register today for the 28th Hinsdale Rotary Run Charity Classic, Sunday, Oct 2nd. 10k, 5k, 3k runs and 5k,3k walks and Mutt Strut. Also the World Famous D181 Mascot Race.

Register for the Run/Walk HERE

To Volunteer Register HERE

Event details:
28th Hinsdale Rotary Run Charity Classic
10/02/2022: 08:30 am-10:00 am
The Community House of Hinsdale
415 W. 8th St., Hinsdale, IL

The Parent List contains first-hand insight from D86, D181 and D63 parents about area providers that have helped address their child’s anxiety; depression; school avoidance; eating disorders; insomnia; peer relations; grief; stress; ADD/ADHD; autism spectrum and more.

The Parent List was created 7 years ago in response to the suicide of a local student with the goal of streamlining the process of and decreasing the stress around connecting with a provider. The Parent List is comprised of helpful resources in our community that have already been used by a parent experiencing similar concerns to you. Doctors, therapists, support groups, inpatient and outpatient programs, tutors, nutritionists, books and holistic medical approaches may all be reviewed on The Parent List.

Read existing Parent List reviews HERE. 

Much like Angie’s List, The Parent List relies on consumer feedback. We need fresh reviews to keep the list current. Please consider leaving your own brief, anonymous review of a provider who made a positive difference in your child’s well-being on The Parent List.

To help another local parent by leaving your anonymous review click HERE

Questions can be directed to:   parentlist@hcpto.org

In no way does the Hinsdale Central PTO, Hinsdale Central High School staff, school districts 86, 63 or 181 endorse or recommend any specific provider reviewed on The Parent List. The Parent List is a subjective forum set up by the Hinsdale Central PTO for your convenience. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for deciding to use any of the service providers on The Parent List in any capacity, and district 86, district 63, district 181 and the Hinsdale Central PTO disclaim all liability for any damages, injuries, losses, expenses, or claims of any kind arising out of the provision of services by anyone or any agency appearing on The Parent List.

HCPTO Parent Survey

As we all continue to define what the new “normal” is, the HCPTO wants to ensure we are meeting the needs of our members (you!) and providing actionable information on the topics that are on your mind. To help with planning the 2022-23 meetings and beyond, please take a moment to fill out this short survey which will take less than 5 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous.

Click HERE to access the survey.

Any questions? Please reach out to Kristin McDaniel at president@hcpto.org.

Interested in volunteering? Fill out the form to let us know what you are interested in and the Chair will reach out.

Presented by The Community Speaker Series, D181 and D86

Stixrud & Johnson: What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance and a Happy Home

Date & Time: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 – 7:00pm-8:30pm

                             Wednesday, October 19, 2022 – 9:30am-11:00am

Location:    In Person at The Community House, 415 W Eighth Street, Hinsdale

Register: HERE for the AM program HERE for the PM program

If you’re a parent, you’ve had a moment–maybe many of them–when you’ve thought, “How did that conversation go so badly?” William Stixrud, Ph.D., and Ned Johnson have 60 years combined experience talking to kids one-on-one, and the most common question they get when out speaking to parents and educators is: What do you say? Johnson and Stixrud show how to engage in respectful and effective dialogue, suggest new ways to handle specific thorny topics, and provide a manual and map for communicating more effectively with your child.

This event is free and open to all. If you are interested in attending, please register in advance by using the registration links.

For more information, please visit  www.d181foundation.org

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Register today for this great community event for the whole family. There’s a run (3K, 5K, 10K) or walk (3K, 5K) for every fitness level at Rotary Run Charity Classic on Sunday, October 2^nd, which starts and ends at The Community House. The first race takes off at 8:30am. Don’t miss the fun and festivity! You’ll see lots of D181 families and friends, along with teachers, administrators, and even the school mascots!

Register HERE

The District 181 Foundation is a beneficiary of the Rotary Run and this contribution each year is the largest individual contribution that the D181 Foundation receives.  All funds go to supporting Foundation programs that extend learning and enhance the curriculum for all D181 students, teachers, and parents. KIDS Grants, Community Speakers Series, Young Writers, the D181 Student Art Show, and more all benefit from the Rotary Run.

Event details:
Rotary Run Charity Classic
10/02/2022: 08:30 am-10:00 am
Community House, Hinsdale

Register today for the 28th Hinsdale Rotary Run Charity Classic, Sunday, Oct 2nd. 10k, 5k, 3k runs and 5k,3k walks and Mutt Strut. Also the World Famous D181 Mascot Race.

Register for the Run/Walk HERE

To Volunteer Register HERE

Event details:
28th Hinsdale Rotary Run Charity Classic
10/02/2022: 08:30 am-10:00 am
The Community House of Hinsdale
415 W. 8th St., Hinsdale, IL

Homecoming is just around the corner on Saturday, September 24th! Consider purchasing your corsage, bouquet, or boutonniere from Petal Station in Burr Ridge and they will donate 15% of all sales back to Hinsdale Central Boosters. Purchase HERE

Please remember to note BOOSTERS2022 in the #3 gift message with your pickup date. The deadline to purchase is 5 pm on Friday, September 23rd. Flowers should be picked up at Petal Station – 440 Village Center, Burr Ridge. You can call (630)560-0955 with any questions.

Thank you for supporting Boosters! Over the last nine years, we have donated more than $600K back to the activities and athletics at HCHS. It’s always a great day to be a RED DEVIL!

Find all the exciting activities planned for Homecoming 2022 HERE.