D86 Parent Network Social Event, Sept. 12th

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The 2024-25 school year has begun! Meet other parents of students with lEPs and 504 Plans.  Learn about the Parent Network and its upcoming events!

Come and join us for our first event on Thursday, September 12th at 7 pm at Pella Signature, 720 Burr Ridge Center. Light appetizers will be served. RSVP or send your questions to [email protected]. Click HERE for details.

 

 

Share Your Ideas & Impact PTO Conversation Topics (Short Survey)

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The HC PTO wants to ensure we are meeting the needs of our members (you!) and providing actionable information on the topics on your mind. To help with planning the 2024-25 meetings, 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 [email protected].

 

PTO Volunteers Still Needed!

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The PTO is a fun and easy way to get involved, meet new people, and staff! Any of these positions are perfect for first-year families or those familiar with Hinsdale Central!

Committee Chairs: 

  • Are you an advocate for student mental health? Help manage the Parent List, an Angie’s type list with Parent recommendations for various mental health resources. You’ll train under the current chairs in the 24-25 school year and then take over in 2025. The time commitment averages about an hour a month. For more information, contact Tara & Alisa at [email protected]
  • Post Prom: A Hinsdale Central tradition for students to continue celebrating Senior Prom on an Odessey Cruise. The Hinsdale Police Department attributes this to be the single most impactful event in keeping students safe after Prom and has continuously decreased student incidents. The contract and date are finalized and fundraising support is in place. Ideally, we are looking for two parents to help coordinate the logistics with support from Hinsdale Central staff. For more information, contact [email protected] or hcpto.org/volunteer-form/

Exec Board: Co-VPs and Secretary (time commitment is approximately 1-3 hours per month, including bi-monthly PTO meetings, and Exec Board meetings on the alternating month.) Contact [email protected] for more information.

 

Stay in the Know! Register for the PTO!

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PTO Meetings and the weekly e-Blast help families stay updated on pertinent topics and upcoming events and dates. It is also the only way to access the Online Directory.

Please register today at hcpto.org/join-the-pto! 100% of dues go back into programs that support Hinsdale Central families, students, and staff. Don’t remember if you paid? Email [email protected].

To learn more about the PTO visit hcpto.org

Registration closes October 31, 2024

 

Directory Spot-Online Directory

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Hinsdale Central PTO provides online directory access (there will not be a printed copy of the directory) to all paid members of the 2024-2025 school year.

The administration will provide the directory information which will be downloaded to DirectorySpot.  This usually happens in early-mid September.  Everyone will get a chance to verify the data and decide to delete their information or edit the information that the Hinsdale Central community members can see. By early October, access to the online directory will only be available to families with a paid PTO membership for the 2024-2025 school year.

If your family was not part of Hinsdale Central for the 2023-2024 school year, you will not be able to access Directory Spot, even if you have a paid 2024-2025 membership.  This is because your email does not exist in the Directory Spot system yet.

There will be an announcement through the PTO Newsletter and a Directory Spot email when Directory Spot is updated for the 2024-2025 school year.

If you have any other questions, please email [email protected].

 

Welcome Class of 2028!

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Welcome to the Class of 2028! Get ready to #BringYourFire

Here are some important dates and information to prepare for the start of the school year:

If you were unable to pick up your Chromebook, you will need to get it on the first day of school, August 15, 2024. Only those that have completed the online registration process and turned in the necessary medical forms to the health office will be able to pick up Chromebook.

Wednesday, August 14 from 1-4 pm: The building will be open for students to walk their schedules and find their lockers if they wish. Link Crew Leaders and Ambassadors will connect with incoming freshmen and new students to possibly meet up with them during this time to walk the halls and get familiar with the building. This is NOT the time for students and families to meet staff and ask questions about classes as staff is spending time getting ready for students the next day.

If you have not completed the registration process for your student and need assistance, please contact the school registrars below.
Rena Cerny – [email protected], (630) 570-8254
Patricia Zipsie – [email protected], (630) 570-8148

 

Congratulations Seniors!

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Wishing the best to the Hinsdale Central Class of 2024 in their future endeavors. Once a Red Devil, always a Red Devil!

 

Join the 2024-2025 PTO!

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Get a head start on the 2024-2025 school year by joining the PTO. Don’t miss out on the weekly eBlasts, online directory, opportunities to support students and staff, and bi-monthly PTO Conversations curated to you and your students’ needs (be on the lookout for the survey!)

Join Today HERE!

 

 

Volunteers Still Needed for the 2024-2025 School Year!

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Thank you to all of our amazing PTO volunteers! Whether you chaired or worked on a committee, donated your time and resources, or served on the Executive Board, all of these made a positive impact on the students, parents, staff, and community.

We appreciate all of you who have already signed up! We still have openings to volunteer for the 2024-2025 school year. Chairs are needed for Post Prom (Prom is early May and this is a wonderful opportunity for Freshman & Sophomore parents to get involved), social media, and Chairs “in training” for the Parent List. We are also seeking a Secretary and VP for the Executive Board.

Volunteering is a rewarding experience and the staff is incredibly grateful for all that we do on their behalf and for the students. Being a member of the Board allows you to ensure that we are meeting the needs of parents and students by providing the relevant meeting topics and resources.

Learn more HERE and reach out to [email protected] with your interest or any questions!

 

“Bring Your Fire” & Support the PTO

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“Bring Your Fire!” is the theme for this year’s staff and students. Support the wave of enthusiasm and excellence with pride wherever you drive with your new license plate frame. Available in durable plastic for $15 or shiny chrome for $30. All funds raised from this sale will be used to support PTO-funded initiatives. Go Red Devils!

Place your order HERE.