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Hinsdale Central is excited to announce a free heart screening for all students on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Students will be screened during PE or health class. Students who do not have PE or health may be screened during lunch or study hall.

Participation is strongly encouraged. The last time Young Hearts 4 Life sponsored this event, the majority of students participated, and 13 students were identified with previously undiagnosed heart conditions.

Students must be registered prior to the event in order to participate. Please click HERE to register your student.Many parent volunteers are needed the day of the event. Please consider helping out. Sign up HERE to volunteer.

Want to learn more? Additional info is available at the links below:
Hinsdale Central Informational Packet – English Version
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Hinsdale Central Informational Packet – Spanish Version

Questions? Contact Assistant Principal Ryan Maita: rmaita@hinsdale86.org

Please come by on Thursday 24th and stock up on all of your spiritwear needs.  We look forward to seeing you. Cash, check, credit card (3% fee added) and Apple Pay (3% fee added) are accepted. Debit cards and student Id card payments are not accepted. Please contact spiritwear@theboosters.com

Students and Staff: in the cafeteria during lunch hours
Everyone: 3:30-6:30 at the front entrance

The Parent List resource has been improved with search capabilities and a new look that make it easier to find support for your child. Take a peek by clicking this link: https://hcpto.org/parentlist-resource/

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

 Doctors, therapists, support groups, inpatient and outpatient programs, nutritionists, books and holistic medical approaches may all be reviewed by parents on The Parent List.

 Much like Angie’s List, The Parent List relies on consumer feedback. New reviews are needed to keep the list current.

Helping another family by leaving an anonymous review takes less than five minutes and can be accomplished by clicking HERE

Questions can be directed to:   parentlist@hcpto.org

In no way does the Hinsdale Central High School PTO, Hinsdale Central High School staff, or 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 districts 86, 63, 181 and the Hinsdale Central High School 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.

At Hinsdale Central, many teachers and staff members go above and beyond to engage students or provide extra support to others in our Red Devil community. They teach classes, advise clubs, coach teams, and provide services that “make a difference” at our school. If you know of a teacher or staff member whose dedication or kindness has had a positive and lasting impact on you or your student, please nominate them for a Make A Difference Award by completing the form found here.

Anyone can make a nomination. Students will also receive this information directly via their school email. The PTO presents six Make A Difference Awards each quarter. The awards include our thanks with a personalized certificate and a $50 gift card.

Nominations received by Friday, March 4^th, 2022 will be considered for the third quarter awards. You can view a list of recent Make A Difference Award recipients here. If you have any questions, please contact Patty Pappas or Alice Waverley at makeadifference@hcpto.org

Mark your Calendars!

The Boosters will be selling Spirit Wear during all student lunch periods in the cafeteria (students only) and at the school’s front entrance from 3:30-6:30. Come and stock up on all your Spirit Wear needs!

Please contact merchandise@theboosters.com if you have any questions.

The Hinsdale Central PTO will award $10,000 worth of scholarships to selected graduating seniors to help them meet the expenses of their first year of college.  Depending on the number of qualified applicants, the PTO will award $1000 and/or $2000 scholarships to up to 10 individuals.

Candidates will be chosen based on financial need, involvement at HCHS and a typed 400-600 word personal statement describing what they love about being a Red Devil, what Red Devil characteristics they will bring with them to their college experience and how they will do so.

Applicants are not restricted as to the school they choose to attend, nor is there a minimum GPA requirement.  All applicants must be enrolled full time at the school of their choice to receive the scholarship.

Applications can be found in the Guidance office, as well as at this link.

The application deadline is Monday, March 14th and winners will be announced at the Senior Scholarship ceremony on Thursday, May 26th. Good luck!

Boosters will be selling Spiritwear at the school’s front entrance. Please come and stock up on all your Spiritwear needs! Please contact merchandise@theboosters.com if you have any questions.

Looking to get more involved at Central during the 2022-2023 school year? Consider joining the Executive Board. Reach out to Mary Henneman at president@hcpto.org or Kristin McDaniel at vp@hcpto.org to learn more.

The PTO provides a variety of volunteer opportunities to chair or serve on a committee. More to come!

The Hinsdale Central PTO will award $10,000 worth of scholarships to selected graduating seniors to help them meet the expenses of their first year of college.  Depending on the number of qualified applicants, the PTO will award $1000 and/or $2000 scholarships to up to 10 individuals.

Candidates will be chosen based on financial need, involvement at HCHS and a typed 400-600 word personal statement describing what they love about being a Red Devil, what Red Devil characteristics they will bring with them to their college experience and how they will do so.

Applicants are not restricted as to the school they choose to attend, nor is there a minimum GPA requirement.  All applicants must be enrolled full time at the school of their choice to receive the scholarship.

Applications can be found in the Guidance office, as well as at this link.

The application deadline is Monday, March 14th and winners will be announced at the Senior Scholarship ceremony on Thursday, May 26th. Good luck!

A dual webinar event presented by the Community Speaker Series, D181 Foundation, D181 and D86.

Register here:

The Price You Pay for College

How to Talk to Your Kids About Money

For more information, visit d181foundation.org.