Last week’s HCPTO meeting
Thank you once again to Superintendent Prentiss, Principal Wash and Assistant Principals Hurt and Maita for attending last week’s PTO meeting. For those who were not able to attend – topics discussed included an update on COVID-19 and vaccine availability, 2021-22 school year registration, curriculum changes, AP testing, and graduation. A recording is available here.
Questions? Please contact Mary Henneman
Last Call for Limited Edition “Rei Hemmer” Covid Sweatshirt

Please contact Stephanie at geier@sbcglobal.net if you are interested in purchasing a sweatshirt. We just received our second order of these sweatshirts and know that they will sell fast. Sweatshirts are unisex sizes S – XL and are $45.
Community Speaker Series presents Madeline Levine on Wednesday, February 10th
Presented by The Community Speaker Series, D181 and D86
Madeline Levine, Ph.D.: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World
In the wake of uncertainty and rapid change, many adults are doubling down on the pressure-filled parenting style that pushed children to excel. Dr. Levine identifies the skills that children need to succeed in a tumultuous future and offers day-to-day solutions parents can use to raise kids who are ready to face the challenge.
Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Time: 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.
Format: Zoom Webinar
Register: Click here or visit www.d181foundation.org
The presentation is free and open to all. Registration is required as each viewer receives a unique link. This event will be recorded and will be available ONLY to those who register for the event. If you are unable to attend the live-stream, but will want to view the recording, please register.
For more information, please see attached flyer.
PTO Meeting and Conversations
January 19th PTO Meeting & Conversations
Please join us on Tuesday, January 19th at 9am for a PTO Zoom Meeting. The meeting will be packed with information, as Principal Bill Walsh and Assistant Principals Jessica Hurt and Ryan Maita discuss D86 Curriculum Changes and student registration for the 2021-22 school year. Superintendent Tammy Prentiss will also share D86 updates, including updates related to COVID-19 surveillance testing for D86 students.
Questions? Please contact Mary Henneman
Zoom info is included below.
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PTO Meeting and Conversations
January 19th PTO Meeting & Conversations
Please join us on Tuesday, January 19th at 9am for a PTO Zoom Meeting. The meeting will be packed with information, as Principal Bill Walsh and Assistant Principals Jessica Hurt and Ryan Maita discuss D86 Curriculum Changes and student registration for the 2021-22 school year. Superintendent Tammy Prentiss will also share D86 updates, including updates related to COVID-19 surveillance testing for D86 students.
Questions? Please contact Mary Henneman
Zoom info is included below.
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Meeting ID: 969 1132 8018
Passcode: 767610
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,96911328018#,,,,*767610# US (Chicago)
+13017158592,,96911328018#,,,,*767610# US (Washington D.C)
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+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
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Boosters New Limited Edition Red Devil Hoodie!

Last November Boosters hosted a Covid themed sweatshirt design competition. The winner was Senior Rei Hemmer with her design of a masked Red Devil. Check them out on our models – Athletic Director Dan Jones & Activities Director Sally Phillip.
Boosters has a limited supply of these sweatshirts available, so please contact Stephanie Geier at geier@sbcglobal.net to coordinate the purchase of your piece of history! Boosters will donate 50% of the profits to Rei’s clubs of choice – NHS & the Girls Golf Team. It’s always a great day to be a RED DEVIL!

D86 Volunteer Lunch Supervisors Needed
D86 is seeking 8-10 volunteer lunchroom supervisors for Hinsdale Central lunch periods, beginning second semester. Volunteers will take attendance, monitor social distancing expectations, and assist with wiping down the lunch desks/tables as needed. The shifts will start on January 8th, and will be offered Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:45am-1:15pm. Volunteers can sign up for Tuesdays, Fridays, or both days.
Those interested in being a volunteer lunchroom supervisor can apply on the D86 Employment Page by clicking here.
Get Your Limited Edition Red Devil Covid/2020 Sweatshirts Today!


D86 Volunteer Lunch Supervisors Needed
D86 is seeking 8-10 volunteer lunchroom supervisors for Hinsdale Central lunch periods, beginning second semester. Volunteers will take attendance, monitor social distancing expectations, and assist with wiping down the lunch desks/tables as needed. The shifts will start on January 8th, and will be offered Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:45am-1:15pm. Volunteers can sign up for Tuesdays, Fridays, or both days.
Those interested in being a volunteer lunchroom supervisor can apply on the D86 Employment Page by clicking here.
