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HC Boosters is sponsoring a dining week with Country House (Clarendon Hills location only) from Monday, January 27th – Sunday, February 2nd. They are open for lunch and dinner.

Country House will donate 15% back on all food purchases. Dine in or carry out, but you must show the flyer (paper or on phone) to qualify. Pick a date and treat yourself. You can also carryout some of their great food for the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 2nd. Country House is located at 241 55th Street in Clarendon Hills.

Thank you for supporting Boosters! All funds raised benefit the Activities, Arts and Athletics at Hinsdale Central. Each year we donate $5oK – $75K back to the students. Go Red Devils!!!

We would like volunteers to coat check at that the Winter Fling on Saturday, January 25th.  5 slots open. Thanks!

Not sure what advice to give your student regarding course selection next year? Are you new to the process and not sure what happens when? Join us Wednesday, January 15th, in The Community Room as Assistant Principal, Jessica Hurt, and Director of Guidance Counseling, Jennifer Regnier, take us through curriculum updates, and discuss what our students should expect during course registration for the 20-21 school year.

The business meeting will start at 9am, and Conversations with Jessica Hurt and Jennifer Regnier will start at 9:30am. Refreshments provided. All are welcome!

College Planning Workshop

for HCHS Junior Students and Parents

Sunday, February 9, 2020

12:00 pm – 3:30 pm

The annual College Planning Workshop will be held on 

Sunday, February 9, 2020, 12:00 pm-3:30 pm.

The Hinsdale Central PTO and the Guidance Department co-host this event for junior students and their parents.

This workshop is designed to provide juniors and their parents with some guidance as they prepare to navigate the college application process.

After an introduction, students will participate in 4 breakout sessions focused on the college search and application process.  The breakout sessions include:

• College Applications, from the Perspective of a College Admissions Rep
• A Student’s Journey – Finding the Right College Fit
• Application Essays – Take a Deep Breath
• HCHS Senior Student Panel – How I Selected My College List

In addition, students may choose to participate in a mock college interview, conducted by a trained interviewer.  Following the interview, the student and an interview observer will review the recorded interview, discuss, and practice strategies for improvement.

We have a limited number of interview slots.  Slots will be filled in the order registrations are received.

All juniors who would like to attend the workshop must register whether or not they choose to have an interview.

The workshop also includes a 90-minute Parent Session.  The session is delivered by a panel of HCHS parents and includes plenty of time for Q&A about the college application process.

Register Here for the 2020 College Planning Workshop

For more information or questions, please contact Kristy Giltner at [email protected]

We are very happy to announce the End of Semester 1 Make A Difference Award winners, selected from over many outstanding nominations!  These teachers have gone over and above the call of duty for your students.

• Melanie Galich – Math
• Nick Latorre – Business
• Stephanie Ley – Occupational Therapist
• David Ortiz – IT
• Diane Ray – Para Professional
• Jordan Stob – English

The Student Winter Dance is back!

The HCHS 2020 Winter Fling will be on Saturday, January 25th from 6-8 p.m in the Hinsdale Central Field House.

The Winter Fling will feature food trucks from Taco Grill (tacos, nachos, enchiladas, etc.), MyFunnel (Funnel cakes), and Moonshot’s Stadium on Wheels (hot dogs, cracker jack’s, and nachos) for purchase. In addition, there will be performances by student bands including the Blue Springs and DJing by student Tristan Rush. In addition to dancing, Foosball, Air Hockey, Ping Pong and Pop-a-Shot games will be available.

The dress code is casual. Students can come in a group, individually, or with a date.

Tickets will be on sale the week of Jan. 21st during lunch periods and at the door. Tickets are $5 with a current Activity pass or $10 without an Activity pass. Tickets can also be purchased online here.

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Event details:
Winter Fling Student Dance
01/25/2020: 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
HCHS Field House

Presented by The Community Speaker Series.

Join us on February 5th, 2020 at The Community House for a viewing of this new film followed by a discussion with Dr. Ruston.

Filmmaker and physician Dr. Delaney Ruston takes the conversation around screens and teens to the next level with Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience – a film that examines the science behind teens’ emotional challenges, the interplay of social media, and most importantly, what can be done in our schools and homes to help them build crucial skills to navigate stress, anxiety, and depression in our digital age. Please see flyer for more details or view the film trailer.

February 5, 9:30am (Register)

February 5, 7:00pm (Register)