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VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS NEEDED!!! Dear Hinsdale Central Families: We are looking for donations, chaperones and volunteers from parents of FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS & SENIORS to support Post Prom and the Prom Red Carpet Event.  This communication will help you understand why we solicit from parents of underclassmen and why your help is needed. Prom is Saturday May 2nd.  The Red Carpet event begins at 5:30 p.m. and students check in for their Prom busses at 6:30 p.m. Prom night consists of 3 events: Red Carpet, Prom and Post Prom RED CARPET (hosted by Parents) Parents decorate the HC Gym with Red Carpet Photo Stations Prom goers and their families are invited to Red Carpet one hour before the Prom busses depart HC to take photos Prom (hosted by the school) is a formal dinner dance at Navy Pier’s Crystal Gardens POST PROM (hosted by Parents) A skyline cruise aboard The Odyssey immediately following the dance Dancing, karaoke and refreshments are provided during the  chaperoned, alcohol-free, 5-star cruise.  Hinsdale Police and Parent volunteers chaperone.  Following, students board busses back to Hinsdale Central, arriving home around 3 a.m. PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION: Our fundraising goal is $30,000 Red Carpet is 100% funded by this budget, there is no fee to attend A Post Prom ticket has been $45 Traditionally over 95% of Prom goers attend Post Prom This fundraising covers approximately half of the ACTUAL Odyssey ticket price and allows us to keep this ticket price low at $45 This budget fully pays for students that aren’t able to afford a ticket Donated funds underwrite costs for the classes ’21, ’22, & ’23 PLEASE CONSIDER BEING A POST PROM CHAPERONE: Chaperones meet at Hinsdale Central at 10:30 pm and are bused to Navy Pier Chaperones manage Odyssey student check in and walk around to make sure everyone is safely having a great time.  Everyone boards the buses around 2:30 am to return to Hinsdale Central Grab some friends and volunteer – it’s a fun sneak peek to Prom! 4 – 5 Hinsdale Police Officers also chaperone PLEASE CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR DONATION AND VOLUNTEER: https://hcpto.org/prom-parent-donation-form/ We hope that every Hinsdale Central family will choose to contribute to this safe and fun tradition!

Boosters is sponsoring a Dine & Share event with Grill 89 in Westmont on Tuesday, February 25th from 11 am – 9 pm. Grab lunch, dinner or carryout to show your support. Grill 89 will donate 20% of all sales back to Boosters (alcohol excluded). Click on the menu to check out their delicious options:

https://www.grill89.com/menus/

Mark your calendars for this awesome event. Present this attached flyer.  Thank you for supporting Boosters!

Please bring the flyer, mention just1mike or bring a photo of the flyer on your phone.

HAS YOUR CHILD RECEIVED SUCCESSFUL HELP  for an emotional, developmental, learning or health issue?

Please share information on health care providers that have made a positive impact on your child’s wellbeing by posting a review on The Parent List, a Hinsdale Central PTO supported resource.  All reviews are anonymous.

Parent reviewed providers on the list include local doctors, therapists, support groups, in-patient and out-patient programs, tutors, nutritionists, books, and holistic medical approaches that have helped our children with issues that  include: anxiety; depression; school avoidance; insomnia; peer relations; stress; autism spectrum; eating disorders; migraines; concussions and more.

To leave 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 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 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.

DOES YOUR CHILD NEED HELP for an emotional, developmental, learning or health issue?

Check out The Parent List, a Hinsdale Central High School PTO resource that contains over 80 positive reviews on area health care providers that have helped D86 and D181 children with issues that include: anxiety; depression; school avoidance; insomnia; peer relations; stress; autism spectrum; eating disorders; migraines; concussions and more.

Parent reviewed providers include local doctors, therapists, support groups, in-patient and out-patient programs, tutors, nutritionists, books, and holistic medical approaches.

To read The Parent List reviews, go to hcpto.org/parent-list/

Questions can be directed to:   parentlist@hcpto.org

In no way does the Hinsdale Central PTO, Hinsdale Central High School staff, school districts 86 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 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.

On February 20th at 7 pm at Hinsdale South High School Auditorium, Tracy Kline & Karla Megow, of College Of DuPage, will present on COD’s COACH (Career Opportunities and Achievement) program. These programs are designed to help increase educational, vocational and socialization opportunities for developmentally disabled students in DuPage County. It provides post-high school transition students with additional educational training aimed at preparing them for meaningful employment.

Taryn Chrapkowski, District 86’s Transitional Team will present national data behind post-secondary education and employment, and how it drives transition planning, outline the district transition service programs and integrating assistive technology for post-secondary success.

Tim Ahlberg, Assistant Director of Admission at Elmhurst College, will present the Elmhurst Learning & Success Academy (ELSA) at Elmhurst College. ELSA is a four-year, post-secondary college experience program for young adults with differing abilities between the ages of 18 and 28. ELSA focuses on academics, career exploration, social and recreational experiences in a traditional four-year college environment

Flyer Attached

The February spiritwear sale will be held on Friday, February 14th from 11am-3:15pm.  We will be selling our full line of merchandise along including a fun new Hinsdale Central scarf.  Please shop our sale and support HC Boosters.

We accept cash, check, credit cards, and HC Booster gift certificates.

HC Drama Parents’ Association is sponsoring a Movie Trivia Night on March 21 from 7 pm to 9:30 pm. Create a team of 8 – 10 people or sign up as an individual and we’ll place you on a team.  Prizes will be awarded. Buy tickets or make a donation: http://www.universe.com/hcdrama movie night

Thank you for supporting the Drama productions at Hinsdale Central. All funds raised benefit the Drama department at Hinsdale Central, covering items not included school budget and allowing over 100 students a year to participate in the arts at Hinsdale Central.

Please view our Flyer!