FREE 1:1 Disability Support Consultations

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On March 19, 2020 from 1:00-8:00pm, the Hinsdale District 86 Transition Center will be providing FREE individualized 1-hour consultations around accessing government benefits (PUNS, SSI, Medicaid, Guardianship, Powers of Attorney). Meetings will be in a one-on-one setting with experts from local adult agencies. To request an appointment, visit http://bit.ly/2QBGBaN

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Boosters Graduation Parking & Reserved Seating Raffle

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Parents of The HCHS Class of 2020,
HCHS Boosters is conducting a Reserved Seating & Parking Raffle for Hinsdale Central’s graduation on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Four lucky winners will each receive the package of one (1) reserved parking space and five (5) reserved seats. Raffle participants must be 18 or older.
Raffle tickets will be sold from March 1st – 31st.
Each ticket is $25. An extra ticket will be added for every $100 spent.
All funds raised will benefit the Arts, Activities & Athletics at HCHS. Purchase raffle tickets online at www.theboosters.com/raffle. An email will be sent to confirm your raffle ticket purchase and donation receipt.
The drawing will be on April 8th, 2020 during The Boosters monthly Board meeting. Winners will be notified by email on April 9th. The four winners can only use their prize package for the May 2020 graduation ceremony. Thank you for your generous support and good luck!

 

HC PTO is Giving Money to Seniors: Red Devil Spirit Scholarship

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The Hinsdale Central PTO will award 10 – $1,000 scholarships to selected graduating seniors to help them meet the expenses of their first year of college.  
Candidates will be chosen based on financial need, involvement at HCHS and a typed 500 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.
There is not a minimum GPA requirement.  Applicants are not restricted as to the school they choose to attend. If awarded a Red Devil Spirit Scholarship, as long as the student is enrolled full time at the school of their choice next year, they will receive the scholarship money.
Applications can be found in the Guidance office using this online link.
 
The application deadline is Monday, March 16th and winners will be announced at the Senior Scholarship ceremony on May 21st. Good luck!

Prom Parent Committee Needs Your Support!

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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 Dine & Share Day with Grill 89!

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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!

Parents helping Parents – Post an a review to The Parent List

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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.

The Parent List- a resource to identify help for your child

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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.

Red Devil Spirit Scholarship

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The Hinsdale Central PTO will award 10 – $1,000 scholarships to selected graduating seniors to help them meet the expenses of their first year of college.  
Candidates will be chosen based on financial need, involvement at HCHS and a typed 500 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 using this online link.
 
The application deadline is Monday, March 16th and winners will be announced at the Senior Scholarship ceremony on May 21st. Good luck!

Parent Network & D86 Presents: College and Career Readiness

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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

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