First Student Bus Service Issues

We sincerely apologize for the recent issues with our bus service, and the impact they have had on you and your children. We have always taken great pride in the quality and efficiency of our operations. Unfortunately, this year’s flu season combined with the national driver shortage has created a situation where we have had to use a number of substitute drivers on our routes. This has led to some of the problems you have encountered, including buses running late, stops being missed or routes being completed out of order. With that said, there is no excuse for the reduced quality in service you have experienced.
 
Please know that we are currently exploring and implementing short- and long-term solutions for addressing these issues, including working with our substitute drivers to ensure that they get corrected immediately. In the meantime, we want to reiterate how sorry we are for the challenges you have had to deal with, and ask for your patience and understanding as we work to resolve them. We also encourage you to please call our office at 630-964-2500 if you have any questions.
 
Sincerely,
 
Jen Chaplin
Location Manager
First Student
Senior Parking Applications for 2020-2021 ** Open now

Senior parking applications for the 2020-2021 school year will be available for submission starting March 2, 2020 . Students should check their school email account in order to access the application or they can click on the link provided below. Students must use their school email account to access and submit the application. Please read all of the documents before submitting parking applications. Remember you may only apply for one semester . Applications must be submitted to the Deans’ Office no later than April 30, 2020. In order to complete your application, you will need to print a copy of your current insurance card and driver’s license to the Deans Office by April 30, 2020..  Please address questions to the Deans’ Office Kimm Dever to:  Kdever@hinsdale86.org .

Final registration for Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

If your student is enrolled in an AP class and has not yet registered for the AP exam, the DEADLINE to do so is March 8, 2020. No exceptions to this date or standby testing will be available this year. Registration is a two-step process this year: students MUST register online through Total Registration and join the AP classroom in their College Board account and indicate their intent to take the exam. Please have your student talk to their AP teacher or counselor if they have questions and/or have not completed both of these steps already.
Dental Program at Hinsdale Central

Hinsdale Central High School is scheduling students for the Du Page County Health Department Dental Program on March 9, 2020 . Good oral health is an important component of overall health! This program provides FREE dental screenings for all students, and additional preventative services for eligible students. Students who participate will be sent home with a free toothbrush and dental examination results. The program is held at Hinsdale South this year, and participating students will be transported to South by school minibus at 8:50 am on Monday March 9 th . Students will be brought back to Central midday, and attendance in missed classes will be excused through the health office. Please complete consent forms and return to Health Services as soon as possible if interested. Call the Health Office at 630-570-8595 if you have any questions or concerns.
D86 and the Parent Network: Anxiety/Teens and Parents
Anxiety Program
Boosters Sponsored Graduation Reserved Seating and Parking Raffle

Dear Parents/ Guardians and Students of HCHS Class of 2020:
 
The Boosters of HCHS is raising money to support the various sport teams, clubs and activities at Hinsdale Central by conducting a Graduation Reserved Seating and Parking raffle.  Four lucky winners will each receive the package of one reserved parking space and a reserved seating for five people at Hinsdale Central's graduation on May 21, 2020 . Participants must be 18 or older.
 
The sale of raffle tickets will start on March 1 - 31.  Each ticket is sold for $ 25.00. An extra ticket will be added for every $100 purchase.
 
Please buy your raffle tickets online at www.theboosters.com/raffle. You can also buy tickets by mail and send to:
 
Marvie Pham
8 N Clay St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
 
Please make check payment to The Boosters. Do not mail cash.
 
An email will be sent to confirm your raffle ticket purchase and donation receipt.
  
The raffle drawing will be on April 8, 2020 at 7:00 pm during The Boosters monthly meeting.
Winners will be notified by email on April 9. The four winners of this graduation raffle package of reserved parking and seats can only use their prize package for the May 2020 HCHS Graduation event .
  
Thank you for your generous support and Good luck!
 
Sincerely,
The Boosters of HCHS
PROM PARENT COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT - THE TIME TO DONATE & SIGNUP IS NOW!!!

VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS NEEDED!!!

WE'VE RAISED $8,200 & OUR GOAL IS $30K - PLEASE MAKE YOUR DONATION!!!

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. 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:

We hope that every Hinsdale Central family will choose to contribute to this safe and fun tradition!
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April Testing Days

District 86 freshmen, sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT or SAT on April 14 and 15. Below is the testing schedule for both days. We will send additional information in March that will include details about dismissal times and transportation.
 
Tuesday, April 14
·        Juniors will take the SAT
·        Freshmen and sophomores will not attend school; they will engage in remote learning from home
·        Seniors will have a non-attendance day
 
Wednesday, April 15
·        Freshmen and sophomores will take the PSAT
Juniors and seniors will not attend school; they will engage in remote learning from home
Hinsdale Central High School
5500 South Grant Street • Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (630) 570-8000

Important Dates to Remember:

March 9, 2020 Late Start Day 8:50 AM
March 11 & 12, 2020 Variety Show 7:00 PM
March 18, 2020 Flexible Learning Day Early Relase 11:30 AM