Attention Seniors: Pick up your Cap and Gown
All seniors should pick up their cap and gown in the Main Office as soon as possible.
Questions? Contact the Main Office at 630-570-8214 or 630-570-8211.
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AP Testing Exam Information
Students that are registered to take an AP exam received an email with important exam information. This was sent to the email associated with the student's College Board account. It is very important that students read this email and reach out with any questions.
Additionally, students should now be able to access the AP Testing App required for both practice exams as well as the upcoming digital AP exams. To access the app, they need to click on the Apps button at the bottom of the screen to locate the "2021 Digital AP Exams" App. If anyone is having any difficulty with the app, please reach out to the Help Desk at helpdesk@hinsdale86.org
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Senior Final Transcript Request and Admission Decisions
All seniors are required to complete the Class of 2021 Post-Secondary Plans & Final Transcript Request. Seniors should look for an email from their counselor this week with a link to the form, as well. We will not be able to send a final transcript until this is received. Final transcripts will not be ready to send until the beginning of June. Please reach out to your counselor if you have questions.
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FAFSA or FAFSA Waiver REQUIRED for graduation for seniors
This is a reminder that all seniors are required to file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or complete a FAFSA Non-Participation Waiver form in order to graduate. If your student has not completed either of these, please make sure they do so immediately.
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Softball Unit in Physical Education
Under the guidelines of the Illinois Board of Education and the Illinois Public Health Department, some of our physical education classes will be participating in a softball unit to end the 2020-21 school year. We will be taking all safety measures to ensure the health and wellness of our students during this unit and all of our physical education units. Physical Education teachers will direct students to:
1) Wear masks over their nose and mouth at all times
2) Use sanitizers before and after activity
3) Use sanitizer on all equipment after each use
4) Students have the option of wearing non-latex gloves during game play
5) Maintain social distancing of 3-6 feet during game play
6) Any student that wants to opt out of an activity will not be penalized and is able to join one of our other physical education classes
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Flex Learning Day Information
Given the return to the traditional bell schedule, we will be holding a Flex Learning Day on April 28 so that staff will have additional time for planning and collaboration. On these days, in-person learners will report to school and have 25-minute classes with five-minute passing periods (no lunch) from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Remote learners will participate in these classes via Zoom.
See the below document for the class schedule on April 28.
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HCHS Senior Graduation Picnic - Hosted by Class of 2021 Parents
May 17, 2021
12-1:30 pm
(Immediately following Graduation practice)
ROBBINS PARK
(7th Street & South Vine Street in Hinsdale)
Students must provide their own transportation to Robbins Park after Graduation Practice
Cost: $15.00 per person
Includes hamburgers, or veggie burger, sides and drinks
Hinsdale Central Class of 2021 Senior Students ONLY
Socially distancing and masks are mandatory
Bring your student lanyard or driver's license for check-in.
Rain or Shine
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Hinsdale D86 Senior Class of 2021 - Celebrate a Senior
The Hinsdale D86 community is once again excited to celebrate our Senior Class of 2021! If you are the proud parent of a graduating senior, please consider joining our Facebook page and posting your senior's profile. This profile can highlight high school accomplishments, sports, clubs, interests, and future plans.
District 86 parents, community members, alumni, and even classmates will choose a graduate to “adopt” or celebrate! This may include dropping off treats or small gifts in the weeks leading up to graduation, and just generally ensuring this year's graduates know how awesome they are! This community is proud of the students' resiliency, hard work, and determination!
We look forward to some amazing senior profiles when the page goes live beginning April 25!
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Red Devil Gala Prom Event Details and Ticket Info
All members of the Class of 2021 are invited to attend the Red Devil Gala Prom Event
Please read through details below and register by April 30, 2021
What: Red Devil Gala Prom Event
Who: Hinsdale Central Class of 2021 members only - no exceptions
Date: Saturday, May 1, 2021
Time: 5-7 pm
Where: Hinsdale Central High School, Dickinson Stadium Track (Fieldhouse if raining)
Price: $21 paid via Pushcoin Here
Attire: Formal
All Hinsdale Central seniors are invited to attend the Red Devil Gala for a 2 hour event. You can arrive starting at 5:00 pm and stay until 7:00 pm, you are welcome to stay for the entire 2 hours or leave when you would like. Once you leave, you may not re-enter. The evening will consist of a Red Carpet entrance, photo stations, a Class of 2021 memory project, a trackless train ride, music, raffle baskets along with performances by the famous mind reader, Jacob Mayfield all while walking along the track and more! Senior superlatives will be announced as well as the Prom King and Queen . All attendees will be provided with raffle tickets for chances to win fabulous prizes donated by the PTO post prom committee.
Jacob Mayfield, the famous mind reader, will be performing at these times: 5:15-5:25, 5:30-5:40, 5:45-5:55, 6-6:10, 6:15-6:25, 6:30-6:40.
Tickets will be sold via pushcoin starting April 6th here. Ticket sales will close for on-line sales on April 30th. You can purchase tickets for $21 at the door.
Facemasks and social distancing must be followed at all times, along with Covid procedures set in place by the CDC, IDPH, DPDH and District 86. Temperature checks will be taken upon entry as well as student IDs scanned upon arrival and exit. As always these plans are subject to change based on constantly evolving regulations and guidelines from state and local officials.
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Hinsdale Central Bricks
Be a permanent part of the history of Hinsdale Central High School and buy an engraved 4"x 8" brick. Bricks will be installed in the SPRING 2022 once the new Fine Arts entrance is done with construction. Each brick can hold up to 3 lines of type with 13 characters pre line (including spaces). Bricks are $100 each and can be ordered here: https://forms.gle/3FAbYttKMCs2S2nG7
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Boosters Club Fundraisers
Support HCHS Boosters
Prom Corsage/ Boutonnière orders!
Pick up at:
440 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge
15% of all
Prom Corsage/ Boutonnière orders go to Boosters.
Please mention “HCHS Boosters” when ordering.
Pre-order for Graduation - College Colors Bouquets
To Order Call: 630-560-0955
Or use this link:
Please mention “HCHS Boosters” when ordering
On Graduation Day - May 17 - All sales will be picked up at Bouq Box
Additional HCHS Bouquets will be available after deadline for cash sale(colors may not be available)
15% of all sales go to Boosters
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Boosters Spiritwear Sale Coming Soon!
Hinsdale Central Boosters will be hosting a SPIRIT WEAR SALE at Hinsdale Central on Tuesday, May 4th, 2021. Stop by and check out the wide array of cool Hinsdale Central Swag from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Sale will take place outside of the gym doors, on the East side of the building.
If you can’t make it to the sale, we also offer a more limited selection at our online store. This can be found on our website at http://www.theboosters.com. Shipping fees apply.
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Order your College Acceptance Banner Now!
Congratulations! Your hard work and commitment to your education has been paid off with acceptance to college, trade school or the Military. In the past, Hinsdale Central has honored your acceptance into your future by displaying, at our graduation ceremony, a personalized banner featuring your name and your college’s name. This year, honoring District 86 and IDPH guidelines we would like to provide you with the opportunity to order this banner and display it either at school during the graduation ceremony OR at your home. This colorful banner, which is yours to keep, is a great keepsake commemorating your success in high school and beyond. Banners are 24"x30" and printed in color on both sides with 4 grommet holes for easy hanging.
These banners are currently on sale with proceeds going to activities programming here at Hinsdale Central. Please fill out the online order form.
Pricing for Banners will vary depending on delivery or pick up.
There are 3 options for displaying and picking up your banner:
1. Have your banner displayed outside of the stadium on Graduation day - you will be able to pick up your banner immediately following the Graduation ceremony by removing it from the fence.
PRICE FOR THE BANNER TO BE DISPLAYED ON CAMPUS IS:$65
2. Display the banner at you home -you can pick up your banner from Splash Graphics, Inc. at: 7001 S. Adams St., Willowbrook, IL 60527 after May 10th
PRICE FOR BANNER WITH PICK UP IS: $65
3 - If you would like to have the banner delivered to your home after May 10th
PRICE FOR BANNER WITH DELIVERY IS $76
ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE DONE VIA PUSHCOIN (you will be directed to payment after filling out this form)
Orders will not be filled if payment has not been received by May 10th.
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Class of 2021 Yard Signs and HC Red Devil Garden Flags
SENIOR FAMILIES - Class of 2021 yard signs will be available for purchase at the HC Bookstore near the greeter's desk at the main entrance until May 7th during school hours. Stop by and pick up one today to honor your graduate! The cost is $20, cash only. Previously ordered/paid signs can be picked up from Michelle Fischer by texting her at (773)704-4616.
Best wishes to the CLASS OF 2021!!!
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Solstice Art and Literary Magazine
The Solstice staff is proud to announce that its yearly art and literary magazine is almost out!
On May 10th students have the chance to pick up our book, an exhibition of the school's best art and writing that Hinsdale Central has to offer, which our team has spent the entire year curating and designing.
The students that purchased an activity pass at the beginning of this year will be able to pick up this book for free, as the cost was included in the cost of the activity pass.
Any students who didn't purchase an activity pass, you have the chance to pre-order it right now! The book costs $5, the proceeds of which will go to funding our club for years to come.
If you want your own copy, head to Hinsdale Central's webstore, or click here!
If you want more information on our club, head to our website, here!
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Changing from Remote to In-Person Instruction
Given the pivot of our hybrid learning environment and daily schedule, we want to provide our students who are learning from home on a full-time basis with the chance to change instructional models if/when they are ready to return to class on campus. Completed forms that we receive by 4 p.m. on Monday will be processed with the goal/intent of having those students resume in-person learning the following Monday. The one-week delay will give us time to update our student information system, check space configurations for social distancing purposes, ensure we have adequate supplies in our classrooms and assess the capacity in our lunch locations.
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Calendar Change
- The final three days of school for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors (May 19-21) will follow an early release schedule. All students will have 38-minute classes with five-minute passing periods (no lunch). They will be free to leave at 1 p.m. on these days but will be encouraged to meet with their teachers in the afternoon to discuss any missing assignments. As mentioned above, we will not be administering traditional final exams on these days.
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Hinsdale Central Foundation Nominations Needed!
Teacher Appreciation nominating forms are available through the website of hinsdalecentralfoundation.org and located on the home page. Just click on the link provided and honor a teacher, coach, counselor, sponsor, former teacher and/or staff member. This link will be available through May 3rd.
Hall of Fame nominations for the upcoming Class of 2021 can be accessed through the website of hinsdalecentralfoundation.org and located on the home page as well. Nominations and supporting documentation have to be submitted by May 1st. This year’s Hall of Fame festivities will take place on Thursday, September 30th at Ruth Lake country club.
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All Entering Seniors Health Requirement
All students entering the 9th and 12th grades will be required to show proof of recent meningococcal conjugate vaccination (MCV). All 9th grade students will be required to show proof of one dose received on or after 10 years of age. All 12th grade students and students attending our Hinsdale District 86 Transition Program will need to show proof of MCV immunization in one of the following ways: one dose of MCV on or after 16 years of age; or two doses of MCV, with the first dose being on or after 10 years of age, and the second dose being on or after the age of 16 years. This vaccination will help to prevent your child from contracting a severe form of bacterial meningitis as well as other illnesses caused by this bacterium.
Some students may have already received this vaccine since it has been recommended for various populations in the recent past. In this case, all you would need to do is provide the Health Office verification of receiving the meningococcal conjugate vaccine.
Documentation accepted as complying with the requirement for students entering 9th and 12th grades could be one of the following items:
A letter or note signed by your healthcare provider identifying the date the MVC was administered.
Printout from your provider’s electronic medical record (EMR) that indicates the vaccine was administered.
Current Certificate of Child Health Examination form, specifying the date the MCV was administered.
In addition to your health care provider, many local health departments and pharmacies offer the vaccine. The Illinois Department of Public Health recommends that parents get their adolescents vaccinated now to avoid the last-minute rush during the summer. Please submit this information via mail or fax (630-570-8599) to the Health Office by July 1, 2021. You will continue to receive a reminder until this immunization requirement is compliant. Students without adequate proof of vaccination may not attend school and schedules will not be released until documentation is received and approved by the School Nurse. Please call the Health Office with any questions or concerns.
Central Health Office
p) 630-570-8596
f) 630-570-8599
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COVID -19 Exposure Procedures and Guidance for Parents
The health and well-being of our community remains a top priority. Our District is committed to being as prepared as possible and thus provides the following updates on our health procedures. Access the Health Service COVID-19 web site for more information on the IDPH COVID-19 Exclusion Guidance that is in effect for any student who is:
- EXPERIENCING ANY COVID-19 SYMPTOM
- TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
- EXPOSED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SOMEONE WITH COVID-19 SYMPTOMS
- EXPOSED TO SOMEONE SUSPECTED OF HAVING COVID-19
- EXPOSED TO SOMEONE WHO HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
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Technology Help Desk
Students having difficulty with technology, should contact the Hinsdale Central Tech Help Desk at helpdesk@hinsdale86.org or call 630-655-6180. The IT staff can help students reset passwords or repair Chromebooks as well as many other tech issues.
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