D86 Schools Closing

Dear District 86 Community, 
 
We have been informed that Governor Pritzker and President Trump may be making announcements this afternoon that will impact the status of schools in the face of the circumstances surrounding COVID-19. However, District 86, in unity with the DuPage Regional Office of Education (ROE) and the other schools in the county, have made the decision to close our schools at the end of the day today (March 13). We will implement our e-learning plan from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27. We will then proceed with spring break as planned. All after-school events and activities (athletics, clubs, organizations, etc.) will be canceled during this time. We will provide more detailed information about our plans for the next few weeks later today and tomorrow. 
 
Thank you for your time and attention to this message, and for your continued patience and understanding. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
Tammy Prentiss
Superintendent 
Mid Semester 2 Make a Difference Winners!

We am very happy to announce the Mid Semester 2 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.
 
 
Jennifer Burkemper - Music
Christopher Freiler – Social Studies
Jared Friebel - English
Gia Maniscalco - Guidance
Erin Palmer - English
Brittany Zust - Science
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 scan and email a copy of your current insurance card and driver’s license during the school closure to the Deans Office by April 30, 2020.  Please address questions to the Deans’ Office Kimm Dever to:  Kdever@hinsdale86.org .

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:
April 6, 2020 Classes Resume on Campus