As we shared in last week's email, District 86 is partnering with Jewel-Osco to host a COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot clinic in the auditorium at Hinsdale Central on Monday, Jan. 24, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. This event is open to:

Please note that the Pfizer vaccine and booster are the only ones that will be offered during this event. Those who wish to receive the booster shot must have completed the two-dose series of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least five months ago (i.e., no later than Aug. 24, 2021) or received the single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine at least two months ago (i.e., no later than Nov. 24, 2021). In addition, while the Pfizer vaccine is currently available to anyone who is 5 years or older, Jewel-Osco will only be providing the first dose of the age 12+ formulation on Jan. 24.

You can learn more about the clinic by visiting https://conta.cc/31SM1WR. You can also schedule an appointment to receive the first dose of the vaccine or the booster shot on Jan. 24 by visiting https://bit.ly/3zUs9io.

Superintendent Tammy Prentiss is seeking current District 86 students and current or future District 86 parents/guardians who are interested in helping advance the work of our strategic plan by serving on the steering committees she introduced during the board of education meeting on Jan. 13.

One committee will be charged with developing the profile of a District 86 graduate. This profile will feature the qualities and characteristics we want our students to possess when they leave our district. It will also guide the efforts we undertake to ensure that our students have the knowledge and skills they need to successfully pursue their ideal future.

The other committee will explore different secondary instructional models and frameworks. Through the work of this committee, we will seek to determine if changes to our schedules, practices, etc. can improve or enhance the way we deliver instruction, foster the professional growth and development of our faculty and staff, and support student learning.

You can access additional information about these committees by visiting https://conta.cc/3npEZjH. You can also apply to serve on one of them by visiting https://forms.gle/yyoXjrpa58TGP3Dv9.

Reminder - the following changes to the district's food service program will take effect on Jan. 19.

You can access additional information about these changes by visiting https://bit.ly/3KbDHTq.

During the board of education meeting on Jan. 13, Superintendent Prentiss provided a return to school update that included details about the changes the state has made to its guidance regarding:

You can access the update by visiting https://bit.ly/3zVroG1. You can also access the state's updated guidance via the links below.

Senior Lauren Peters from Hinsdale Central was recently interviewed by The Hinsdalean for its 60 Seconds feature. In the piece, Lauren talks about her experiences working on Solstice, which is the art and literary magazine produced by students and staff from Central. She also shares information about some of her hobbies and interests, and discusses what she plans to study in college.

You can check out the article by visiting https://bit.ly/3rcX0TC. Photo credit to Jim Slonoff from The Hinsdalean.

As we shared in previous emails, Hinsdale South social studies teacher Kelly Van Hout had the members of her civics class complete a semester-long service learning project. After reviewing and discussing potential issues to work on, the group decided to identify solutions for making the student parking lot and nearby intersections safer for drivers and pedestrians.

Their efforts led to the decision that the northeast entrance/exit of the student parking lot will be right turn only from 3 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. on school days starting Jan. 19. According to their research, the students believe this will improve safety by keeping drivers from making dangerous left turns on to Clarendon Hills Road.

You can check out a video of the students explaining their project and the change that resulted from it by visiting https://bit.ly/3A1MrH9.

Great job, Hornets.

We want to congratulate senior Kelly Klobach on being the latest Hinsdale Central student-athlete to be profiled by The Hinsdalean. In the piece, Kelly, who is a member of the girls gymnastics team, answers questions about her earliest memory of gymnastics, what she enjoys most about the sport, how she prepares for a meet and her goal for the season. She also talks about her trying diving for the first time, what she likes to do during her free time and what she plans to study in college.

You can check out the profile on Kelly by visiting https://bit.ly/3tu2V9B. Photo credit to Jim Slonoff from The Hinsdalean.

We also want to congratulate the following students for being named Hinsdale Central's athletes of the month for December:

Ron Lieber, who is a New York Times financial columnist and bestselling author, will be the featured presenter for the next two virtual events being held in conjunction with the 2021-22 Community Speaker Series.

The first event, which is titled "The Price You Pay for College," will take place on Feb. 1 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The second event, which is titled "How to Talk to Your Kids About Money," will take place on Feb. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

These events are free and open to the public. However, registration is required if you want to take part in the livestream or watch the recording of them afterward.

Please visit http://www.d181foundation.org/ to register for or learn more about the events.

The District 86 and District 88 Transition Family Group will be hosting a presentation by Service, Inc. on Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m.

During the event, representatives from the organization will provide information about PUNS (Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services) - who is eligible, why people should get on the waitlist now, what the funding can be used for, etc.

You can access the Zoom link for this event, as well as information about previous or upcoming sessions, by visiting https://bit.ly/3kyqglb.

The Indian Prairie Public Library is hosting a free webinar titled "Scholarships, Grants & Loans." During this webinar, which will take place on Jan. 26 at 6 p.m., participants will receive information about scholarships and financial aid that can help make college planning both successful and affordable. You can access additional information about or register for the event by visiting https://bit.ly/indianp26.

If you missed the edition of Board Briefs for the board of education meeting on Jan. 13, please visit https://conta.cc/3fnBx4O.

You can access a more detailed breakdown of this data by building at https://bit.ly/3d93aws.

Employees who work in the administration building or are not assigned to a specific school - 98%