Protocols and Procedures for Inclement Weather

As we head into the winter months, we want to remind students, staff, families and community members about the protocols and procedures we will initiate and follow should we need to close our schools due to inclement weather.

Please visit http://bit.ly/3g8xyNK for information about how and when we will communicate weather-related updates. There are also details about the Emergency Weather Learning (E-learning) Days we will implement if we need to close our schools.
Calendar Reminder

As we head into December, please keep in mind the schedule for our Winter Break.
Early Dismissal Wednesday, December 21
Classes Resume Monday, January 2
Attendance Message and Winter Break

Dear Red Devil Families:

As we near our winter break from school, we are grateful to everyone for helping to restore a routine for showing up to school while supporting students and families.

We appreciate everyone’s efforts to avoid taking extra time off during the winter break. As long as your child is healthy, please encourage showing up to class when school is in session. Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as to connect to their peers and teachers.

We appreciate:
  • Our students and their families who do their best to show up daily even when it isn’t easy.
  • Our teachers who go above and beyond to make school a welcoming and safe place for all students to learn.
  • Our administrators who help us work together to ensure we create a physically and emotionally safe and engaging learning environment.
  • Our many, many healers and helpers - the support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and attention our children need.
We appreciate each one of you. May these days off be restful and healing. 
  • If your family or your child needs support, please reach out to your child's school counselor for help. They can help create a support plan.
  • We look forward to seeing you again when school resumes on January 2, 2023

Thank you for partnering with us and having your child attend school through December 21.

Sincerely,
William C. Walsh, Principal
Winter Health Tips

The DuPage County Health Department has created a tip sheet to help you and your family stay healthy during the winter months. You can access that document HERE.
PSAT/NMSQT scores released 

The College Board will begin releasing scores from the October 12 PSAT on December 5-6. Students can log into their College Board accounts to access their scores. 
Save the Date for SNOWCOMING – a winter dance and activity. 

Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 from 7-9PM

Snowcoming is a Winter Dance and event that is open to all Hinsdale Central Students and approved guests sponsored by Student Council.  
At Snowcoming, there will be dancing, with a DJ and student DJs, Ice Skating indoors on a synthetic surface – ice skates will be provided, a traditional photo booth, a snow globe photo booth, artificial snow falling throughout the event as well as video and board games and a movie. Hot Chocolate and snow cones will be served as well! There is truly something for everyone at this dance. Attire is semi formal. Ticket sales will begin in mid January via the GoFan platform (links will be emailed to all students) and will be sold for $20 a person. All proceeds from this event will be divided amongst class accounts to support prom fundraising. Snowcoming will be hosted in the gym, café and commons. 

We are excited to bring back this winter event! 
Graduation Cap and Gown Information

Seniors, please go to jostens.com to enter your Cap and Gown information and to order any additional items you would like. There is no fee for the Cap and Gown through Jostens, the fee is covered through your $50.00 school graduation fee.
  • Go to jostens.com and enter your school name
  • Click on the GRADUATION tab
  • Packages show up first, scroll down and hit SHOP NOW to see everything and look for the Cap and Gown Unit under the Cap and Gown Information. It shows $0.00.
  • Click on Cap, Gown, Stole & Tassel Unit to enter Height, Weight, Gender information.
  • Choose Gifts For Grad if you like or choose No Thanks.
  • Choose Review and Order – ADD TO CART – Enter Students Name – CHECKOUT
Please call Julie Van Ness, 630-570-8214, with any questions.
Yearbook Information

IT IS TIME TO PURCHASE A YEARBOOK! Please go to Infinite Campus! The cost is $50. 

SENIOR PARENTS! Please purchase your child's senior tribute to be featured in the yearbook. Here is more information.
Boosters Fundraiser

Help HC Boosters ring in the holidays with a greeting card fundraiser through minted.com. If you use the promo code FUNDRAISEHINSDALEHS you will receive 20% off your order and Boosters will receive a donation equal to 15% of your total purchase. Check out Minted's fun holiday designs and reconnect with family and friends this holiday season! 100% of the funds raised support the students at HCHS through fall and spring Grants. Boosters just released Fall Grants for $40K to Activities and Athletics. You can learn more at theboosters.com. Thank you for your support! 
LEAP For Africa

LEAP for Africa is selling all your wreaths and garland needs this holiday season! Check out our fundraising website at https://bit.ly/leapsale22. All proceeds go directly to supporting the LEAP Math and Science schools in South Africa! We appreciate your support! Go Red Devils!
College Selection Process: Advice from the Experts on December 7 at 6:30 PM via Zoom

Please join us to hear admissions advice from the following representatives: David Trott, Senior Associate Dean of Admission at College of William and Mary, Rachel Taylor, Assistant Director of Admission at University of Michigan and Milyon Trulove, Vice President and Dean of Admission & Financial Aid at Reed College and a representative from Morehouse College. They will share how applications are evaluated at different types of institutions. 
Red Devil Dispatch - Information on Attendance, Buses, Late Starts, Security and More!

Have questions about attendance? Curious to know what is considered an excused absence? Need a list of the late start days? Would you like information on how to report a security situation? The answers to these questions and more can be found here in the Red Devil Dispatch.

Our 24-hour Attendance Line phone number is 630-570-8090.

Please use this number to report all absences, including late arrivals and early dismissals. Failure to call within 24 hours of the absence will result in an unexcused absence. If you need to call your student out unexpectedly, your student will first need to be excused from the Dean's Office before leaving school.
Hinsdale Central High School Class of 2023 Senior Portrait & Yearbook Information

Visual Image Photography (VIP) is the official photographer of Hinsdale Central High School and is honored to be a part of your senior experience! In order to appear in the yearbook, all seniors must have their photo taken by VIP. Photographs submitted from other studios will NOT be accepted into the yearbook.

Yearbook Photo Selection Deadline
Your yearbook photo selection must be submitted to VIP by January 9, 2023 in order to appear in your school’s yearbook. If you do not select an image, one will be selected for you by VIP. This date is set by your school and cannot be extended. If you do not have a yearbook image taken by VIP, you will not appear in the yearbook.

Hinsdale Central High School Studio Sessions
SENIOR PORTRAITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Please make an appointment online at https://www.vipis.com/services/illinois-senior-portraits/ Walk ins will not be accepted.
  
Premier: $40 session fee. Add Cap and gown to your session for $10.
This session is taken indoors only and is for one outfit. The premier session includes the yearbook photos and up to three different backgrounds with different poses (from full length to close ups). You will receive 30-40 proofs to view and order from online within one week of your appointment. Your session fee is to pay for your photographer’s time and does not include any prints or packages.

Premier Plus: $80 session fee. Add Cap and gown to your session for $10.
This session is taken indoors and/or outdoors (weather permitting). This session is for one to two outfit(s). The premier plus session also includes the yearbook photos and up to four different backgrounds with different poses (from full length to close ups). You will receive 50-60 proofs to view and order from online within one week of your appointment. Your session fee is to pay for your photographer’s time and does not include any prints or packages.

Premier Deluxe: $120 session fee.
This session is taken outdoors at VIP specified locations only. This session is for one to two outfit(s). The Premier Deluxe session also includes the yearbook photos and multiple poses in a variety of locations. You will receive 80-100 proofs to view and order from online within one week of your appointment. Your session fee is to pay for your photographer’s time and does not include any prints or packages.

You can schedule at one of our studios by visiting us at www.vipis.com or you can contact us at support@vipis.com if you have any questions.
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. 
Tip Line

District 86 partnered with Navigate360 to develop a new Tip Line that people can use to anonymously report any concerns they have about the well-being of our students, or make us aware of incidents or issues that threaten the safety of our schools or those we serve.
Please visit P3Campus.com or use the free P3 Campus mobile app to submit your tip. Both resources will also allow you to:
  • Share photos, videos or other attachments when submitting a tip.
  • Follow up on a tip you submitted to either check on its status or provide additional information. 
Please contact the dean's office if you have questions or need more information about our Tip Line.
Hinsdale Central High School
5500 South Grant Street • Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (630) 570-8000