Summer School
Registration for the district's summer school program is scheduled to open on March 15. This year's program features a wide array of offerings that will be delivered in person (at Hinsdale Central), online or via a hybrid format. These offerings include the following new courses:
Drivers education will also be offered at both campuses.
The first semester for summer school will take place June 13-30, while the second semester will be held July 5-21. Bus transportation will be available to all students at no additional cost.
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State Mandated Testing Days in April
Dear District 86 Families,
I am writing today with important information about our state-mandated testing days in April. For more than 20 years, Illinois has funded the administration of a college admission test for all high school juniors as part of its accountability process. The College Board’s Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) was selected to be that test again this year, and will be given on April 13. We will also be giving the PSAT 9 (April 14) and 10 (April 13) to our freshmen and sophomores. These assessments, which you can learn more about via the links below, will provide us with data we can use to measure how much growth our students have achieved since taking the SAT suite of assessments in October.
In addition to the SAT, all juniors in Illinois will be required to take the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA). The test, which became a mandatory state assessment for all fifth, eighth and 11th grade students in 2019, is aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards for Science and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). It will be administered in an online format on April 14. Any student who does not take the ISA on this day will be required to make it up at a later date. You can access additional information about the ISA by visiting https://www.isbe.net/isa.
Below is the testing schedule for April 13 and 14. We recognize that having our juniors test on consecutive days is not ideal. However, we believe utilizing a condensed testing window will help prevent this process from impacting multiple weeks of classroom instruction in our buildings.
Lastly, for those who have registered for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, the exam dates for each subject can be accessed by visiting https://bit.ly/3CcAdwn. Please note that all AP exams are returning to pre-pandemic testing dates and procedures - i.e., they will be administered in our schools as paper-and-pencil tests over a two-week period in May (May 2–6 and May 9–13).
Thank you for your time and attention to this message. Please contact Jessica Hurt, assistant principal for curriculum and instruction at Hinsdale Central (jhurt@hinsdale86.org), or Eric Martolf, assistant principal for curriculum and instruction at Hinsdale South (emartzolf@hinsdale86.org) if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Dr. Chris Covino
Assistant Superintendent for Academics
Testing Schedule
Wednesday, April 13*
Juniors take the SAT plus essay
Sophomores take the PSAT 10
Seniors and freshmen have a “non-attendance day” (no school work assigned)
Sophomores will be dismissed at approximately 11:45 a.m. (buses depart 15 minutes after this exam finishes). Juniors will be dismissed at approximately 1:15 p.m. (buses depart 15 minutes after this exam finishes)
Thursday, April 14*
Juniors take the ISA
Freshmen take the PSAT 9
Seniors and sophomores will have a “non-attendance day” (no school work assigned)
Students will be dismissed at approximately 11:45 a.m., (buses will depart 15 minutes after this exam finishes).
*If your student will be receiving testing accommodations on either day, you will be sent a separate email with additional details.
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Update on State and Federal COVID-19 Guidance
Based on the CDC’s new criteria, the transmission level for DuPage County is currently low. While in low, the CDC recommends that people:
- Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.
- Get tested if they have symptoms.
As for face coverings while the transmission level is low, the CDC states that “people may choose to mask at any time.” However, the agency encourages masking for “people with symptoms, a positive test or exposure to someone with COVID-19.”
We will update the COVID-19 section of our website tomorrow to reflect this new guidance. In the meantime, we have made changes to our dashboard to help ensure that people have access to data that will enable them to make informed decisions about their specific health needs. Below are the metrics we plan to update on a weekly basis.
- Transmission level in DuPage County.
- Vaccination rates for District 86.
- Positive case count for District 86.
- Positivity rate for the District 86 community.
- Weekly new case rate per 100,000 people in our local communities and DuPage County.
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Automobile Regulations/Parking Reminders/Drop Off and Pick up
- All cars parked on District and school grounds must be parked in an authorized area and display the current school parking permit, as applicable. The speed limit in all District and school parking lots is 10 miles per hour.
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Students who do not have a parking permit for the current school year may not park on school grounds. Students with parking permits must park in the designated student parking lot. Student parking is based on space-availability, on a first come, first serve basis each school day. Student parking in the Staff Parking Lot, including before and after school, is strictly prohibited.
- Parking permits must be prominently displayed from your front window.
- Unauthorized or illegally parked vehicles will be towed and/or the student may be subject to a police ticket.
- Permits may be denied to students who have prior parking violations.
- For safety reasons the staff and student parking lots should not be used to drop off or pick up students.
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Hinsdale Central is hosting the Young Hearts for Life - Free ECG Screening
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Hinsdale Central is excited to announce that we will be having a free heart screening for all students on Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Did you know that 13 Hinsdale Central students were identified at the last screening with previously undiagnosed cardiac conditions? Testing is recommended every two years!
Want to find out more? Young Hearts for Life has put together a parent informational packet.
Here are the links:
This event will happen during the student's PE/Health/Dr. Ed class time on Thursday, March 24, 2022 for those students that are registered. Your student has to be registered to receive the free screening. If they do not have a PE class in their schedule, they can complete the screening during their lunch period or study hall on March 23, 2022.
Here is a video that explains more:
Student Registration:
WE will need MANY (over 100) adult volunteers for the screening day!! If you can help out, please click the link below!
Adult Volunteer Sign Up Link:
Hinsdale Central High School—3/24/22
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Mr. Hinsdale
Who will be the next Mr. Hinsdale? Come out and see on Thursday, March 10th at 7PM in the auditorium. Tickets are only $5 and all proceeds will be donated to Erika's Lighthouse in support of Mental Health awareness and programming. Tickets can be purchased here: https://ticketpeak.co/hcdrama/events or at the door.
The following students will be competing in opening dance, lip sync, talent and formal wear/question & answer for the crown. Come see Griffin Walsh, James Grueber, Conor Furlong, Jack Treiber, Shreemann Patel, Henry Berger and Praveen Pandikaran in this fun event.
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District 86 Preschool Programs
Both Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South will offer in-person preschool programs once again through their Child Care & Development classes during the months of April and May. The preschool focuses on developmental appropriateness, creativity, independence, social skills, as well as safety. Both are open and available to any and all families (you do not need to live in the district to attend either program). D86 employees will receive a discount.
To find out more information about the District’s Preschool Programs, contact:
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District 86 College Fair
March 17, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Hinsdale Central Fieldhouse. We will once again be partnering with Strive Scan to allow students to easily share their information with the colleges they meet with at the fair. Students who create an account will be given a barcode that any college they are interested in can scan and collect their information. Students are encouraged to register ahead of time to get their bar code at www.StriveFair.com.
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Upcoming Community Speaker Series Event: The Addiction Inoculation |
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PLEASE SUPPORT POST PROM 2022!
Fundraising & Volunteering for Post Prom
Senior Prom: April 30, 2022
Dear Hinsdale Central Families:
We are looking for donations, chaperones and volunteers from parents of FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS & SENIORS to support Post Prom. This communication will help you understand why we solicit from parents of underclassmen and why your help is needed.
Prom night consists of 2 events: Prom and Post Prom:
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Prom (hosted by the school) is a formal dinner dance at the Field Museum
- POST PROM (hosted by Parents)
- A skyline cruise aboard The Odyssey immediately following the dance at the Field Museum - guests will be bussed from the Field Museum to Navy Pier to board the Odyssey
- Dancing, karaoke and refreshments are provided during the chaperoned 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
- Our goal is to keep the cost of Post Prom at $45, depending on our fundraising success
- 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 who aren’t able to afford a ticket
- Donated funds underwrite costs for the classes ’23, ’24 & ’25
- Our committee hasn’t had a fundraising campaign since 2019 due to Covid. However last year we supported 2 events using funds from our reserves; consequently our reserves need to be replenished!
- 1/2 of the ticket price for the Class of 2021 Graduation Party Cruise on the Odyssey
- 100% of the funding toward the gift baskets that were raffled at the 2021 Prom.
PLEASE VOLUNTEER AS A POST PROM CHAPERONE:
- Chaperones meet at Hinsdale Central at 10:30 pm and are bussed downtown
- Chaperones manage Odyssey student check in and walk around to make sure everyone is safely having a great time.
- Everyone boards the busses 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
- The cost of the chaperone transportation and Odyssey ticket is covered by Post Prom
Thank you for supporting this amazing tradition!
Hinsdale Central 2022 Post Prom Committee
Jill Biegansky, Erin Walsh & Courtney Willman
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Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors
C&H Sauer Family 2022 Scholarship - Due Date: March 15 - Desire to use award to help pay for an Engineering or Science degree. Must have earned at least a 3.2 grade point average in high school.
Garden Club of Hinsdale - Due Date: March 25 - Two graduating Seniors who are interested in botany, environmental sciences, landscape design/installation or other related fields.
Hinsdale Masonic Lodge - Due Date: March 11 - The main objective of this award is to choose a graduating senior who exemplifies the principles to which Masons aspire: concern for their fellow man, belief in a supreme being, leadership and brotherly love.
2022 Red Devil Spirit Scholarship - Due Date: March 14 - (DEADLINE RECENTLY EXTENDED TO MARCH 21ST) Candidates will be chosen based on financial need, involvement in activities, clubs and athletics at Central and a typed 500 word personal statement describing what you love about being a Red Devil and what Red Devil characteristics you will bring to your college experience.
Rodney Stuart Kroehler Award - Due Date: March 14 - Display academic excellence, leadership and exceptional versatility through participation in extracurricular activities and athletics at this school as well as activities in the greater community. Transcripts of high school records with a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 required for consideration.
Hinsdale Bank & Trust Scholarship - Due Date: March 24 - Interested applicants will be selected on the basis of positive leadership and character as exhibited by academic achievement, extra-curricular activities and involvement in the community. Applicants must have maintained a "B" average or better for seven semesters of high school and plan to enroll full-time at an accredited two or four-year college, university or trade/vocational school.
Hinsdale Central Teacher's Association Scholarship - Due Date: March 25 - For Seniors who expect to enter the teaching profession.
Hinsdale Central Vocational Scholarship - Due Date: March 25 - For students specifically pursuing a career in either a trade school or certificate program.
Hinsdale Rotary Scholarships- Due Date: March 18 -
Education to Careers Scholarship: For a student who is preparing for a vocational or technical career which requires less than a baccalaureate degree in order to enter that field.
Fine & Performing Arts Scholarship: Students must be enrolled at a baccalaureate granting institution and have the fine arts, or performing arts area as a field of sincere interest and study. The eligible student should have a B average or a 4.0 or better.
Leadership/Service Scholarship: This scholarship is designed to recognize the student who has been actively involved and service-minded during his/her high school career but not necessarily in the leadership limelight.
Hooten Family Scholarship - Due Date: March 25 - The Hooten Family Scholarship is offering five $1,000.00 scholarships to graduating D86 seniors who plan to attend College of DuPage. This scholarship is meant to encourage young students to embrace the opportunity to maximize their education at COD for the pursuit of their dreams.
Kevin C. Kerekes Memorial Scholarship - Due Date: March 25 - Applicants are limited to Seniors, both male and female, who have been runners on the cross-country and/or track teams. Applicant must achieve a minimum 4.0 GPA, exemplify team spirit, and display high standards and moral conduct. Financial need is also a consideration.
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UPDATE: Master Facility Plan Student Service Center
Since Pepper Construction began work on the Student Service Center in May 2021, much work has been completed as we are near completion and occupancy in April 2022. Click here to see the work from start through December 2021.
Cotter Consulting, which is serving as the owner's representative for the district's Future Ready Facilities work, is providing weekly updates about the status of open projects. Links to those updates can be found on the D86 Future Ready Facilities website.
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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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