NOV. 15TH COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES |
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Congratulations
2022 Hall of Fame Inductee
Gregory Ruffolo
Class of 1978
Induction Ceremony November 17, 2022
Mr. Ruffolo is the Executive Vice President and Senior Lender of Heritage Bank of Schaumburg in Schaumburg, IL. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL.
Mr. Ruffolo states that he believes, "education is the foundation for success and I encourage all of you to embrace the opportunity to learn something new each day from your teachers." In addition, his involvement in giving back to his community has been very important in enriching his community, his own life and the life of others. Some notable positions that he has served included the Darien Lions Club, President of the Darien Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Willowbrook.
A final message that Mr. Ruffolo expresses is, "Remember without experiencing failure you'll never recognize success."
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Dean's Office
In an effort to improve our safety and security protocols, the following changes will be implemented effective the week of 11/14/22.
All students who are in early bird or participate in activities prior to the start of school are to enter the building through Door 8, which is the Gymnasium doors on the north side of the building. This entrance will be open at 6:30 a.m.
Door 2, which is located in the circle drive at the main entrance of the building, will remain locked until 7:15 a.m. Students will not be able to enter through these doors until that time.
We appreciate your assistance in moving forward with these changes.
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Halloween Week was great!
Student Council - Steve Moore, Shannon Hettinger and Student Council hosted their annual haunted house for the entire school community.
SOAR - Nicole Gallen and SOAR hosted a great Halloween costume contest, while also sharing information about appropriate Halloween costumes.
Photo Club - Janet Roller-Schmidt and Photo Club helped coordinate the school 's costume contest.
Amnesty International - Matt Kahler and Amnesty International sold conchas during lunch on Halloween and collected money to help asylum seekers.
Pumpkin Smash - Adam Hallihan, Kristin Kaduk and the Environmental Concern Organization hosted the annual Pumpkin Smash on Nov. 5th.
Snowball - Michelle Proutsos, Lisa Phillips and Operation Snowball had their annual retreat last weekend.
Red Ribbon Week
Huge thank you to the SADD students and their sponsors Mrs. VanHout and Mr. Mann for organizing a great Red Ribbon Week.
Students made commitments to being drug free; there were candy sales; and Shirley Temple drinks were served in the cafeteria to help encourage people to avoiding consuming alcohol. Thank you to everyone who helped hand out ribbons, post flyers and promote positive messaging to the student community.
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What is CTE?
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at Hinsdale Township District 86 provide instruction for careers in high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand occupations. District 86 CTE programs strengthen students' technical skills, articulate transitions to postsecondary or vocational programs, and close achievement gaps. CTE in District 86 represents the Business, Family & Consumer Sciences, and Technology Education Departments.
Regardless of whether students are headed for college or the workforce, this type of education will help students prepare for the future. In fact, college-bound students can get job experiences to help them define their career plans, identify an appropriate course of study, and help pay for tuition.
Business Department
District 86 offers a wide range of business courses with focuses on Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, and Accounting. Students who are contemplating a Business major in college should select one or more Business electives. Due to the difficulty of college level accounting, students are urged to take an Accounting course offered in District 86.
The Business Department offers Internship and Work Experience programs for students wishing to explore and actively contribute to the industrial, business, professional, and service sectors of the community. These Work Based Learning (WBL) programs are essential for students attaining lifelong critical thinking skills.
Technology Support Internship (TSI) students have just completed their Chromebook TechSpert Repair certification offered by Acer and are beginning their teardown and assembly projects of all of the devices in D86's fleet of Chromebooks. TSI Honors students are digging deeper into their pathway selection of the year with projects ranging from A+ certification, coding classes, building a robot and Google IT certification.
Family & Consumer Sciences Department
The Family & Consumer Sciences Department offers courses in the areas of Culinary Arts, Interior Design, Fashion, Teaching, and Family Living. The FACS Department strives to improve the lives of families, individuals and communities through advanced level learning opportunities for all students while fostering academic achievement, career exploration, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Our Invitation to Teaching course is a class where high school students with an interest in becoming educators is in full swing. This course offers a teaching internship, enabling students to work under the supervision of certified preschool, elementary and middle school staff in our feeder districts. Once placed, the students will spend as many as four days each week at their assigned schools to assist, observe and teach young children.
Technology Education
The District 86 Technology Education Department offers courses in Engineering & Design, Architecture, Graphic Communications, and Woodworking. Many of these courses are laboratory classes which provide skills, such as problem solving and group work, necessary to adult life. Students interested in engineering, architecture, design or construction management should enroll in these courses.
During the summer of 2022, the Technology Education department underwent significant renovations that included an all new Wood shop, Manufacturing shop, and CAD(Computer Aided Design) Labs. Students have been hard at work utilizing their new space and are creating hands-on projects as well as learning skills that will transfer well beyond their lives after high school.
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Good News: English & LMC
LMC: Head librarian, Ms. Hernandez invites all staff and students to explore South’s beautiful LMC that includes a variety of helpful databases, fabulous book selection, and flexible study areas. Ms. Hernandez, along with Ms. Fisher and Ms. Rodriguez, are hard at work renewing and reorganizing the full collection into a “genrified” format. Instead of texts being organized alphabetically by author and traditional genre, this new organization sorts books under topics of interest. Each topic is then represented by a unique blend of both fiction and nonfiction texts. This organizational format encourages readers to explore topics more deeply while simultaneously assisting students who struggle to identify choice reading texts. Additionally, the LMC has implemented a quiet study, no-cell-phone policy that is providing a less distracting work environment to students as they engage in their studies.
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Newspaper: Mr. Brian Thelen, English teacher and Stinger sponsor, is hard at work with his talented newspaper staff to bring Hinsdale South news to you in a newly-digital format. Check out the refreshed site and the creative talent of the Stinger staff. All current students are welcome to participate! Interested students should contact Mr. Thelen at bthelen@hinsdale86.org or Editor in Chief, Zaynab Rehman at 422150@hinsdale86.org.
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Literacy Lab: Our Literacy Lab teachers continue to meet with students to provide individual assistance in honing personal statements and/or college application essays. Students who need extra assistance can email a Literacy Lab teacher and schedule an appointment.
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Congratulations November World Language Students of the Month!
Each month, World Language teachers nominate up to five students to be recognized as World Language Students of the Month. These students have a strong interest in a world or classical language and demonstrate the traits of being accountable, respectful, and engaged. Their actions and daily attitude exemplify what it means to have South Pride.
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Natalie Bretthauer
Sofia Czarniecki
Elliot Davis
Vicky Delejewski
Nihir Dixit
Adrian Folfas
Amelia Hoch
Leanne Jacob
Casey Johnson
Sabrina Joyce
Henry Joyce
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Henry Joyce
Abby Lu
Urenna Nwakudu
DeShawn Pryor
Elena Rahman
Jack Roh
Alexander Siarney
Oliver Stehlik
Taima Sunbuli
Maggie Vacek
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Below is information about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) that the DuPage County Heath Department (DCHD) asked us to share with our community.
Any help you can provide in spreading the word would be greatly appreciated.
With Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) season upon us, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has created and is sharing bilingual educational information related to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
- Follow DCHD on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and share any of our social media posts related to RSV. For more information click on RSV Information link
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Mark Your Calendar for Events Below |
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Early Release
Early Release Wednesday- November 16th
Early Bird - 7:35-7:55 a.m.-20 minutes
Period 1 - 8-8:35 a.m.-35 minutes
Period 2 - 8:40-9:15 a.m.-35 minutes
Period 3 - 9:20-9:55 a.m.-35 minutes
Period 4/5/6 - 10-00-10:35 a.m.-35 minutes
Period 6/7/8 - 10:40-11:15 a.m.-35 minutes
Period 9 - 11:20-11:55 a.m.-35 minutes
Period 10 - 12:00-12:35 p.m.- 35 minutes
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11:30 Early Dismissal
Wednesday, November 23rd
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Thanksgiving Holiday - NO SCHOOL
November 24th and 25th
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ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Testing for Juniors and Seniors
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Tuesday, November 22
The ASVAB is a series of eight short subtests designed to help students identify their skills in a variety of areas. Taking the ASVAB test can help students regardless of their plans after high school because it measures aptitudes that are related to success in different jobs as well as training and education programs.
Sign up will begin on Monday, November 1st.
Please see Mrs. Kozlick in the Counseling Office
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Yearbook Information:
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Celebrate your graduating senior with a SENIOR TRIBUTE.
- Order your yearbook in one of two ways:
- Through your student’s Infinite Campus “School Store”.
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Online through our publisher.
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Angel Program. If you’d like to purchase a book for one of our many students who cannot afford one, follow these directions:
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Order through the Infinite Campus School Store
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OR Go to our online ordering portal.
Enter student name and purchase a book for: Victor Hornet
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Dental Screening:
Hinsdale District 86 is hosting the DuPage County Health Department Dental Program “Smile Squad” on Tuesday November 22, 2022 at Hinsdale South High School. Transportation will be provided for students attending Hinsdale Central. Good oral health is an important component of overall health! This program provides the following services for students with Medicaid Insurance or those meeting the income guidelines:
- Dental exam will meet the state mandated requirement for 9th grade students
- Dental screening
- Dental cleaning, fluoride treatment and sealants for students meeting the necessary requirements
- A letter will be sent home with the exam results and what services were done
- Students receive a free toothbrush
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News from the D86 Parent Network
Have you heard of the D86 Parent Network? Hinsdale Central, Hinsdale South, and D86 partner to provide four meetings each year to enrich, enhance, and supplement the knowledge parents are given regarding their high school students and their IEP or 504 plans. Through presentations and knowledge sharing, the D86 Parent Network aims to foster a cooperative and closer relationship between school and family.
“Executive Functioning in the Academic Environment”
November 30th at 7pm; meeting is virtual
Dr. Georgia Bozeday of RUSH University presents: “Executive Functioning in the Academic Environment.” Hear how Executive Function affects learning and academic performance. Gain insight to tools students and teacher can use to support learning. Perfect for parents + students who could benefit from improving their academic executive functioning.
Call for Volunteers!
The D86 Parent Network needs YOU! This committee serves all D86 families with students who have IEP and/or 504 plans. We are looking for a few South parents to spread awareness of our events through social medial and feeder school networking. We’re also seeking individuals who enjoy creating community with this group of families. We need volunteers to identify and secure future speakers. If you have any of these skills and want to have a positive impact, contact us today!
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Hinsdale South Booster Club
The Boosters are the not-for-profit parent organization that partners with our administration, faculty, parents, students, and our community to enhance academic excellence and our students' overall high school experience. We contribute our time and resources to supplement and support programs while providing opportunities and activities for the sole benefit of our students. The Booster Club promotes Hornet Spirit, provides student scholarships, support.
Click HERE to be directed to website.
Hinsdale South Foundation
The mission of the Hinsdale South High School Foundation is to provide for the enrichment and enhancement of educational programs and opportunities through the establishment of partnerships with individuals, alumni, community organizations and corporate sponsors dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education.
Hinsdale South Athletic Club
The Hinsdale South Athletic Club is a nonprofit 501c(3) organization made up of a wonderful group of volunteer parents, staff, and alumni trying to make a difference for our school, our athletes and our community.
Our Goal
For Hinsdale South to continue to be a place that all students and all community members are proud to call home. By improving our facilities, we are improving our community. The Athletic Club is working with all coaches and the athletic department to fulfill all requests for improvements of our athletic facilities. We cannot do it without you. Please join the Athletic Club today as our membership drive is the most important fundraiser that we have. Support our athletes, become a volunteer and help us make a difference.
Click HERE to be directed to their website.
Hinsdale South Music Booster Club
The Music Boosters is a volunteer organization that supports all of the Hinsdale South High School music department classes and extracurricular activities, and also supplements the department and its students with financial support. Membership is encouraged to all parents of band, choral and orchestra students but is open to any who want to support the Hinsdale South Music Department.
Click HERE to be directed to their website.
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