Attendance and Thanksgiving Message
We are thankful for you!
As we prepare to take time off from school for the Thanksgiving break, we are grateful for everyone who has helped to restore a routine for attending school while supporting students and families.
Daily routines are essential for reducing stress and creating a sense of security, especially after the chaotic transitions experienced over the last several years.
As long as your child is healthy, please encourage school attendance. Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as connect to peers and their teachers.
We thank:
- Our students and their families who do their best to show up to class every day even when it isn’t easy.
- Our teachers who have gone above and beyond to help make school a welcoming learning environment where students can thrive.
- Our administrators who help us work together to ensure we are healthy and safe, feel a sense of community and experience the excitement of an 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.
May these days off be restful and healing.
- If your family or your child needs support, please reach out to your school counselor for help. They can help gather resources and engulf you in support through the school.
- We look forward to seeing after Thanksgiving break.
Thank you for partnering with us and having your child attend school through November 23.
Sincerely,
William C. Walsh, Principal
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Mock Trial Volunteer
The Mock Trial team is looking for an Attorney Coach to volunteer with our team. Mock Trial needs an attorney coach to assist an experienced sponsor for a successful program that has won 11 state championships and finished in the Top Ten at Nationals 4 times. The team meets after school (starting at 3:15) usually on Monday-Thursday to prepare materials and presentations on both sides of a case. We are seeking an experienced trial attorney who might be able to provide feedback and guidance perhaps 1 day per week or one every other week. If you are interested please contact Mock Trial Coach, Chris Freiler, at cfreiler@hinsdale86.org to discuss further details.
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CARE Club Shelter Drive
SOS! Save our Shelter! The Hinsdale Humane Society Needs your help! CARE Club is sponsoring a shelter drive to collect donations of money and shelter supplies! See the QR codes on the posters for a complete wish list of supplies and a link to donate! Supplies may include things like dog food, cat food, paper towels, or toys! Collection bins will be located at all entrances from November 14-18th!
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Donations Needed
Varsity Club Clubs that Care is sponsoring 50 families through Hinsdale Family Services. We will be donating 50 gift cards in the amount of $50 each to either Target or Walmart. If you, your family, your club, or your department want to purchase a gift card, please sign up using this Sign-up Genius! Gift cards are due Thursday, December 1st to Janelle Hoeksema in the Business Department. You can drop gift cards in a sealed envelope labeled Janelle Hoeksema to the Greeter's Desk or deliver them to Janelle Hoeksema's mailbox in room 283. Happy Holidays!
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Q1 Make A Difference Award Recipients
Thank you to all who submitted nominations for the Q1 Make A Difference awards. After reviewing the many nominations received by the committee, we are pleased to announce the Make A Difference award winners for the first quarter of the 2022-23 school year. Congratulations to:
Jennifer Klein-Chaney - World Languages
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Jim Kupres - Social Work and Track & XC Coach |
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Stephanie Ley - Occupational Therapy |
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Teresa Marshall - Guidance |
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Leah Scott - Speech Therapy |
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A big thank you to these teachers and staff for their commitment and kindness to our Red Devil community. They are going above and beyond and making a true difference at Hinsdale Central! |
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Yearbook Information
IT IS TIME TO PURCHASE A YEARBOOK! Please go to Infinite Campus! The cost is $50.
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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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Booster Club Volunteers
The Hinsdale Central Booster Club Board is seeking interested, energetic volunteers to fill important Board positions for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year and continuing into the 2023-2024 school year. Open positions are as follows:
Vice President
Spirit Wear Coordinator
Membership Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator
The Booster Club is a nonprofit service organization dedicated to supporting, encouraging and aiding all extra-curricular athletic and club activities at Hinsdale Central High School since 1949. Membership is comprised of parents, faculty and community members. Over the past 8 years Boosters has raised and distributed more than $650,000 to support activities and athletics at Hinsdale Central.
More specific descriptions of each available role as well as general commitment expectations will be provided upon inquiry. If interested, please email: president@theboosters.com
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Spiritwear Sales
Boosters will be holding several Spiritwear Sales. Lots of new and restocked merchandise will be available for purchase, just in time for the holiday season! Come stock up and get prepared for the winter sports season!
Thurs.-12/1
Wed.-12/14
3-7pm, Grant St. entrance, near the new athletic doors.
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Booster memberships
Booster memberships are available for the winter sports and activities season! Three levels to choose from, each of which offer free entry into home games, one-of-a-kind gifts at sign-up, and most importantly, scholarships, grants and promotions that directly benefit our students. Join today! www.theboosters.com
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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!
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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!
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College Selection Process: Advice from the Experts on December 7 at 6:30 PM online
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. We will provide additional information on how to join the event closer to the program date.
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Upcoming Sophomore Counselor Meetings
College and Career meetings for the Sophomores will be happening over the next 2 weeks. Counselors will notify students of their assigned date/time. Sophomores meetings will focus on exploring interests, careers and college, as well as preparing for junior year.
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Young Community Changemakers (YC2): Become a Changemaker
Applications are due by Friday, November 23, 2022 at 5:00PM. Learn more and apply at http://cmfdn.org/yc2.
Young Community Changemakers (YC2) is a leadership development program for current juniors and seniors designed to educate and empower local youth to become our community’s next generation of philanthropists — those who give their time, talent and treasure for the common good.
YC2 is sponsored by Community Memorial Foundation, https://cmfdn.org/, and designed around a shared vision that young people need opportunities to develop the skills to be future leaders and stewards of our community. Curricula encourages students to explore our local community and its social needs; learn about philanthropic theory; and engage in organizational evaluation and grant making. At the end of the program, students collectively award up to $30,000 of Foundation funding to local nonprofit organizations that further the mission and vision of Community Memorial Foundation.
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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.
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College Representative Visits for Juniors and Seniors
In person college representative visits will return this year! The list of colleges/universities visiting can be found through Naviance. Junior and seniors that would like to attend a scheduled information session must sign up via Naviance 48 hours in advance. Students that do not sign up will not be allowed to attend. It is the student’s responsibility to check with his/her teacher regarding missed class work or for homework assignments while attending a college visit.
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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
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.
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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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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.
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