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.
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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
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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.
IDPH Tips
State code 20 ILCS 2310/2310-700 requires that the Illinois Department of Public Health
provide informational materials for school districts regarding influenza and influenza
vaccinations and meningococcal disease and meningococcal vaccinations.
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Course Selection for the 23-24 School Year
Teachers will complete course recommendation discussions with students prior to break and counselors will begin meeting with students to select courses for the 23-24 school year on January 2. Please visit our website for Course Selection Information and be sure to watch for emails with additional information, including student appointment times and dates.
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Testing Center Reminders
As we approach the end of the semester, the Testing Center is filling up quickly before and after school. Space is limited due to seats available in the room, so you may be turned away if it is full. Below are the hours the Testing Center can be accessed as well as some suggestions to make sure you can get a seat when needed.
Hours: M-Th 7am-4pm, F 7am-3pm, Early Release Wednesdays 7am-12:30 and 12:30pm-3pm
Suggestions:
- Don't wait until the last minute to get tests done
- Arrive right as it opens in the morning or right after your 10th period class before it fills up
- Utilize the Early Release Wednesday time after school, we have more seats available and you have time to take multiple tests
- Utilize your study hall period during the school day or lunch period for a short quiz--Please make sure you have a pass if you come during class or study hall
- Ask your teacher if you can make it up directly with them
Have a great remainder of your semester!!
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Finals Fest
Let’s Get Ready to Study!! Future Educators will be hosting our first annual Finals Fest event in the Commons after school on Tuesday, January 10th from 3-4pm. All students are welcome!! Come learn a few tips/tricks on organizing and studying for exams, request a student tutor, work with volunteer faculty members, plan ahead for your finals experience, and, most importantly, enjoy free snacks and hot chocolate!! No need to rsvp, just save the date and show up on Tuesday, January 10th! Questions? Email sscholz@hinsdale86.org.
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ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES ON SCHOOL WEBSITE
As we move into the holiday season and winter months, please remember mental health resources are available on the school website.
Social Work Virtual Office (everything from community mental health organizations to coping strategies to self care tools)
Resources (helpful articles and websites on everything from anxiety, depression and dealing with the impact COVID, including HC PTO's Parent List, a listing of local providers with positive parent reviews).
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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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