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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Variety Show
Hey EVERYONE! The variety show is coming , the variety show IS coming. Get your tickets to the hottest show out there. Wednesday March 9, Hinsdale Central showcases the awesome talents of your fellow students and faculty at the 2022 VARIETY SHOW!!!!!
Scan the QR code located on all posters around the school for tickets! Tickets are also available at the door the night of the show. Don't miss this awesome show!
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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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Spring Parent Teacher Conference Information
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences will take place during the evening of Thursday, March 3 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Conferences will be held in person in teacher classrooms. Each conference will be seven minutes in length. The goal of Parent Teacher Conferences is to create an opportunity for communication between parents and teachers.
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Q3 Make A Difference Nomination Deadline is Friday, March 4th
At Hinsdale Central, many teachers and staff members go above and beyond to engage students or provide extra support to others in our Red Devil community. They teach classes, advise clubs, coach teams, and provide services that “make a difference” at our school. If you know of a teacher or staff member whose dedication or kindness has had a positive and lasting impact on you or your student, please nominate them for a Make A Difference Award by completing the form found here.
Anyone can make a nomination. The PTO presents six Make A Difference Awards each quarter. The awards include our thanks with a personalized certificate and a $50 gift card.
Nominations received by Friday, March 4th, 2022 will be considered for the third quarter awards. You can view a list of recent Make A Difference Award recipients here. If you have any questions, please contact Patty Pappas or Alice Waverley at makeadifference@hcpto.org
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5 Essentials Survey
Hello Hinsdale Central Parents -
We Need Your Feedback!!!
Parents, students and teachers across Illinois will once again have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school as it relates to the important elements of school effectiveness.
On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by the University of Chicago. All survey responses will be kept confidential. The state will provide survey results for individual schools only if a school has at least 20 percent of parents take the survey.
To take this short survey:
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Visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
- Type and select “Dupage” as "County." (The county is the location of the school district's main office.)
- Type your school's name into the "School" field and select your school.
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey identifies five indicators that can lead to important student outcomes, including test score gains. Research has shown that schools strong on these indicators are ten times more likely to improve student learning. The five indicators that affect school success are effective leaders, collaborative teachers, involved families, supportive environments, and ambitious instruction.
Parents will have until March 11th to participate in the survey.
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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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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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Scholarships for Seniors
Many scholarship opportunities are available, including several specifically for Hinsdale Central students. Information about the scholarships currently available can be found at Scholarship Opportunities. Be sure to check back frequently, as additional scholarships are being added weekly. Please see your counselor if you have additional questions.
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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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