TAG and School
Students and Parents
I recognize that our seniors have begun to play TAG as part of a customary practice of being a senior in high school. Though this game is unaffiliated with our school, it is common amongst many seniors in our state & across the country. While we recognize that the game is intended to be fun and create a sense of comradery amongst seniors, I do want to remind all those participating that TAG cannot and shall not be played on our campus or at school sponsored events as it is a unsanctioned by the school. Weapons, both real and look-a-like are prohibited on our campus at all times. As outlined in Board Policy 7:190 Student Behavior, students found to be in possession of a weapon, real or look-a-like, will receive consequences through the Deans' Office.
As a principal and a father, I recognize the fun that can be had while playing TAG, however, please make a healthy choice and keep equipment associated with TAG out of school and our campus, including off campus school sponsored events.
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5Essentials Parent Survey
Dear Hinsdale Central Parents and Guardians,
We Need Your Feedback.
Parents across Illinois once again have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture 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. If you have children attending more than one school, we ask that you complete the survey for each school.
To take this short survey:
- Visit 5 Essentials Survey Link
- 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 effect school success are effective leaders, collaborative teachers, involved families, supportive environments, and ambitious instruction.
Parents will have until March 31, 2023 to participate in the survey.
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Spring Parent Teacher Conferences
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences will take place during the evening of Thursday, March 2, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Conferences will be will be held in person in teacher classrooms or in the Main Gym. Each conference will be seven minutes in length.
You should have received an email with your username and password. If you didn't, please contact the main office to receive your login information. The window to make conference requests will be open February 12-February 20. Please remember that you are NOT scheduling conferences, only making the requests. If you do not make a request, you will not be scheduled for any conferences.
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Q2 Make a Difference Award Recipients
Thank you to all who submitted nominations for the Q2 Make A Difference awards. After reviewing the many nominations received by the committee, we are pleased to announce the Make A Difference award recipients for the second quarter of the 2022-23 school year.
Congratulations to:
Linda Bronsteader - Administrative Assistant
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Benjamin Kalal - Business |
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Valerie Ruth - Social Studies |
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Mark Wollschlaeger - Science |
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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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Hinsdale South College Planning Night
Hinsdale South is hosting a College Planning Nighton Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 7 PM - via Zoom: https://hinsdale86-org.zoom.us/j/87175271688. Representatives from Hampton University, Michigan University, Vanderbilt University, Loyola University and College of Dupage will be sharing information on admissions.
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Hinsdale Bank Seniors of the Month
Congratulations to Jason Yawe and Kayla Bukas who were honored as the December and January Seniors of the Month recognized by Hinsdale Bank.
We honored our December Senior of the Month, Jason Yawe, and January Senior of the Month, Kayla Bukas, at Hinsdale Bank on Tuesday, February 7th. They were nominated by their club sponsors for exhibiting one of the Character Counts pillars.
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FAFSA Completion
This is a reminder to all seniors that you are required to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or complete a FAFSA Non-Participation Form in order to graduate. If you are choosing to complete the non-participation form, please return it to your counselor.
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Seniors Graduation Cap and Gown
If you have not let Jostens know your height and weight for your Cap and Gown, please stop in the main office to do so ASAP.
Please see Ms. Van Ness in the main office with any questions.
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2023/2024 Senior Parking Applications
We are accepting Senior Parking Applications for the 2023/2024 school year. Students can only apply for parking for one semester. Students who currently hold an instruction permit and anticipate they will have their driver's license by next school year can apply. If two (2) senior students live in the same household, each student is eligible to apply for parking for one semester.
- Applications will be due June 30, 2023
- Parking will be assigned by August 1, 2023
- Students must use their school email account to apply
2023/2024 Parking Procedures and Guidelines: Click Here
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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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