International Woman's Day, March 8, 2023

Wednesday was International Women’s Day. I wanted to take a moment to thank my mom, grandmas and my sister for helping me be the best version of myself. They are extraordinary humans who did all they could to support their future and support their families. I will always remember them through the advocacy I can and will do for the women on our campus. I believe each of the girls that enter our campus as a freshman will leave here a woman that can achieve their ideal future. It is my responsibility and responsibility of everyone in our Hinsdale Central community to see that their future is their opportunity.

Thank you
William C. Walsh, Principal
5Essentials Parent Survey

We Need Your Help and Feedback!

Parents have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Parent 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. 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. Currently, only 11 percent of Hinsdale Central parents have completed the survey. We value this feedback and use it to help guide us in our future decision making.  

To take this short survey:

  1. Visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/ (Select Parent Survey)
  2. Type and select “Dupage” as "County." (The county is the location of the school district's main office.)
  3. 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.
5Essentials Student Survey - March 15, 2023

On Wednesday, March 15, 2023 we will administer the 5Essentials Student survey to all students. This is the eleventh year the Illinois State Board of Education will implement this survey across the state. This survey is based on 20 years of research at the University of Chicago. It asks students about their experiences in school, giving school leaders critical student input to help develop school improvement plans.
 
Students’ identities will be completely confidential. Teachers or administrators will never see individual responses to survey questions and will only receive aggregated information, such as the total percentage of students who agree homework assignments help them learn the course material.
 
Please be aware that under the Protection of Pupil Rights Act. 20 U.S.C. Section 1232(c) (1) (A), you have the right to review a copy of the questions asked of your student(s). Survey questions can be found on the UChicago Impact Support Center.
 
If you do not want your student to participate, please call the Hinsdale Central Main Office at 630-570-8214 to opt them out.
AP Registration Deadline March 14

The deadline to register for AP exams is March 14. You can find all relevant information in this document or by clicking this link. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Regnier, jregnier@hinsdale86.org.
District 86 College Fair 

March 16, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Hinsdale South 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.
Habitat for Humanity Stuff the Truck Event

Got old furniture taking up space in your garage? Habitat for Humanity can help take that off your hands for a good cause. Upcycle and share the love by dropping off items on Saturday, April 22nd at the Hinsdale Central Circle Drive between 9:00am-12:00pm. All donated materials will go to the Habitat for Humanity Restore in Addison, Illinois. Thank you for your generosity Red Devil Families!
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 
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. 
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.
Hinsdale Central High School
5500 South Grant Street • Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (630) 570-8000