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 14 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.
Study Abroad Scholarship

Attention World Language Seniors! Are you hoping to participate in a university sponsored study abroad in college? Consider applying for the Christopher J Chute Memorial Scholarship. The Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Chris Chute, a 2016 graduate of Hinsdale Central. Please visit the scholarship website page for more information. Application deadline is April 7th.
Red Devil Prom Details and Ticket Info

All members of the Class of 2023 are invited to attend the Red Devil Prom Event! Please read through details below and purchase by April 14, 2023.

What: “Old Hollywood Glamour” Senior Prom
Who: Hinsdale Central Class of 2023 members and guests
Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023
Time: 5:30-11:30 pm
Where: Chicago Union Station
Price: $150 per ticket (post prom additional) Information Here
Attire: Formal/Black tie

Come and enjoy the beautiful twinkling lights of Chicago as we welcome you to Chicago’s Union Station. The prom ticket will include your transportation from Hinsdale Central to Union Station. ALL attendees must ride the coach buses, no exceptions! The school doors open at 5:30 PM, and buses plan to depart by 6:30. The food, dancing, and fun will last until 10:30PM. If you plan to attend the post-prom boat event, you will be bussed to Navy Pier at that time. Any students who have other plans will be returning by bus to Hinsdale Central's Campus.

Prom tickets are available to current Hinsdale Central Students only from 3/13/23-4/14/23 for $150 each*.  You can purchase your tickets and get more information HERE. 

After Prom, celebrate under the stars on the Odyssey Cruise Ship, which will be waiting exclusively for you and your classmates. You will set sail from Navy Pier for an exciting two-hour midnight skyline “cruise to remember.” More information to come on that!

If you need financial assistance, contact Mrs. Phillip at sphillip@hinsdale86.org .
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!
Red Devil Spirit Scholarship – Apply Now!

Attention Seniors! The Hinsdale Central PTO Red Devil Spirit Scholarship Application is now open. The PTO will be granting several scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per award. This year, the application process is completely online. Application deadline is April 10th, 2023

To apply or view the application, click the following link: https://hcpto.org/red-devil-spirit-scholarship-application/

Questions? Contact Mary Henneman at rdss@hcpto.org
Celebrate the Class of 2023

Boosters is excited to kick off our Graduation Seat & Parking Raffle for the Class of 2023! Save yourself the hassle of arriving hours before the ceremony to secure good seats. Two families will win five reserved seats and one parking space for graduation on Thursday, June 1st. Raffle tickets are $25 each or five tickets for $100. The raffle will run through May 8th and winners will be notified on or before May 15th.
 
Boosters is also accepting orders for senior yard signs through Sunday, April 9th. Pre-ordered signs will be available for pickup on Friday, April 21st from 3 pm to 5 pm in the senior parking lot. The cost is $20.
 
Boosters is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit managed by parent volunteers. All funds raised are donated back to the students at HCHS through semiannual activity and athletic grant requests. Over the last ten years, Boosters has donated nearly $1MM back to the students at HCHS. We appreciate your support!
Order your College Acceptance Banner Now!

Congratulations! Your hard work and commitment to your education has paid off! Hinsdale Central would like to honor your acceptance into your future school or career path by displaying, at our graduation ceremony, a personalized banner featuring your future plans. This colorful banner, which is yours to keep, is a great keepsake commemorating your success in high school and beyond. Banners are 24"x30" and printed in color on both sides with 4 grommet holes for easy hanging.

These banners are currently on sale, for $70 each, with proceeds going to activities programming here at Hinsdale Central. Please fill out the online order form.
ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE DONE VIA INFINITE CAMPUS SCHOOL STORE under HC Fundraiser (you will be directed to payment after filling out this form)

Orders will not be filled if payment has not been received by May 19th. We will try to place orders after that date but understand that the price increases to $80. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Sally Phillip (sphillip@hinsdale86.org).
D86 Parent Network: Anxiety and OCD 101

Please join us on April 11 at 7:00 pm in the HC Library as we welcome Dina Scolan from the OCD & Anxiety Center to share important strategies for helping our teens.
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