PushCoin has transitioned to Infinite Campus

Infinite Campus is now reflecting student fees, and has replaced PushCoin. Parents will no longer be able to view their student's account in PushCoin, as those accounts have been inactiviated. Any and all balances (with the exception of those for meals) will have been transferred into your Infinite Campus account. Please login to Infinite Campus to view your students account information.

We anticipate that the balances for meals will be available in Infinite Campus by the end of next week, and will send another update when this process has been completed.
Freshman and New Student's Chromebook Pick Up & ID Pictures

Chromebook Distribution for all freshman and new students will occur on Tuesday, August 16th and Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 8am to 2pm at Hinsdale Central in the Field House. No appointment is necessary.

Due to construction in the building, please park in the student lot (south of the building) and access the field house from the path along the baseball field.

If you are unable to pick up your chromebooks on these dates, please pick it up from the Greeter Entrance (Main entrance off 55th Street) starting on Monday, August 22, 2022 from 8am to 2pm. Pick ups can occur Monday-Thursday. ID pictures can be taken during the first week of school in the Bookstore.

 If you are unable to attend those dates, you will have to obtain materials on the first day of school, September 6, 2022. 
Schedules, Fees and Textbooks Information

District 86 families that have completed the online registration process and turned in the necessary medical forms to the health office are now able to access student schedules, pay fees and purchase books.

Fees and Textbooks
Fees have been uploaded to Infinite Campus and can be paid in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Textbooks have been uploaded to MBS Direct. Below are links to the login pages for both systems. 
 
 
If you still need to register your child for the 2022-23 school year, please visit https://bit.ly/3zuYz4R for information about the process. If you have questions or need assistance with the process, please use the information below to contact the registrar for your child’s school.

Hinsdale Central
LaTonya Shumate – lshumate@hinsdale86.org, (630) 570-8148
Rena Cerny – rcerny@hinsdale86.org, (630) 570-8254
Hinsdale Central School Store

Please check out our Hinsdale Central School Store for information on our PTO, our Music Parents Association, and our Hinsdale Central Foundation and membership details.
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
SENIOR PORTRAITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Please make an appointment online at https://www.vipis.com/services/illinois-senior-portraits/ Walk ins will not be accepted.
  
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.

You can schedule at one of our studios by visiting us at www.vipis.com or you can contact us at support@vipis.com if you have any questions.

Hinsdale Central High School Yearbook Only Dates
If you do not plan on doing a premier session for senior portraits, please make sure to dress for your senior yearbook photo during your school picture day, this will be your used for your senior yearbook photo if you do not do a premier session at our Lemont or Wheeling Studio. You will not need an appointment for a yearbook photo at your school picture date(s) listed below. During the yearbook only session, seniors will have six to eight proofs to choose from for your yearbook selection. You will receive an email within two weeks of your picture day to view your proofs and to place an order.

Yearbook Only Photo Date: September 28, 2022
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location in School: Room 216

Hinsdale Central High School Yearbook Retake Day Information
Yearbook Only Retake Day: November 2, 2022
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location in School: Room 216
New Website

District 86 is excited to announce that our new websites are now live. Below are links to the main District site, as well as the sites for Hinsdale Central.


Lastly, as is often the case with the launch of new websites, there may be individual items to fix or general improvements to make now that ours are live. With this in mind, we created a form you can use to bring technical issues or concerns (e.g., broken links, outdated content, videos that won’t play, images that won’t load or display correctly, etc.) to our attention. Any submissions we receive via this form, which can be accessed by visiting https://forms.gle/q1gwrmJ6gJMr3Gz5A, will be stored in a central location so we can prioritize and address them as quickly as possible. 

We want to thank you for taking the time to explore our new sites and provide your feedback. Please email d86-info@hinsdale86.org if you have questions or need help navigating them. 
Class T-Shirt Sales

Order your class t-shirt, sweatshirt or swag NOW! Every class is represented! All orders will be delivered to your home and help to raise money for your class prom in the future! Class of 2026 t-shirts will be available at school for sale in person at the beginning of the school year! Happy Shopping: https://www.wamiswag.com/shops/hinsdalecentral
Final Transcripts for Class of 2022

Final transcripts were sent on 6/21 & 6/22 for students that completed the Final Transcript Request form. If you still need your transcript sent, please complete the request at Final Transcript Request and we will get them sent out for you. 
Attention French, German, and Spanish students! 

Looking for a way to keep your language skills sharp over the summer? Check out these contest opportunities! Any questions, email World Language Department Chair, jlawrenc@hinsdale86.org.
Mental Health Resources for Summer

Even though school won't be in session, resources on the Hinsdale Central social work website will still be available. This information can be found under Student Services -> Social Work on the school webpage. 

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)
HInsdale Central Summer Reading Lists

Summer is quickly approaching! For me, it's the time to begin making a list of books to read by the pool. In the spirit of leisurely reading on long summer days, I wanted to share with you Hinsdale Central's Summer Reading List for 2022. Our list of book suggestions for students is broken down by grade level and theme. The recommendations come from current staff members, student-run clubs, and administration.  Depending on your role, you might use this list to share with current students or parents, to help curate your collection, or just review for your own "to read" list. In the fall, students will take a survey about their current reading habits and which book/s from the list they read; students will have conversations with each other or their teacher about their reading lives. Students will NOT be assessed on the book. The focus is on pleasure reading.

Here is an introductory letter and a simple list of the books.

Here is a more detailed list which includes links to book trailers and references to who recommended each book.

Thanks for helping support young readers!  

If you have any questions or concerns (or book suggestions!) please reach out.

Best,

David Lange
English Department Chair
Hinsdale Central High School
2022-2023 Schedule Change Requests

Students who would like to request a change to a course they requested for the 22-23 academic year when they met with their counselor in January/February may now do so by completing our Schedule Change Request Form. These requests will be processed on a space available basis by date of request. We will do our best to accommodate your request, but our schedule is tight and some changes will not be available. 

Please note that this is not a level change request. You cannot request to move to a higher level course than you were originally recommended for. If this is something you are interested in, you must first reach out to the Department Chair and they will notify us if the request is approved before we would look at availability. 

The deadline to request a schedule change is Friday, August 26 to allow time for processing prior to the 1st day of school. Please reach out with any questions!
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. 
COVID-19

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of your elbow.
  • Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects on a daily basis. 
  • Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds on a regular basis. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
  • Consider wearing a mask in certain situations (e.g., if you are sick and need to be around others, are caring for someone who has COVID-19, etc.).

You can access additional recommendations from the CDC by visiting https://bit.ly/3ylNrGZ. You can also access the latest COVID-19 data for our district, community and county by visiting https://bit.ly/3d93aws.
Hinsdale Central High School
5500 South Grant Street • Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (630) 570-8000