Class of 2026 Freshman Parent Night - TONIGHT
This year we will be offering our Freshman Parent Night prior to Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 6:00 – 6:45 PM. This will provide parents the opportunity to meet with their student’s counselor to learn more about the programs and goals during the next four years as we partner for success with your student. Each counselor will email their families a room location to their meeting prior to the event. We look forward to welcoming you to this event!
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Curriculum Night & Building Tours on Thursday, September 15 - TONIGHT
Hinsdale Central High School will host Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 15 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Parents may walk their child's schedule and hear curriculum presentations by their teachers, including grading philosophy & practice and cell phone expectations. You must log into Infinite Campus to see your child's schedule and use that to align with the schedule for the day.
Additionally, the Building Leadership Team will host walking tours of the renovated spaces on campus. These tours will be led by our students with the Building Leadership Team in particular spaces to answer questions about the positive impact these spaces are having on our climate, culture & learning environment. Tours will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a new tour beginning every 15 minutes. Parents may access the building tours from the Door #1, the 55th Street Entrance or Door #5 or the the Grant Street Plaza.
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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month
Today marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the contributions and importance of Hispanics and Latinos to the United States and those American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
This year's theme is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation”.
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National Merit Semifinalists Announced
Hinsdale Central is pleased to announce that the following 30 students have been named 2023 National Merit Semifinalists:
Sebastian Attlan
Analise Budziak
Alexander Burt
Natalie Chang
Jiming Chen
Luke Chung
Samuel Chung
Cole Clawson
Rohan Devulapally
Priya Dhananjaya
Annaka Freve
Sherry Gong
Rebecca Guan
Jessica Han
Jacob Haverkos
Nicole Hu
Catherine Huber
Andrew Kassab
John Knott
Jeffrey Liu
Cayleigh O'Hare
William Otten
Isaac Park
Ramez Rifai
Paul Schmeltz
Anika Singh
Karan Sudhama
Nancy Wang
Charles Wittemann
Kevin Zhang
These academically talented seniors were identified among over 16,000 semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These students that took the qualifying exam last fall will have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,250 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be announced in the spring. Additional information about the National Merit Scholarship Program can be found at NMSQT.
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School Portrait Days
School Portrait days will be held on 9/26 (Freshman), 9/27 (Sophomores), 9/28 (Seniors) 9/29 (Juniors) during your student's English Class. You’ll receive an email when your images are ready to view online (1-2 weeks after photo day). If you do not receive an email within that time, or have lost the email you can search for your gallery at vipis.com. If you need further assistance, contact VIP at support@vipis.com. You’ll be able to select your image for your yearbook (please remember to select a yearbook image by or before 11/22/22 or VIP will select one for you). All orders will be delivered to your home.
For Seniors:
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 used for your senior yearbook photo if you do not do a premier session at the 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
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Red Devil Dispatch - Information on Attendance, Buses, Late Starts, Security and More!
Have questions about attendance? Curious to know what is considered an excused absence? Need a list of the late start days? Would you like information on how to report a security situation? The answers to these questions and more can be found here in the Red Devil Dispatch.
Our 24-hour Attendance Line phone number is 630-570-8090.
Please use this number to report all absences, including late arrivals and early dismissals. Failure to call within 24 hours of the absence will result in an unexcused absence. If you need to call your student out unexpectedly, your student will first need to be excused from the Dean's Office before leaving school.
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Military Service Academy Virtual Information Session
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Representatives from the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and U.S. Coast Guard Academy will share information (virtually) about their respective admission process and experiences as a cadet.
Hosted by: Congressman Sean Casten, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood and Congressman Bill Foster
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On-line College Financial Aid Night
The Hinsdale Central Counseling Office is excited to offer College Financial Aid Night in an online format this fall. Our presenter, Frank Palmasani has recorded his “Conquering College Cost” presentation and it is available to you on demand at any time via the link below. Frank has also agreed to participate in a live financial aid question & answer session via Webex on Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30 p.m. We hope you will take advantage of both opportunities to learn more about this important topic!
Financial Aid Night Presentation
Available Any Time
Financial Aid Night Q&A
Tuesday, October 4, 6:30 PM
Information to join the virtual live Q & A will be available close to Oct. 4
About the Presenter: Frank Palmasani has been a staunch advocate of paying for college without excessive debt for over 35 years. He has spoken to thousands of parents at seminars during that time, presented at counselor conferences, and been interviewed by radio and TV outlets across the country. His enthusiastic style will keep you interested in this important topic.
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Activity Pass Information
Have you purchased an Activity Pass online? Please have your student stop in the Bookstore (near the greeter desk) to get a stamp so that they will be able to attend the upcoming plays and football games. It will be your ticket in!
Interested in obtaining an Activity Pass? Please check out our Hinsdale Central School Store for information on our PTO, our Music Parents Association, purchasing an activities pass and our Hinsdale Central Foundation and membership details.
Activity Pass Information
All Hinsdale Central Students benefit from purchasing an Activities Pass for the year. Included in the pass are the following:
- Student entry fee into all HOME REGULAR season athletic events (a Booster membership excludes current students from admittance)
- Student entry fee into all HC Drama plays throughout the year (excluding the Musical)
- Copy of Solstice Literary Art Magazine
- Discounts and special access to various events throughout the year hosted by the Activities Office
Interested in Clubs & Activities? Everything activity related can be found here!
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Information about Early Release Wednesdays
As Dr. Covino stated in his email earlier this week, on Wednesday, September 21, D86 will have the first of 15 Early Release Wednesdays, with the school day ending at 12:35 p.m.
Following dismissal, students will have the option of going home or staying on campus. Those who choose to stay on campus will have access to a variety of opportunities/resources that include:
- The cafeteria will be open for students and staff to buy/eat lunch
- The testing center will be open for students to make up assessments
- Counselors, social workers, psychologists, deans and other staff will be providing academic and social/emotional intervention supports for students by invitation.
- The LMC will be open for students to have a quiet study area.
- Athletic teams and clubs will be engaging in group study events in the multipurpose room
- The field house will be open for students to access activities or athletics programming
On September 21, the above opportunities are open to all students, and in the coming Early Release dates, additional events will be added to this list of programs. Students should prepare to 'check-in' at an Early Release event through 5Star. We encourage students to use these events to further their academic studies, as well as to remain on campus prior to an athletic practice or club meeting that may be scheduled for 3:30 p.m. In particular, we strongly encourage students who are missing work or need additional academic supports to see a school counselor, school social worker, school psychologist or dean of students.
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Mobile App
As a reminder, our new mobile app offers students, staff, and families quick and easy access to important school and district information, including:
- News and announcements
- Calendars
- Staff directories
- Bell schedules
- Details about athletics and activities
- Links to resources such as attendance lines, Infinite Campus, Canvas and the Tip Line
The app is available for download from Google Play and the Apple App Store. You can access it on either platform by performing a search for Hinsdale District 86.
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Homecoming Week Information
Sept 16-24: Homecoming Week! The week kicks off on Sept 16 with a pep rally and the introduction of the Homecoming Court, float building, powderpuff, dress days and lunch activities follow. A 2nd pep rally will be held on Sept 23rd along with a Friday night Football game. The parade and Homecoming dance along with tours of the campus will be held on Sept. 24th.
1st Pep Rally Link
Homecoming Court Pep Rally
The homecoming dance will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 7:30-10:00 pm. Doors will open at 7PM and all guests must be checked in by 8:00 PM. Please note the new entrance to the dance – all guests must enter with their student ID via our main gym from Grant Street.
Tickets are currently on sale and can only be purchased online here. Online sales are available until 3:00 pm on Friday, Sept. 23rd for $30 a ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $40 for Hinsdale Central Students ONLY. Students must use their ID# as their code to purchase an individual ticket. Only 1 ticket per ID#.
All guests who are NOT Hinsdale Central MUST be pre-approved by Hinsdale Central Administration using this form by Thursday, Sept. 22nd at 3:00 pm. Approval codes will be sent to the Hinsdale Central Student's school email in order to purchase a guest's ticket.
The homecoming dance is an event for everyone! Students can come with a date, without a date, in a group or independently. There will be a DJ and a live band, Hey Jimmy, playing music all night. There will also be photo booths, a caricature artist, cotton candy and ice cream. The dance will take place in all of our new locations – the café (air conditioned), commons and courtyard.
For more Homecoming 2022 info, please check here.
Booster's Fundraiser Information for Homecoming
Booster's Fundraiser: Consider purchasing your corsage, bouquet, or boutonniere from Petal Station in Burr Ridge (f/k/a BouqBox) and they will donate 15% of all sales back to Hinsdale Central Boosters.
Please remember to note BOOSTERS2022 in the #3 gift message with your pickup date. The deadline to purchase is 5pm on Friday, September 23rd. Flowers should be picked up at Petal Station - 440 Village Center, Burr Ridge. You can call (630) 560-0955 with any questions.
Thank you for supporting Boosters! Over the last nine years, we have donated more than $600K back to the activities and athletics at HCHS. It's always a great day to be a RED DEVIL!
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SAVE THE DATE! Open House Event!
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Seniors College Application Information
Counselors will begin sending transcripts to colleges after Sept. 16. Seniors will need to schedule an appointment with their counselor to review their requests. Please remember that all transcript request forms should be submitted 3 weeks prior to the college application deadline to allow for processing.
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College Representative Visits for Juniors and Seniors
In person college representative visits will return this year! The list of colleges/universities visiting can be found through Naviance. Junior and seniors that would like to attend a scheduled information session must sign up via Naviance 48 hours in advance. Students that do not sign up will not be allowed to attend. It is the student’s responsibility to check with his/her teacher regarding missed class work or for homework assignments while attending a college visit.
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PSAT/NMSQT Testing for all Juniors
On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, HCHS will be giving the PSAT/NMSQT to all junior students during the school day, beginning promptly at 8:00 AM. This is a regular school day for all other students, and juniors will return to class after the completion of testing. The PSAT/NMSQT is a practice version of the SAT, but is also used by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to identify top students that may be recognized and eligible for financial assistance through their scholarship programs. There is no cost to take the exam and students do not need to pre-register. Since this is a national test date and not required, an alternate test date will not be available and a student who is absent on the day of the exam will not have the opportunity to take the exam. Additional information about the PSAT/NMSQT can be found at PSAT and NMSQT.
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PushCoin has transitioned to Infinite Campus and Meal Balance Information
Infinite Campus is now reflecting student fees, and has replaced PushCoin. Parents are no longer able to view their student's account in PushCoin, as those accounts have been inactivated. Any and all balances have been transferred into your Infinite Campus account. Please login to Infinite Campus to view your students account information.
Meal Balances have been uploaded to Infinite Campus. Parents can view the balance and add money to their accounts as well.
It is under "Food Service" on the parent portal.
If a parent clicks the "Pay" button, they can add money.
Tools on how to navigate the Infinite Campus Parent Portal can be found HERE.
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Community Speaker Series Events - SAVE THE DATES |
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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
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.
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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
The district is working with Navigate360 on the development of a new Tip Line for our schools. Some of the features of this resource include:
- The ability to remain anonymous when submitting tips or using the chat feature.
- The ability to share photos, videos or other attachments when submitting a tip.
- The ability for a user to follow up on a tip they submitted to either check on its status or provide additional information.
- The ability to access the features and functions of the resource through a mobile app.
- Data and statistics, including information about the nature of the tips being submitted and the frequency with which they are being received.
We are currently in the process of testing the new Tip Line and training school and district personnel on its use. We anticipate it will be up and running by the start of the school year, and will provide our students, staff, and families with information about how to access and utilize it after it goes live. For example, we are adding a shortcut link on all Chromebooks that students will be able to use to quickly and easily access the resource.
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Future Ready Facilities
In the spring of 2021, we created a video series about the status of our Future Ready Facilities projects. Below are links to the latest videos we produced about the work being done at Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South.
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Layered Mitigation Plan for COVID-19
We will closely monitor the guidance from these organizations and update our plan as needed to ensure that it remains aligned with the recommendations and requirements issued at the local, state and national level. We will also continue to use our COVID-19 dashboard to track and report on important issues such as the community level in DuPage County and number of positive cases in the district.
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