Graduation Ceremony Livestream
Hinsdale Central Graduation is scheduled for Monday, May 17, 2021 at 7:30 PM.
Here is the link to share with graduates, families, and the community for the Graduation Ceremony livestream:
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Graduation and Graduation Practice Information
Thank you for your continued support and patience as we navigate the planning for our graduation ceremony. Please review the following information carefully for an update on our graduation ceremony. As always, these plans are subject to change, based on constantly evolving regulations and guidelines from state and local officials.
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We are hosting an in-person graduation ceremony on Monday, May 17th, for all graduates at 7:30pm. Graduates should meet in the Field House at 6:30pm.
- We will be monitoring the weather closely and communicate a decision on the status of the graduation ceremony ASAP. Tuesday, May 18th and Wednesday, May 19th will be the “rain dates” for potential weather.
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Each graduate will be issued four tickets (at graduation practice) for guests to attend in-person due to social distancing and capacity restrictions.
- We anticipate that the Restore Illinois Plan will move to the Bridge Phase on Friday, May 14. If that is the case, the 4 tickets have no limitations as to who may use them. If we are NOT in the Bridge Phase, 2 tickets are standard tickets and the 2 tickets with the Hinsdale Central crest stamped on them will be for persons who present a COVID-19 fully vaccinated card or persons who present a negative PCR test that is dated no earlier than May 12.
- Seating will be on a first come, first serve basis in the three areas listed below:
- Home side bleachers
- Visitor side bleachers
- On track / other areas around the stadium
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Please note we will have one area of the track reserved for handicap seating (reserve your handicap seating here. Please see handicap parking in the below instructions.
- All guests must enter at the southeast gate to the stadium (between the tennis courts and the practice field). This gate will open for guests at 6pm.
- Parking will be on a first come, first serve basis in the areas listed below:
- Staff lot on the east side of Grant Street
- Student lot on the west side of Grant Street
- Street parking is permitted
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Handicap parking will be located in the front circle drive off of 55th street near the main entrance to Hinsdale Central. We will have a club cart available to bring guests with tickets to the handicap seating on the track. Parking in this area will be limited to individuals who submitted the handicap seating form.
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The ceremony will also be livestreamed on the internet, accessible to the public on using the follow link: https://www.perfectshow.net/hchsgraduation
We are excited that current guidance should allow for this more traditional-feeling experience, but there will be some additional mitigations you should expect. Below are some of the things we are planning on being a part of the ceremony:
- Face coverings will be required.
- 6 feet of social distancing between households in the audience.
- Grade 12 students on quarantine will have an accommodation plan so they may participate in the commencement ceremony.
- Students who are in ISOLATION (probable or positive for COVID-19) will not be present at the commencement program.
Senior Students in Quarantine
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Quarantined students WILL be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.
- We will have a dedicated spot for quarantined students to gather in the Field House at 6:30pm and they will be brought in line as we begin to process into Dickinson Field. Students will sit in alphabetical order during the ceremony at least 6 feet apart from others.
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Quarantined students WILL NOT be allowed to participate in the graduation practice.
- Parents, guardians, or siblings may pick up the graduation packet including tickets from the greeter desk on May 13, 14, and 17 from 7:30 - 3:30 ONLY if your student is in quarantine.
Graduation Practice:
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Graduation practice and overview with students will be held in the Field House from 9:00 - 10:00am on Monday, May 17th , at which time graduation tickets will be distributed to students. Each student will receive 4 tickets only.
- It is an expectation that seniors attend graduation practice. For seniors unable to attend graduation practice due to taking an AP Exam, please stop in the Main Office on May 13 or 14 to pick up your tickets. This is only for students taking the AP Exam on Monday.
Cap and Gown Distribution:
- If you haven’t picked up your cap and gown please do ASAP from the Main Office
- Remote students can come anytime from 7:30 - 3:30 to the greeter desk in the vestibule at the main entrance to pick your cap and gown up.
Any questions regarding the Graduation can be directed to Ryan Maita, Assistant Principal for Operations, rmaita@hinsdale86.org.
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Textbook Buy Back
With the closing out of the 2020-2021 school year, we wanted to make sure all students had an option to return their textbooks.
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If you purchased your textbooks through MBS, our textbook supplier, please utilize their Online Buyback program. Students/families can log-in to the MBS bookstore (https://bnck-12.com/hinsdalecentral), and click “Sell Books.” Please complete a quote, print it out and state that the shipment will be sent back to MBS. You will be provided a prepaid shipping label and can drop the package at any UPS location. Please note that the quote is only valid for 14 days after generated. If textbooks are not returned within that 14-day window from when the quote is printed, students/families will need to log-in and generate a new quote.
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For a “how to” Online BuyBack video – please click here: https://vimeo.com/402584705/091cb4acb3
- If you have any questions regarding this process, please reach out to MBS Customer Service at 1-800-325-3252
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If District 86 purchased textbooks for you, please return these books to the Main Office before the end of the school year.
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Senior Pushcoin Balances
District #86 will be issuing refund checks to all seniors with a positive PushCoin balance next month. If the graduating senior has a younger sibling, the parent can transfer the balance to the sibling if they prefer. Transfers need to occur by June 4th. Any remaining balances after June 4th will automatically be refunded via check.
There is a function in PushCoin where the parent can request a refund, but that is not necessary for the graduating seniors.
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2021-2022 Registration Information
Parents should have received an email on Friday regarding Registration for the 2021-2022 School year. If you have any questions, please contact our Registrars at 630-570-8148 or 630-570-8271.
The link to begin the registration process for the upcoming school year can be found HERE
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2021-2022 Schedule Change Requests
Students who would like to request a change to a course they requested for the 21-22 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 the 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 20 to allow time for processing prior to the 1st day of school. Please reach out with any questions!
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Senior Parking Applications
We are accepting applications for 2021/2022 School Year until July 2, 2021
Senior Parking Applications must be submitted electronically for the next school year
Parking Application Process and Guidelines
Students must use their school assigned email account to submit an application
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COVID-19 Vaccination Notification
If your child has been vaccinated and you would like to file the COVID-19 vaccination with Hinsdale Central, you may complete the following steps. While a COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory, having the records on file at the high school will streamline the process for quarantining your child. If you wish to file your child's COVID-19 vaccination with Hinsdale Central's Health Service Office, please fax (630.570.8599) or email (centralhealth@hinsdale86.org) the card to the Health Service Office.
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HCHS Senior Graduation Picnic - Hosted by Class of 2021 Parents
May 17, 2021
12-1:30 pm
(Immediately following Graduation practice)
ROBBINS PARK
(7th Street & South Vine Street in Hinsdale)
Students must provide their own transportation to Robbins Park after Graduation Practice
Cost: $15.00 per person
Includes hamburgers, or veggie burger, sides and drinks
Hinsdale Central Class of 2021 Senior Students ONLY
Socially distancing and masks are mandatory
Bring your student lanyard or driver's license for check-in.
Rain or Shine
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Red Devil Grad Party Odyssey Cruise
SENIORS!!!
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR THE RED DEVIL GRAD PARTY ODYSSEY CRUISE -
click this link and buy your tickets today:
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Hinsdale Central Bricks
Be a permanent part of the history of Hinsdale Central High School and buy an engraved 4"x 8" brick. Bricks will be installed in the SPRING 2022 once the new Fine Arts entrance is done with construction. Each brick can hold up to 3 lines of type with 13 characters pre line (including spaces). Bricks are $100 each and can be ordered here: https://forms.gle/3FAbYttKMCs2S2nG7
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HAAPA College Sorority Recruitment Information
To All HC Senior Women and Parents:
The Hinsdale Area Alumnae Panhellenic (HAAPA), sponsored by the Hinsdale Central PTO for 18 straight years, is here again to help you navigate the College Sorority Recruitment process!
As we are not able to have our annual meeting this year due to the pandemic situation, we have taken all of our services online.
All D86 area women interested in sorority recruitment information for the coming 2021-2022 school year should visit the website www.hinsdalepanhellenic.org and please fill out the request form completely.
We will respond with a letter explaining our services along with full instructions, a link to our questionnaire, and a sample resume.
Thank you, The Women of Hinsdale Panhellenic
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May 19-21 Underclassmen Schedule
The final three days of school for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors (May 19-21) will follow an early release schedule. All students will have 38-minute classes with five-minute passing periods (no lunch). They will be free to leave at 1 p.m. on these days but will be encouraged to meet with their teachers in the afternoon to discuss any missing assignments. We will not be administering traditional final exams on these days.
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COVID -19 Exposure Procedures and Guidance for Parents
The health and well-being of our community remains a top priority. Our District is committed to being as prepared as possible and thus provides the following updates on our health procedures. Access the Health Service COVID-19 web site for more information on the IDPH COVID-19 Exclusion Guidance that is in effect for any student who is:
- EXPERIENCING ANY COVID-19 SYMPTOM
- TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
- EXPOSED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SOMEONE WITH COVID-19 SYMPTOMS
- EXPOSED TO SOMEONE SUSPECTED OF HAVING COVID-19
- EXPOSED TO SOMEONE WHO HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
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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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