FAQ about the Weapons Detection System
On Jan. 13, District 86 announced that it will be testing the Evolv Express and OPENGATE weapons detection systems at Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South over the next several weeks (Jan. 17-Feb. 24). These systems are utilized by a variety of organizations, including schools, to scan for weapons as people enter buildings, events, etc.
In the days following this announcement, some parents/guardians have sent us questions about Evolv Express and OPENGATE, the testing process that is being conducted at Central and South, and the potential selection of a weapons detection system for use in our buildings. The answers to those questions can be found here.
If you have additional questions or need more information about the topics covered in this document or the weapons detection systems in general, please contact Kurt Bluder, who is the district’s director of security. His email address is kbluder@hinsdale86.org.
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5Essentials Parent Survey
Dear Hinsdale Central Parents and Guardians,
We Need Your Feedback.
Parents across Illinois once again have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of your child’s school as it relates to the important elements of school effectiveness.
On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by the University of Chicago. 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. If you have children attending more than one school, we ask that you complete the survey for each school.
To take this short survey:
- Visit 5 Essentials Survey Link
- Type and select “DuPage” as "County." (The county is the location of the school district's main office.)
- 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 effect school success are effective leaders, collaborative teachers, involved families, supportive environments, and ambitious instruction.
Parents will have until March 31, 2023 to participate in the survey.
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FAFSA Completion
This is a reminder to all seniors that you are required to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or complete a FAFSA Non-Participation Form in order to graduate. If you are choosing to complete the non-participation form, please return it to your counselor.
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Midyear Grade Reporting for Seniors
Seniors: Some colleges require your 7th semester transcript (also known as a Midyear Report).
If you have colleges requesting your 7th semester transcript, please complete the 7th semester transcript form and return to your counselor as soon as possible. You can print the form OR make a copy of the request form and rename the document: “[Your Name] Request for 7th semester transcripts” and share with your counselor. We will not begin sending these until the beginning of February when grades are complete.
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Seniors Graduation Cap and Gown
If you have not let Jostens know your height and weight for your Cap and Gown, please stop in the main office to do so ASAP.
Please see Ms. Van Ness in the main office with any questions.
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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
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Seal of Biliteracy Information
Attention Seniors! Do you speak another language at home? Are you taking a level 4, 5H, or AP World Language Class? Test your knowledge in February and you could be awarded the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy and receive recognition on your transcript and possibly college credit. For more information and registration check out this website.
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Community Speaker Series
"Lisa Damour: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers. Raising Adolescents Who Are Connected, Capable and Compassionate"
Adolescent mental health isn’t about feeling good, calm, or relaxed, but about having the right feelings at the right times, and knowing how to manage those feelings effectively.
Lisa Damour, Ph.D offers guidance to adults on how to help teens open up, and how to keep teens from being overwhelmed by their emotions or feeling at the mercy of their moods. She provides concrete strategies for dealing with teens arguments, risk-taking, emerging romantic lives, friendships, social media and more.
This event is free and open to all. If you are interested in attending, please register in advance by using this registration links.
For more information, please visit www.d181foundation.org
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NHS Applications
Prospective NHS students: A reminder that National Honors Society applications are due Friday, February 3rd by 3:00 p.m. No late applications will be accepted.
Please visit the Hinsdale Central NHS website for information on the application process and to access the Google Form where you will submit your application.
If you have any further questions, please see Ms. Bauer, Ms. Saunders, or Ms. Hiffman in the English department.
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Save the Date for SNOWCOMING – a winter dance and activity
Join Red Devil Nation at Snowcoming on Saturday, Feb. 4th from 7-9PM!!!
Snowcoming is a Winter Dance and event that is open to all Hinsdale Central Students and approved guests sponsored by Student Council.
At Snowcoming, there will be dancing, with a DJ and student DJs, Ice Skating indoors on a synthetic surface – ice skates and socks will be provided, a traditional photo booth, a snow globe photo booth, artificial snow falling throughout the event as well as video and board games and a movie. Hot Chocolate and snow cones will be served. All of these activities are included in the price of the ticket ($20) At this event, there is truly something for everyone!
Attire is semi formal. (think about what you wore to Homecoming and that will work). Ticket sales are on sale NOW via the GoFan platform and are $20 a person. All proceeds from this event will be divided amongst class accounts to support prom fundraising. Snowcoming will be hosted in the gym, café and commons.
We are excited to bring back this winter event!
Here is the link for Guests to be approved – once a guest is approved the code will be emailed to the HINSDALE CENTRAL STUDENT. The code will then be used to purchase a ticket.
Tickets will also be sold at the door to Hinsdale Central Students ONLY using CASH only for $20 - we can NOT bill your IC account.
If you need help navigating the site to purchase a ticket, please review this video or contact sphillip@hinsdale86.org
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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
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.
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