Graduation Livestream
Can't attend graduation, but would love to watch the ceremony?
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Graduation Information
Thursday, May 26th is a busy day for seniors. The day will include:
- 8:30 AM - Senior Awards Assembly in the Auditorium (invite only)
- 10:30 AM - EVERY senior shall meet in the main gym for the MANDATORY rehearsal for the graduation ceremony. This rehearsal is critical for hearing information and for the name readers to learn how to pronounce senior names. All seniors should arrive promptly at 10:30 AM through the main gym doors.
- 11:30 AM - Immediately following graduation practice is the Senior Picnic. Seniors are invited to stay after graduation practice for a BBQ lunch provided by senior parents outside of Tower Field. In the case of bad weather, the picnic will be a grab and go lunch outside of the main gym.
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6:15 PM - Seniors should report to the main gym (fieldhouse if we have an indoor ceremony).
- When arriving for check in, students should have their cap and gown with them but should not wear them into the building. They can then put them on once in the field house. Staff will be available to assist if needed.
- Please note, we do not permit any decorations or alterations to caps and gowns. Students arriving with altered items will have them replaced.
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We have partnered with the Commencement Group to offer graduation day flowers, gifts, and t-shirts on site the day of the ceremony. You can also pre-order items and pick them up when you arrive at Hinsdale Central. Visit their website at https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/HInsdale/
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The ceremony will be live streamed whether outside or inside. Please click this link to access the footage: https://www.perfectshow.net/hchsgraduation
Weather and Tickets Information
Graduation is scheduled to take place in our football stadium beginning at 7:00 PM. Tickets are not required to enter the stadium. The southeast gates will open at 5:30 PM.
A final decision will be made on whether the ceremony will be held indoors or outside by 3:00 PM on Thursday, May 26. If there is inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved into the gymnasium with the doors open for seating at 6:00 PM. If this occurs, each student will have received four tickets for entrance to the main gym to watch the ceremony in person. Guests with tickets should enter at the main gym doors. Additional guests can view the ceremony from the Auditorium where it will be live-streamed from the gym. Please enter the Auditorium through the outdoor Auditorium doors. There is no option to purchase additional tickets. Unfortunately, we are at capacity for the gymnasium and there will be no exceptions.
Please note that ADA seating inside the main gym will be limited.
After the Ceremony
It is recommended that you and your graduate agree on a meeting spot after the ceremony ends.
- If the ceremony is outdoors, you are allowed to enter the field after the ceremony to take photos and celebrate.
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If the ceremony is indoors, you will be directed outside of the building before meeting your graduate. Agree on an outdoor meeting spot with your graduate before the ceremony begins. Seniors will process out of the main gym to the field house to receive their diploma from their counselor. Parents can renter the building at the field house entrance (follow the path along the baseball field from the student parking lot) to take pictures with your graduate.
Additional Items
- If your senior has yet to pick up their cap and gown, they need to report to the main office immediately to pick it up.
- If your student has outstanding fees, be sure to pay those before the day of ceremony.
- The ceremony will be livestreamed for those not attending.
It has been our honor to serve your student and your family over the last four years and we wish your graduate the very best of luck in all of their future endeavors.
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Home Access Center (HAC) Information
Please note that HAC will be turned off at 8:00am on May 31, 2022.
HAC will be turned back on and report cards made available to students and parents on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
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Textbook Buy Back Information
With the closing out of the 2021-2022 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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Chromebook Buyback
Senior Students - We have reached the limit on Chromebook buybacks and will not be accepting anymore buybacks at this time.
Thank you for your interest in the buyback program and wish you the best as you graduate.
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Lockers
All Freshman, sophomores and juniors need to clean out their lockers before their last final on June 2nd, 2022.
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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 10th. Any remaining balances after June 10th 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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Finals Organizer
Attention all freshman, sophomores and juniors! Finals are approaching and our SEL team created a finals organizer to assist with management in studying. We hope you find these documents useful in planning for your last few days of school in the 2021-2022 school year.
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Make a Difference Q4 Winners
Thank you to all who submitted nominations for the Q4 Make A Difference awards. After reviewing the many nominations received by the committee, we are pleased to announce the Make A Difference award recipients for the fourth quarter of the 2021-22 school year.
Rebecca Farris - Science
Matt Gawlik - Technology
Kelly Griffin - Mathematics
Fawn Kwiatkowski - Physical Education
Craig Kruse - Athletics
Mike Palmquist - English
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Yearbook Information
If you did not pick up your yearbook yet, please go to the Bookstore immediately.
If you would like a yearbook and did not order one, please go to the Bookstore starting Thursday, May 26 to see if we have any extras available to purchase.
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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)
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HInsdale Central Summer Reading Lists
Dear Book Lover,
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 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
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2022 Graduation Seating & Parking Raffle Winners
Boosters congratulates the following families as winners in the 2022 Graduation Seat & Parking Raffle.
Jeanna Cook
Tracey Parrillo
Marnie Joy
Kathie Cihlar
The winners will receive one (1) reserved parking space and five (5) reserved seats at the May 26th Graduation Ceremony. Winners should check their email for additional information. Thank you to all who participated and CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 2022!!!
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2nd Semester Exam Schedule and Senior Schedule Information |
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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!
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9th Grade Students - Oral Health Examination Requirements
The School Code of Illinois has a new requirement that 9th grade students must have an oral health examination. This examination is to be performed by a licensed dentist, and he/she must sign the Proof of School Dental Examination form. Each child is required to present the Proof of Examination form by a dentist to the health office prior to May 15th of the school year. The dental examination must have been completed within the 18 months prior to the May 15th deadline.
The Proof of School Dental Examination form and the Dental Examination Waiver form are uniform for statewide use. The forms are available in the following links for your convenience:
Please contact the health office if you have any questions or concerns.
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Final Transcripts for the Class of 2022
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Summer School
Reminder - registration for the district's summer school program is NOW OPEN. The first semester will take place June 13-30, while the second semester will be held July 5-21. Bus transportation will be available to all students at no additional cost.
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UPDATE: Master Facility Plan
MFP Student Service Center and Student Commons, including the learning stairs, open to our Red Devil students and staff on Monday, April 4. Click on the below link to see the work from the start through December 2021. HC Student Service Center.
The Fine Arts & CTE areas as well as the Grant St plaza will open for the '23 School Year. The Building Leadership Team will offer our community MFP Tours during Homecoming Weekend in late Sept.
Cotter Consulting, which is serving as the owner's representative for the district's Future Ready Facilities work, is providing weekly updates about the status of open projects. Links to those updates can be found on the D86 Future Ready Facilities website.
Since Pepper Construction began work on the Student Service Center in May 2021, much work has been completed as we are near completion and occupancy in April 2022. Click here to see the work from start through December 2021.
Cotter Consulting, which is serving as the owner's representative for the district's Future Ready Facilities work, is providing weekly updates about the status of open projects. Links to those updates can be found on the D86 Future Ready Facilities website.
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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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COVID-19 Updates
District 86 has experienced an increase in positive COVID-19 cases during the past few weeks (we had nine cases on April 22, 17 cases on April 29 and 82 cases on May 6). With this in mind, we want to share information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about ways you can help slow the spread of the virus.
- 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.).
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