55th Street Marquee Information

Hinsdale Central has recently installed a new 55th Street Marquee that will be used to highlight important school announcements and recognitions of staff and students. We expect the sign to be up and running on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
Daily Announcements Information

Parents and Guardians – Students automatically receive Daily Announcements via their school email accounts; if you would also like to be in the know about daily happenings regarding clubs, activities, athletics, and more sign up here: https://d86.hinsdale86.org/Page/1976

Please note: It could take several weeks as we gather interest before you will begin receiving this update. In the meantime, we update our Daily Announcements here: https://d86.hinsdale86.org/Page/9
HC PTO Conversations 

The Hinsdale Central PTO and Building Leadership Team welcome parents and guardians to attend the HC PTO Conversations on Wednesday, September 8 at 9:30 a.m. The HC PTO Conversations will be held in the Hinsdale Central Auditorium. The Auditorium can be found along Grant Street next to the student parking lot and across from the staff parking lot. Attendees may park in the 55th Street Circle drive or along the east side of Grant Street. Please refrain from parking in the parking lots as students and staff come and go from these spots throughout the school day. To enter the Hinsdale Central Auditorium, park your vehicle, walk the sidewalk on the east side of Grant Street, cross Grant Street from the staff parking lot to the student parking lot. There is a sidewalk and stairs in front of the auditorium that is accessible, including a handicap entrance. Enter the auditorium through door #10. Please bring a state ID with you as this is required upon entering our campus.

The HC PTO Business Meeting begins at 9:00 am
The HC PTO Conversations begins at 9:30 a.m. with the Building Leadership Team available for questions.
D86 & Parent Network Presents: Education Success for Parents & Students
Education Success for Parents and Students
Class of 2025 Freshman Parent Night and Curriculum Night

This year we will be offering our Freshmen Parent Night on Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 6:00 – 6:45 PM, prior to our Curriculum Night which begins at 7:00 PM. This event is currently scheduled to be in person. However, if the metrics in Dupage County continue to be in the high range and Curriculum Night shifts to a remote format, this program will be offered in a synchronous, live format via Zoom.

Freshmen Parent Night will provide you the opportunity to meet with your student’s counselor to learn more about the programs and goals we have for the next four years as we partner for success with you and your student, as well as answer any questions you may have. We look forward to welcoming you to this event! 

Curriculum Night presentations by our staff start at 7:00 PM in your child’s 1st Period class. You will then participate in passing periods as you follow your child’s schedule until 10th hour concludes at 9:00 PM. This evening allows you make personal connections with your child’s teachers while also learning about their rigorous academic expectations, their vision of how our 1:1 learning environment will create innovative and personalized learning experiences in their classroom, and how they will help your child flourish into the best version of who they are. This event is currently scheduled to be in person. However, if the metrics in Dupage County continue to be in the high range and Curriculum Night shifts to a virtual format, more information will be forthcoming.
Seniors College Application Information

Counselors will begin sending transcripts to colleges after Sept. 6. 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.
Back-to-School Webpage

To help families prepare for the beginning of school, we have created a “Back to School – 2021-22” page on our website that features information about:
 
  • The 2021-22 school year calendar and upcoming events
  • COVID-19 protocols and mitigation strategies
  • The Home Access Center and student schedules
  • Fees and textbooks
  • Athletics and activities
  • Parking and bus transportation
  • Food service


To view our “Back to School – 2021-22” webpage, please visit https://bit.ly/2XKHx23.
Daily Schedule
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 Devils 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.
HeroK12 Student Notification Information

Beginning Wednesday, September 1st, parents may start receiving an email notification which will show up as "HeroK12 Student Tracking System Alert." Parents will receive this notification if their child is late to 1st period, or if they forget their student ID and have to receive a temporary ID. Please take the time to review the school policy on tardies and student IDs. They can be found in the student planner on page 5 (for tardies) and page 22 (for student IDs). If you have any questions, please contact your student's dean.

HC Class T-Shirt Information

Show off your Red Devil Spirit and order a Class T-shirt - place orders by 9/6 and shirts will be delivered to your home by 9/17. Use this link to order: https://hinsdalecentral2021class-of-tees.itemorder.com/  
Back to School Save the Dates!

Welcome to the 2021-22 school year! Hinsdale Central is excited to welcome you into the building with renewed energy and renovated spaces.  There are a few upcoming dates and events you won't want to miss explained below. 

Monday, Sept. 13th is the all-school Activities and Athletic fair. ALL students will attend the Activities and Athletic fair during their PE classes/Study Halls to learn how to get involved and connected in all that Hinsdale Central High School has to offer. During this event, students will be able to get information about how to join a club or team, when meetings or the season starts and where they need to go. ALL students should also remember to check their email daily for the Daily Announcements that will have more information about how to get involved at Hinsdale Central High School.
Picture Day

SMILE! It's school picture time! Students will go with the English class to take their pictures.

September 7 Seniors (ONLY if you do not plan on doing a premier session at the school in October or at VIP's studio in Wheeling)
September 8 Juniors
September 9 Sophomores
September 10 Freshman
Senior Portraits Information - Save the Dates

Seniors! Please schedule your senior photography session with VIP at VIPIS.com. Photo sessions will be from 3:00-8:00pm at Central on Oct. 11-15 and Oct. 18-22. 
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. 
Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine in DuPage
 
COVID-19 vaccines are free and available to anyone 12 years or older. There are now many locations available to get your COVID-19 vaccine in DuPage County. To find a COVID-19 vaccine provider near you, visit www.vaccines.gov.
 
The Dupage County Health Department also offers COVID-19 vaccinations on a walk-in basis in Wheaton, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, visit dupagehealth.org/covid19vaccineclinic.
Hinsdale Central High School
5500 South Grant Street • Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (630) 570-8000