2021-22 Opening School Plan

The administration will present the board with the district's plan for the opening of the 2021-22 school year TONIGHT. Following this presentation, there will be a 30-minute session during which community members will have the chance to ask the board and administration questions about the plan.

When the Q&A session has concluded, the board will vote to:

  • Approve the plan for the opening of the 2021-22 school year.
  • Approve a resolution giving the superintendent the authority during the 2021-22 school year to direct the district's efforts to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, including addressing any changes to the health guidance, directives and mitigation strategies that are required/recommended for K-12 public schools.
  • Approve a contract with SHIELD Illinois to provide on-site COVID-19 testing services that will support the district's opening plan and help keep students and staff healthy, safe and in school.
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.
Freshman and New Students Chrome Book Distribution & ID Pictures Days

Please join us on Monday, August 16, 2021, or on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the library to pick up your chrome book and your new student ID.

No appointment is necessary.

Due to construction in the building, please come to the Main Entrance only and you will be directed to the library.

If you are unable to attend on those dates - please stop at the Greeter on August 18th, 19th, or the 23rd from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM to obtain your materials. If you are unable to attend those dates, you will have to obtain materials on the first day of school, August 26th, 2021.
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. 
 
Friday, Aug. 20th join us for the Back to School Bash. From 4-7pm there will be food trucks, music, games and more at our front circle drive. This is an event open to all of our current students and the community. During this time the building will be open to walk student’s class schedules and see some of the renovations that have taken place this summer. At 5:00 the Red and White Swimming Scrimmage will take place after the dedication of the Don Watson Aquatic Center (there will be limited seating). Wrap up the evening with the Red and White Football scrimmage on Dickinson Field. 

Wednesday, Aug. 25th the Class of 2024 is invited to attend the Sophomore Social in our Main Gym from 1-3PM. Sophomores can come to the building to see their friends, play some games, listen to music, get a treat and walk the building to find their classrooms and lockers. Teachers will not be available for questions at this time – students will be able to speak with their teachers on the first day of school, Aug. 26th

Thursday, Aug 26th is Freshmen and New Student Experience as well as the first day of school! Freshmen and transfer students will begin the day at 8:00AM to meet their peer mentors and ambassadors, participate in a scavenger hunt through the building, attend a pep rally and then eat lunch in the cafeteria. All other students will begin their day at 12:00 joined by the freshmen class and new students, following their class schedule for the remainder of the day. More details will be emailed to freshmen and transfer students about where to report at 8:00 AM closer to the date. 

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.
Student Schedules and Home Access Center

Students can now log in to HAC [Home Access Center] to access their schedule, ID number, locker assignment and bus route. Schedules can be found by going to the HOME icon and clicking on the 2021 Student Schedule link.

Parents/guardians of incoming freshmen received a separate email that includes instructions about how their student can access HAC.
    
Please visit https://d86.hinsdale86.org/Page/1590 for information about how to create or access your HAC account. Please note that only a student’s legal guardian can create a HAC account. In addition, the number of features that are available in HAC will be limited prior to the start of school: Residency Verification & Registration / Schedules & Exclusion.
Unable to see your student's Schedule?

Have you logged in to HAC and cannot view your schedule?

1) Have you completed the Registration/Residency process? Register HERE
2) Is your student an incoming freshman? A 9th grade physical must be turned in to the Nurse's office ASAP. Use form: http://cps.edu/OSHW/Documents/ChildHealthExamCertification_English.pdf  
3) Is your student an incoming senior? All students entering 12th grade must show proof of receiving 2 doses of the Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4/Menactra/Menveo) unless the first dose was given at the age of 16 years or older in which case only one dose will be required. Please provide this information to the Nurse's office ASAP.

Questions for the Nurse's office? Information can be found HERE
Fees and Textbooks

Fees and textbooks have been uploaded to PushCoin and MBS Direct. You can now pay fees and order your textbooks.
 


Please visit https://d86.hinsdale86.org/Page/1587 for more information about paying fees through PushCoin or ordering textbooks through MBS Direct.
Senior Portraits Information - Save the Dates

Senior yearbook ONLY photo: Tuesday, September 7th during English classes

Senior mini-sessions - sign up via VIP (more info to come) 

Week of October 11 - 15 3-8 pm
Week of October 18 - 22 3-8 pm
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!
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
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.