Spring Parent Teacher Conferences

Spring Parent Teacher Conferences will take place during the evening of Thursday, March 2, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Conferences will be held in person in teacher classrooms or in the Main Gym. Each conference will be seven minutes in length.

The window to request a conference has passed and you can now log back in to view/print your schedule at https://ptc.odynsolutions.com/centralptc/. Please note that conference schedules will not be sent out. 

We look forward to spending time with you as we work in partnership to support your students. Throughout Parent Teacher Conferences, parking will be available in the 55th Street Circle Drive, the bus zone accessible from 57th Street and the parking lot directly south of the school.
TAG and School

Students and Parents

I recognize that our seniors have begun to play TAG as part of a customary practice of being a senior in high school. Though this game is unaffiliated with our school, it is common amongst many seniors in our state & across the country. While we recognize that the game is intended to be fun and create a sense of comradery amongst seniors, I do want to remind all those participating that TAG cannot and shall not be played on our campus or at school sponsored events as it is a unsanctioned by the school. Weapons, both real and look-a-like are prohibited on our campus at all times. As outlined in Board Policy 7:190 Student Behavior, students found to be in possession of a weapon, real or look-a-like, will receive consequences through the Deans' Office. 

As a principal and a father, I recognize the fun that can be had while playing TAG, however, please make a healthy choice and keep equipment associated with TAG out of school and our campus, including off campus school sponsored events.
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:

  1. Visit 5 Essentials Survey Link
  2. Type and select “DuPage” as "County." (The county is the location of the school district's main office.)
  3. 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.

For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu.
Hinsdale South College Planning Night

Hinsdale South is hosting a College Planning Nighton Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 7 PM - via Zoom: https://hinsdale86-org.zoom.us/j/87175271688. Representatives from Hampton University, Michigan University, Vanderbilt University, Loyola University and College of Dupage will be sharing information on admissions. 
District 86 College Fair 

March 16, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Hinsdale South Fieldhouse. We will once again be partnering with Strive Scan to allow students to easily share their information with the colleges they meet with at the fair. Students who create an account will be given a barcode that any college they are interested in can scan and collect their information. Students are encouraged to register ahead of time to get their bar code at www.StriveFair.com.
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.
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 
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. 
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.
Hinsdale Central High School
5500 South Grant Street • Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (630) 570-8000