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The PTO is a fun and easy way to get involved, meet new people, and staff! Any of these positions are perfect for first-year families or those familiar with Hinsdale Central!

Committee Chairs: 

• Are you an advocate for student mental health? Help manage the Parent List, an Angie’s type list with Parent recommendations for various mental health resources. You’ll train under the current chairs in the 24-25 school year and then take over in 2025. The time commitment averages about an hour a month. For more information, contact Tara & Alisa at parentlist@hcpto.org
• Post Prom: A Hinsdale Central tradition for students to continue celebrating Senior Prom on an Odessey Cruise. The Hinsdale Police Department attributes this to be the single most impactful event in keeping students safe after Prom and has continuously decreased student incidents. The contract and date are finalized and fundraising support is in place. Ideally, we are looking for two parents to help coordinate the logistics with support from Hinsdale Central staff. For more information, contact prom@hcpto.org or hcpto.org/volunteer-form/

Exec Board: Co-VPs and Secretary (time commitment is approximately 1-3 hours per month, including bi-monthly PTO meetings, and Exec Board meetings on the alternating month.) Contact execboard@hcpto.org for more information.

PTO Meetings and the weekly e-Blast help families stay updated on pertinent topics and upcoming events and dates. It is also the only way to access the Online Directory.

Please register today at hcpto.org/join-the-pto! 100% of dues go back into programs that support Hinsdale Central families, students, and staff. Don’t remember if you paid? Email treasurer@hcpto.org.

To learn more about the PTO visit hcpto.org

Registration closes October 31, 2024

Hinsdale Central PTO provides online directory access (there will not be a printed copy of the directory) to all paid members of the 2024-2025 school year.

The administration will provide the directory information which will be downloaded to DirectorySpot.  This usually happens in early-mid September.  Everyone will get a chance to verify the data and decide to delete their information or edit the information that the Hinsdale Central community members can see. By early October, access to the online directory will only be available to families with a paid PTO membership for the 2024-2025 school year.

If your family was not part of Hinsdale Central for the 2023-2024 school year, you will not be able to access Directory Spot, even if you have a paid 2024-2025 membership.  This is because your email does not exist in the Directory Spot system yet.

There will be an announcement through the PTO Newsletter and a Directory Spot email when Directory Spot is updated for the 2024-2025 school year.

If you have any other questions, please email directory@hcpto.org.

Welcome to the Class of 2028! Get ready to #BringYourFire

Here are some important dates and information to prepare for the start of the school year:

If you were unable to pick up your Chromebook, you will need to get it on the first day of school, August 15, 2024. Only those that have completed the online registration process and turned in the necessary medical forms to the health office will be able to pick up Chromebook.

Wednesday, August 14 from 1-4 pm: The building will be open for students to walk their schedules and find their lockers if they wish. Link Crew Leaders and Ambassadors will connect with incoming freshmen and new students to possibly meet up with them during this time to walk the halls and get familiar with the building. This is NOT the time for students and families to meet staff and ask questions about classes as staff is spending time getting ready for students the next day.

If you have not completed the registration process for your student and need assistance, please contact the school registrars below.
Rena Cerny – central.registration@hinsdale86.org, (630) 570-8254
Patricia Zipsie – central.registration@hinsdale86.org, (630) 570-8148

Wishing the best to the Hinsdale Central Class of 2024 in their future endeavors. Once a Red Devil, always a Red Devil!

Get a head start on the 2024-2025 school year by joining the PTO. Don’t miss out on the weekly eBlasts, online directory, opportunities to support students and staff, and bi-monthly PTO Conversations curated to you and your students’ needs (be on the lookout for the survey!)

Join Today HERE!

Thank you to all of our amazing PTO volunteers! Whether you chaired or worked on a committee, donated your time and resources, or served on the Executive Board, all of these made a positive impact on the students, parents, staff, and community.

We appreciate all of you who have already signed up! We still have openings to volunteer for the 2024-2025 school year. Chairs are needed for Post Prom (Prom is early May and this is a wonderful opportunity for Freshman & Sophomore parents to get involved), social media, and Chairs “in training” for the Parent List. We are also seeking a Secretary and VP for the Executive Board.

Volunteering is a rewarding experience and the staff is incredibly grateful for all that we do on their behalf and for the students. Being a member of the Board allows you to ensure that we are meeting the needs of parents and students by providing the relevant meeting topics and resources.

Learn more HERE and reach out to info@hcpto.org with your interest or any questions!

“Bring Your Fire!” is the theme for this year’s staff and students. Support the wave of enthusiasm and excellence with pride wherever you drive with your new license plate frame. Available in durable plastic for $15 or shiny chrome for $30. All funds raised from this sale will be used to support PTO-funded initiatives. Go Red Devils!

Place your order HERE.

Thank you to all who submitted nominations for the Q4 Make A Difference
Awards. The committee reviewed the nominations received and is pleased to
congratulate the following six Make A Difference Award recipients for the
fourth quarter. A big thank you to these teachers and staff for their
commitment and kindness to our Red Devil community. They are going above and
beyond and making a true difference at Hinsdale Central!

Joel Borowicz – Science
Maria Cotter – Special Education
Erin Fratella – Social Studies
Oscar Guzman – Counseling
William Kloska – Special Education
Patrick Maag -Art & Music

In addition, we would like to recognize the special contributions of
Matthias Austin and the difference he makes for our Make A Difference
Committee.

Thank you and congratulations to all!

Thank you to all of our amazing PTO volunteers! Whether you chaired or worked on a committee, donated your time and resources, or served on the Executive Board, all of these made a positive impact on the students, parents, staff, and community.

We are seeking volunteers for 2024-2025 school year. Chairs are needed for Post Prom (Prom is early May and this is a wonderful opportunity for Freshman & Sophomore parents to get involved), the Holiday Breakfast, Communications, and Chairs “in training” for the Parent List. We are also seeking a Secretary and VP for the Executive Board.

Volunteering is a rewarding experience and the staff is incredibly grateful for all that we do on their behalf and for the students. Being a member of the Board allows you to ensure that we are meeting the needs of parents and students by providing the relevant meeting topics and resources.

Learn more HERE and reach out to info@hcpto.org with your interest or any questions!