Upcoming Important Dates

10/2/2026 7:45 pm

• Welcome Back to School Fall Staff Luncheon - Tuesday, October 6th
• Early Dismissal - Thursday, October 8th, 12:35pm
• Parent-Teacher Fall Conference - Thursday, October 8th, 5:30-8:30pm
• No School, Holiday - Monday, October 12th

Volunteers Still Needed for Staff Fall Luncheon This Tuesday

10/2/2026 7:40 pm

The Hinsdale Central PTO is excited to welcome our wonderful teachers and staff to our Back to School Fall Luncheon on Tuesday, October 6th. They will enjoy a delicious lunch as we celebrate and thank our HC faculty for everything they do for our students and HC community.

The staff appreciation committee is looking for volunteers to donate fruit trays, cookies, flowers, and your time to serve! Please sign up HERE.

We look forward to sharing a wonderful afternoon with our amazing Central staff!

PTO Meeting 10/14: AI at Hinsdale Central

10/2/2026 7:12 pm

Learn all about the role of artificial intelligence in your student's education at our next PTO meeting on Wednesday, October 14th at 7pm. Join us on Zoom along with Principal Bill Walsh, Mr. Ryan Maita (Assistant Principal of Operations), and Mr. Jacob Adams (Director of Professional Learning) to discuss guidelines for AI use in the classroom, tips for use at home, and student expectations and responsibilities. An update on Nvidia and D86 will also be reported. You don't want to miss this! A Zoom link will be shared prior to the meeting.

Hinsdale Public Library Events

10/2/2026 7:00 pm

Injury Prevention in High School Athletes - With Dr. Brian Forsythe
Tuesday, October 6th, 7-8pm
Explore the latest research on ACL injury prevention for high school athletes, including gender-specific factors, with Hinsdalean and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Brian Forsythe.

High School Peer Tutoring - With P.A.S.S. Peer Tutors
October 7th, 18th, 20th, and 25th
Stay on top of your work with help from P.A.S.S. Peer Tutors at HPL. Tutors available in all levels of math, physics, biology, chemistry, Spanish and AP Euro. Sessions held weekly.
Learn more and register HERE.

High School After Dark Escape Room - Forensic Scientist Edition
Friday, October 23rd, 7-8:30pm
For high schoolers only: Step into the role of a forensic science intern in this immersive escape room. Your team enters the crime lab and must identify a victim before time runs out!
Learn more and register HERE.  

Make A Difference Q1 Nominations Due Friday, 10/2

9/26/2026 10:55 am

Nominate a deserving staff who has made a difference at Hinsdale Central! Many teachers and staff members go above and beyond to engage students or provide extra support to others in our Red Devil community. They teach classes, advise clubs, coach teams, and provide services that “make a difference” at our school. If you know of a teacher or staff member whose dedication or kindness has had a positive and lasting impact on you or a student, nominate them.  When describing why this individual deserves the award, please BE AS SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE. Although applications must be signed, those who submit nominations will remain anonymous.  

ANYONE can nominate them for a Make A Difference Award by completing the form HERE.

The PTO surprises six recipients with a Make A Difference Award each quarter. The award includes a personalized certificate of recognition and $100 gift card presented by the PTO and Principal Walsh. Nominations received by this Friday, October 2nd, will be considered for the FIRST quarter awards. 

NOTE: Those nominated who have not received an award within the past 8 quarters are eligible for this current quarter.  View a list of past Make A Difference recipients HERE.  

Questions? Contact co-chairs Denys Kang and Grace Shin at makeadifference@hcpto.org.