Upcoming Important Dates

9/21/2026 7:45 pm

• Early Release Wednesday - September 23rd, 1:55pm
• Yearbook Photos - 9/21 (Freshmen), 9/22 (Sophomores), 9/23 (Seniors), 9/24 (Juniors)
• Community Speaker Series: Dopamine Kids - Wednesday, September 30th, 7-8:30pm at HMS
• Holiday Bash Committee Interest Meeting - Thursday, October 1st, 1pm at HPL
• Parent-Teacher Fall Conference - Thursday, October 8th, 5:30-8:30pm

Make A Difference Q1 Nominations Now Open

9/21/2026 7:44 pm

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, we invite you to nominate them.  When describing why this individual deserves the award, BE AS SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE. Although applications must be signed, those who submit nominations will remain anonymous.  

Please nominate them for a Make A Difference Award by completing the form found HERE.

ANYONE can make a nomination! The PTO presents six recipients with Make A Difference Awards each quarter. The awards include our appreciation with a personalized certificate and $100 gift card.

Nominations received by Friday, October 2nd, will be considered for the FIRST quarter awards. 

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

If you have any questions, please contact co-chairs Denys Kang and Grace Shin at makeadifference@hcpto.org.

A Sweet Start to the School Year

9/17/2026 6:47 pm

The Hinsdale Central PTO Staff Appreciation Committee kicked off the year with our annual Apple Day on Tuesday morning!

With beautiful weather and a wonderful turnout, faculty and staff were greeted with fresh, crisp Honeycrisp apples as they arrived for the day. It was a simple but meaningful way to say thank you to the incredible teachers and staff who do so much for our students throughout the year.

The Honeycrisp apples were a huge hit, and we loved seeing so many smiling faces! Thank you to our PTO families for your continued support—your contributions help make special moments like these possible and allow us to show our HC faculty and staff just how much they are appreciated.

We’re looking forward to many more Staff Appreciation events throughout the year!

With gratitude,
Hinsdale Central PTO Staff Appreciation Committee 🍎

Join the PTO before October 16th!

9/17/2026 6:40 pm

If you have not yet joined the PTO, click HERE. All dues support our students and staff appreciation events. 

Member Benefit: After October 16th, only paid PTO membership will continue receiving the PTO weekly e-blast and have access to the online directory.

The PTO Holiday Bash Committee Needs You!

9/17/2026 6:31 pm

An Interest meeting will be held for the Holiday Bash at the Hinsdale Public Library on Thursday, October 1st at 1pm in the Community Room. All are welcome to attend!

Community Speaker Series Event on 9/30: Dopamine Kids

9/11/2026 6:30 am

Rethinking screen time? 📱🧠 Join us for our next Community Speaker Series featuring Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff! 

 

Parenting advice around screens is woefully outdated. It hinges on psychology and neuroscience from 25 to 50 years ago. It doesn’t work and often makes our lives harder.  

Michaeleen Doucleff, author of Dopamine Kids, offers you an easier and more effective approach. With a 5-step protocol, you’ll learn how to retrain your children’s brains so they naturally seek out activities and foods that bring gratification and true joy. The healthy option becomes the default in your home.  

🗓️ Wednesday, September 30th, 7-8:30pm
📍 Hinsdale Middle School Cafeteria

🎟️ Open to the entire community!
🎥 Can't attend live? A recording will be emailed to all registrants!

👉 RSVP HERE.

Volunteer and Tutoring at Hinsdale Public Library

9/11/2026 5:00 am

High School Peer Tutoring - With P.A.S.S. Peer Tutors
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. 

Homework Helper High School Volunteer Training
Looking for a volunteer experience this year? Come to our volunteer training to learn about being a Homework Helper for younger students. HPL’s Junior Advisory Board is looking for High School volunteers to serve as Homework Helpers for younger students on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. starting on September 14th. Interested? Sign up for a training on either date to learn more.
HPL Homework Helpers is a drop-in program for younger students to work with high school students to practice reading and receive homework support.
Register for the training HERE.