Save the Date: Kick Off the PTO Year!

8/24/2026 9:44 pm

Meet Our New Superintendent & Leadership Team

Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00 P.M.
Hinsdale Central Community Room & Zoom

Join us for the first Hinsdale Central PTO meeting of the 2026–27 school year!

Meet Dr. Chip Pettit, our new Superintendent, along with members of the district and Hinsdale Central leadership team. Hear about priorities for the year ahead and take part in a Q&A with our leadership team.

Featured Guests:

• Dr. Chip Pettit – Superintendent
• Dr. Josh McMahon – Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
• Bill Walsh – Principal, Hinsdale Central

Attend in person in the Community Room or via Zoom. Additional details and the Zoom link will be shared closer to the meeting.

Save the date, we hope you'll join us!

Upcoming Important Dates

8/23/2026 6:37 pm

New Website & Memberships Now Open!

8/23/2026 5:20 pm

Welcome to Our New Website!

Join the PTO Today!

• Annual Membership: $65 per family
• Impact: Sign up now to support our school community!
• How to Join: hcpto.org

Online Directory & Mobile App

• Free Access Period: All families are welcome to view, edit, or delete information in the directory through October 16th, 2026.
• Member Benefit: After October 16th, the online directory will only be accessible with a paid PTO membership.
• Mobile Access: You can access the directory right on your mobile device using the Membership Toolkit (A to Z) app!

Welcome IEP & 504 Plan Families!

8/23/2026 5:18 pm

Join us to learn more about the D86 Accessiblity & Accomodations Family Network (AAFN) and socialize! Light appetizers will be served. 

You can RSVP HERE or email us at parentnetworkd86@gmail.com.

Hinsdale Central PTO Parent List Resource

8/23/2026 5:13 pm

The Parent List

What is The Parent List?

• Anxiety & Depression
• School Avoidance & Refusal
• Eating Disorders & Insomnia
• Peer Relations & Social Challenges
• Learning Differences: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Autism, and more.

• Anxiety can manifest as recurring stomachaches, headaches, sleep disturbances, or school refusal.
• Depression might show up as routine irritability, frequent crying spells, or unusual sadness.

Quick Links & Contact

• 🔍 Read existing reviews: Visit the Parent List website.
• ✉️ Have questions? Reach out directly at parentlist@hcpto.org.

Disclaimer: The Parent List is a subjective forum set up by the Hinsdale Central PTO for your convenience. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for deciding to use any of the service providers listed. Hinsdale Central High School, the PTO, school staff, and Districts 86, 63, and 181 do not endorse specific providers and disclaim all liability for services rendered.

Upcoming HPL High School Events

8/23/2026 4:57 pm

1. High School Peer Tutoring — With P.A.S.S. Peer Tutors

• Starts: August 25
• Details: Stay on top of your work with help from P.A.S.S. Peer Tutors at Hinsdale Public Library (HPL). Tutors are available in all levels of math, physics, biology, chemistry, Spanish, and AP Euro.
• About P.A.S.S.: Peer Athlete Student Scholars is a group of Hinsdale Central students who bridge the gap between academics and athletics by providing peer study groups and one-to-one academic support.

2. Navigating AI's Impact on Students: College Admissions, Curriculum Choices & Career Paths

• Date & Time: Tuesday, September 1, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• Speaker: Ryan Gainor, Summa Factor College Admissions and Career Consulting
• Details: Discover how AI is reshaping college admissions and learn how to make smarter degree and major choices with the impact of AI in mind.

3. Maintaining Balance in Academics & Activities — Navigating High School & Middle School Successfully

• Date & Time: Tuesday, September 8, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
• Location: The Community House, 415 W. Eighth Street, Hinsdale
• Details: Hear from community experts on the keys to success in high school. We will cover balancing academics and extracurriculars, workload management tips, strategies to stay positive, and where to go for help.
• Presenters: Presented in partnership with P.A.S.S. Peer Tutoring, D86 Hinsdale Central & Hinsdale South High Schools, D181 Hinsdale & Clarendon Hills Middle Schools, and The Community House.

4. Study Skills with P.A.S.S. Peer Tutors

• Date & Time: Sunday, September 13, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
• Details: Create personalized study calendars, review flashcards, and learn proven study strategies to improve note-taking, strengthen memory, and retain information more effectively. Led by P.A.S.S. Peer Tutors.