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Community Speaker Series Presents Harlan Cohen

3/19/2025 7:09 pm

Registration is now open for the final event of the Community Speaker Series season! We are thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author and college success expert, Harlan Cohen, to our community. He will share his advice for achieving success by getting comfortable with the uncomfortable.

NEW for this event: Bring your teens! Teenage students are welcome and encouraged to attend our evening event on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00pm in the Hinsdale Central Auditorium. We will also offer a second presentation for parents on Wednesday, April 30 at 9:00am at The Community House. As always, our events are free and open to all. Come out to connect, learn and enjoy!

Please note: We anticipate a strong turnout for these events and ask that you arrive early to allow ample time for parking and seating so that we can begin our events promptly and provide our audience with the maximum amount of time with Harlan.

Tuesday, April 29, 7:00pm-8:30pm, REGISTER HERE.

Wednesday, April 30, 9:00am-10:30am, REGISTER HERE.

Harlan Cohen has visited over 500 high school and college campuses, helping students, parents, and professionals navigate change and get comfortable with the uncomfortable. He is the author of seven books, including Win or Learn: The Naked Truth About Turning Every Rejection into Your Ultimate Success and The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run into In College. Harlan has over 1.5 million followers across his social media accounts and hosts The Harlan Cohen Podcast. See FLYER for more details.

Actively Seeking PTO Leadership 2025/26 School Year

3/15/2025 5:00 am

As we gear up for the upcoming 2025/26 school year, we are seeking passionate and dedicated volunteers who would like to serve on the PTO. It is a great way to stay involved in your child’s education and rewarding to know you've made a difference at HMS.

We are kicking off the nomination process for the Executive Board positions (President, VP Technology, VP Fundraising, VP Communications, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary, Treasurer).

In addition, we need strong leadership roles for the following committees: Activities Chair, Back to School Day (BTSD), Directory, 8th Grade Activities, 6th Grade Spartan Celebration, E-blast, Social Media, Future Funds, Fortnightly, Lost and Found, Membership, School Supplies, SELAS, Spirit Wear, and Staff Appreciation.

Please email Denys Kang, the nominating chair at nominating@hmspto.org if you have interest or know of anyone who would be a great candidate. We look forward to working with you to support our students and staff! The deadline to accept nominations is March 24th.

Families Helping Families

3/14/2025 11:12 pm

Families Helping Families (FHF) is a new PTO committee that supports HMS families in need. It was established to follow the FHF model at Hinsdale Central H.S. when a parent saw a need for it 20 years ago. To ensure student privacy and dignity, all referrals must go through the HMS social workers. FHF is completely self-funded and relies 100% on monetary/item donations. Please consider contributing to the FHF funds by sending payment via Zelle to treasurer@hmspto.org (indicate FHF in memo). Other payment options are also accepted. Any amount is welcome and appreciated.

Currently, we have a significant and urgent need to address. Please reach out to FHF chair Denys Kang at fhf@hmspto.org if you have questions regarding payment options or you have an interest in joining FHF committee. Thank you in advance for your support!

Enjoy Shrek the Musical at HMS!

3/14/2025 11:00 pm

Shrek the Musical, performed by our talented HMS students, is coming to HMS this week. You won't want to miss this amazing show! Tickets are available for all three shows. Please click the link below to purchase tickets.

Thursday, March 20th at 7pm: Purchase HERE.

Friday, March 21st at 7pm: Purchase HERE.

Saturday, March 22nd at 2pm: Purchase HERE.

Calling All 8th Grade Parents to Volunteer!

3/14/2025 10:30 pm

The 8th Grade Graduation Committee needs 8th grade families to help distribute graduation yard signs. They also need one more 7th grade parent to assist with programs at the graduation ceremony.

Please sign up HERE.

Thank you in advance for your time, energy, and commitment to making this year's graduation festivities unforgettable. We’re excited to celebrate with you and our students!

Questions or concerns, email Divya & Sandra at graduation@hmspto.org.

Spring Parents' Night Out Tuesday, 4/8

3/14/2025 10:00 pm

Join other parents for a casual meet and greet with special guests Dr. Garcia, D181 Superintendent, and HMS admins at IL Poggiolo Ristorante in Hinsdale on Tuesday, April 8th from 6-8pm.

This is a free event! There will be fun raffle baskets you can enter to win that evening. You do not have to be present to win! Baskets include the following: Taste of Hinsdale (Nabuki, Fuller House and Brasi's gift cards), a salon basket, and a middle school themed basket. Tickets are one for $25 or five for $100. You can Zelle treasurer@hmspto.org with your name, phone number, and raffle tickets in the memo to pre-order raffle tickets. Tickets will also be sold that night for cash.

Sign up HERE if you plan to attend to ensure the restaurant is properly staffed.

We welcome all incoming families. Look forward to seeing you there!

Progressive Dinner: 30% of tickets sold!

3/14/2025 8:53 pm

You are cordially invited to the HMS Progressive Dinner Party on Saturday, April 26th at 6:00pm. Come out for a night of delicious food and community fun with fellow HMS parents. This event has limited space available, and 30% of tickets are already sold. Don't delay!

RSVP HERE by March 31st. The ticket cost is $150 per person. Secure your spot by sending Zelle payment to treasurer@hmspto.org. Please indicate Progressive Dinner in the memo.

We would like to thank our generous host families: Dawn and Brian McGrath, Emily and Brent Campbell, Anita and Pawel Stefanowicz, Meghan and Bryan Macrie, Patricia and Gustavo Aguirre, and Liz and Eric Williams.

See the SignUpGenius for more details. Questions? Contact Liz Williams at vpfunding@hmspto.org. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

D181 Student Registration Now Open

2/8/2025 10:01 am

D181 Current Student Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open. Register by April 4th to receive a $25 discount on registration fees. Remember to add your HMS PTO membership when registering!

Sign in to your Skyward Family access portal to register HERE.

Visit the D181 registration LINK for more information.