Upcoming Dates

3/12/2026 11:43 pm

Student Council Chipotle Fundraiser - April 22

Community Speaker Series Event - April 28

National Animal Therapy Day - April 30

Final PTO Meeting & Farewell Mr. May - May 1

Dr. Hector Garcia Retirement Celebration - May 4

Staff Appreciation Day - May 7 

Hinsdale Central PTO 8th Grade Welcome - May 7

Thank You For Attending the PTO Parent Night

3/12/2026 11:40 pm

We had a beautiful evening at Ruth Lake! Thank you to all the parents and special thanks to HMS staff that joined us. It was a night of community building, good conversation, and meeting new people!

Student Council Chipotle Fundraiser!

3/12/2026 11:38 pm

HMS Student Council is holding a fundraiser on April 22nd at Chipotle from 4-8 pm! Bring your friends and family and show up hungry!

National Animal Therapy Day

3/12/2026 11:28 pm

Curbside Cuddles: Meet Bailey at the HMS Bus Loop!
Experience the incredible science of the human-animal bond. In honor of National Animal Therapy Day, we are hosting a special meet-and-greet with our favorite Shetland Sheepdog, Bailey.
Bailey is a certified therapy dog who helps students lower their cortisol levels, boost their mood, and find a sense of security. The connection between humans and animals has a profound impact on mental health and emotional well-being.

Event Details
• When: April 30, 2026
• Time: 3:15 PM
• Location: Hinsdale Middle School – Outside at the 3rd street bus loop near the blue Windhover sculpture
• Who: Open to all community members!

Interested in Becoming a Handler? Have you ever wondered if your own dog has what it takes to provide comfort to others? Being an animal therapy handler is a rewarding way to give back to the community. Bailey’s team will be on-site and happy to answer any questions you have about the certification process, training requirements, and what a typical day looks like for a therapy team.

Final PTO Meeting & Farewell Mr. May

3/12/2026 11:21 pm

Save the date for our final PTO meeting on Friday, May 1 from 9 - 10 am. We will be voting in the proposed budget for 2026/27 and the new executive board members. These are published on our PTO website.

We will also be honoring Mr. Rocky May for his 14 years of service at Hinsdale Middle School and wishing him well on his new role as Principal at St Patrick’s.

If you plan to attend the meeting please sign up HERE.

Celebrate Dr. Garcia's Retirement

3/12/2026 11:07 pm

After eight years of dedicated service to District 181, Dr. Hector Garcia is retiring at the end of July. We will be honoring him, along with three other D181 retirees, during the District Celebration Night on Monday, May 4th, at the Hinsdale Middle School gym.

This will be a family-friendly event with light refreshments provided. It will be a great opportunity to thank Dr. Garcia and give him a lovely send off into retirement!

Staff Appreciation Day

3/12/2026 10:53 pm

How sweet it is to have amazing teachers and staff like we do at at HMS! Staff appreciation week is coming soon. To celebrate the PTO staff appreciation committee is hosting a Dessert Day on Thursday, May 7. So, if you love to bake or have a store bought bakery treat that your family would like to share then please sign up HERE to help us! 

PTO Volunteer Opportunities

3/12/2026 10:51 pm

There are so many ways for parents to get involved at HMS and support our students, staff, and school. Please consider volunteering for one of our available positions for the 2026-2027 school year. Many of these positions involve planning a single event and do not require a year-long commitment. If you are interested or would like more information, please reach out to nominating@hmspto.org.

We hope to have you join us next year!

HMS PTO

Community Speaker Series Event

3/12/2026 10:49 pm

Please join us on Tuesday, April 28 at 7pm for a Community Speaker Series in-person event at the Hinsdale Central High School auditorium. Register HERE.

In his latest book, Dream School, New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo helps families reimagine the college search process. Drawing on extensive research and insights from thousands of parents, he encourages students and families to broaden their view of what makes a school truly great—emphasizing career readiness, hands-on learning, and a strong sense of community. Jeffrey Selingo is the author of three other books, including Who Gets In and Why and There Is Life After College. He is a regular contributor to The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, and co-hosts the popular higher education podcast, Future U.

Jeffrey Selingo
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
7:00pm – 8:30pm
In-person at Hinsdale Central Auditorium
This program is for students and parents

The Community Speaker Series is committed to fostering a sense of community through hosting in-person and virtual events that inform and inspire. CSS is funded jointly by District 86 and District 181 and is supported by the D181 Foundation. Our events are free and open to the public. We encourage everyone to join our events, connect and learn together.

HCPTO 8th Grade Welcome

3/12/2026 10:47 pm

The Hinsdale Central PTO is excited to invite all parents and guardians whose student will enter their freshman year in 2026 to the 8th Grade Welcome Coffee. It is held at Hinsdale Central on Thursday, May 7. Doors open at 8:30 am and the program begins around 9:00 am. There will be time afterward to visit with the various groups.

The 8th Grade Welcome introduces Principal Bill Walsh and other key faculty. The PTO, Boosters, and the Music Booster will give a brief overview. Information on HC activities, music, and athletics will be available.

PTO registration is discounted to $65 and the opportunity for volunteer sign-ups Spiritwear is available for purchase. Parents & Guardians can show their support by purchasing a Hinsdale Central license plate HERE. Principal Walsh will discuss the importance of what it means to "Bring Your Fire."

Please reach out to 8coffee@hcpto.org with any questions. We are excited to welcome the Class of 2030!