Dinner Bell at Portillo’s – Tuesday, September 16

Join the CHMS PTO at Portillo's on 83 for our first Dinner Bell of the School Year!

 Portillo’s on Route 83
 Tuesday, September 16
 5:00–8:00 PM

Mention CHMS PTO or use code PORTILLOS31 for online orders. 

 20% of your purchase goes back to CHMS PTO!

Hope to see you there!

Calling 8th Grade Parents: Stock the Lounge – Friday, September 19

8th Grade Eagles Parents! Please help us thank our incredible staff by stocking the three CHMS teacher/staff lounges with drinks and snacks! 

The PTO coordinates this effort with donations from each grade level throughout the school year.

 Drop off: Friday, September 19
 Between 8:00–8:30 AM
 Table at the school entrance

 Please don’t ship items to school.
 Can’t make it during this time? Please email staffappreciation@chmspto.org

All donations are greatly appreciated by our amazing staff and teachers!

SIGN UP HERE

🏀 Girls Basketball Tryouts (7th & 8th Grade)

Calling all hoop stars! 7th and 8th grade girl's basketball tryouts are happening soon!

Tryouts will be on: 

🗓️ Wednesday, Sept. 24, Thursday, Sept. 25, & Friday, Sept. 26
🕞 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 CHMS Gym

✅ Students must attend at least 1 day to be considered — but attending all three is strongly encouraged for the best shot!

🏀 Evaluations will include skills like ball handling, passing, shooting, defense, effort, sportsmanship, and more.

Reminder: A current physical must be on file with Mary Youngman, the school nurse.

Questions? Contact:

•  Coach Mike Piper (7th Grade) or Coach Jen Scheuerman (8th Grade)

Join an after school Club & Activity!

Thank you for attending the Clubs & Activities Fair last week!

Joining one (or more!) of the awesome after-school clubs at CHMS is a great way to get involved, make new friends, and explore your passions.

Clubs include Art & Digital Media Club, Eco-Club, Yearbook, and many more — all led by our amazing CHMS teachers!

🔗 CLICK HERE to explore all the clubs.

Get involved, have fun, and soar with the Eagles! 💙🦅

🎉 Cross Country Highlights 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

CHMS had an outstanding showing this past week!

Highlights from the week: 

• Monday (9/8): The 6th/7th grade girls and boys dominated their 1.5-mile races, claiming 8 of the top 10 spots in each. In the combined 8th grade 2-mile race, CHMS swept 13 of the top 14 places—an incredible showing!
• Thursday (9/11): The 6th/7th grade girls secured 6 of the top 10 spots, while the boys once again captured 8 of the top 10. In the 8th grade boys race, Tyler Westberg raced to a 2nd place finish. The 8th grade girls also impressed, with 6 runners placing in the top 15.

🎉 Come cheer on CHMS CC this week! The last home meet is Monday at Prospect, the races will kick off around 4:15pm. The season ends Thursday at the conference meet where CHMS is competing for the conference championship in at least 4 races!

Let’s finish strong—Go CHMS!

   

Rotary Run – Sunday, Sept. 28

Join us for the Hinsdale Rotary Run — a great event for the whole family! There's a race or walk for every ability.

🗓️ Sunday, Sept. 28

➡️ CLICK HERE for details & registration

D181 Speaker Series: Helping Your Child Improve Executive Functioning Skills

Join us for a special program with Dr. Michael Meinzer, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Illinois Chicago, as he discusses "Helping Your Child Improve Executive Functioning Skills." 

His research and practice address mental health challenges in youth and young adults with ADHD and related conditions. Dr. Meinzer emphasizes prevention and resilience-building, along with community partnerships.

He is offering two unique programs:

• Parents of Elementary Students: September 10
• Parents of Middle Schoolers: September 16

 REGISTER HERE. Sign up for one or both!

💡 D181 Student Grants Available – Apply Now!

Hey Eagles Students! Have a great idea? Need funding to bring it to life?What would you do with $150? 

The D181 Foundation is offering grants to any student with an amazing idea! Grant funds may be used at CHMS, but can also be used outside of school.

Some ideas include introducing a new genre of books to the CHMS MRC, hosting a fundraiser for your favorite charity, providing comfort packages to veterans, etc. No idea is too small or too big!

 LEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE

Boy's and Girl's CC Meet starts at 4PM TODAY!

The Boy's and Girl's Cross Country Meet today (9/11/25) starts at 4:00 PM at Churchville MS.

Best of luck Eagles! 

After School Clubs & Activities are Here!

Get involved, make new friends, and explore your passions by joining one (or more!) of the awesome after-school clubs at CHMS!

 

Whether you're into art, music, photography, media, leadership, or just want to try something new — there's something for everyone. Check out clubs like the Art & Digital Media Club, Eco-Club, Yearbook, and many more — all led by our amazing CHMS teachers!

 

🔗 Click HERE to explore all the clubs and find the perfect fit for YOU!

Don't miss out — get involved, have fun, and soar with the Eagles! 💙🦅