📚 Battle of the Books Begins January 13!

The first Battle of the Books session is almost here! Mark your calendars!

The first session will be on Tuesday, January 13 in the MRC, and every following Tuesday up to Spring Break.

Students/teams can choose to attend a morning or an afternoon session.

• Morning sessions are 7:50am - 8:15am
• Afternoon sessions are from 3:25pm - 3:50pm

Team standings and scores will be announced each Wednesday on the morning announcements!

Knockout rounds begin after the first six sessions. 

Questions? Please reach out to the MRC Director, Lisa Brough, with any questions.

Save the Date! CHMS PTO General Meeting – Wednesday, Jan. 21th

Save the Date for our next CHMS PTO General Meeting!

 

Wednesday, January 21
9:30 am
Tierra Distilling Co & Cafe 
(211 Burlington Avenue in Clarendon Hills)

 

Hope to see you then!

Save the Date! CHMS & The Bar Method – Sunday, Jan. 25th

Save the Date!

• Sunday, January 25th
• 5:00 pm
  The Bar Method 
  (777 N. York Road, Suite 19 in Hinsdale)

Join us for a great barre workout, light bites and socializing with fellow Eagles! 

 

Tickets are $45/person. Stay tuned for registration information.

✈️ Extended Vacation & Absence Reminders

As winter break and long weekends approach this winter, please remember that all pre-planned absences should be scheduled through Skyward.

How to submit an absence request:

• Simply click on the "Attendance" icon in your student's profile.

• Click the green "Add Absence Request" icon on the right-hand side of the page and complete the necessary details.

• Copy absence requests for other siblings from the same page.

You may also use the Skyward system for illness and doctor appointment absences as well. 

It is also helpful for your student(s) to alert their teachers of planned absences, so that they may assist in making up missed work.

📘 Order you CHMS Yearbooks!

A yearbook is the best way to remember the year! Order your 2025 - 2026 CHMS Yearbook today!

Remember to order one per student.

👉 Click HERE to order.

Register for D181 Young Writers 2026 – Bringing our Voices Together

Calling All Student Writers! Become a published author and celebrate at Young Writers Night!

 

In honor of our country's 250th birthday, the theme is "Bringing Our Voices Together: The American 250th Anniversary Edition" which encompasses a "time capsule" that captures what our students are thinking, feeling and doing in 2026.

All types of writing are accepted: creative writing, poetry, information writing, persuasive essays and graphic stories/comics.

 

Important Dates:

• January 23rd: Registration Closes
• January 26th: Written Work Due
• March 19th: Young Writers Night

CLICK HERE to register!

 

🎁 Last Chance for CHMS Holiday GiftCrowd!

The CHMS Teacher/Staff GiftCrowd closes on Friday, December 19.

If you would like to send a gift and a personal note to your students' teachers, now is your chance! 

👉 CLICK HERE to access the GiftCrowd site!

Questions? Please reach out to president@chmspto.org

🎄 Order Holiday Cards & Support CHMS with Minted!

It's not too late! Order your holiday cards, invitations, gift wrap, framing and more through Minted.com — while giving back to CHMS! 

Use code FUNDRAISECHMS and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to CHMS!

👉 Place your order HERE!

🎭 “Matilda” Parent Informational Meeting

Please join the parent meeting for the upcoming musical — "Matilda".

🗓️ Monday, December 15th
🕓 3:45 pm to 4:15 pm 
📍Room 302

 

 

 

In this meeting, we will provide an overview of the rehearsal process for cast and crew, highlight important dates, and go over volunteer needs and opportunities. We understand this time does not fit everyone’s schedule, but we strongly encourage those who can attend to join us for this meeting. 

Thank you!

🤝 Incoming Freshmen Boys — Join YMSL!

YMSL (Young Men’s Service League) is a national organization that engages high school boys and their mothers in meaningful community service, leadership training, and character development. Our chapter serves a wide range of local philanthropies and provides structured opportunities for boys to grow into strong, service-minded leaders.

YMSL Hinsdale/Clarendon Hills Chapter invites prospective Members to an information meetings:

🗓️ Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
🗓️ Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Hinsdale Public Library – 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale

Attendance at one meeting is required to receive an application packet.

👉 Click HERE for more information about YMSL.