CHMS Spirit Lunches are Now Available to Purchase!

CHMS spirit lunches are now available to purchase!

• October 28th: Sarpino's
• December 16th: Billy Brick's
• February 10th: Mrs. T's
• May 19th: Sarpino's

Choose from one or two slices and even a gluten-free option. All come with a cookie or choice of gluten-free desert. 

Please place your orders by Monday, October 5th.

***PLEASE NOTE Spirit Lunches are only available for purchase AFTER you have paid your PTO Dues.***
If you do not see the Spirit Lunch form on the website, please pay your PTO Dues and try again. Thank you!

👉 CLICK HERE to order!

Community Speaker Series: Dopamine Kids

We are proud to partner with the D181 Foundation and District 86 to bring Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, author of Dopamine Kids, for our next Community Speaker Series event.

🗓️ Wednesday, September 30, 2026

🕞 7:00pm – 8:30pm In Person

📍Hinsdale Middle School Cafeteria

Parenting advice around screens is woefully outdated. It hinges on psychology and neuroscience from 25 to 50 years ago. It doesn’t work and often makes our lives harder.  

Michaleen Doucleff, author of Dopamine Kids, offers you an easier and more effective approach. 

Learn a practical 5-step protocol how to retrain your children’s brains so they naturally seek out activities and foods that bring gratification and true joy. The healthy option becomes the default in your home.

Can't join us that evening? Please register below, and a recording will be emailed to you after the event. Recording will be emailed to all registrants! 

👉 CLICK HERE to register!

Questions? Contact speakers@d181foundation.org.

The Community Speaker Series is presented by District 86, District 181, and the District 181 Foundation.

Town Hall Meeting with our new superintendent, Dr. Jim Wipke

Meet our new superintendent, Dr. Jim Wipke, and enjoy an engaging evening of conversation centered on our amazing students, dedicated staff, and the future of our district.

🗓️ Thursday, October 1, 2026
🕞 6:30pm 
📍 Clarendon Hills Middle School

We look forward to seeing you there!

🍎 Nominate an Exceptional CHMS Educator: "Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year"

Do you know an educator who goes above and beyond for CHMS  students? Consider nominating them for the annual ISBE “Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year” awards.

The deadline for nominations is Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Here at CHMS and District 181, we have incredible educators who go above and beyond to support our students every day. 

Awards are presented in seven categories: classroom teachers, early career educators (teachers 1-4 years), school administrators, student support personnel, educational service personnel, community volunteers, and teams.

Nominations only take a few minutes!

For more information, award categories, and past winner see the LINK HERE.

👉 CLICK HERE to submit your nomination! 

Rotary Run Charity Classic: Signup to Volunteer!

The Rotary Run Charity Classic is on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Volunteers are needed before, during and after the race. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.

👉 SIGN UP HERE

Thank you!

Hope to see you there!

👟 Shoe Drive: Help Students in Tanzania!

The O’Brien School in Northern Tanzania, Africa are in desperate need for any gently used close toed shoes for the student to wear to school. Shoes are required for school, and many students don't have a pair. 

All children and adult sized shoes are welcome!

👉 Collection runs now through October 9th.

Please have your student drop off the shoes in the front lobby of CHMS. 

Please see the school's website for more information: https://www.obrienschool.org/school

Thank you,

The Peer Leadership Club
Jenny Steinhebel Co-Sponsor
Mindy Bilia Co-Sponsor

Save the Date! CHMS Happy Hour at The Open Door - 10/14

Eagles Parents, join us for a fun evening! 

🗓️ Wednesday, October 14th
🕞 6:30pm 
📍 The Open Door in Clarendon Hills

Bring friends and enjoy drinks and snacks. 

Can’t make the 6:30pm event? Swing by any time that day to stock up on drinks and snacks and mention CHMS at checkout.

The Open Door will generously donate 10% of sales back to CHMS!

🩺 Message from the Nurse

Flu season is near. 

👉 Please take a moment to read the flu-guide for parents. 

Please do not hesitate to call or email me with questions or concerns.

Thank you,
Mary Youngman
CHMS Nurse

Purchase your CHMS 2026/2027 school yearbooks now!

Our CHMS school yearbooks are now on sale to purchase!

Yearbooks will be delivered and distributed on the last day or school.

👉 CLICK HERE to place your order!

Dinner Bell: Raising Cane's this Tuesday, 9/15

Join the PTO at Raising Cane's for a CHMS Dinner Bell!

🗓️ Tuesday September 15th 
🕕 5:00pm - 9:00pm 
📍 63rd in Westmont

Raising Cane's will donate 15% of your order to the CHMS PTO when you mention the CHMS PTO, or use online ordering code RCFUND96.

Hope to see you there!