Welcome to the CHMS PTO!

This is a great portal of information to find news about upcoming events, access to the family directory, and a listing of important district links. You will also be able to visit the forms section to register for the PTO, purchase spirit lunch, request a PTO check reimbursement or buy a family brick to place in our school entryway.

The PTO sends a weekly update email with important dates and upcoming events each Sunday, to make sure you are receiving that newsletter, be sure to verify your information here.

Be sure to download the Membership Toolkit Mobile App.

🤟 Learn to Speak with Your Hands This Summer! American Sign Language is now part of D181 Summer School!

American Sign Language (ASL) has officially been added to the D181 Summer School curriculum—and it’s a great way for students to kick off summer with a unique and engaging experience. Whether your child is brand new to ASL or looking to refresh their skills, this light, fun course in June offers a meaningful way to learn something new without a big time commitment. You can find the ASL course listed on page 7 of the catalog, and registration opens today!

Even more exciting, this summer opportunity could help spark student interest and momentum for launching an ASL Club at school next year. If your child has heard about ASL from friends or is simply curious, this is a perfect way to get involved. Please consider encouraging your student to sign up and share with others who might be interested.

Please see the 2025 Summer Learning Catalog.

Please REGISTER through Skyward:

Hinsdale Central Soccer Camps

The JR Red Devil COED Camp is open to all soccer players ages 5th - 8th grade. 2025 Summer Camp Registration is now open. See full summer camp offerings below and please select "Soccer-Coed-Junior Red Devil Camp (Grades 5-8)".

Questions? Contact Wanda Swik at: wswik@hinsdale86.org.

Community Speaker Series Presents Harlan Cohen

Community Speaker Series is pleased to present New York Times bestselling author and college success expert Harlan Cohen, who will speak on "5 Simple Rules for Success in College For Parents and Students." Harlan Cohen offers his advice for achieving success by getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. Gain valuable insights and learn how to support student success while maintaining a healthy parent-child relationship. See flyer for complete details.

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. REGISTER HERE.

We will also offer a second presentation for parents on Wednesday, April 30 at 9:00am at The Community House. REGISTER HERE.

Please see flyer for more details.

Sign up for Walk the Walk - 5/18

The 19th Annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health is Sunday, May 18th at The Community House! The Big Blue Shoe trophy and a donation to the foundation CHMS's name is up for grabs! Join the CHMS Team when you register to Walk!

LET'S GO EAGLES!!

The Walk the Walk for Mental Health is not your average walk. It is a one-mile Color Walk that celebrates mental and physical wellness, access to mental health services, and ending the stigma associated with discussing mental health with friends, family and community. #HopeInEveryStep #WalktheWalk #ColorWalk #CHMS_Eagles_PTO

Reminder, IAR this week

The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) math and reading testing is the week after Spring Break, Tuesday, April 8 - Thursday, April 10.

These tests are directly reflected on the State's School Report Card, so we ask that you have your child(ren) well rested and fed breakfasts, and encourage them to try their best!

Here is a link for the modified bell schedule on those days.

Did You Know? A CHMS PTO 6-Week Series!

Have you ever driven by CHMS during drop-off or pick-up, or walked past the structure in front of the school after a concert and wondered, “What is that?”

That structure is a wind turbine, installed in 2010 as a collaborative project funded by the District 181 Foundation, the CHMS PTO, and the Mike McCurry Group at a total cost of $41,000.

More than just a symbol of sustainability, this turbine serves as an educational tool, with students playing an active role in its planning. It provides real-time data on wind speed and energy production, enriching science lessons on renewable energy, environmental science, and engineering. To this day, the turbine continues to inspire students and the community to explore sustainable energy solutions and environmental awareness.

6th Grade Social: Save the Date

Please save the date for the 6th GRADE GLOW SKY ZONE Social.

Thursday, May 29th, 6:00-8:00 PM at Sky Zone in Westmont

There are still a few spots left to help with the 6th grade social if you haven’t signed up yet. Link HERE.

Tickets go on sale next Sunday April 13 and links will be available in your MTK account to purchase. Stay tuned for more details!

Bibibop Dinner Bell! 4/16

Dine at Bibibop on Wednesday, April 16th to support the CHMS PTO!

Please don't forget to mention the CHMS PTO fundraiser at checkout or use code BIBIFUNDRAISER for online orders. 20% of your order goes to support the CHMS PTO!

8th Grade: ✌️Out Middle School!

It’s hard to believe that the time is drawing near for 8th Grade Graduation! The PTO is excited to celebrate our graduates with an in-school, end of the year party and graduation ceremony.

Save the Dates!

May 29th: 8th graders will get an afternoon to hang out all together one last time! DJ, pizza, games, crafts, photo booth and more!
May 30th: Graduation ceremony at HMS. More details to follow soon!