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.
 
     
     

Back-to-School Supply Shopping Made Easy

Supplies will be delivered to your home before the first day of school. Please list your home address and not the school's address.

Last day to order is June 2, 2024.

Enter the school ID – CLA217

 

>> Click here to order today! <<

Extra Spirit Wear Available

Thank you to all the families that supported our Spring spirit wear sale. Items should arrive the week of May 6 and delivered to your child's advisory. If you missed out on ordering, we still have a few extra items available! 

Please email Elaine Gilman at ecgilmanpto@gmail.com to check availability.

Hinsdale Central Color Guard Clinic - Sunday, 4/28

Do you like music? Love to dance and perform? Join the Hinsdale Central Color Guard team!

Click here to sign-up 

TODAY, Sunday, 4/28 from 11am-1pm 

We perform at home football games, pep rallies, and parades! No experience needed or required!

Open to current 6th-9th graders

View Flyer

8th Grade Parent Welcome Event at Hinsdale Central

Hinsdale Central 8th Grade Parent Welcome Event

Thursday, May 2nd
Doors open at 8:30am

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the many ways you and your child can get involved during their time at Hinsdale Central. 

Arrive early to browse around the Spirit Wear and committee tables. You will be able to sign-up for PTO/committees and purchase Red Devil swag for your future Red Devil. 

Afterwards, please join us for a presentation from Principal Walsh and the Leadership Team at Hinsdale Central High School auditorium at 9:15am.

Questions? Please contact Gopi Ahuja or Lauren Brunell at 8welcome@hcpto.org

Girls Basketball Summer Camp at Hinsdale Central

Sign up today for Hinsdale Central Girls Basketball Summer Clinic.

Hinsdale Central Girls Head Basketball Coach, his staff, and players will lead an impactful and fun summer camp. Be part of the Hinsdale Central Girls Basketball community and learn basketball the Red Devil way!

Instruction for all levels - beginner to advanced. 

Learn. Be Challenged. Have Fun!

June 3rd-7th from 2:00-4:00pm at Hinsdale Central

Register ASAP as spots are filling up:
https://manage.snap.app/register/hinsdalecentral/dashboard/catalog

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Attention 8th Grade Families!

Don't miss out on an exciting opportunity next Thursday, May 2nd, to gear up your soon-to-be Hinsdale Central Red Devil in style! Join us at the 8th Grade Parent Welcome Event as we bring you a fantastic selection of spirit wear, the perfect gift for your 8th-grade graduate!

Date: May 2nd
Time: 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Location: Hinsdale Central - Grant Street Entrance

From classic tees to cozy hoodies, we've got everything your Red Devil enthusiast could dream of. Plus, while you're here, take advantage of the chance to learn more about how the Boosters support all student activities and all student athletics. We hope you consider becoming a member of the Boosters for the upcoming school year. Our memberships come with exclusive swag items you won't find anywhere else!

So mark your calendars, grab your Red Devil gear, and join us for a cup of coffee as we welcome you to the Hinsdale Central family. Remember, every day is a great day to be a Red Devil!

Click here to become a Member

Walk The Walk for Mental Health - Sunday 5/19!

The 18th Annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health is May 19th at The Community House!

The Big Blue Shoe trophy and a donation to our school is up for grabs! Join the CHMS team when you register to walk by visiting the LINK here

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. 

#StepUp #WalktheWalk #ColorWalk

A Huge THANK YOU!

Pizza Wars was a huge success and we could not have done it without the support of our families, students, sponsors, and staff! 

 

Special Thanks to our Vendors - Al's Pizza, Brama la Pizza, Home Run Inn, Sarpino's, Domino's and Little Caesar's!

 

Thank you to our volunteers:

Amy Barnum, Vonda Castro, Susan Danial, Jenny Driscoll, Kristina Gaffney, Elaine Gilman, Anupam Goel, Joseline Jiang, Mini Kaushal, Katheryn Mansell, Rochene McLinn, Heena Musabji, Mistie Psaledas, Charity Richardson, Lindsey Stark, Susie Thorpe, Bridgette White

 

Thank you to our incredible student performers and emcees:

Iris Crisan, Zahra Musabji, Smith Barnum, Jayden Bhattacharyya, Sachin Bhattacharyya, Ethan Brubaker, Aslan Choi, Abby Cooper, Tanvi Desai, Isabella Feng, Jack Gerrard, Natalie Jiang, Sophia Jiang, Arjun Kaushal-Goel, Henry Konar, Jack Ordway, Augest Richardson, Keane Schmeltz, Tyler Shuster, Liam Will

 

Thank You to Mr. Morong and our amazingly talented Jazz Band!

 

Thank You to Mr. Cantrell for organizing the entertainment!

 

Thank You to our awesome teacher band After School Special!

 

Thank You to our event chairs: Corri Natarelli, Megan Mannor and Genia Rackos

 

As always Thank You CHMS Community for all your wonderful support!

 

We served over 400 guests and voted for our favorite pizza!

 

Here are the winners:

Best Pizza: Sarpino's

Best Crust: Sarpino's

Best Sauce: Brama la Pizza

 

CHMS Multicultural Night

 

We are so excited to host a Multicultural Night at CHMS on Friday, May 17th from 4:30-6:00pm. Please see the attached flyer for more information and complete the Google Form to get involved! Can't wait to see you there!

Youth Running Opportunities

Click to view flyer from the Hinsdale Central Track & Field coaches for upcoming meets and camps available for 4-8th graders!

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Important Dates

 

Fri, 5/17 - Multicultural Night
 

2023/24 PTO Executive Board

 

Co-Presidents:
Megan Mannor & Corri Natarelli

Co-Vice Presidents:
Elaine Gilman & Susie Thorpe

Treasurer: Margie Jeffords

Asst. Treasurer: Julie Prieto
Communications: Genia Rackos
Recording Secretary:
Julie Kauffman