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.

🏀 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!

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!

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! 💙🦅

Spirit Wear Store Extended! – Order by Friday, September 12

Good news! Our CHMS Sprit Wear store will be open for one additional week!

Now is the chance to get your hoodies, tees, joggers and more for Fall!

Place your order by Friday, September 12th.
Items will be delivered to your student's advisory class.

ORDER HERE

🎷 Congrats Jazz Band Students

Congratulations to the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students selected for this year’s CHMS 2025-2026 Jazz Band!

We’re very proud of every student who auditioned this year, and look forward to a great year of making music with some of the top musicians in the school.

CHMS band student wins art contest!

Sophia Jiang, a CHMS 8th grader, won the 2025 "Join The Band" Student Poster Contest run annually by Quinlan & Fabish Music Company. Students across the Midwest submitted artwork. Her artwork will be showcased in three states!

“Her visual art skills are next level for a student her age.” – Mr. Eric Morong, CHMS Band Director

This is the second time in 3 years a CHMS student has won! In 2023, Eliana Cuttica was the winner.

“This speaks volumes to the exceptional art teachers we have in Clarendon Hills. To have a student from your school win this award is a huge honor, but having two winners within two years of each other is a rarity,” said Eric Morong, CHMS band director.

Read the full story here!