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.

Community Speaker Series Webinar - February 11th at 7pm

Community

Please join us for the next Community Speaker Series webinar!

Dr. Katie Hurley
Breaking the Boy Code: The New Playbook For Raising Resilient Boys

Wednesday, February 11th
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Webinar (sign up below)

We are excited to welcome child and adolescent mental health expert and psychotherapist, Katie Hurley, DSW, LCSW. Dr. Hurley, is the Senior Clinical Advisor for The Jed Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to teen and young adult mental health. She is also the author of five books at the intersection of youth, parenting, and mental health.

In her new book, Breaking the Boy Code, Dr. Hurley shines a light on the urgent mental health crisis facing boys. Aimed at parents and educators of boys ages five and older, this webinar will provide actionable guidance on fostering empathy, emotional regulation, and healthy connections.

👉 CLICK HERE to register.

D86 Access Network: Summer Opportunities Fair for Middle Schoolers

Looking ahead to summer? D86 Access Network invites families to our Summer Opportunities Fair, open to students in grades 6–12 with IEPs and 504 Plans. Meet local programs offering inclusive summer options – all in one place.

🗓️ Thurs., Feb 12 | 6–8 PM
📍 Hinsdale South Cafeteria

Caregivers and students are encouraged to attend together.

Pizza, cookies, and treats will be available.

📘 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.

D181 CSCI Climate Survey Coming Soon!

The D181 2025-26 CSCI climate survey will open on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Families will receive a link to complete the survey via email on Tuesday, February 17. Staff will complete the survey during a staff meeting, and students in grades 4-8 will complete the survey during the school day.

This annual survey is not only a requirement for all school districts in the state, but also an opportunity to share how we're performing as a school district with audiences near and far.

Participation from parents, teachers, and students is crucial to ensure we compile a valuable snapshot of D181's school climate. All survey results are anonymous, as responses are reported directly to the National School Climate Center before being made available to the District and public.

For more information, please visit the D181 website

Join Us! CHMS PTO General Meeting - January 28th

Please join us for the CHMS PTO General Meeting!

🗓️ Wednesday, January 28th*
🕤 9:30 am
📍 Tierra Distilling Co & Cafe
(211 Burlington Avenue in Clarendon Hills)

*Please note the date change from previous communications

Receive updates from Dr. Brown, information on current PTO projects and provide your own feedback!

Hope to see you then!

📚 Battle of the Books starts this Tuesday, Jan. 13th!

The first Battle of the Books session is here! The first session will be on:

🗓️ Tuesday, January 13 (and every following Tuesday up to Spring Break)
📍 Location: MRC

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

Morning sessions are from 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.

CHMS & The Bar Method: January 25th

Beat the Winter blahs and join us for a barre workout, light bites and fun with fellow Eagles at The Bar Method!

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

Tickets are $45 each and all proceeds will be donated to CHMS!

👉 Click below to register.

✈️ 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.

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: