CHMS Fall Spiritwear Available for Purchase!

CHMS Fall spiritwear is now available to purchase through September 9th! 

Choose from hoodies, sweatpants, flannel pants, quarter zips and tees just in time for the cooler weather. 

Items will be delivered to school by late September. 

 

👉 CLICK HERE to place your order!

Join us for a PTO General Meeting!

Join the CHMS PTO as we welcome new D181 Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke and discuss what PTO has been up to and our plans for the 2026-2027 School Year!

🗓️ Tuesday, September 8th 
🕕 10:00 am
📍 CHMS MRC

Hope to see you there!

Maintaining Balance in Academics and Activities- A Free Seminar for Middle School and High School Families

Join us!

Hinsdale Central is hosting the following event, "Maintaining Balance in Academics & Activities: Navigating High School & Middle School Successfully"

• Sept 8th, 2026 at 6:30pm
• Hinsdale Community House

Sponsored by D181 Hinsdale Middle School & Clarendon Hills Middle School, D86 Hinsdale Central & Hinsdale South High Schools, P.A.S.S. (Peer Athlete Student Scholars), The Hinsdale Public Library, & Hinsdale Community House

 

👉 CLICK HERE for more details!

Join the PTO After Curriculum Night!

Come join the CHMS PTO as we toast to a great school year immediately following Curriculum Night!

🗓️ 🕕 Curriculum Night is Wednesday, Sept. 2nd from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at CHMS.

👋📍 Meet us at The Open Door in Clarendon Hills right after!

Hope to see you there!

Best of the Nest

Dear wonderful CHMS Families,

As you may recall, our amazing PTO sponsors our staff appreciation award, the “Best of the Nest” with a premium parking spot for the winner!

Staff members nominate each other based on: Who has inspired you?, Who is making you a better staff member? Making your day more enjoyable? Doing great things for kids? Consistently in your corner? Implementing innovative strategies in the building?

This award continues to demonstrate the inspiring, kind, and giving staff we have here at CHMS. The incredible words that are written toward each other in response to the thoughtful actions taken are inspirational.

This month, Mrs. McCoy (6th & 7th grade Language Arts) was our lucky winner!

As the first recipient of the school year, Mrs. McCoy was selected by our Building Leadership Team as she is new to CHMS! We are excited to have her join our team!

Congratulations again to Mrs. McCoy!
Dr. Levi Brown
Principal, Clarendon Hills Middle School

PTO Committees Are Calling!

Want to get more involved and meet some awesome people? There’s still time to join a PTO committee! It’s a great opportunity to connect with other parents and make a meaningful difference in our CHMS community. Just click below to sign up!

👉 CLICK HERE to check out the opportunities on our SignUp Genius for next year!

If you have any questions reach out to corrine.natarelli@gmail.com - we’re happy to chat!

CHMS Jazz Band Auditions

Auditions for the 2026-2027 CHMS Jazz Band are open to 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade CHMS students, and will be on Thursday, August 27th & Friday, August 28th (before or after school).

 

 

 

The instruments accepted in the Jazz Band are:

• Alto Saxophone (2)
• Tenor Saxophone (2)
• Bari Saxophone (1)
• Trumpet (3-5)
• Trombone (3-5)
• Piano (1 to 2)
• Bass (1 to 2)
• Drums (1 to 2)
• Guitar (1 to 2)

All of the information regarding the Jazz Band (including audition music, Sign-Up Sheet to audition, and rehearsal commitments) can be found below.

For any questions about the CHMS Jazz Band, please email Eric Morong at emorong@d181.org.

CHMS Back To School Day - August 11

🗓️ Annual CHMS Back to School Day is Tuesday, August 11. Join us that morning to walk your schedule, find your locker, collect gym clothes/equipment and more!

SCHEDULE

• 8:30am – 9:30am, 6th Grade Session (Tech Swap & Login Information)

• 9:30am - 10:30pm, 7th Grade Session

• 10:30am – 11:30pm,  8th Grade Session

• 12:00pm - 1:00pm, School/Office Closed for Lunch

• 1:00pm – 3:00pm, CHMS open for families to visit

• Please click here to view visiting hours during the week.

• Note: If you have students in multiple grade levels, it is completely fine to have everyone come together.

   

   

   

   

  
  
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• Yearbook pictures will in the cafeteria, so please dress up! Ordering information regarding payment/delivery will be available.

• Please bring your school supplies to set up lockers and walk schedules.

• Please be sure to bring any paperwork for the school nurse: Sports Physicals, Allergies, Immunizations, etc. (see bottom of this email for details)

CHMS 2026-2027 Check List

Check out the CHMS Check List and skip the back to school rush! 

 

👉 SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST 

• Supply lists for each grade are now available. Please use these lists if families want to get supplies or double-check their kit contents. Please bring your school supplies to set up lockers and walk schedules on Back to School Day Event (Tuesday, August 11).

👉 PE UNIFORM 

• If you are a returning student who already has a gym uniform, you are all set. If you’d like to order sweatpants/shirt, etc. please use the hyperlink. 

• If you are a 6th grade student or a student who wants a new uniform, please use the hyperlink to order it. Orders placed before August 7th will be available for pickup at CHMS Back to School Day. Orders placed from Aug 8 - 16 will be shipped to the school for pick up on the first day of school. Orders placed after that date will be shipped to your home.

• We have some samples of the PE uniforms in the vestibule if you would like to stop by and check for sizes. We will also have them at Back to School Day.

  
  👉 HEART RATE STRAPS 

• Students will use heart rate monitors in PE class and need their own. If you are a returning student who already has a heart rate strap, you are all set. If you are a 6th grade student or a student who needs a new heart rate strap, please use the hyperlink to order it to your home.
  
  👉 CHMS PTO REGISTRATION

• Please submit your dues. These dues help cover our operating costs, and ensure you receive our weekly emails with all kinds of important information. If you have any questions, please reach out to corrine.natarelli@gmail.com.

Thank You, CHMS Families!

As we wrap up this school year, the CHMS PTO would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our wonderful families! Whether you volunteered your time, attended events, supported fundraisers, or simply cheered us on from the sidelines — your involvement made a big difference and helped create a great CHMS school year for our student!

Wishing everyone an enjoyable, restful, and memorable summer!