Order your Custom 8th Grade Graduation Sign!

8th Grade Parents, each student received a graduation sign that was placed in your yard this past week!

** Please do not discard this sign. It will be picked up the week of June 1st.**

This year, we have the option to also order a custom sign for your student. The signs will be delivered to your door in approximately two weeks.

👉 CLICK HERE to ORDER!

 

🎉 Order Your Graduation Invites and Announcements with Minted.com!

 

Graduation is just around the corner!

Whether you are sending out 8th grade or high school announcements or party invites, Minted.com has you covered! 

Use code FUNDRAISECHMS and a portion of proceeds will be donated back to CHMS! 

👉 CLICK HERE to place your orders!

 

Spirit Wear Available for Pick Up!

If you placed an order for CHMS spirit wear, it can be picked up in the school office during school hours by parents or students. 

🗓️ Please plan to obtain your items by Wednesday, May 27th.

👉 CLICK HERE if you would still like to place an order. Your items will also be placed in the office for pick up. 

Thank you!

Thank You CHMS Volunteers!

Thank you to all of the CHMS volunteers that donated their time, energy and resources this past school year! 

Here is a snapshot of events that could not have occurred without our amazing volunteers. We appreciate you!

• CHMS Back to School Day
• CHMS Spirit Lunch
• Staff Appreciation
• Gift of the Season
• Book Fair
• Pizza Wars
• Landscaping and Outdoor Aesthetics
• Pep Rallies
• Community Partners & Dinner Bells
• Spirit Wear
• School Supplies
• Rotary Run
• Grade level events
• 8th Grade Graduation

Calling 8th Grade Parents: Hinsdale Central New Parent Welcome Event - Thursday, May 7

The Hinsdale Central PTO is excited to invite all families whose student will enter their freshman year in 2026 to The 8th Grade Welcome. 

🗓️ Thursday, May 7th
🕕 Doors open 8:30am
📍 Hinsdale Central 

The 8th Grade Welcome introduces Principal Bill Walsh and other key faculty. The PTO, Boosters, and the Music Booster will give a brief overview. Information on HC activities, music, and athletics will be available.

PTO registration is discounted to $65. 

Spiritwear is available for purchase. 

Principal Walsh will discuss the importance of what it means to "Bring Your Fire".

👉 VIEW INVITATION HERE

👉 Show their support by purchasing a Hinsdale Central license plate HERE.

 

D181 Community Speaker Series: Navigation the Path to Your Dream School by Jeffrey Selingo - April, 28

Please join us on for a Community Speaker Series in-person event! 

🗓️ Tuesday, April 28, 2026
🕕 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
📍 Hinsdale Central High School auditorium

In his latest book, Dream School, New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo helps families reimagine the college search process.

Drawing on extensive research and insights from thousands of parents, he encourages students and families to broaden their view of what makes a school truly great—emphasizing career readiness, hands-on learning, and a strong sense of community. Jeffrey Selingo is the author of three other books, including Who Gets In and Why and There Is Life After College.

 

 

 

He is a regular contributor to The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, and co-hosts the popular higher education podcast, Future U. 

*This program is for students and parents

👉 CLICK HERE to register today!

🍕 Nominate a CHMS Teacher For Free Pizza For A Year!

Lou Malnati's Pizza is inviting students, parents, and administrators to nominate a teacher who has made a positive impact in their lives.

Nominations are open NOW through May 10, 2026.

Awards include:

• 1 Top Winner will get Pizza for their School ($2500 value) plus Free pizza for a Year for the teacher!
• 9 Winners will enjoy Free Pizza for a Year (one pizza per week for 52 weeks)
• 60 Winners: One Pizza per Month for 12 Months

👉 CLICK HERE to nominate a CHMS teacher!

📚 Spring Book Fair - Volunteers Needed!

We are excited to bring the Anderson Book Fair back to CHMS for a second time this year!

The book fair will be open to students Monday, May 11th - Thursday, May 14th during the school day.

Additionally, the book fair will be open to parents during the orchestra concert on Wednesday evening, May 13th.

👉 Sign Up to Volunteer HERE

We welcome parents into the building to help with this fun event. Please see below for details and dates/times available to help at the book fair.

🍝 Save the Date: CHMS Dinner Bell at Denucci's!

Save the Date for our final CHMS Dinner Bell of the school year! 

🗓️ Monday, May 11th - Wednesday, May 13th
📍 Denucci's in Hinsdale (8 East First Street)! 

Make a reservation for dinner and mention CHMS upon bill payment.

DeNucci's will donate 10% of CHMS sales for all three days back to our school! This is a great opportunity to host book clubs, meetings or a special family dinner while supporting CHMS!

👉 CLICK HERE to view their delicious menu

CHMS Check List for 2026-27 School Year

Please see the information below about next year's school supplies, PE uniforms and heart rate monitors, and more!

• REGISTER for the PTO and pay 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.
  
  

• SCHOOL SUPPLIES - Order ALL your school supplies to be delivered to your house, bulk order items (paper towels, wipes, tissues, etc.) will be shipped directly to CHMS. It saves time and money, and is a small fundraiser for the PTO. Use the School Code CLA217. Be sure to purchase before May 31 as prices increase by $10 until the sale closing date of June 21. Questions? Email us at president@chmspto.org.
  
  

• PE UNIFORM - Order your student's PE Uniform:  At a minimum, students will need at least a Tshirt & Shorts. 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.
  
  

• HEART RATE STRAPS - Students will use heart rate monitors in PE class and need their own.