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!

Last Chance! Spirit Wear Sale Closes Friday

 

 Get ready for fall with new Eagles spirit wear—cozy sweatshirts, flannels, joggers, and more!

🛍️ Shop now. Sale closes Friday, September 5
📦 Items will be delivered to students in homeroom after the sale closes.

➡️ See the flyer for more details

 

👉 ORDER HERE

🎉 Save the Date: CHMS Clubs & Activities Fair is Sept. 9

Tuesday, September 9 

After School 

CHMS Cafeteria

Eagles students! Please join us after school in the cafeteria for the CHMS Clubs & Activities Fair! 

 It's a great way to learn more about all of the amazing opportunities to get involved at school with teacher-sponsored clubs including Art & Digital Media Club, Soaring Strings, Yearbook and much more.

 🍿 Popcorn will be served! Buses will depart a few minutes late to allow students to explore.

🍔 Dinner Bell at Portillo’s – Tuesday, September 16

 

 

Join the CHMS PTO at Portillo's on 83 for our first Dinner Bell of the School Year!

📍 Tuesday, September 16 | 5:00–8:00 PM

Mention CHMS PTO or use code PORTILLOS31 for online orders, and 20% of your purchase will go to CHMS PTO!

Have You Registered with the PTO Yet?

Stay in the loop this year—register with the PTO to access the school directory, get important updates, and use the mobile app on the go.

That school directory comes in handy when your child makes a new friend and you’re trying to find the family!

 

👉 DOWNLOAD THE APP

👉 REGISTER TODAY

👋 Welcome New CHMS Teachers & Staff

We want to take a moment to recognize the incredible teachers and staff at CHMS. Their dedication is unmatched—they always put students first, bring deep expertise to their classrooms, and go above and beyond every single day to support our children.

As we begin this new school year, we're excited to welcome several new teachers, new staff members, and celebrate familiar faces stepping into new roles. Each one brings something special to our school community, and we know they’ll make a positive impact on our child’s experience at CHMS.

Please join the PTO in welcoming them into the CHMS family. Your support makes all the difference—and we’re so grateful to partner with you for another fantastic year!

🙏 Thank you parents and families!

Thank you to everyone who attended Curriculum Night & Social Hour last week!

If you missed it, no worries—we’ve linked the event slides for you HERE. 📄 

Questions? Reach out to the PTO anytime.

📚 Author Visit: Erin Soderberg Downing – Book Orders Due Sept. 5

Author Erin Soderberg Downing is coming to Hinsdale Middle School on Monday, September 8!

📖 Ms. Downing is the author of several amazing titles, including, Just Keep Walking and Controlled Burn. Hear her talk about her books, including her brand-new release, What Happened Then!
✍️ This is a fantastic opportunity for students in grades 3-8 to meet a celebrated author and get their books signed. 
🕓 The event will take place in the Hinsdale Middle School Cafeteria, starting with a presentation at 4:00 p.m., followed by a book signing.

Please RSVP HERE. 

📚 Book orders due by September 5. Please purchase ahead of time with cash or check to CCSD 181 (return to CHMS, ATTN: Lisa Brough). 

➡️ See the flyer for more details.

Limited copies of her books will be available for purchase at the event.