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.

Save the Date: Final PTO General Meeting on May 15th!

Please join us for our last PTO General Meeting of the school year on Thursday, May 15th from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at the newly opened Gone Grazy in Hinsdale!

Our agenda includes a recap of recent PTO projects, approval of next year's budget and introduction of next year's PTO Board. Celebratory charcuterie and wine will be served. We hope to see you there! RSVP coming soon!

Calling All 6th Grade Parents - Stock the Lounge!

6th Grade Parents - Please help stock the three CHMS Staff Lounges with drinks and snacks. Our wish list is below. We greatly appreciate your help!

The PTO coordinates this effort with donations from each grade level throughout the school year. Please make sure your donated items do NOT contain nuts.

Please drop off items on MONDAY, APRIL 28 between 8am-8:30am to the tables OUTSIDE of the school office.

NOTE: Please do NOT ship items to school or drop off items late. We cannot accept late donations as the team assembles the items and stocks the lounges immediately after drop off at 8:30am that morning. If you cannot drop off during this time, please email staffappreciation@chmspto.org and we can coordinate an alternate drop off before the event.

SIGN UP HERE!

6th Grade Glow Social - Tickets on Sale Now!

t’s time to purchase your 6th Grade Social tickets! We’re celebrating with an exciting Glow Party at Sky Zone in Westmont—an evening of jumping, dinner, and fun with friends.

The event takes place on Thursday, May 29th, from 6:00–8:00 PM and is a private event just for CHMS 6th graders.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by clicking the link below or through the Store page in your MTK account. Thanks to generous support from the CHMS PTO, the cost has been subsidized to help make this celebration more accessible for everyone.

Don’t miss out on this memorable end-of-year celebration!

Get your tickets HERE!

ICYM: 8th Grade - ✌️Out Middle School!

It’s hard to believe that the time is drawing near for 8th Grade Graduation! The PTO is excited to celebrate our graduates with an in-school, end of the year party and graduation ceremony.

Save the Dates!

May 29th: 8th graders will get an afternoon to hang out all together one last time! DJ, pizza, games, crafts, photo booth and more!
May 30th: Graduation ceremony at HMS. More details to follow soon!

🎉 Step Into Style - 7th Grade Sneaker Social 🎶👟

Get ready for a night of fun, food, and fresh kicks! The 7th Grade Sneaker Social is happening on Saturday, May 17 from 5–7 PM at the Community House Gym in Hinsdale.

🎧 Live DJs
🏀 Hoops & Games
🍕 Great Food & Dessert
✨ Dress to impress—with your coolest sneakers!

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by clicking the link below or through the Store page in your MTK account.

This awesome evening is sponsored by the PTO, so come ready to have a blast with your classmates!

Please note, a waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian prior to the event. We will send waivers to families who purchase tickets and follow up to ensure all forms has been completed.

Don't miss it—it’s the social event of the season! 👟💃🕺

Get you tickets HERE!

Come see Mary Poppins at Hinsdale Central

Grab your umbrellas and fly on over to Hinsdale Central's “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" production of Mary Poppins!

Don’t miss this chance to “step in time” and experience the magic - because “anything can happen if you let it”!

Get your tickets HERE!

🤟 Learn to Speak with Your Hands This Summer! American Sign Language is now part of D181 Summer School!

American Sign Language (ASL) has officially been added to the D181 Summer School curriculum—and it’s a great way for students to kick off summer with a unique and engaging experience. Whether your child is brand new to ASL or looking to refresh their skills, this light, fun course in June offers a meaningful way to learn something new without a big time commitment. You can find the ASL course listed on page 7 of the catalog, and registration opens today!

Even more exciting, this summer opportunity could help spark student interest and momentum for launching an ASL Club at school next year. If your child has heard about ASL from friends or is simply curious, this is a perfect way to get involved. Please consider encouraging your student to sign up and share with others who might be interested.

Please see the 2025 Summer Learning Catalog.

Please REGISTER through Skyward:

Hinsdale Central Soccer Camps

The JR Red Devil COED Camp is open to all soccer players ages 5th - 8th grade. 2025 Summer Camp Registration is now open. See full summer camp offerings below and please select "Soccer-Coed-Junior Red Devil Camp (Grades 5-8)".

Questions? Contact Wanda Swik at: wswik@hinsdale86.org.

Community Speaker Series Presents Harlan Cohen

Community Speaker Series is pleased to present New York Times bestselling author and college success expert Harlan Cohen, who will speak on "5 Simple Rules for Success in College For Parents and Students." Harlan Cohen offers his advice for achieving success by getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. Gain valuable insights and learn how to support student success while maintaining a healthy parent-child relationship. See flyer for complete details.

NEW for this event: Bring your teens! Teenage students are welcome and encouraged to attend our evening event on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00pm in the Hinsdale Central Auditorium. REGISTER HERE.

We will also offer a second presentation for parents on Wednesday, April 30 at 9:00am at The Community House. REGISTER HERE.

Please see flyer for more details.

Sign up for Walk the Walk - 5/18

The 19th Annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health is Sunday, May 18th at The Community House! The Big Blue Shoe trophy and a donation to the foundation CHMS's name is up for grabs! Join the CHMS Team when you register to Walk!

LET'S GO EAGLES!!

The Walk the Walk for Mental Health is not your average walk. It is a one-mile Color Walk that celebrates mental and physical wellness, access to mental health services, and ending the stigma associated with discussing mental health with friends, family and community. #HopeInEveryStep #WalktheWalk #ColorWalk #CHMS_Eagles_PTO