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!

Guest Author Visit: Lindsay Currie - Brought to you by the CHMS PTO and D181 Foundation

In partnership with the CHMS PTO and D181 Foundation, the MRC is excited to host author Lindsay Currie on Tuesday, September 15th! 

Lindsay Currie is a popular middle grade author of titles such as Scritch Scratch, The Girl in White, The Mystery of Locked Rooms, and more! She will be promoting her newest book The Secret Bookstore Sleuth Society and discussing the writing and publishing process with students. Pre-autographed copies of The Secret Bookstore Sleuth Society and X Marks the Haunt can be ordered using the attached order form. Payment can be made via Skyward under “Optional Fees”, via check (made to CCSD 181), or cash. Order forms and payment are due to the CHMS Office or MRC by end of day Friday, September 11th. 

CLICK HERE FOR ORDER FORM

Thank you to the PTO and D181 Foundation for their support of this incredible opportunity for CHMS students!

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

Dinner Bell Raising Cane's

Join the PTO at Raising Cane's for a CHMS Dinner Bell!

🗓️ Tuesday September 15th 
🕕 5:00pm - 9:00pm 
📍 63rd in Westmont

Raising Cane's will donate 15% of your order to the CHMS PTO when you mention the CHMS PTO, or use online ordering code RCFUND96.

Hope to see you there!

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!

Sign up for Sticky Fingers Cooking Classes: 9/28

The aprons are ready, the recipes are picked, and we are excited to kick off another Sticky Fingers Cooking season at Clarendon Hills Middle School! The Fall session starts on 9/28 and registration is officially open.

Please see the flyer for more details. 

We can't wait to cook up another delicious season of learning and fun with your young chefs!

👉 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

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.