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2026-2027 PTO Executive Board Nominations

The Nominating Committee is thrilled to share the slate of candidates for the 2026-2027 Madison PTO Executive Board: 

Co-Presidents 
Jessica Halkias
Leah Brinkmeyer

Communications 
VP: Kasia Derza
Asst: Katie Werder
 

Enrichment 
VP: Erin Tignalia 
Asst: Mala Thapar
 

Fundraising
VP: Paul Garver
Asst: Allie Dowling 
 

Treasury 
VP: Erin Milburn
Asst: Caitlin Tatterson 

Secretary 
Erin Gard
 

We would also like to extend a warm thank you for the thoughtfulness of our nominating committee: Lindsay Foster, Courtney Headly, McKenna Milkie, Kaci Myhra, and Maggie Zampini. We invite you to send any questions or concerns regarding the slate by Sunday, May 10th to nominatingcommittee@madisonpto.org. 

 

Field Day 2026

Field Day will be held Tuesday, May 26th! Parents are welcome to volunteer, please use the link HERE to sign up. 

Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade activities will be in the morning; 3rd, 4th & 5th grade activities will be in the afternoon. Volunteers should be prepared to spend 2 hours outdoors - exact times TBD. 

 

5th Grade Graduation Party Tickets

Join us on Thursday, May 28th from 6:30-8:00pm to celebrate Madison's Class of 2026 graduation celebration at Ruth Lake Country Club!

Tickets are $60 per party attendee. Purchase tickets HERE by 5/17. This event is for graduates and their parents/guardians only - siblings are not able to attend. 

Community Speaker Series

Please join us on Tuesday, April 28th at 7:00pm for Jeff Selingo "Dream School: Finding the College That's Right for You" - a Community Speaker Series in-person event at the Hinsdale Central High School auditorium. Register HERE. 
 
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. 
 
Jeffrey Selingo
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
7:00-8:30pm
In-person at Hinsdale Central Auditorium
This program is for students and parents
 
The Community Speaker Series is committed to fostering a sense of community through hosting in-person and virtual events that inform and inspire. CSS is funded jointly by District 86 and District 181 and is supported by the D181 Foundation. Our events are free and open to the public. We encourage everyone to join our events, connect and learn together. 

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