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Attention 5th Grade Parents

HMS PTO is thrilled to invite all current and incoming HMS parents to join us for a casual evening at Ruth Lake Country Club on Thursday, April 16th from 7:00-9:00pm. Principal Burke, along with other staff members, will be in attendance.

Lite Bites will be provided by the HMS PTO and drinks will be available for purchase. Don’t miss out on the amazing raffle prizes from a free summer camp at School of Rock ($550 value) to local restaurant gift cards and more! You do not need to be present to win the raffle! One ticket for $25 or 5 for $100. Please Zelle: treasurer@hmspto.org and include your name and “parent night raffle.”  

Spirit Day - April 10th

Our winter raffle spirit day winner, Marty Mickelsons, has chosen our second spirit day theme…

 

FANCY HAIR DAY!! 💫

📅 Date: Friday, April 10th
🌈 Theme: Whether you go for braids, buns, spikes, glitter, color spray, or something totally unique - this is your chance to have fun with your hair style! 

Students and teachers are invited to participate. We can’t wait to see your awesome looks! 

Stuff The Squad - April 15th

Stuff The Squad is coming to Madison School on Wednesday, April 15th!

The Hinsdale Police Department will be on-site at Sixth & Madison before school to collect non-perishable food donations:
- Peanut butter & jelly 
- Pasta mixes
- Rice-A-Roni
- Cereal
- Granola bars
- Canned tuna or chicken
- Oatmeal
- Pancake mix & syrup

Thank you for your support as we aim to be the D181 school who provides the most weight in food to stock the HCS Family Services pantry! Go Madison! 

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.