Parentsquare Logo

  • Updates from 86

    Updates from 86 |   Sept. 25,   2023     Board Vacancy On Sept. 18, Debbie Levinthal resigned from her position on the District 86 Board of Education. We are grateful for Ms. Levinthal’s hard work and dedicated service on behalf of the district and community during the past 2 1/2 years.  Per board policy and the  Illinois School Code , the vacancy created by member Levinthal's departure must be filled no more than 60 days after it occurred. The board plans to discuss the process for filling this vacancy, including how information about applying will be communicated to the public, during its rescheduled regular action meeting at Hinsdale Central on Oct. 2.   Superintendent Search  As we shared last week, District 86 is partnering with School Exec Connect to conduct a search for the district’s new superintendent. As part of this search, we are asking for help with the development of a profile that will be used to identify strong candidates for the position. There are a couple ways the community can assist us with this important endeavor.  Survey Take a brief online survey (six questions that will take less than 10 minutes to answer) between now and Oct. 2 at 4 p.m. Participation in this process will be completely confidential. English version of the survey Spanish version of the survey Open Forums Attend the open forum in the library at Hinsdale Central on Sept. 27 and/or the one in the Little Theater at Hinsdale South on Sept. 28. Both forums will begin at 7 p.m.  Please visit  https://bit.ly/45ZkPla for the latest information and updates about the search process.  Feedback Surveys The deadline for parents/guardians to opt themselves and/or their children out of taking the feedback surveys we are administering this fall is today (Sept. 25) at 4 p.m. Below are the forms that can be used to complete this process. We have also attached both surveys to this message for those who want to review them.  Opt out for the Family-School Relationships Survey Opt out for the Social-Emotional Learning: Student Competency & Well-Being Measures Survey Yanning Jiao Hinsdale Central senior Yanning Jiao earned a perfect score on the AP Drawing exam she took in May. She is one of only 308 students from around the world to accomplish this incredible feat.  We want to congratulate Yanning on this amazing accomplishment. We also want to recognize and thank Central art teacher Aleksandra Zdun for all she did to support Yanning’s learning and success.  Outstanding Educator Award In last week’s update email, we shared that Hinsdale Central math teacher Wendy Orloff-Bowman earned an  Outstanding Educator Award from the University of Chicago. We are excited to announce that Central science teacher Dan Scheldrup has also earned this prestigious award.  As a reminder, this award recognizes individuals for the significant role they play in their students' education, and the positive impact they have on the lives of those they teach. The nominations are submitted by first-year students entering the university who want to celebrate the teachers who have made a difference in their lives.  We want to congratulate Mr. Scheldrup and Mrs. Orloff-Bowman on this well-deserved honor. Lena Li Hinsdale Central senior Lena Li has earned the  President’s Volunteer Service Award (bronze level for 100-174 hours of service) from the Alliance of North American Chinese Physicians (ANACP). This award “honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action.”  During the past year, Lena has volunteered her time at the ANACP and engaged in service projects for organizations such as Midwest Medicine and Acupuncture and the Oak Brook Park District.  We want to congratulate Lena on this recognition, and thank her for all that she does on behalf of the community.  Latest from the Stinger and Devils' Advocate Senior Layan Al-Khaled wrote an article for Hinsdale South's Stinger newsmagazine titled “What Makes Friday Night Lights So Bright?” In her story, which you can check out by visiting  https://bit.ly/3PMbFmd , Al-Khaled shares what makes home football games on Friday nights so special. She also talks to players, cheerleaders, and members of the danceline team and marching band about what they do to make sure they are ready for game day.  Meanwhile, junior Yusra Shakaib wrote a story for the Devils' Advocate about the Hinsdale Central Drama Club’s recent performance of “Silent Sky.” In the piece, which you can access by visiting https://bit.ly/3LwdHnU , Shakaib talks to members of the cast and crew about the myriad things they had to do to prepare for the show. She also shares information about the Drama Club’s next project.  Golf The boys and girls golf teams from Hinsdale Central were dominant during the conference championships that were held last week. The varsity boys, varsity girls and junior varsity girls teams took first place in their respective tournaments, while the junior varsity boys team took second place in their tournament. Standout performances for the Red Devils included senior Jack Mulligan shooting a 68 for the varsity boys team, and senior Caroline Owens shooting a 70 for the varsity girls team.  The boys teams from Hinsdale South also had impressive outings at their conference championships. The Hornets took second place at the varsity level behind strong performances by Devin Cabello (shot a 78) and Tommy Gneiser (shot a 79). They also took second at the junior varsity level thanks, in large part, to three of their players (Braeden Koperski, Jerry Bauer and Jack Bauer) breaking 100.  We want to congratulate both schools on their accomplishments, and wish them continued success in the postseason. Rachele Cameli Senior Rachele Cameli, who is a member of the Hinsdale Central girls tennis team, was featured in The Hinsdalean's latest student-athlete profile. In the piece, which you can check out by visiting  https://bit.ly/3rdhlwg , Rachele talks about when she first started playing, what she enjoys most about tennis, what she does to prepare for a meet and what playing for the Red Devils has meant to her. Photo credit to Jim Slonoff from The Hinsdalean. Hinsdale South Athletes of the Week Junior Lexi Fedinec from the girls volleyball team and sophomore Wojtek Gilarski from the boys cross country team are the latest Hinsdale South Athletes of the Week.   Lexi earned all-tournament honors at the Glenbard West Invitational after recording a team-leading 29 kills in the Hornets' five matches. Meanwhile, Wojtek took ninth place in the championship flight at the Minooka Flight Invitational after running a personal best 3-mile time of 16:01. We want to congratulate Lexi and Wojtek on this recognition. Upcoming Events Below is information about some of the district's upcoming events and activities. The Finance Committee will be meeting today (Sept. 25) at 4 p.m. at the district’s administration building.  Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South will have an early release Wednesday  on Sept. 27. You can access the bell schedule for this day by visiting https://bit.ly/3RBrPNK . The next District 86 Board of Education meeting has been rescheduled for Oct. 2 at Hinsdale Central. The agenda and packet of materials for this meeting will be posted on BoardDocs ( https://bit.ly/394u9as ) and shared via email. The public hearing about the budget for fiscal year 2024 will still take place at Central on Sept. 28. There will also be a second hearing about the budget and a discussion about the process for filling the board vacancy during the meeting on Oct. 2. Fall parent-teacher conferences will be held on Oct. 5. Conferences will be conducted via phone from 1:15-4:15 p.m. and in person from 6-9 p.m. Dismissal will be at 12:35 p.m. on Oct. 5 (students only) and Oct. 6 (students and teachers).  Submissions for Updates from 86 We are always seeking items about our students, staff and schools to include in our weekly Updates from 86 email.  If you have news or information (e.g., details about an upcoming event or activity, announcement about a student or staff accomplishment, etc.) that you would like to submit for possible inclusion in a future edition of this publication, please email it to us at d86-info@hinsdale86.org. Please title the subject of your email "Submission for Updates from 86."

    Monday, Sep 25 2023

  • Board Briefs: 9-14-2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting

    Committee of the Whole Meeting    |   Sept. 14, 2023 Superintendent's Report Dr. Linda Yonke noted that there was an error on the district's calendar for the 2024-25 school year that had incorrect dates for Thanksgiving break. A revised version with the correct dates (Nov. 27-29) has been uploaded to the  district's website . She also noted a series of upcoming opportunities for community members to provide feedback regarding the national superintendent search and course offerings. The district will share more information about these opportunities soon. Dr. Ray Lechner shared that he and Dr. Yonke will begin visiting classrooms on a weekly basis and are excited to meet some of the staff and students. Dr. Lechner also shared that he and Dr. Yonke will be meeting with the superintendents from the partner school districts on Sept. 21.    Good News Hinsdale Central's Ren Pang and Hinsdale South's Madeline LaPointe presented the board with information from their student liaison reports. You can access Pang's report by visiting https://bit.ly/3sSLMrP and LaPointe's report by visiting  https://bit.ly/44Trhsr . Hinsdale Central Principal Bill Walsh also shared some good news with the board. During his report, he mentioned that 22 Central seniors were named semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. He also shared that students from the school had earned academic honors from the College Board's National Recognition Program. These honors include the National Hispanic Recognition Award (NHRA) and National Indigenous Award (NIA).   Committee Reports Members of the Academic Committee provided the board with a report from their recent meeting, which can be viewed by visiting  https://bit.ly/3PmzmQH .  Members of the Facilities Committee provided the board with an update on the Pool Task Force. The district received 14 applications from community members who were interested in serving on the committee, and all applicants were accepted.    Discussion Items During the portion of the meeting dedicated to discussion items, the board: Received an overview of the revised administrative procedures for Policy 6:40 - Curriculum Development. Received an overview of the measures that are in place for keeping the district's students, staff and schools safe. Received a presentation about the budget for fiscal year 2023-24. Discussed developing a request for proposals for district legal services and compiling a list of what the district's current law firms specialize in.    Action Items The board took the following action during the meeting: Approved a settlement agreement between the board of education and a former District 86 employee. Approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of a notice of remedial warning to a tenured teacher. The board discussed but did not approve the  withdrawal of the previously approved minutes for the June 22, 2023; June 26, 2023; July 10, 2023; July 20, 2023; and July 27, 2023 closed session meetings .   Consent Agenda The board approved the consent agenda as amended. Please visit https://bit.ly/3EHWqEo to access the consent agenda items beginning under number 9. The board approved  Item 15.2 (July 20 2023 Amended Special Meeting Minutes) , which was pulled from the consent agenda for a separate vote.   Board President's Report Board President Catherine Greenspon shared that both high schools are celebrating homecoming over the next few weeks.  President Greenspon also shared that she received a lot of positive feedback from the community regarding the curriculum nights at both schools.  President Greenspon concluded her report by noting that the board has a busy few weeks ahead and she looks forward to continuing to move forward as a district.   Future Agenda Items There were no future agenda items requested by members of the board. You can access the current list of future agenda items by visiting  https://bit.ly/3Rmwoy4 .   Audience Communication Members of the public spoke about the following topics during the two opportunities they had to give audience communication: The recent Academic Committee meeting School safety measures  Defibrillators   Curriculum alignment Off-campus lunch   The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. The video recording of this session can be accessed by visiting https://vimeo.com/user9373008/videos .

    Friday, Sep 15 2023

  • Updates from 86

    Updates from 86 |   Sept. 11,   2023     PSAT and PSAT/NMSQT District 86 will be administering the PSAT to freshmen and sophomores and PSAT/NMSQT to juniors on Oct. 11 and 12. Please visit https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/22614936 to learn more about the two exams, check out the testing schedule and access important information/reminders about the testing days. Please visit  https://bit.ly/3Pt6qYv to access the district’s assessment calendar for the 2023-24 school year.  Feedback Surveys District 86 is partnering with Panorama Education to administer feedback surveys to our students, faculty, staff and families during the 2023-24 school year. Our tentative plan/schedule for the year is as follows: Fall Family-School Relationships Survey - administered to parent/guardians Social-Emotional Learning: Student Competency & Well-Being Measures Survey - administered to students Spring School-Level Student Survey and Social-Emotional Learning: Student Competency & Well-Being Measures Survey - administered to students Social-Emotional Learning: Adult Measures Survey - administered to faculty and staff We will share additional information about the two fall surveys in the coming days, including the questions that will appear on each of them and the forms that parents/guardians can use to opt their children and/or themselves out of the activity. Hinsdale Central Athletics Below is information about recent honors, accolades and recognitions that were earned by members of the Hinsdale Central athletics program.  In last week’s update, we mentioned that the Hinsdale Central girls soccer team earned the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for exemplary performance in the classroom during the 2022-23 school year. We are excited to announce that the boys team has also won the award for an incredible 17th straight year. In addition, we are proud to share that Central is one of 39 high schools from across the country whose boys and girls teams both received this honor. As a reminder, the award is given to teams that maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.25 for the entire academic year.  Senior Siena Steines, who is a member of the girls volleyball team, received an honorable mention from VolleyballMag.com for its Sept. 6 Dream Team. Every Wednesday, the publication recognizes a Dream Team of high school volleyball players who were standouts the weekend before. Siena earned the honor for having six digs, recording two aces and hitting .300 in a 2-0 victory over St. Charles East.  Senior Caroline Owens, who is a member of the girls golf team, was featured in The Hinsdalean's latest student-athlete profile. In the piece, which you can check out by visiting https://bit.ly/3sLI4Am , Caroline talks about her mindset heading into her final season at Central, how her game has improved the past four years, what she enjoys most about playing for the Red Devils and her plans for next year. Kelly Owens Kelly Owens, who is a social studies teacher at Hinsdale Central, will be presenting at the  103rd NCSS Annual Conference that the National Council for the Social Studies is hosting in Nashville, Tennessee Dec. 1-3. The title of her presentation is "E Pluribus Unum: Amplifying Immigrant Voices in United States History." We want to congratulate Ms. Owens on being selected for this opportunity. Communications Awards We want to congratulate the District 86 communications department on winning several awards for its work during the 2022-23 school year. The department earned Awards of Merit from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) for its creation of the strategic plan milestone report and redesign of the district’s website . It also earned an award from the Illinois Chapter of NSPRA for the  “Inside the Classroom” video series.  Upcoming Events Below is information about some of the district's upcoming events and activities. Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South will have early release Wednesdays on Sept. 13, 20 and 27. You can access the bell schedule for these days by visiting https://bit.ly/3RBrPNK . The next District 86 Board of Education meeting will be held on Sept. 14 at Hinsdale Central. The agenda and packet of materials for this meeting will be posted on BoardDocs ( https://bit.ly/394u9as ) and shared via email. There are also several board committee meetings that are scheduled to take place at the district's administration building (5500 South Grant Street) during the next few weeks. They include: Academic Committee on Sept. 11 at 8:45 a.m.  Policy Committee on Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m.  Finance Committee on Sept. 20 at 9 a.m.  Seminar Hosted by the Transition Family Groups On Sept. 20, the District 86 and District 88 Transition Family Groups will be hosting a virtual seminar about what families can expect from the transition planning process. During the event, which will be conducted via Zoom starting at 6:30 p.m., Rachel Merke, who is the transition coordinator for New Connections Academy, will talk about the purpose and potential outcomes of transition planning. A flyer for the event is attached to this message.  Raise the Roof 5K Hinsdale Central's Habitat for Humanity club is hosting its annual “Raise the Roof 5K” on Sept. 17 at 8 a.m. The money raised during the event will help fund the group’s trip to West Virginia to build a home for a family in need.  You can learn more about the event by visiting  https://omella.com/rs23s . Community Speaker Series Districts 86 and 181 are teaming up again to present the Community Speaker Series, which provides families with information and advice about a variety of important issues in education, wellness and parenting. Below is the lineup of experts for this year's series, and the topics they will be discussing. Devorah Heitner will present "Growing Up In Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World" during two in-person sessions at The Community House (415 W. Eighth Street in Hinsdale) on Oct. 18, 2023. The first session will be from 9:30-11 a.m. and the second will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Michelle Icard will present "8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success" during two in-person sessions at The Community House on Jan. 31, 2024. The first session will be from 9:30-11 a.m. and the second will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Jeff Selingo will present "Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions" during an in-person session on April 24, 2024, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Hinsdale Central. You can access additional information about these events by visiting  https://bit.ly/3wRzi2S . Submissions for Updates from 86 We are always seeking items about our students, staff and schools to include in our weekly Updates from 86 email.  If you have news or information (e.g., details about an upcoming event or activity, announcement about a student or staff accomplishment, etc.) that you would like to submit for possible inclusion in a future edition of this publication, please email it to us at d86-info@hinsdale86.org. Please title the subject of your email "Submission for Updates from 86."

    Monday, Sep 11 2023

  • Information about the fall 2023 PSAT and PSAT/NMSQT

    District 86 will be administering the PSAT and PSAT/NMSQT exams on Oct. 11 and 12. Below is more information about each exam.  PSAT Administered to freshmen and sophomores twice a year (once in the fall and once in the spring).  Provides students with valuable test-taking experience.  Identifies critical skills that teachers can help students develop through the work they do together in the classroom. PSAT/NMSQT Administered to juniors in the fall.  Aids preparation for the SAT, which is the standardized test that Illinois students are required to take in order to graduate.  Serves as the official entrance exam for the National Merit Scholarship Program . This year, the PSAT and PSAT/NMSQT will only be administered in a digital format. Students will use their Chromebooks to take the tests, and will receive instructions on how to complete the required digital readiness check.  While the format for the PSAT/NMSQT has changed, the exam will continue to measure the reading, writing, and math skills that will help students pursue their college and career goals. Additional information about the exam and format can be found in the  PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide .  Students who have an IEP or 504 plan must get any  request for testing accommodations approved by the College Board . Those whose requests have been approved by the College Board will receive their accommodations on the tests being administered next month. Those who have questions about testing accommodations, procedures and/or schedules are encouraged to contact their child’s case manager or counselor. Our schools will keep families updated on the plans for administering the exams, including start times, testing locations, etc. In the meantime, we have created the following testing schedule for each grade level, and shared some important information/reminders about the testing days.  Grade Level October 11, 2023 October 12, 2023 9 Not in attendance PSAT and then attend the remaining class periods 10 PSAT Attend classes as normal 11 PSAT/NMSQT Attend classes as normal 12 Not in attendance Attend classes as normal Seniors are encouraged to use their time on Oct. 11 to complete activities such as college visits, community service, etc.   Regular classes, including early bird, will not meet on Oct. 11.  Students who are testing on Oct. 11 will only attend their exam session and then be dismissed from school. We will follow the normal school start time and morning bus route schedules on both testing days. Students who arrive late will not be admitted to the testing room once the exam has started. 

    Wednesday, Sep 06 2023

  • Updates from 86

    Updates from 86 |   Sept. 4,   2023     Website Translation In the spring, the District 86 communications department worked with the district’s English Language Learners (ELL) program to expand the translation feature that is available on our family of websites. This feature allows a user to have a site translated in their preferred language. You can access the translation feature by clicking on the word English or the American flag in the lower right-hand corner of any webpage. When you click on the word or flag, it will open a list of available languages. You can select your preferred language by scrolling up or down the list and clicking on it. After you click on it, the entire site will automatically be translated into that language. You can check out a screencast video about how to locate and use the feature by visiting  https://bit.ly/3oqDUw2 . Please note that a change will only be applied to the individual site where it is made (i.e., district, Hinsdale Central, Hinsdale South or Transition Center). If you want to update the preferred language on more than one site (e.g., the district site and a school site), you will need to make the change on each of them. In addition, if you do not see your preferred language on the list, please email Alyssa Barry at abarry@hinsdale86.org. AP Capstone Diploma We want to congratulate the Hinsdale Central students listed below on earning the AP Capstone Diploma award. The College Board grants this award to students who earn a score of three or higher on the AP Seminar and AP Research exams, as well as on four additional AP exams of the student's choosing. You can learn more about the AP Capstone Diploma program by visiting  https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-capstone .  Leah Bradley Safa Fathima John Hines-Shah Jenna Jazayerli Abeeha Mirza Alexia Pappas Kavya Ravi Ramez Rifai Natasha Bhatia Hinsdale Central senior Natasha Bhatia was a guest on WBEZ’s “Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons.” During her appearance on the radio show, Natasha discussed the recent ruling in the Montana youth climate case (Held v. Montana) . She talked about the Global Climate Strike in Chicago on Sept. 15 that she is helping to plan as the co-head of Fridays For Future Chicago. She also shared that she will be attending the  United Nations Climate Conference (COP 28) in Dubai in December in conjunction with her participation in It's Our Future, which is a “youth-driven program that empowers Chicago area high school students to advocate for climate solutions and their futures.” You can listen to the interview with Natasha by visiting  https://bit.ly/44u7S0Y .  Danny Yuska Danny Yuska, who is an English teacher and the theatre director at Hinsdale South, has been named the all-state director for the 2025 Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Below is an excerpt from the announcement about Mr. Yuska’s selection. “The 2025 All-State Director, Danny Yuska, is no stranger to having his students perform at state festivals. When he taught in his home state, he brought many plays and musicals to the Iowa State Thespian Festival. Upon moving to Illinois, Danny became the Theatre Director at Hinsdale South High School and has had his shows, 'Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,' 'Chicago the Musical,' and 'Carrie the Musical' featured at three different Illinois High School Theatre Festivals.” We want to congratulate Mr. Yuska on this well-deserved honor. Jeremiah Adams  Jeremiah Adams, who is a graduate of Hinsdale Central and current student at the District 86 Transition Center, will be featured in the annual National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square Video presentation. The one-hour video will include approximately 500 photographs of children, teens and adults from all 50 states who have Down syndrome. The purpose/goal of the presentation is to "promote the value, acceptance, and inclusion of people with Down syndrome in a very visible way." Jeremiah’s photo was among the ones that NDSS selected from the more than 2,400 entries it received worldwide. It will be shown on two Jumbotron screens in the heart of Times Square as part of the kickoff to the New York City Buddy Walk. If you want to check out the presentation, it will be livestreamed on the  NDSS Facebook page on Sept. 9 at 8:30 a.m. (CDT).  We want to congratulate Jeremiah on having his photo selected for the video.  Girls Soccer at Hinsdale Central The girls soccer team from Hinsdale Central earned the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for exemplary performance in the classroom during the 2022-23 school year. This award is given to teams that maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.25 for the entire academic year. You can learn more about the award and access the full list of winners by visiting  https://bit.ly/3Ek9Q9o .  We want to congratulate the team on this tremendous achievement. Hinsdale South Athletes of the Week Sophomores Kotryna Melstrad from the girls volleyball team and Jake Lu from the boys soccer team are the latest Hinsdale South Athletes of the Week.   During a span of six matches, Kotryna had 11 aces, 29 kills and a team-leading 1.81 serve receive rating (represents the pass of a served ball that stays in play on the receiver's side of the net). She also earned all-tournament honors at the Metea Valley Invite.  Jake had a great showing at the recent Windy City Ram Classic. He scored his first two goals of the season in a 5-3 loss against Marian Catholic, and had two more goals and an assist in a 3-2 victory over Hancock. Jake scored or assisted on five of the team’s seven goals during the tournament.  We want to congratulate Kotryna and Jake on this recognition. Upcoming Events Below is information about some of the district's upcoming events and activities. Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South will have early release Wednesdays on Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27. You can access the bell schedule for these days by visiting https://bit.ly/3RBrPNK . Hinsdale Central, Hinsdale South and the Transition Center will be hosting Curriculum Night on Sept. 7. The event at the Transition Center will start at 5:30 p.m., while the events at Central and South will start at 7 p.m. The next District 86 Board of Education meeting will be held on Sept. 14 at Hinsdale Central. The agenda and packet of materials for this meeting will be posted on BoardDocs ( https://bit.ly/394u9as ) and shared via email. There are also several board committee meetings that are scheduled to take place at the district's administration building (5500 South Grant Street) during the next few weeks. They include: Academic Committee on Sept. 11 at 8:45 a.m.  Policy Committee on Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m.  Finance Committee on Sept. 20 at 9 a.m.  Raise the Roof 5K Hinsdale Central's Habitat for Humanity club is hosting its annual “Raise the Roof 5K” on Sept. 17 at 8 a.m. The money raised during the event will help fund the group’s trip to West Virginia to build a home for a family in need.  You can learn more about the event by visiting  https://omella.com/rs23s . Community Speaker Series Districts 86 and 181 are teaming up again to present the Community Speaker Series, which provides families with information and advice about a variety of important issues in education, wellness and parenting. Below is the lineup of experts for this year's series, and the topics they will be discussing. Devorah Heitner will present "Growing Up In Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World" during two in-person sessions at The Community House (415 W. Eighth Street in Hinsdale) on Oct. 18, 2023. The first session will be from 9:30-11 a.m. and the second will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Michelle Icard will present "8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success" during two in-person sessions at The Community House on Jan. 31, 2024. The first session will be from 9:30-11 a.m. and the second will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Jeff Selingo will present "Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions" during an in-person session on April 24, 2024, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Hinsdale Central. You can access additional information about these events by visiting  https://bit.ly/3wRzi2S . Submissions for Updates from 86 We are always seeking items about our students, staff and schools to include in our weekly Updates from 86 email.  If you have news or information (e.g., details about an upcoming event or activity, announcement about a student or staff accomplishment, etc.) that you would like to submit for possible inclusion in a future edition of this publication, please email it to us at d86-info@hinsdale86.org. Please title the subject of your email "Submission for Updates from 86."

    Monday, Sep 04 2023