MARCH 15th COMMUNITY
NEWS & UPDATES
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5Essentials Reminder
Parents have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey. Under the leadership of our new Principal, current planning for next year includes strategies based on last year’s data. However, we want to verify, affirm, or modify the work with this year’s feedback.
Dr. Hardy and the team are committed to not just reviewing the 5Essentials reports but using the data as guideposts when considering ways to address school needs.
All survey responses will be kept confidential.
The state will only provide survey results for individual schools if a school has at least 20% of parents take the survey. Currently, only 4% of Hinsdale South parents have completed the survey. March 31 is the deadline to complete the survey.
To take this short survey:
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Visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/ (Select Parent Survey)
- Type and select “DuPage” as "County." (The county is the location of the school district's main office.)
- Type your school's name into the "School" field and select your school.
We would love to, not only, surpass the percentage needed to receive the state report, but also the reported percentage of parents that completed this survey last year (40%). Please log in today to take this quick, confidential survey about your student's building.
Thank you and South Pride!
Kari Peronto, Ed.D.
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Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a free, online program designed to provide students with individualized SAT practice based off of their PSAT scores. It offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower students to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.
In order to link PSAT scores to Khan Academy, juniors must access their College Board accounts. If you have checked your student’s PSAT scores, or previous AP scores, then either you, or your child, have already created a College Board account. Please check with your child to ensure that they know how to log in to their College Board accounts, as we have no way to access it if it has been created.
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Early Release Day Information |
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Early Release Wednesday - March 15th
Early Bird - 7:35-7:55 a.m.-20 minutes
Period 1 - 8-8:35 a.m.-35 minutes
Period 2 - 8:40-9:15 a.m.-35 minutes
Period 3 - 9:20-9:55 a.m.-35 minutes
Period 4/5/6 - 10-00-10:35 a.m.-35 minutes
Period 6/7/8 - 10:40-11:15 a.m.-35 minutes
Period 9 - 11:20-11:55 a.m.-35 minutes
Period 10 - 12:00-12:35 p.m.- 35 minutes
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Friday, March 24th is a full day of school for staff & students
Friday, April 7th is a half day of school for staff & students
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The District 86 College Fair is March 16 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Hinsdale South Field House. Approximately 200 colleges will be represented. Students and parents will get to meet admission representatives from many in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities; ask all your questions, and get answers from the experts.
Click links below
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Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser |
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Friday, March 17th, is St. Patrick’s Day.
The Hornet Leadership Board's annual Green River Float will be selling floats during all lunches.
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Ronald McDonald Donations |
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Hinsdale South's 4/5 Civics Class is doing a life drive to create awareness about childhood cancer and donating money/products to four organizations. One of our organizations is the Ronald McDonald House in Winfield, IL. We are looking to donate pop tabs and certain items that try to create an environment like home while their child is in the hospital. There is a donation box located in the main entrance that you can place your donation into.
We are collecting through May 1.
Items being collected:
- pop tabs
- cake mixes
- cupcake mixes
- plastic containers
- paper towels
- dryer sheets
- K-cups
Thank you so much for your donations and supporting the Ronald McDonald House
and our Life Drive.
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March 8th was International Women's Day |
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March is International Women’s Month and Amnesty International Club hosted a week honoring women, including a spirit day, writing notes to important women in student’s lives, and special daily announcements.
Thank you to Mr. Matt Khaler and the Amnesty International Club.
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Our Model UN team traveled to New York this weekend.
Layan Al-Khaled won the Award of Merit for the ASEAN Crisis Committee. Layan was also chosen to present her committee’s “plenary speech” before the entire Model UN delegation (about 3,000 people) at closing ceremonies.
Additionally, Anastasia Galinski won the Award of Merit for the Scottish Parliament Crisis Committee.
Congratulations to Model UN and its sponsor, Mr. Ritter.
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Congratulations Scholastic Bowl Team on becoming Regional Champions! They edged out Maine East in the championship match last week. They compete next in Sectionals. Congrats again to these hornets and coaches Faeh and Kaduk. |
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Hinsdale South Varsity Science Olympiad team took 3rd overall at the Oakton Regional with 8 second place finishes, 3 thirds, 5 fourths, 2 fifths, and 1 sixth.
With the 3rd place finish, they qualified for the State tournament at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign on April 22nd.
Congratulations to Science Olympiad and coaches Robb Gotlund and Dave Lapetino.
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Hinsdale South Step Team
Hinsdale South Step Team continues to grow. This past Saturday they hosted their first ever competition at Hinsdale South. We welcomed nine Step Teams from the area for a competition that included guest judges, like Dr. Hardy.
Thanks to our Step team, coach Monique Alexander, and all those that attended.
Check the website for information regarding Step summer camp.
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March World Language Students of the Month |
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Each month, World Language teachers nominate up to five students to be recognized as World Language Students of the Month. These students have a strong interest in a world or classical language and demonstrate the traits of being accountable, respectful, and engaged. Their actions and daily attitude exemplify what it means to have South Pride.
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Khadijah Adnan
Gerald Bauer
Zach Carder
Lana Carlisle
Julian Cruz
Benciana Lewen
Lazar Martic
Diona Mehmeti
Lukas Mikutavicius
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Delilah Mojica
Matas Norkus
Mohit Patel
Rayyan Qureshi
Marco Risper
Sam Schutz
Oliver Stehlik
Paul Valiathara
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Hinsdale South Athletic Club
The Athletic Club is dedicated to raising funds for the boys and girls athletic teams associated with Hinsdale South, is putting together the March Madness Bowl-O-Rama fundraiser.
It will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Tivoli Bowl, 938 Warren Ave., Downers Grove.
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Booster Club Drive-Thru BBQ |
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Free Clinic Event for the Community |
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Class of 2024 Prom Coupon Card
Fundraiser Information
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We are excited to announce that the annual Junior fundraiser for
Senior Prom is back!!
This year, the juniors are able to sell coupon cards to reduce the cost of their senior prom ticket. Prom tickets are usually $140-$150, so we encourage all juniors to participate in the fundraiser.
Please click here for the informational document on how to pick up coupon cards, deadlines, and more. The fundraiser launches Thursday, February 2nd and money is due
Thursday, March 23rd.
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Hinsdale South Booster Club
The Boosters are the not-for-profit parent organization that partners with our administration, faculty, parents, students, and our community to enhance academic excellence and our students' overall high school experience. We contribute our time and resources to supplement and support programs while providing opportunities and activities for the sole benefit of our students. The Booster Club promotes Hornet Spirit, provides student scholarships, support.
Click HERE to be directed to website.
Hinsdale South Foundation
The mission of the Hinsdale South High School Foundation is to provide for the enrichment and enhancement of educational programs and opportunities through the establishment of partnerships with individuals, alumni, community organizations and corporate sponsors dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education.
Hinsdale South Athletic Club
The Hinsdale South Athletic Club is a nonprofit 501c(3) organization made up of a wonderful group of volunteer parents, staff, and alumni trying to make a difference for our school, our athletes and our community.
Our Goal
For Hinsdale South to continue to be a place that all students and all community members are proud to call home. By improving our facilities, we are improving our community. The Athletic Club is working with all coaches and the athletic department to fulfill all requests for improvements of our athletic facilities. We cannot do it without you. Please join the Athletic Club today as our membership drive is the most important fundraiser that we have. Support our athletes, become a volunteer and help us make a difference.
Click HERE to be directed to their website.
Hinsdale South Music Booster Club
The Music Boosters is a volunteer organization that supports all of the Hinsdale South High School music department classes and extracurricular activities, and also supplements the department and its students with financial support. Membership is encouraged to all parents of band, choral and orchestra students but is open to any who want to support the Hinsdale South Music Department.
Click HERE to be directed to their website.
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