FEBRUARY 1ST COMMUNITY
NEWS & UPDATES
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Black History Month
Although we look for opportunities throughout the year to honor the contributions of multiple ethnic groups, February is Black History Month. February is a designated time each year when we recognize and celebrate African Americans' historic and ongoing contributions to our country and the world. As we remember and honor those outstanding achievements, we need to also acknowledge the issues facing the Black community due to racial injustice, over-policing of communities, police brutality, economic inequality, health disparity, poor housing, high unemployment or underemployment, poorly performing schools, discrimination, and institutional racism.
We take seriously our responsibility to educate a generation of students committed to making a difference in society based on their passions and interests. As with any organization, there is always room for improvement. It's true for Hinsdale South. We know we must respond to the inequities we are facing. Solutions include recognizing and honoring the strides African Americans have made despite issues like the ones named above. We celebrate Black History Month 2023!
Hinsdale South's Black Student Union is leading our Black History Month celebration with a number of activities for students during the month of February.
These include a Mental Health Symposium, a College and Career Planning seminar, and a Talent Show.
Students should check their email, listen to school announcements, and check social media for more information and details.
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Safety Concerns
Reminder
The school's designated drop off areas are the Main entrance (half circle off of Clarendon Hills road) and the parking lots.
Please do not stop at the intersection of 75th St. and Clarendon Hills road or the middle of Clarendon Hills Rd. and let your student off into oncoming traffic.
Thank you so much for keeping everyone safe.
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Lanyards
As a reminder all students are required to wear a school issued ID and lanyard at all times when in the building, exceptions are made for PE classes, science labs, art classes, etc. Starting Monday, January 30th students must have on their school issued ID and lanyard to enter the classroom. Students who do not have their ID and lanyard must obtain a replacement or temporary ID. Please remind your students to wear their ID and lanyard.
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Early Release Wednesday - February 1, 2023
Due to other programming on this day, we will only have our Testing Center open for any make-up exams as well as those students who were invited to participate in our SAT Prep program.
All other programming will resume on February 15, 2023.
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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5Essentials Parent Survey
Dear Hinsdale South Parents and Guardians,
We Need Your Feedback.
Parents across Illinois once again have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of your child’s school as it relates to the important elements of school effectiveness.
On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by the University of Chicago. All survey responses will be kept confidential. The state will provide survey results for individual schools only if a school has at least 20 percent of parents take the survey. If you have children attending more than one school, we ask that you complete the survey for each school.
To take this short survey:
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Visit 5 Essentials Survey Link
- 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.
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey identifies five indicators that can lead to important student outcomes, including test score gains. Research has shown that schools strong on these indicators are ten times more likely to improve student learning. The five indicators that effect school success are effective leaders, collaborative teachers, involved families, supportive environments, and ambitious instruction.
Parents will have until March 31, 2023 to participate in the survey.
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Counseling Department
Course selection for the 2023-2024 school year will be taking place in late January and early February. Here is a course selection timeline:
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Jan 9 - Feb 1
Families can view course recommendations made by their current teachers in Infinite Campus Portal. Click here for instructions on where to view teacher recs in the portal: https://youtu.be/FoarSTEn-JY
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Feb 2 - Feb 9
Individual course selection meetings with school counselors during PE to finalize course selections. Students, check your school email in late January for the date & time of your meeting.
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Feb 10 - DEADLINE
All course requests are locked in place on February 10 and no changes can be made after this date.
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The master schedule of classes will be developed from the requests made through this course selection process. If a course is not requested during registration, a seat is not likely to be available later. The requests submitted at the counselor meeting are considered a commitment on the part of the students to take the classes they have asked the school to provide. Selections made at this time are for the entire 2023-2024 school year. Disappointment can be avoided if choices are based upon adequate preparation and forethought. The final deadline for course request changes is February 10. Please begin discussions with your student right away.
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First Semester Grades
First Semester grades were posted in Infinite Campus Portal (for students and parents) to view grades on January 30.
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Math Department:
AP Math Classes
AP math and computer science courses are not just about studying for an exam. The classes offer students opportunities to collaborate and explore ideas using projects. The projects help develop skills and enhance conceptual understandings.
Below you will see AP Stats students completing the Hershey Kiss Activity where they construct confidence intervals to introduce the new unit and create a visual representation to understand the definition of a confidence interval.
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Also shown is our AP Computer Science Principles class practicing writing functions in JavaScript while they code their own apps. |
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Quest, Hinsdale South Kitchen and Cafe team!
Welcome to the second semester! We have been hard at work all year bringing new options to the cafeteria. Upgraded grab-n-go salads, yogurt and pudding parfaits, fresh pineapple and grape cups. Tuesdays and Thursdays stop by the Picante station and enjoy tacos and burritos with fresh toppings.
We aren't stopping there! It's been a long wait and a lot of hard work, but we are proud to announce the opening of:
The Stinger Station-Hinsdale South's new coffee bar.
Serving hot coffee, iced coffee, espresso, smoothies and tea.
Open at 7:15 to 3:15, stop by grab a drink, or a fresh baked goodie from the bakery case.
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Chess Team
Rohan Bansal
Jack Bauer
Jerry Bauer
Isaac Choi
Adrian Folfas
Nikolas Giannakopoulos
Konrad Kremper
Lazar Martic
Aayush Modi
Faris Pena
Daniel Pinnow
Oliver Stehlik
Coach - Tony Malone
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Math Team
On Tuesday night (Jan.24th), the HSHS Math Team competed against LT, Hinsdale Central and York. Overall the Hornets placed 2nd at this meet, only trailing 1st place by 5 points.
Notable top performances include:
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Anastasia Galinski and Parth Joshi's 2nd place finish in the Orals Competition. This duo is currently ranked 1st in the overall conference league standings.
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The Fresh/Soph 8-person non-calculator team placed 1st at the meet. The team is composed of: Shahmeer Ali, Anita Joseph, Rishikesh Joshi, Jane Louis, Jeremy Fung, Adolph Galinski, Konrad Kremper, and Haidee Yan. This team’s solid performance helped narrow the gap between the 2nd place Hornets and the 1st place Fresh/Soph 8 person team from LT in our conference standings.
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Eli Carder and Rishikish Joshi placed 1st in the Fresh/Soph 2-person event. The team is currently tied with LT for 1st place in our overall conference standings.
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Our Calculator Team of Eli Carder, Zach Carder, Parth Joshi, and Mohit Patel, also placed 1st at their meet!
We wish the Hornets well at the WSML Conference Championships and ICTM Regionals in late February!
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Hinsdale South Speech Team:
At the January 21st Tournament of Dreams, Hinsdale South took home a next-in final second -place finish in Dramatic Duet Acting (Quinn Isberg and Luiza Oliveira), a next-in finalist medal in Extemporaneous speaking (Ndiana Obot) and a second-place win in the final for Prose Reading (Quinn Isberg). Excellent job Hornets!
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At the Tournament of Heroes on January 28th your hornets brought home second place trophies in Humorous Duet Acting (Annina Garro and Luiza Oliveira) and Poetry (Destiny Prater) and a fifth-place win in Humorous Interpretation (Annina Garro). Congratulations! On to IHSA Regionals next week! |
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Hinsdale South Step Team
Our Step team will be participating in the Chicago Bulls step competition on March 17th. In order to attend, they need to sell at least 30 tickets by Feb.15th. There are several ticket options ranging from $95 to $200. Please visit the activities page or email me if you are interested in supporting STEP by purchasing a ticket or donating directly so we can give away tickets. Please visit the activities page for more information or contact Monique Alexander.
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One Neon Night: A Glow Party
Saturday, February 18 2023
7-10pm
Tickets are $20 (online only)
Ticket sales close on Sunday, February 12.
We will have a table during lunch this Friday, February 3 and again next Monday, February 6 and Tuesday, February 7 to help with online ordering.
Students CAN bring a guest (also $20) but they will need to pick up a form from the Dean's Office.
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Booster Club
We’re selling Hornet merch this coming Friday, February 3 during all lunch periods at Hinsdale South High School.
Tell your kids to come check out our new styles and get some Hornet Pride!
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DONATE TO OUR SILENT AUCTION!
The Hinsdale South Booster Club needs donations for their Trivia Night Silent Auction, which will be held on Friday February 24. We'll take gift cards, products, services, tickets, or monetary donations. Please contact us at hinsdalesouthboosters@gmail.com with your donation information. Thank you!
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Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday, March 2nd
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
"In person" Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, March 2nd from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Login and passwords will be emailed to the parent/Guardian 1 the evening of Friday, February 17th.
The parent teacher conference scheduler:
OPENS: Monday, February 20th
CLOSES: Sunday, February 26th
In person Conferences are first come, first served.
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Booster Club's Annual Trivia Night
The Booster Club's Annual Trivia Night fundraiser is Friday, February 24. Get a team together and get ready to compete! Our theme this year is Rockin' and Rollin' so your team can be inspired by your favorite group, musical genre, whatever! Prizes will be given for Trivia Night champions, best table theme, and more. Registration opens this week, stay tuned for more information.
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Free Clinic Event for the Community |
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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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