We appreciate everyone’s efforts to avoid taking extra time off during the winter break. As long as your child is healthy, please encourage showing up to class when school is in session.  Calling in to report an absence for a vacation is appreciated and lets us know that your student is safe and that you are aware of the absence. Unfortunately, it still counts towards our Chronic Absenteeism percentage. “Chronic Absence” means absences that total 10% or more of school days with and without valid cause, as defined in Section 26-2a of the School Code. Last year our Chronic Absenteeism percentage was 23%. By working together, we can lower it. 

Please visit http://bit.ly/3g8xyNK for information about how and when we will communicate weather-related updates. There are also details about the Emergency Weather Learning (E-learning) Days we will implement if we need to close our schools.

Have questions about attendance? Need to complete a pre-arranged absence form?

Visit the Hinsdale South Attendance Page.

The phone number for our 24-hour attendance line is 630-468-4555. You may also report absences in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

You must report all absences, including late arrivals and early dismissals. Failure to report an absence within 24 hours of its occurrence will result in an unexcused absence. Any student who needs to leave school unexpectedly must be excused from the dean's office before they exit the building.

The Hinsdale South Tech Help Desk can assist students with a variety of technology-related issues and challenges (e.g., resetting passwords, repairing Chromebooks, etc.). Students can reach the Help Desk by calling 630-655-6180 or emailing helpdesk@hinsdale86.org.

People can use the District 86 Tip Line to anonymously report any concerns they have about the well-being of our students, or make us aware of incidents or issues that threaten the safety of our schools or those we serve.

Please visit P3Campus.com or use the free P3 Campus mobile app to submit your tip. Both resources will also allow you to:

Please contact the dean's office if you have questions or need more information about our

Tip Line.

 Department Updates

We congratulate the following students who earned this impressive accolade.

This year's Deaf Academic Bowl team competed in a screening test and qualified to go to the Regional Competition in February, which, after two years on Zoom, will be held in person at the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin and hosted by Gallaudet University.

The team will compete against 19 other teams from the Midwest, and the winners at Regionals will go on to compete at Nationals in Washington, DC.

The team is excited for the opportunity!

DHH Woods class raised money for the DHH Scholarship fund by selling cutting boards. Thank you to Mr. Beesley, Ms. Pavone and all the DHH students and support staff in the class for their hard work. 

From Nov. 28 through Dec. 2, Hinsdale South High School’s World Language department celebrated World Language Week. In classes during the week, students explored the benefits of learning a second language, study abroad opportunities, and were surprised to learn of many celebrities who speak languages other than English. Each day during passing periods, international pop hit music played in the halls to incorporate the entire student body in the celebrations. Additionally, students were able to purchase a variety of ethnic food in the cafeteria during lunches that week. On Thursday after school, students viewed the movie Big Hero 6 in German, French, and Spanish, and on Friday, students explored college and career opportunities connected to world languages.     

Congratulations to our Chess Team & Latin Club for their recent success in various competitions.

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