June 1st COMMUNITY
NEWS & UPDATES
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June 1, 2023 – Graduation
Tickets
- Tickets are not required if the ceremony is outdoors
- In the event of inclement weather on graduation day, each student will receive four tickets for entry to the gymnasium and two tickets for viewing the ceremony via live stream in the auditorium.
Rehearsal
- The Senior Scholarship Ceremony begins at 8:30 AM and is by invitation only.
- Graduation rehearsal will be in the main gym beginning at 10:00 AM. Attendance is mandatory if you are participating in the commencement ceremony.
- A class picture will be taken at 10:00 AM
- Tickets for an indoor commencement ceremony, if inclement weather, will be distributed at rehearsal
- Seniors must leave campus after rehearsal as the school day will be in session for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
Commencement
- The commencement ceremony begins at 7 PM in the football stadium
- Gates open at 6 PM
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Commencement Photo Information |
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Graduation Livestream Information |
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"Livestream 2023 Commencement Ceremony Here"
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If you/your student purchased your textbooks through MBS/BNC, our textbook supplier, please utilize their Online Buyback program. Students/families can log-in to the MBS/BNC bookstore, and click “Sell Books.” Please complete a quote, print it out and state that the shipment will be sent back to MBS. You will be provided a prepaid shipping label and can drop the package at any UPS location. Please note that the quote is only valid for 14 days after generated. If textbooks are not returned within that 14-day window from when the quote is printed, students/families will need to log-in and generate a new quote.
For a “how to” Online BuyBack video – please click here.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please reach out to MBS/BNC Customer Service at 1-800-325-3252
If you/your student received your textbooks from school, please return the textbooks to the bookstore (room 205) on the dates/times listed below:
Wednesday, June 7 - 8 am - 3 pm (all students)
Thursday, June 8 - 8 am - 3 pm (all students)
Friday, June 9 - 8 am - 3 pm (all students)
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Class of 2024 Senior Portrait & Yearbook Information |
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Parking Permits on Sale Now |
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Students interested in getting a parking pass for the 23/24 school year
can purchase them now through the end of the year.
Parking Passes will also be sold on June 13th & 14th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Please bring payment and application to the Dean's Office 9am -12pm.
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Second Semester Exam Schedule
Day 1 - June 7th
Day 2 - June 8th
Day 3 - June 9th
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Summer School Information
- College Essay Writing Workshop
- Modern Music Appreciation
Drivers education will also be offered at both campuses.
The first semester for summer school will take place June 12-29, while the second semester will be held July 5-20.
Classes will not meet June 19, July 3 or July 4.
Bus transportation will be available to all students at no additional cost.
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Hinsdale South recently held a competition for students that was based on the television show Shark Tank, which features budding entrepreneurs making pitches/presentations to industry leaders in hopes of securing funding for their ideas.
Below are the students who earned the top three spots in the competition.
- Peyton Hough (Corked Colors) - first place
- Aseel Jarad and Haniya Muqtadar (Headstrong Athletic Hijabs) - second place
- Gianna Ree (Emergent) - third place
Several other students had ideas that earned them a trip to the finals, including:
- Daniel Ciesla
- Eva Joseph
- Mia Garcia and Isabella Jarosz
- Lilly Davy
- Chloe Goins and Samieh Shehadeh
- Anthony Cox
- Maya Chrzanowska and Elena Valincius
We want to congratulate the students on their success, and commend them on the creativity, ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit they exhibited throughout the competition.
We want to thank the business leaders who served as the judges/sharks, including Beth McCluskey, Tom Ellis, Mike Munro, Brian Shembeda, Jason Gant, and Mike Bolos.
We also want to thank the teachers who lent their time and talents to the event, including Jenny Gilbert, Ben Goodell, Sean Beesley, Lexi Miuccio, Mary Zaleski, Steve Moore, John Richerson, Andrea Smith, Lisa Phillips, Mary Rounce, and Ashley Yurchak
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World Language Department |
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Hinsdale D86 is offering a trip to Greece and Italy during Spring Break of the 2023-24 school year through the ACIS tour company. It is open to current freshmen through juniors in good academic and behavioral standing. Highlights include the Athenian Acropolis, Delphi, Pompeii and Rome. For more information, please contact Dr. Peter DeRousse (pderouss@hinsdale86.org) and browse the trip website: https://acis.com/tripsite-tour-managers/?key=MjAyNHwzMTM3NA. Enrollment is capped at 30 participants.
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Amnesty International Club |
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On May 26th we celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage.
Amnesty International Club hosted The Hello Boba Food Truck.
In addition, there was information and music that celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander culture.
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Special Olympics Fundraiser Cop on Top |
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On Friday, 5/19 a group of Hinsdale South DHH students and Special Olympics athletes walked to the Dunkin Donuts on the corner of Route 83 and Elm street to participate in the yearly
Fundraiser "Cop on Top".
Policemen from neighboring towns were on top of the roof of the Dunkin Donuts to bring awareness and recognition to
Special Olympics Illinois.
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Booster Club - Early Bird Membership Sale |
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The Booster Club will once again be conducting its summer Early Bird Membership Sale.
Get $5.00 off Basic and Gold memberships, now through August 20th.
Members get exclusive access to the student and staff directory, a discount on spirit wear and free entry to one football game and one basketball game (free entry dates will
be communicated this summer).
Your membership dollars help fund grants and funding to your kid's activities,
scholarships and clubs.
Click this link to purchase your Early Bird Membership!
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The Hinsdale South Step team will be hosting a summer camp for all students
including incoming freshmen.
The camp will run from Monday, July 17 to Friday, July 28, 10am to 12pm in the auditorium. If your child is interested in joining the step team next year,
this will be a preview of what the season will bring.
There is a $25 fee required the first day of camp. Use this link to register. Please contact Mrs. Alexander at malexander@hinsdale86.org or at 630-468-4351 with any questions.
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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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