District 86 Students Earn Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Students from Hinsdale South and Hinsdale Central were recently recognized by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers in conjunction with its Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

District 86 Seeking Individuals to Serve as Volunteer Lunch Duty Supervisors

Help with in-person lunch service is needed every Tuesday and Friday from 10:45 a.m. until 1:15 p.m.

Information about Central's Academic, Social and Emotional Resources for Students

District 86 Seeking Individuals to Serve as Substitute Teachers and Line of Sight Volunteers

Having access to a dedicated pool of substitutes will help us advance our return to school plan and maintain a continuity of instruction as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

Update from Superintendent Prentiss on the Return to In-Person Instruction in District 86

The district is planning to bring approximately 25% of our student population back on campus for in-person instruction starting the week of Oct. 5.

"D86 Forward" Newsletter: 2020 Summer-Fall Edition

"D86 Forward" is a print newsletter that features information and updates about what is happening across the district, and is mailed to residences and businesses throughout the community.

District 86 Hosting Math Pathways Community Forums on Sept. 24 and 28

During these sessions, the district's Math Pathways Team will share information and answer questions about its unanimous recommendation to implement an integrated math pathway beginning in the fall of 2022.

Update from Superintendent Prentiss on the District 86 Return to School Plan

The district is working on a phased-in approach for resuming in-person instruction that is scheduled to begin with the return of some special education students during the week of Sept. 21.

DuPage County Health Department Provides Return to School Framework

On Aug. 28, the DuPage County Health Department released information that will help school districts in our area better understand and implement the COVID-19 guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois State Board of Education.

District 86 Shares Information about the SAT and Changes to the 20-21 School Calendar

The district will administer the SAT to all current seniors Sept. 23-24; plans to change the school schedule during the two weeks this semester when students and staff will have a day off in observance of a state or federal holiday (i.e., Labor Day and Election Day).

District 86 Shifts to Remote Learning to Start the 2020-21 School Year

The decision was based on the updated guidance that was released by the Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois State Board of Education on Aug. 12.

Update on the A-B Group Designations for the Hybrid Model

Superintendent Tammy Prentiss has shared an update about the status of the A-B split for students who will begin the 2020-21 school year in the hybrid model without lunch.

Update on the First Week of School in the Hybrid Model

Superintendent Tammy Prentiss has shared an update about how the first week of school (Aug. 17-21) will be structured for the students and staff who will begin the year in the hybrid model without lunch.

Tamakia "TJ" Edwards Selected as New Member of the District 86 Board of Education

The District 86 Board of Education appointed Tamakia “TJ” Edwards to fill the vacancy that was created when Nancy Pollak stepped down on June 29.

Deadline Extended for Selecting Hybrid or Online to Start the 2020-21 School Year

D86 families that have completed the registration process for the 2020-21 school year have until July 31 at 4:30 p.m. to select hybrid or online for first semester.

Update on D86's Return to School Plans for 2020-21

Superintendent Tammy Prentiss has shared a detailed update about District 86's plan for the start of the 2020-21 school year.

D86 Culture and Equity Leadership Team Seeking Personal Narratives to Help Guide Its Work

The District 86 Culture and Equity Leadership Team (CELT) is gathering personal narratives from people of color in our community that will help guide our efforts to establish a more welcoming and inclusive environment in our schools.

Update from the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee Meeting on July 9

Superintendent Prentiss has shared an update about the discussion the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee had on July 9 regarding the start of the 2020-21 school year.

Update from Superintendent Prentiss about D86's Plans for Returning to School in the Fall

Superintendent Tammy Prentiss has shared an update about the work District 86 is doing to prepare for the start of the 2020-21 school year.

District 86 Appoints Dr. Christopher Covino Assistant Superintendent of Academics

During its committee of the whole meeting on Thursday, May 14, the District 86 Board of Education approved the appointment of Dr. Christopher Covino as the district’s assistant superintendent of academics. His tenure with the district will begin on July 1, 2020.