Information about the Coronavirus

April Testing Schedule for PSAT and SAT

District 86 freshmen, sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT or SAT on April 14 and 15.

D86 Students Named Candidates for the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Six seniors from District 86 have been named candidates for the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

Donation from the Home Depot Foundation Helps Fund Creation of Emergency Preparedness Kits for D86 Classrooms

Approximately 30 student volunteers from Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South helped members of the D86 security team and representatives from the Home Depot in Darien assemble emergency preparedness kits that have been deployed to every classroom in the district. The district was able to purchase many of the items for the kits thanks to a donation from the Home Depot Foundation.

Central's Naisbitt Named Finalist for National Coach of the Year in Boys Tennis

John Naisbitt from Hinsdale Central has been named a finalist for national coach of the year in boys tennis by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association.

Senior from Hinsdale Central Named Scholar by the Society for Science & the Public

Herbert Wang from Hinsdale Central was one of 300 high school seniors who were named scholars by the Society for Science & the Public in conjunction with the organization's annual science and math competition.

Districts 181 and 86 Hosting Free Screening of “Screenagers Next Chapter: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience” on Feb. 5

Event is part of the Community Speaker Series being co-presented by both districts.

Hinsdale Central Model UN Team Takes Second Place in International Competition

The Hinsdale Central Model UN (HCMUN) team took second place at the Chicago International Model United Nations (CIMUN) conference

Course Offers Pre-Engineering Students Valuable Information and Dual Credit

More than 120 pre-engineering students from Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South took part in the AET 101 course that was held in Central’s auditorium in late November.

Artwork Created by Hinsdale Central Student Selected for Traveling Show

Samara Jaquez from Hinsdale Central is one of 45 students whose work was selected by the Illinois Art Education Association for inclusion in an art show that will be traveling to locations throughout the state.

Message from Board President Pollak and Superintendent Prentiss about Changes to the D86 Science Program

Board President Nancy Pollak and Superintendent Tammy Prentiss address the changes to the D86 science program that will be implemented next year.

Presentation and Video from the Information Sessions about Science Sequencing

District 86 has posted a link to the presentation given during the information sessions about science sequencing on Nov. 11 and 13, as well as a video recording of the session held at Hinsdale Central on Nov. 13.

Central and South Earn High Marks from ISBE

District 86 is pleased and proud to announce that Hinsdale Central earned a designation of Exemplary from the Illinois State Board of Education, while Hinsdale South earned a designation of Commendable.

Window Now Open for the 2019-20 Illinois 5Essentials Survey for Parents/Guardians

The window for the 2019-20 parent/guardian version of the Illinois 5Essentials Survey opened Oct. 24.

Update on Science Sequencing at Central and South

On Oct. 23, the district presented the board of education with a report about a proposed change to the science sequencing for students at Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South.

District 86 Seeking Substitute Teachers

District 86 is seeking dedicated parents/guardians and community members who are interested in helping our students advance down the path of their ideal futures by serving as substitute teachers for Hinsdale Central and/or Hinsdale South High Schools.

Hinsdale Central Music Students Earn All District Selections from ILMEA

Students from Hinsdale Central have earned All District selections for band, chorus, jazz band and orchestra from the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA).

Hinsdale Central Teacher Earns Award from University of Chicago

Chris Wilbur, who is a social studies teacher from Hinsdale Central, has earned an Outstanding Educator Award from the University of Chicago.

Hinsdale Central and South Offering Preschool Programs

Hinsdale South High School and Hinsdale Central High School offer preschool programs through their child care and development classes, which focus on developmental appropriateness, creativity, safety, independence and social skills.

El Diablo Earns Several Top Accolades

The 2018-19 edition of Hinsdale Central's El Diablo yearbook has earned several major awards.