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.

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 South Students Visit WGN Morning News to Deliver Toys and Books for Children in Need

Members of the Hinsdale South Class of 2021, 2022 and 2023 Hornet Leadership Board did an on-air delivery of toys and books they collected for children and young adults in need.

Photo Taken by Hinsdale South Student Earns Third Place in National Competition

The National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) awarded Hinsdale South junior Diana Temelkova third place in the Sports Reaction Photo of the Year category during the finals of its annual national competition.

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.

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 South Music Students Earn All District Selections from ILMEA

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

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.

Hinsdale South Raises Nearly $2,800 for Wounded Warrior Project

Hinsdale South raised nearly $2,800 through donations, t-shirt sales and sponsorship of the football game between South and Central that will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

Two D86 Students Selected to Serve on ISBE's Student Advisory Council

Senior Joshua Hargrove from Hinsdale South and junior Faith Drescher from Hinsdale Central have been selected to serve on the Illinois State Board of Education’s 2019-20 Student Advisory Council.

Hinsdale South Department Chair Presenting at National Math Conference

Kerin Sancken, who is the department chair for math at Hinsdale South, has been invited to present at the NCSM (National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics) Annual Conference, which is being held in Chicago March 30-April 1.

Information about Insurance for Student Devices

District 86 is partnering with Worth Ave. Group again this year to offer students a special discount on insurance for their district-issued Chromebooks.