In Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181, 66.2% of students identified as white in the 2024-25 school year.
Hinsdale Middle School held its annual 'Call to Action' Day on March 25 where seventh graders presented research projects addressing community issues ranging from food safety to environmental concerns. The event highlights efforts within Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 toward fostering responsible citizenship.
Oak School organized its fourth annual book donation drive by giving over 3,000 books to Drexel Elementary on March 24 with help from PTO volunteers and teachers. Students from both schools participated in shared reading activities before every Drexel student selected free books.
Prospect School's Ukulele Club gives fourth- and fifth-graders hands-on experience with music under teacher Erin Kozakis' guidance. Students meet weekly at lunch recess and will perform at Fine Arts Day in May.
Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 allocated $22,402 for each student in fiscal 2024, ranking it 130th in Illinois for per-pupil expenditure.
Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 celebrated student writers at its annual Young Writers Night on March 19 at Hinsdale Middle School. Students received awards for their work while author Liesl Shurtliff delivered a keynote address.
Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 has announced key dates for its Summer Learning programs registration and catalog availability this March. The district serves several schools across DuPage and Cook counties with a diverse student population and strong teacher retention rates.
Several multilingual students from Madison School have won awards in a statewide poetry contest sponsored by Illinois Teachers of English and Bilingual Education. Winners will be honored at a virtual ceremony on March 21. The event showcases student creativity within Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181.
Clarendon Hills Middle School and Walker School have been honored with Blue Ribbon Awards at a state ceremony recognizing educational excellence across Illinois. Both schools are part of Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181, which serves DuPage and Cook counties.
Clarendon Hills Middle School will soon offer new lunch options after a successful student taste-test event led by its food committee. All tested items received positive feedback and will be added to the cafeteria menu within weeks.
Eighth graders at Clarendon Hills Middle School have completed an inquiry-based World War II project designed by their Social Studies teachers. The initiative emphasizes research skills and public speaking while reflecting broader trends within Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181.
Enrollment numbers in Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Students from Clarendon Hills Middle School (CHMS) participated in the WSCAE Science Fair on February 27, presenting research projects on a variety of scientific topics.
Hinsdale Middle School’s eighth-grade social studies students are engaging in a new approach to learning about World War II through the "WWII Inquiry Project."
The Oak School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) organized a "Flowers for Teachers" fundraiser to mark Valentine’s Day, resulting in each staff member at Oak School receiving a bouquet.