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.
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.
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.
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 allocated $22,402 for each student in fiscal 2024, ranking it 130th in Illinois for per-pupil expenditure.
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.
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.
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.
In Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181, 66.2% of students identified as white in the 2024-25 school year.
Oak School hosted its annual Boys Night Out Glow Dance Party on March 23 with strong community support from parents and organizers. Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 continues to serve local families across multiple schools with low truancy rates.
Madison School has been recognized for its 'One School One Book' reading initiative that brings families together through literature. Featured on the 'Read to Them' blog for creating strong community ties among students and parents alike.
In Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181, 654 Asian students were enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
In Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181, 311 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
In Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181, 5.7% of students identified as Hispanic in the 2024-25 school year.
Adrian Fulgencio has been appointed Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations by District 181's Board of Education following his prior experience within the district and another local school system. Incoming Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke praised his qualifications amid strong competition for the role.