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Friday, October 4, 2019Friday, October 4, 2019HS Hornet Happenings NewsletterHS Hornet Happenings Newsletter

Dear Hornet Nation,

This week we celebrated student achievement at Breakfast Club on Tuesday morning (beinggood humans), Hornet Scholars on Thursday afternoon and evening (Dean’s List and/or earing3+ on at least 1 AP test), and National Merit Breakfast this morning (top in the country PSATscores). We are proud of our students on a daily basis and we enjoyed celebrating threedifferent times this week.

On Wednesday, we hosted our monthly #SouthPride day for October where studentsparticipated in a universal lesson on Connecting with Others. Students also participated in aFlexible Learning Day where they had a half day of face-to-face instruction at school and a halfday of flexible learning at home. In the afternoon, teachers from both South and Central workedtogether on the process of aligning grading and assessment practices across the district.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

Yours in #SouthPride,Arwen Pokorny LypPrincipal

Congratulation Hornet ScholarsOn Thursday evening, we held our annual Hornet Scholars Ceremony and celebrated our 348

Hornet Scholars who made the Dean's List all 4 quarters in 2018-19 and/or earned an APscore of 3+ on at least 1 AP test. Additionally, we held an ice cream social after school for all

scholars. #SouthPride

Pictured on the right are theHornet Scholars with Principal,Arwen Pokorny Lyp, who made

the Wall of Fame:Lillyana BrowderKatherine Carder

Sierra CarderLucas ChassinCalvin CzapkoKaitlyn HurkaJoshua Louis

Kristina MartinetBenjamin Metzger

Habib RehmanKyle Sycip

Below are pictures of the icecream social and the Hornet

Scholar Ceremony.

National Merit Breakfast recognizes the hard work of our students who havequalified for the National Merit Program

The Hornets beat Downers Gove South (33-28)and Hinsdale South keeps the Cannon for another year!

The rain was not forgiving last Friday but thatdidn't stop the Hornets from playing a great

game on Saturday for the win againstDowners Grove South (33-28).

With that said, we get to keep the prestigiousRebel Cannon! The Hornets Varsity Footballteam has won three years in a row out of five

games over the last six years!#d86SouthPride

Administration Practices withBoys Cross Country &Coach, Jim Dickerson

Principal Pokorny, Mr. Ostrow, AthleticDirector, Mr. Martzolf, Assistant Principal for

Curriculum and Dr. Peronto, AssistantPrincipal for Operations, participating in

warm-up run, dynamic warm-ups, and sprint50 yard dash! #d86SouthPride

Administration Practices withGirls Varsity Volleyball andCoach Stephanie Brezwyn

Yes, that’s Principal Pokorny in her dress andheels (someone forgot her workout clothes!)along with Mr. Ostrow, Athletic Director, Mr.Martzolf, Assistant Principal for Curriculum

and Dr. Peronto, Assistant Principal forOperations, participating in dynamic warmupsand a skills clinic. #HSVB #d86SouthPride

Parent's CornerParent's Corner

FALL PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

The following outlines information for scheduling your parent-teacher conference:

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2019All parents should have received an

email outlining your login and passwordfor logging into the Conference

Scheduler.

If you do not receive this email, pleasecontact Tracy Marshall at 630-468-4216.

Scheduling questions can be directed toPeggy Cozzolino at 630-468-4471.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019Conference Scheduler opens at 7:00 amBook your appointment early for the best

time slot.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019The Conference Scheduler closes at Midnight.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019PT Conferences will be held from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

A representative from the Illinois StudentAssistance Commission will be available to helpfamilies who need assistance with completing

FAFSA from 6:00 - 9:00 pm in the Library.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019PT Conferences will be held from 8:00 - 11:30 am.

Wednesday, October 16, 2019Important PSAT Testing Information

In order to fully prepare our students for the SAT, District 86 will administer the series ofPreliminary Scholastic Aptitude Tests (PSAT) to all juniors on October 16, 2019 during theregular school day to help all students demonstrate their full potential when they take the SATin April. Additionally, these tests are being offered to District 86 students free of charge,allowing all juniors the opportunity to use their PSAT results as their qualifying scores theNational Merit Scholarship Competition.

Details for October 16,2019:All students will attend on October 16, 2019 and will arrive at school at the regular time.

The only exception to this is that there will be no Early Bird PE forJUNIORS

Juniors (grade 11) will take the PSAT/NMSQT while all other students will attend theirregular schedule

This standardized testing program is part of the comprehensive academic and post-secondaryplanning services District 86 provides to all students. For additional information about the SATassessments, please click here to visit the College Board website.

Families are also encouraged to reach out to their student’s school counselor for moreinformation about post-secondary planning or other academic questions.

College Visits at Hinsdale SouthStudents must sign up prior to the visit in the Counseling Office and secure a pass to the visit.

Thursday, October 1 toThursday, October 1 toOctober 31, 2019October 31, 2019

Drama Club Program FundraiserMcDonalds

840 E. Boughton Road - BolingbrookAnytime during the day

Help support the Hinsdale South Drama Club by visiting McDonald's and placing your order atthe lobby's kiosk. McDonald's will donate 10 cents to the Hinsdale South's Drama

Club program.Click on the picture in the left corner for more information.

Friday, October 4 toFriday, October 4 toWednesday, October 16,Wednesday, October 16,

20192019Hinsdale South Boosters

Online Spirit Wear StoreThe Hornets Spirit Wear 2019 - My School Shop is now live online!

There is spirit wear available for your entire family. Check out the shop details below.The store is open only from October 4th – October 16th.

No orders can be placed after the October 16th.

Click Shop Now to Place Your Order!

USE ACCESS CODE: HSHornets1

PLEASE NOTE:Your orders will be shipped to Hinsdale South High School for pick up 3-4 weeks

after the store closes on October 16th, and an email will be sent regardingavailable pick up times & locations.

If you have any questions, email: HSBoosterspiritwear@gmail.com

Thursday, October 17, 2019Thursday, October 17, 2019College Application Mania

3:00 to 7:00 p.m. - LibraryStudents and/or parents needing help with the completion of their college applications are

welcome to come to the Library to meet with counselors for help.

Hinsdale South Yearbook Senior AdsReserve your space in this year's Vespa

Congratulate your graduating senior with a forever ad in the 2019 - 2020Hinsdale South yearbook. There are four different sized ads, and ads will be

sold on a first come, first serve basis.Discount pricing is offered until October 18th.

Please click on the flyer to the left for information about purchasing a senior ad,an order form, and frequently asked questions.

Also, if you haven’t purchased a yearbook,please click www.vespayearbook.com for ordering information.

Tuesday, October 22, 2019The Community Speaker Seriespresented by District 86 and District 181

Presents:The Self-Driven Child

Dr. William Stixrud & Ned JohnsonClick on the flyer to the left to read all about it

TIMES:9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

and7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

WHERE:The Community House

415 W. Eighth St.Hinsdale, IL 60521

COST:Free

REGISTRATION:www.d181foundation.org

William Stixrud, Ph.D. is a clinical neuropsychologist and afaculty member at Children's National Medical Center and

George Washington University Medical School. He lectureswidely on the adolescent brain, meditation, and the effects of

stress, sleep deprivation, and technology overload on thebrain.

Ned Johnson is the founder of PrepMatters, a tutoringservice in Washington, DC, and a sought-after speaker and

teen coach for study skills, parent/teen dynamics and anxietymanagement. Together, Dr. Stixrud and Mr. Johnson

discovered that the best antidote to stress is to give kidsmore of a sense of control over their lives. They coauthored

The Self-Driven Child, to teach parents how to set theirchildren on the real road to success.

Saturday, October 26, 2019Dancing with the Starz

Co-Sponsored by the Hinsdale South Foundation6:30 to 11:30 p.m.- Ashton Place

Please consider joining us for the Hinsdale South Foundation'sbiggest fundraiser of the year, DANCING WITH THE STARZ,that is being hosted in conjunction with Darien's Chamber of

Commerce.

Partial proceeds will help to fund scholarships for Hinsdale South students.

See local "stars" including our School Resource Officer, Matt Rundell from of the Darien PoliceDepartment, Kathy Lencioni our Social Studies Department Chair and Principal Pokorny is one

of the judges! It will be fun night.Click below for additional information:

http://www.hshsfoundation.org/dancing-with-the-chamber-starz.html

Sunday, November 3, 2019 - DeadlineAP Exam Registration

AP Exam Registration – Nov 3 DeadlineRegistration for AP Exams at Hinsdale South can only be completed online atwww.TotalRegistration.net/AP/141428. It is helpful to have a credit card or debit cardand your student’s schedule available before beginning the online registration process.

College Board AccountYour student will need to take the additional step of logging into their College Boardaccount and “joining” their AP courses. Click here to see the step by step instructionsthey will be given through their AP class(es).

AP exams cost $100 per test, but this fee is waived if your family was approved for a fee waiverduring the book purchasing process. AP Exam registration must be completed by November3, 2019. If the initial registration deadline is missed, late registration will be available between

November 4 - 13 with an additional late registration fee of $20 per exam.

November 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2019Hinsdale South's MusicalHinsdale South's Musical

Fiddler on the RoofHinsdale South High School’s award winning drama departmentpresents Fiddler on the RoofFiddler on the Roof. Mark your calendars andcome see their most recent professional quality production.

You won’t be disappointed!

Friday, November 1, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.Saturday, November 2, 2019 - 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 3, 2019 - 1:00 p.m.Held in the Auditorium

Tickets: $15 Adults / $10 StudentsTickets will be available 1 hour before showtime.

WantedLooking for Vendors and Crafters!For an application, please send anemail to hspostprom@gmail.com

Saturday, 11/2/19Hinsdale South Post PromFall Craft & Vendor Show

9:00 am to 2:00 pmHinsdale South Cafeteria

Admission$2.00

Free for Children 10 and UnderCome and find unique treats and gifts for the

holidays! Enjoy shopping with family and friends.Click on the picture to read all about it.

Good NewsGood News

Congratulations to theBoys Varsity Golf Team

Congratulations to our boys golf team for a

2019 - 2020 Boy's Varsity RosterGrant Blum

Kyle CattaneoCharles GneiserWilliam Gneiser

Jacob JonesSawyer JonesColin Lyster

Emmett Savage

second place finish in the West SuburbanGold Conference (WSC).

Congratulations Coach John Richerson foryour hard work and dedication to the Boy's

Varsity Golf Team!

Congratulations to theJV Boys Golf team

The JV boys golf team also played in theWest Suburban Conference Meet.

The following boys placed in this meet out of36 golfers representing 6 high schools:

Parker Bozzi (5th)Drew Duckhorn (8th)

Cameron Crotty (12th)

#SouthPride

CongratulationsCongratulationsBreakfast ClubBreakfast Club

StudentsStudentsOn Tuesday, the students listedbelow were nominated to receivethe Breakfast Club Award for the

1st quarter of the2019 – 2020 school year.

Students and their families, as wellas members of the Hinsdale SouthHigh School Staff, participated in a

recognition breakfast.#SouthPride

Below are the Breakfast ClubStudents

Student Athletes Represent Hinsdale South at the2019 Leadership Conference2019 Leadership Conference

The 2019 Leadership Conference is designed for high school freshman, sophomores andjuniors. The conference is directed towards students who are recognized as leaders in your

school community and want to improve their leadership skills. Students and chaperonesattended breakout sessions throughout the day and listened to keynote speaker,

Ms. Adrienne Bulinski, on the topic of Perseverance with Grit.#SouthPride

Pictured on the rightfrom the left are:

Dhruv VazeBen Bush

Rachel SitaszSam HeinkingDrew DeolitsisGrace Bervid

Brigid Rudolph

Congratulations Math Students!The scores are in for the rest of the students who competed in the

West Suburban Math League (WSML).Congratulations & Great Job Mathletes!

Freshman1st overall - Jesse Park

Anastasia GalinskiRohan Jain

Jay Panicker

SophomoresMitchell HansonZeeshan Razzaq

JuniorsAlec Bargher

SeniorsHabib Rehman

Josh LouisKatherine CarderBenny MetzgerSierra CarderTanmay MIttal

Well Done Humanities ClassThe senior humanities course covered their unit on the history and literature of the ancientworld which was taught by teachers, Jim Kelly and Matt Guritz. The class recently visited theOriental Institute at the University of Chicago, the Rockefeller Chapel, Frank Lloyd Wright's

Robie House, and the Enrico Fermi, nuclear fission historical marker. #SouthPride

Great Job HS Students fromThe Culture Club

Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing and students of TheCulture have diligently prepared activities for our Hinsdale Southcommunity to celebrate the dynamic and rich history of Hispanic

and Latinx Americans. Sol Peralta once said, “Your individuality isimportant, but so is belonging. Recognize the parts of your culture that have shaped your past,

and the parts you want to carry with you into the future.”

On Friday, October 11th, the final celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month will be a powerfulone. During periods 1-3, Hispanic and Latinx Hinsdale South students and staff members and

District 86 community members will speak their truth around the idea “I am…”.#SouthPride

Congratulations Alumni,Cole Haubenreiser, Class of 2019,

Earns Eagle AwardCole Haubenreiser, a recent HSHS class of 2019 graduate has

recently earned the rank of Eagle Boy Scout with Troop 101 fromDarien. His required Eagle project benefited the St. Johns Lutheran

Church in Darien. Cole designed and built from scratch woodenfurniture, designed, built, and installed commercial storage shelving, and lastly painted the

churches youth studies room. Over 200 hours were volunteered to complete the work!After Cole's junior year of high school he became a pilot and logged over 65 piloting hours

during his senior year. Cole is attending University of Dubuque, in Iowa, where he is an AviationFlight major to become a commercial pilot.

#SouthPride

Someone You Should Know

Alison SunseriAlison SunseriNotable Staff of the Week

DepartmentArt

PositionTeacher

Years as a Hornet

3

What Makes Her NotableAli is an amazing teacher with passion and

creativity. She creates a vibrant environmentthat helps students feel comfortable and

welcome.

Favorite Thing About HavingSouth Pride

My favorite thing about South Pride is ourcommunity here at school! From the first day,

everyone has made me feel so athome. Students and staff always share a

smile in the hallway.

Fun Personal FactMy personal goal is to travel to all 50 states. Iam currently at 37/50! I like to get outside toexperience state and national parks when I

visit by hiking and kayaking.

Athletes of the WeekAthletes of the WeekPresented by Zazzo's Pizza and The Athletic Club

Congratulation Athletes for the Week of Sept. 23rd#SouthPride

Sydney HuangGirls Tennis

Congratulations to our Athlete of the

Marquez WesleyFootball

Congratulations to our Athlete of the

Week Sydney Huang. Sydney has beenplaying great tennis as of late! Last yearas a junior (her first year on tennis), sheplayed 4th doubles on Varsity (which is

impressive in and of itself), and this yearhas risen to the top of the lineup, oftenplaying at the first doubles position. OnThursday of this week she represented

the team at the third singles positionagainst conference rival DGS and pulleddown a solid 6-3, 6-1 win against a tough

opponent.

Congrats Sydney on a great week andan awesome senior season so far!

Week Marquez Wesley. Hinsdale Southdefeated Downers Grove South 33-28 ina thrilling game to retain the cannon for

the 3rd consecutive year. Senior outsidelinebacker, Marquez Wesley, was a majorfactor in the victory by intercepting DGS

on the first play of the game and laterintercepting another pass and returning itfor a touchdown. He recorded 6 tackles

and was active all game.

Great job Marquez!Congratulations on a great game!

Athletic InformationAthletic InformationClick on any of the links below

Athletic Results fromSeptember 23 - 29, 2019

Athletic Calendar forSporting Events

Archived Athletesof the Week

Events held at Hinsdale South fromOctober 4 - 12, 2019

Hinsdale South Athletic Club

Upcoming School EventsUpcoming School EventsFriday, October 4 to October 16Friday, October 4 to October 16

Hinsdale South BoostersOnline Spirit Wear Store is open

See Parent's Corner

Now until October 31Drama Club Program Fundraiser at McDonalds

840 E. Boughton Road - BolingbrookAnytime during the day

Monday, Oct. 7Late Start - Classes begin at 8:50 am

Thursday, Oct. 10Board Meeting - Committee of the Whole

6:00 pm - Hinsdale South

Sunday, Oct. 13Marching Band Competition

5th Annual Robert Morris University Invitational1:00 pm - Arlington Hts.

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Monday, Oct. 14

Columbus DayNo School

Tuesday, Oct. 15Freshman, Sophomore & Junior Yearbook Retakes

Auditorium FoyerAND

COD College Fair6:00 - 8:00 pm

COD - Physical Education Center___________________________________________________________________________

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Tuesday, Oct. 15 thru Friday, Oct. 18Taffy Apple Sale - $1.00

Sponsored by the Yarning ClubBefore and After School - Main Entrance

Wednesday, Oct. 16PSAT Testing

ANDFall Choir and Orchestra Concert

7:30 pm - Auditorium___________________________________________________________________________

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Thursday, October 17Thursday, October 17College Application Mania3:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Library

Tuesday, Oct. 22The Community Speaker Series

presented by District 86 and District 181Presents: The Self-Drivin Child

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.The Community House

Wednesday, Oct. 23Flex Learning Day

ANDBoard Meeting - Regular Action Meeting

6:00 pm - Hinsdale South

Thursday, Oct. 24 to Friday, Oct. 25Parent-Teacher Conferences

See Parent's Corner for additional information10/24/19: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

10/25/19: 8:00 am - 11:30 am

Thursday, Oct. 24FAFSA Assistance

6:00 - 9:00 pm in the LibraryA representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will beavailable to help families who need assistance with completing FASFA.

Friday, Oct. 25Non-Attendance for Students

Saturday, Oct. 26ACT Testing at Hinsdale South & Hinsdale Central

ANDDancing with the Starz

Co-Sponsored by the Hinsdale South Foundation6:30 to 11:30 p.m.- Ashton Place

Monday, Oct. 28Late Start - Classes begin at 8:50 am

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