D86 celebrates 15 years of student discovery in Science Inquiry and Research (SIR)

Hundreds of students have dedicated their summers to one of District 86’s most innovative and challenging academic programs

Hinsdale Central-South Shuttle? It's Eyed For Orchestra, Other Courses

The bus may help fix a disparity that has put South on the short end of the stick.

Mom Of Central Student Who Died Suggests Changes

She said teachers told her they did not know her son had issues.

Hinsdale D86 Disparity Stats In Tatters By Its Own Admission

But one gauge shows a gap continues, with South still getting the short end of the stick.

Just Let Them Attend Hinsdale Central, Board Urged

South's orchestra courses are going away. Should interested South students go to Central full time?

Hinsdale D86 Open With Public Where Others Aren't

Lyons Township High is keeping survey data under wraps. District 86 takes a different approach.

Not Federally Noted: Clarendon Hills Schools Win Awards

The U.S. government ended the program, so the state stepped in to honor winning schools.

Hinsdale D86 Official Who Left Unhappily Gets Big Job

The circumstances of his departure were a mystery. He appeared to have differences with the superintendent.

Hinsdale D86 Board Clears Member, Finding No Violation

Questions emerge over the board's "confidentiality acknowledgment."

Law Firm Blames 2 Hinsdale D86 Officials For Termination

The district divulged previously secret parts of a letter from the firm.

Hinsdale Central Senior Brings Message of Healing Through Music to European Parliament

Student’s nonprofit, Harmony Healers, advocates for using music in post-war recovery

Hinsdale D86's 'Unfortunate' Challenge In Finding New Leader

Search firms were asked about the "elephant in the room" during their presentations.

Hinsdale South Student To Perform In Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Junior Rohan Joshi has been selected to perform with the All-American Marching Band in the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Transferring Central Students to South? An Official Suggested It

A board member said a boundary change won't happen. "That is just a fact," she said.

Hinsdale D86 Board Flip-Flops On Social Studies Order

Watchdogs question the board's reversal. A member urged the district to avoid using the word "alignment."

Central-South Disparity In Courses Continues: District

The latest numbers demonstrate the gap in course opportunities. But questions persist.

Hinsdale D86 Officials 'Completely' Disagree On Course Opportunity Idea

Board members say they want more certainty on courses. So they want to alternate some courses between the schools.

Central, South Maintenance Lagging, Even Post-Referendum: Official

The buildings still need a lot of work, particularly on the things most people don't see, the finance chief said.

Hinsdale D181's Top Paid Employees In 2024-25

One teacher made the list. She retired at the end of last school year.

Hinsdale Central, South Students Explore Careers in Architecture and Engineering

Capstone classes from Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South visit Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

Top Salaries At Hinsdale Central, South During 2024-25

The district released information on District 86's highest-paid teachers and officials.

Officials Again Denounce Hinsdale D86 Data

"We're going to scrub our data. We know it's not clean," the board president said.

$6M Central Athletic Center Overhaul On Table

A local group says it will fundraise for the project. It wants the work to start next summer.

Data Troubles: Hinsdale D86 Eyes Consultant

The district acknowledges it doesn't have a handle on the disparity between the two schools.

Hinsdale D181 Counters Conservative Activist

The activist says her group pressured the district to remove books and change policy.

Hinsdale D86 Leader Says He's Leaving

The superintendent is retiring next June. His announcement follows several recent controversies.

Hindale D86 'Egregiously Misrepresented' Invoice: Law Firm

The firm said it first heard about the district's concerns from Patch.

Hinsdale Central Among Top Illinois Schools: U.S. News & World Report

Central moved up in both the state and national rankings, pushing past New Trier.

Ex-Law Firm Sues Hinsdale D86 Over Debt

The district hasn't paid $228,000 in bills. The firm said the district has no justification.

Key Central-South Course Disparity Addressed

But a top official foresees problems with "copying and pasting" one school's innovation for another.

Hinsdale Central Lunchtime Idea Rejected

Officials wanted to give credit to students who seek extra help, but board members questioned the idea.

Sammy, Nitro Join Central, South Security Apparatus

The dogs are trained to detect guns and explosives, discreetly alerting their certified handlers, an official said.

Temporary Raises For Hinsdale D86 Officials On Table

The district wants to give pay hikes of $10,000 and $15,000 to those with extra duties.

Law Firm Threatened Hinsdale D86 With Collections

The district fought to keep its ex-law firm's letter secret. The attorney general ordered its release.

Burr Ridge Politician's Name In Hinsdale D86 Legal Bills

The politician and a District 86 leader have apparently known each other for years.

Hinsdale D86's Plan For Key Vacancy

The district missed the chance to fill the high-ranking position, with the former official giving five months' notice.

Hinsdale D86 Goals Disappoint School Board

The district would reduce expectations for freshmen performance, according to the superintendent's presentation.

Hinsdale D86 Leader Takes Blame For Bad Data

It is improper for officials to manipulate numbers, the board president said.

Hinsdale D86 Breaks Law By Keeping Record Secret: State

Patch's complaint drew a rare binding opinion from the attorney general. The document was about a billing dispute.

Hinsdale Central Teacher Late Too Much: District

The teacher was tardy to class 19 times in a month, records show.