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Our Mission
To provide a premier educational experience that teaches students to be critical thinkers and enables them to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
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Our Vision
To be a community school district where students develop the skills they need to change the world and the confidence they need to do it.
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Guiding Principles
To be a community school district where students develop the skills they need to change the world and the confidence they need to do it.
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DISTRICT 181 HIGHLIGHTS
![A bird's-eye view of the bustling Summer Camp Expo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741708147/d181/ipjnnlrnaxy93wxidntb/DSC_0446.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741708147/d181/ipjnnlrnaxy93wxidntb/DSC_0446.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741708147/d181/ipjnnlrnaxy93wxidntb/DSC_0446.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741708147/d181/ipjnnlrnaxy93wxidntb/DSC_0446.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741708147/d181/ipjnnlrnaxy93wxidntb/DSC_0446.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741708147/d181/ipjnnlrnaxy93wxidntb/DSC_0446.jpg","width":1620}])
🙌 Huge thanks to the D181 Foundation for a fantastic Summer Camp Expo! 🎉 Families explored tons of awesome camps & activities. ☀️ Missed it? 😱 No worries! Check out the guidebook for all the info!
![Jazz Bands Hit a High Note at IGSMA Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741118584/d181/kr8km84bo2ph92l8ewrg/IMG_3763.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741118584/d181/kr8km84bo2ph92l8ewrg/IMG_3763.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741118584/d181/kr8km84bo2ph92l8ewrg/IMG_3763.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741118584/d181/kr8km84bo2ph92l8ewrg/IMG_3763.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741118584/d181/kr8km84bo2ph92l8ewrg/IMG_3763.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741118584/d181/kr8km84bo2ph92l8ewrg/IMG_3763.jpg","width":2200}])
🎶🎷 D181 jazz bands hit all the right notes at the IGSMA District Contest! Both CHMS & HMS earned Division 1 ratings, with multiple perfect scores!
![Staff in D181 swag]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740777648/d181/dovvgmubt2ubbiqe5wpj/DSC_02781.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740777648/d181/dovvgmubt2ubbiqe5wpj/DSC_02781.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740777648/d181/dovvgmubt2ubbiqe5wpj/DSC_02781.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740777648/d181/dovvgmubt2ubbiqe5wpj/DSC_02781.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740777648/d181/dovvgmubt2ubbiqe5wpj/DSC_02781.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740777648/d181/dovvgmubt2ubbiqe5wpj/DSC_02781.jpg","width":1620}])
D181 educators wrapped up their Danielson Model training with a fun and interactive day of learning! ✏️🧠 The day included collaborative sessions, knowledge sharing, and even a trivia scavenger hunt! 🔍🏆
![ISBE TWE Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740681107/d181/hqh5hywonkarjgs8acnx/excel.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740681107/d181/hqh5hywonkarjgs8acnx/excel.png","width":264}])
🎉 Huge congrats to our 13 "Those Who Excel" awardees! D181 has the most awardees in the state, showcasing our amazing staff's dedication and commitment!
![Principal Cummings with her students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740596844/d181/g7wt6qgjlb0der7ppuih/DSC_03761.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740596844/d181/g7wt6qgjlb0der7ppuih/DSC_03761.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740596844/d181/g7wt6qgjlb0der7ppuih/DSC_03761.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740596844/d181/g7wt6qgjlb0der7ppuih/DSC_03761.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740596844/d181/g7wt6qgjlb0der7ppuih/DSC_03761.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1740596844/d181/g7wt6qgjlb0der7ppuih/DSC_03761.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to Principal Cummings on being named a finalist for the 2025 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership! This prestigious award recognizes outstanding school leaders. We are incredibly proud of her.
![Prospect 2025 Battle of the Books Champions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739559952/d181/zzw1l8g6bhuawm8fge12/IMG_0251.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739559952/d181/zzw1l8g6bhuawm8fge12/IMG_0251.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739559952/d181/zzw1l8g6bhuawm8fge12/IMG_0251.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739559952/d181/zzw1l8g6bhuawm8fge12/IMG_0251.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739559952/d181/zzw1l8g6bhuawm8fge12/IMG_0251.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1739559952/d181/zzw1l8g6bhuawm8fge12/IMG_0251.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to Prospect School, the winners of the 2025 D181 Battle of the Books! 🎉 All participants showed amazing reading skills. Thanks to Monroe for hosting and to our staff for organizing this great event! 📚
![Collage of CHMS and HMS students in Orlando]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739481806/d181/edalkjhljby4rd5tdf4w/CopyofShifttoVirtual900x900px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739481806/d181/edalkjhljby4rd5tdf4w/CopyofShifttoVirtual900x900px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739481806/d181/edalkjhljby4rd5tdf4w/CopyofShifttoVirtual900x900px.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739481806/d181/edalkjhljby4rd5tdf4w/CopyofShifttoVirtual900x900px.png","width":900}])
D181 music students had a blast in Orlando! 🎶 They performed at Disney Springs, explored the magic of Disney and Universal, and even recorded music for a Disney animated trailer!
![Staff photo with the PLC at Work flag]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739376343/d181/yeryigzoyo6dstpiactu/DSC_00921.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739376343/d181/yeryigzoyo6dstpiactu/DSC_00921.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739376343/d181/yeryigzoyo6dstpiactu/DSC_00921.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739376343/d181/yeryigzoyo6dstpiactu/DSC_00921.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739376343/d181/yeryigzoyo6dstpiactu/DSC_00921.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1739376343/d181/yeryigzoyo6dstpiactu/DSC_00921.jpg","width":2200}])
🎉 Oak Elementary is officially a Model PLC at Work® school! 🥳 This is a huge achievement, and we're incredibly proud of our amazing staff.
![Thanking the speaker at the event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738879361/d181/w88c64kfy8iavawbjsuc/DSC_0044.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738879361/d181/w88c64kfy8iavawbjsuc/DSC_0044.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738879361/d181/w88c64kfy8iavawbjsuc/DSC_0044.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738879361/d181/w88c64kfy8iavawbjsuc/DSC_0044.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738879361/d181/w88c64kfy8iavawbjsuc/DSC_0044.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1738879361/d181/w88c64kfy8iavawbjsuc/DSC_0044.jpg","width":2200}])
Dr. Michele Borba inspired our community with her talks on raising empathetic kids! Thanks to the Community Speaker Series for hosting these fantastic events.
![7th grade boys basketball team celebrating after the win]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738346653/d181/ba7foq0caw8ls3ig4jfo/IMG_1297.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738346653/d181/ba7foq0caw8ls3ig4jfo/IMG_1297.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738346653/d181/ba7foq0caw8ls3ig4jfo/IMG_1297.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738346653/d181/ba7foq0caw8ls3ig4jfo/IMG_1297.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738346653/d181/ba7foq0caw8ls3ig4jfo/IMG_1297.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1738346653/d181/ba7foq0caw8ls3ig4jfo/IMG_1297.jpg","width":2200}])
🏀🏆 Huge congrats to the HMS 7th-grade boys' basketball team on their conference championship win! 🎉 They finished the season 13-2, with a final victory over Bryan Middle School. This makes it a clean sweep for HMS 7th-grade basketball - both boys and girls are champs!
![Kelly being featured on WGN news segment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738340822/d181/jcvsxo2akl8fobgy4muz/IMG_0269.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738340822/d181/jcvsxo2akl8fobgy4muz/IMG_0269.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738340822/d181/jcvsxo2akl8fobgy4muz/IMG_0269.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738340822/d181/jcvsxo2akl8fobgy4muz/IMG_0269.jpg","width":1080}])
Congratulations to HMS teacher Kelly Pelak for receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching! This national award recognizes her outstanding dedication to STEM education.
Ms. Pelak will receive $10,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C. for a recognition ceremony. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments!
![Collage of students at D181 Spelling Bee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737667694/d181/ybj3hbjm1yvh5yryhdu2/SpellingBeeBlogPost1200x900px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737667694/d181/ybj3hbjm1yvh5yryhdu2/SpellingBeeBlogPost1200x900px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737667694/d181/ybj3hbjm1yvh5yryhdu2/SpellingBeeBlogPost1200x900px.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737667694/d181/ybj3hbjm1yvh5yryhdu2/SpellingBeeBlogPost1200x900px.png","width":1200}])
Congratulations to the winners of the D181 District-Wide Spelling Bee! 🏆 Celsey from HMS (1st), Ayla from Madison (2nd), and Liam from CHMS (3rd) showed incredible spelling skills. 👏 Celsey and Ayla will represent D181 at the county-wide bee. Good luck!
![Card with text: Author Visit by Gordon Korman 1/17/25]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737578396/d181/da9m300crxcfcpyirxge/AuthorVisit11725.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737578396/d181/da9m300crxcfcpyirxge/AuthorVisit11725.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737578396/d181/da9m300crxcfcpyirxge/AuthorVisit11725.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737578396/d181/da9m300crxcfcpyirxge/AuthorVisit11725.png","width":1080}])
The Gordon Korman author visit was a smashing success! Thanks to the D181 librarians for making it happen.
![kindergarten kids studying at table]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718744062/d181/ccnasxl44l0h8xxhfcz6/WalkerKGTeacherwithstudentatlocker.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718744062/d181/ccnasxl44l0h8xxhfcz6/WalkerKGTeacherwithstudentatlocker.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718744062/d181/ccnasxl44l0h8xxhfcz6/WalkerKGTeacherwithstudentatlocker.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718744062/d181/ccnasxl44l0h8xxhfcz6/WalkerKGTeacherwithstudentatlocker.jpg","width":1024}])
Starting in the 2025-26 school year District 181 will offer Full-Day Kindergarten. Learn more today!
![FED_Image]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733343826/d181/y7zfbkbnp5qivcjpntoh/pledge-of-allegiance.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733343826/d181/y7zfbkbnp5qivcjpntoh/pledge-of-allegiance.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733343826/d181/y7zfbkbnp5qivcjpntoh/pledge-of-allegiance.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733343826/d181/y7zfbkbnp5qivcjpntoh/pledge-of-allegiance.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1733343826/d181/y7zfbkbnp5qivcjpntoh/pledge-of-allegiance.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1733343826/d181/y7zfbkbnp5qivcjpntoh/pledge-of-allegiance.jpg","width":2200}])
On Veterans Day, we honored our heroes with heartfelt tributes and special ceremonies. Thank you to all who have served. Your courage inspires us all.
![girls basket ball team 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733260990/d181/y8uj7bwojz15atyqfepe/7thGradeGirlsBasketball.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733260990/d181/y8uj7bwojz15atyqfepe/7thGradeGirlsBasketball.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733260990/d181/y8uj7bwojz15atyqfepe/7thGradeGirlsBasketball.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733260990/d181/y8uj7bwojz15atyqfepe/7thGradeGirlsBasketball.jpg","width":1200}])
Hinsdale Middle School is proud to announce that our 7th Grade Girls Basketball team has clinched the West Suburban Middle School Athletic Conference Championship title!
DISTRICT 181 at a glance
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3530
Amazing Students
295
Exceptional Teachers
80%
with Masters Degree or Higher
14/1
Student/Teacher Ratio
