About Us

The Foundation was established on June 2, 1998.

Mission
The mission of the Hinsdale South High School Foundation is to provide for the enrichment and enhancement of educational programs and opportunities through the establishment of partnerships with individuals, alumni, community organizations and corporate sponsors dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education.

Meetings 
The Foundation currently meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month via Zoom. The next meeting will be October 13, 2021.

New members are always welcome!
Program Initiatives
  • Provide opportunities for enhanced student learning
  • Support innovative staff development
  • Establish and cultivate relationships with Hinsdale South Alumni
  • Create an educational endowment

2021 Hall of fame
​nominations wanted

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​The Hall of Fame recognizes select individuals of exemplary character who are graduates or retired staff of Hinsdale South High School. The foundation seeks nominations for:
  • Alumni who have made significant contributions to their profession, to their community or to society in general. ​
  • Retired staff members who have continued to contribute significantly to the school community or have been advocates for or have brought distinction to the school.

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2020 Inductees

The 2020 Inductees to the Hinsdale South Foundation Hall of Fame are:
  • Janai Brugger - Class of 2001
  • Ted Jelen - Class of 1970 (Deceased)
  • Darius Karalis - Class of 1970
Join Us at Our Next Virtual Meeting

Wednesday, October 13
​7:00 pm
Via Zoom

Do You Believe in Hinsdale South and Your Student’s Success? 

​Would you like to help your Hinsdale South student have a great high school experience and build the future?
 
We are the Hinsdale South High School Foundation and we invite you to join us as a board member!
 
Want to help your student break away and join these heroes?  Hinsdale South graduates and Hall of Fame members include:
  • The first woman to head surgery at Johns Hopkins
  • A Super Bowl champion with New England Patriots
  • Former CEO of US Cellular and now CEO of ULTA
  • Asst. Professor Pediatric Medicine University of Chicago
  • Director of Content at VH1
  • An Air Force Colonel
  • A Second City alum and star of HBO’s “VEEP”
Each year the HS Foundation supports creativity, innovation and academics of students and staff at HS through grants and scholarships. 
 
Please consider joining this small but robust group of committed individuals composed of HS alumni and parents of current students. We need your help! Please click on the button below to contact us and we will tell you more.