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D181 Foundation Community Speaker Series: 2025-2026

9/20/2025 12:59 pm

Announcing the Community Speaker Series lineup for the 2025-2026 season! We are thrilled to welcome these top experts to our community this school year. Our first event is on Wednesday, October 8 at 7:15 p.m. at Hinsdale Middle School: Ethan Kross, Ph.D. - Shift: Managing Emotions So They Don’t Manage You. Register here.

 

The Community Speaker Series is committed to fostering a sense of community through hosting in-person and virtual events that inform and inspire. CSS is funded jointly by District 86 and District 181 and is supported by the D181 Foundation. Our events are free and open to the public. We encourage everyone to join our events, connect and learn together. 

 

Click on the image above to learn more about the D181 Foundation.

PTO General Meeting: Friday, Sept. 19

9/13/2025 12:56 pm

Can't make it in person? Join the Oak PTO via Zoom!

Click on Image Above or HERE to Join via Zoom!

Halloween Costume Drive: Mon., Sept. 22 - Tues., Sept. 30

9/20/2025 12:55 pm

 

Donate New or Gently Used Halloween Costumes

The Kids Care Club is accepting donations of new or gently used Halloween costumes through Tuesday, September 30. Donations are given to Willowbrook Corner Coalition, a collection of several community agencies focused on improving the quality of life of residents in the Willowbrook Corner neighborhood. Donation bins will be located in the foyer of Oak School. 

Fall Book Fair: Weds., Sept. 24 - Fri., Sept. 26

9/20/2025 12:52 pm

 

 

Rotary Run Charity Classic: Sunday, Sept. 28

9/20/2025 12:51 pm

Community Speaker Series - Managing Emotions with Ethan Kross: Wednesday, Oct. 8

9/20/2025 12:50 pm

Please join us on Wednesday, October 8 at 7:15 p.m. for the Community Speaker Series fall event at Hinsdale Middle School. We are thrilled to welcome Ethan Kross, PhD, two-time National Bestselling author of Shift and Chatter, and an award-­winning professor in the University of Michigan’s top-­ranked Department of Psychology and its Ross School of Business. We look forward to connecting with our parent community.

 

Register here for Ethan Kross, PhD - Shift: Managing Emotions So They Don’t Manage You. Staying Regulated and Confident - a Guide for Parents and Kids.

 

Save the Date: Feed My Starving Children Volunteer Event: Saturday, Nov. 15

9/20/2025 12:46 pm

 

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, November 15! Let's kick off the season of giving this year at Feed My Starving Children in Aurora! Oak School & Elm School families and friends will pack life-saving meals for families-in-need around the world. Together we can make a difference! Details and sign-up link will be sent in October.

Teacher/Staff Favorites - View the List!

9/20/2025 12:45 pm

Homework Helpers at Hinsdale Public Library: Thursdays from 4-6 p.m.

9/20/2025 12:42 pm

Homework Helpers - with High School Volunteers

Looking for someone to help your kids with math or reading or just to sit with them while they work on homework? Getting help from high school students is FUN! Kids in grades K-5 can drop in during the Hinsdale Public Library's Homework Helper sessions every THURSDAY 4-6 p.m. to receive help from trained high school volunteers! Students will earn prizes each time they attend. Hosted by the HPL Junior Advisory Board.
 
 

NEW Fundraiser This Year: Save 20% at Minted, 10% returned to Oak PTO

9/20/2025 11:29 am

 

BRAND NEW this year ...

Oak PTO has teamed up with Minted

to offer Oak families

20% off

FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR!

 

10% goes back to the Oak PTO

 

Check out their back to school section ... or start ordering your holiday cards early!

Thank you for your continued support of the Oak School PTO.

 

**FUNDRAISEOAK is valid toward all Minted orders, excluding fine art prints (discounts can be applied to children’s art), commissioned art, customizable fine art, gift cards, custom design services, and items sold and shipped by third-party sellers (Direct from Artist and Wedding Marketplace), fabric goods, Minted More membership fees, Photo Op or styling or customization services. Discounts may be applied towards any Disney-branded merchandise, however Minted does not pay donations on these orders. Discounts do not apply to shipping charges or tax, and cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions, including discounted credit.