Student Opportunity
Scholarships, student support, and programs that help Hornets move confidently toward college, careers, service, and leadership.
Established 1998
More Than a School. A Community That Invests in Its Own.
For nearly three decades, the Hinsdale South High School Foundation has connected generations of Hornets through scholarships, grants, alumni engagement, and community support. Together, we're preserving our legacy while creating new opportunities for the students who will carry it forward.
Mission Statement
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.
What the Foundation makes possible
Every initiative connects back to a simple purpose: helping Hinsdale South students and educators access more opportunity.
Classroom Innovation
Grants and resources that help educators bring stronger tools, new ideas, and meaningful enrichment into the classroom.
Alumni & Legacy
Hall of Fame recognition, reunions, alumni engagement, and historical preservation that keep the Hornet story visible.
Board of Directors
The Foundation is led by alumni, community members, educators, and Hinsdale South leadership.
Officers
President: Sandra Palmer, Class of 1976
Vice President: Mary Volk, Class of 1974
Treasurer: Kim Wenkus, Community Member
Secretary: Mary Lindquist, Class of 1968
Directors
Carole Kempf, Community Member
Colleen Carroll, Community Member
Cathe Smith, Class of 1976
Ex-Officio
Dr. Kari Peronto, Principal
Kim Johnson, Mathematics Teacher and Class of 2006