Hinsdale Central announces 25 National Merit semifinalists in Class of 2026
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Principal Bill Walsh recognized 25 Hinsdale Central juniors who qualified as National Merit semifinalists, a point of pride for the district noted at the Sept. 25 board meeting.
Principal Bill Walsh told the Board of Education and the public that 25 students in Hinsdale Central High School’s Class of 2026 qualified as National Merit Semifinalists. Walsh described the students as “25 of 1,300,000 juniors” who entered the National Merit Scholarship Program via last fall’s PSAT/NMSQT and thanked faculty and families for their support.
Walsh invited the students to introduce themselves briefly and share post‑secondary plans during the meeting; he also noted college visits and upcoming student events including Homecoming and a day of service. The board and audience applauded the students’ recognition.
No board action was required; the recognition was given as part of the information reports portion of the agenda.