HF FYI

Each November, Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States. The month provides time to celebrate and honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native peoples.

The origins of this national observance trace back more than a century. In 1916, New York became the first state to declare an “American Indian Day,” following years of advocacy by Red Fox James of the Blackfeet Nation, who rode horseback across the country seeking support from state governments. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed a joint congressional resolution designating November as National American Indian Heritage Month. Since then, every U.S. president has issued proclamations reaffirming the importance of honoring Native heritage.

At HF, we continue to celebrate the diverse stories of our community and those who have come before us.

1993 HF Alum and Emmy-Award Winning Journalist Ben Bradley is one of Chicago's Very Own!

Ben brought his WGN Chicago team to HF to see firsthand what makes the school so special, and to talk about two teachers in particular that have made a huge difference in his life. "I was that nerdy kid who always knew I wanted to be a journalist," he says. "This school didn't teach me broadcasting--it taught me everything that I needed to know to pursue journalism."

Jennifer J. works at the school and is a proud member of the South Suburban community. "I've never seen a community that is so supportive of its students and staff and the work that we do here," she says. Check it out below!

For more of WGN's Chicago's Very Own stories, visit WGNtv.com/cvo.

Start your week with some pizza--every slice supports HF Band! Stop by Aurelio's in Homewood this Monday, November 17th from 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., show this flyer and 20% of your purchase goes toward our talented Marching Vikings!

Band spirit wear makes great holiday gifts! HF's Jazz Band and Marching Band Spirit Wear Stores are both open now through November 30th. Shout out to Senior Sophie McManus, thanks to her, a new Jazz Band logo is adorning the 2025-2026 merch. Don't miss out!

Speaking of missing out...did you miss out on ordering Marching Band Spirit Wear? Or after seeing your cool t-shirts and sweatshirts, other family members said I want one too! It's not too late. Some of the spirit wear is once again available for the holidays, including some new items. You can even get your "Veterans Night" and "Pink Out" gear for next year.

P.S. You will need to open each link separately (either on separate devices or using a different browsers). Once you open one, that's the only one that will open even if you clear the history.

Thanks for supporting HF Band with your holiday purchases!

Viking Television's 12th Annual Lip Sync Battle is back and bigger than before, happening on Tuesday, November 18th at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium! New this year: The show will feature our previous 1st Place winners, hosting and helping out on stage! You don't want to miss this! Get your tickets today on GoFan.

Love Buona Beef? Love Basketball? Stop by Buona in Flossmoor today, November 13th and next Thursday, November 20th: Show this flyer and 20% of your purchase goes toward HF's Girls Basketball!

Congratulations to the HF Scholastic Bowl Team! The Vikings started their Conference season last week going 3-0 and landing in 1st Place in the SWSC Blue Division. They defeated Andrew 390-170, Lockport 420-80, and had a stellar win over defending champion Sandburg 370-280!

Senior Luke De Bruin, who had 23 toss-ups over the three matches, led the team and and leads the SWSC in toss-ups. Junior Eliot Wheat had 7 toss-ups, and both Senior Paul Cavalieri and Junior Oreoluwa Sarah Owolabi each had 4 toss-ups! The Frosh-Soph team started the season 2-1: Freshman Jordi Pesce led the team with 15 toss-ups, and three other players had 4 or more toss-ups each.

The team competes again in Conference on Wednesday, November 19th at Lockport. Go Vikings!

HF's Mathletes shined at the SWSC Meet 3 at Lincoln-Way East yesterday. The team was led by Sophomore Inioluwa Stephen Owolabi, who earned a perfect score on all three of his written competitions and also tied for 2nd Place on his oral presentation on Probability. Senior Alex Wettstein also scored two perfect competitions, while Junior Oreoluwa Sarah Owolabi and Freshman Jordi Pesce also scored one perfect competition.

The Vikings compete again on Wednesday, December 10th at Andrew High School. Gooo Vikings!

1st Semester Exams are just a few weeks ahead, and now is the time to plan accordingly so you can ease into Winter Break!

Exams will take place the week of Monday, December 15th:

Monday, 12/15: Period 1 Exam from 7:30 a.m.-8:50 a.m. (followed by a modified Viking Day)

Tuesday, 12/16: Period 2 Exam 8:35 a.m.-9:55 a.m. & Period 3 10:10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, 12/17: Period 4 Exam 8:35 a.m.-9:55 a.m. & Period 5 10:10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, 12/18: Period 6 Exam 8:35 a.m.-9:55 a.m. & Period 7 10:10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Friday 12/19: Marking Day/Makeup Exams

Join HF Baseball for a great opportunity to meet some of our amazing baseball alumni! Our alumni and coaches will be focusing on hitting, fielding, baserunning, pitching, and catching. Questions? Email Marcus Rodgers here.

Ready to take your game to the next level before your Middle School Tryouts? Join the HF Girls' Volleyball Program for a focused skills camp designed for girls in grades 6-8, happening on Friday, November 21st from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in the Fieldhouse (North Building off Governors Highway). Get instruction on serving, passing, hitting, and defense in a fun, energetic environment with the Viking Volleyball players. The cost is just $20. Don't miss out, we hope to have our future Viking Volleyballers join us!

Homewood-Flossmoor High School and Honest Game have partnered to provide students and families with an easy-to-use College Athletic Pathway software and additional educational resources. We know that accessing scholarships and college athletics requires not only a commitment to athletic training and competition but also a commitment to academic success.

Honest Game’s online platform provides students and families with individualized tracking across FIVE college athletic opportunities, including NCAA DI, DII, DII, NAIA, and Junior College pathways. Learn more and get started by clicking the link below.

Honest Game’s school-sponsored webinar series empowers students and families with the roadmap to navigate the college athletic pathway. Each webinar offers expert insights on key topics, keeping you one step ahead of the competition in college recruiting. You can watch previous webinars and stay tuned for upcoming ones here.

The HFPA is a group of volunteer parents dedicated to enriching communications with families, staff, administration and community for the overall success of our student body. To learn more, check out the HF Parent Association and check out the below opportunities to get involved yourself.

As the gift-giving season approaches, the Flossmoor Police Department would like to share with families what the current state laws are regarding e-bikes and e-scooters. While growing in popularity and affordability, there are safety concerns with these devices and, therefore, limitations set by the state of Illinois. The current state law restricts Class 3 e-bikes to users ages 16+ and all low-speed e-scooters (those that can reach a speed of 10 MPH) to users ages 18+. All types of e-bikes are prohibited from use on sidewalks, according to Illinois state law. See more details on the current state regulations in the graphic shown.

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