HF FYI

Congrats to HF's Scholastic Bowl team for a tremendous job at the IHSSBCA State tournament at Centennial High School: The only state tournament with all top teams in Illinois attending regardless of geography, the Vikings finished 18th!

Including major wins over University High School Normal, Hoffman Estates, and Rockford Auburn, the team was led by Senior Luke De Bruin, who was one of 10 players from the 32 teams in attendance named to the All-Tournament Team. Luke finished the day with the 8th highest scoring, including answering the most 10-point questions of any player at the whole tournament.

The team competes next at IHSA Regionals right here at HF on Monday, March 9th. Gooo Vikings!

Congratulations to Senior Julianne Posey: Her college essay "Moving Out" won the EDDA Art & Literary Magazine's 2026 College Essay Contest. Julianne's essay will be published in this year's print edition, coming out this April, and she'll be awarded a cash prize of $50!

Special thank you to all the contestants who submitted this year and to our amazing judges: Mrs. Helsel-Wilk, Mr. Coy, Mr. Kain and Mrs. Rodriguez.

Your Varsity Boys' Basketball team is headed to the IHSA Sectional Championship tomorrow, March 6th! The Vikings will take on Marist at Joliet West High School at 7 p.m.

HF parents, guardians, staff, and fans can get tickets using the link here until tomorrow at 9 a.m. General Public Tickets will go on sale on Friday with a different link.

Can't make the game? You can watch the livestream here. Gooo Vikings!

Ms. Tiffany Madison, Ms. Tiffany White, and Mr. Brian Garland of HF's Math Department presented at this year’s annual CPM Math Conference in San Francisco over the weekend to a room of educators from around the country.

Their session, titled AI Powered Collaboration: Enhancing Problem-Based Learning with AI in CPM, guided educators in exploring practical ways to integrate AI into lesson planning and student-centered discussions.

Homewood Science Center will host its annual Girls STEAM Celebration on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. right here at Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s state-of-the-art Net Zero Science Building. This inspiring event will welcome up to 100 middle school girls from James Hart and Parker Junior High for a day of exploration, empowerment, and real-world connection to careers in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).

“Introducing girls to STEAM role models and educational pathways during middle school is

powerful,” said Edie Dobrez, Executive Director of Homewood Science Center. “When girls can

see women who look like them thriving in STEAM fields, they begin to envision those

possibilities for themselves.”

At this celebration, there will be a cash award of $1,000 cash to a high school student who wins the Aesha Jackson STEAM Leader Award. Aesha is a HF alumna who passed away in 2024, but her legacy of innovation and mentorship lives on. This award seeks to honor her by elevating young STEAM leaders who inspire others--just as she did. Find more details in the flyer below.

The Seal of Biliteracy recognizes high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in English and one or more additional languages. At HF, it aligns with our continued expansion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs and our College & Career Pathways, supporting students as they build global competencies and real-world career skills. All Homewood-Flossmoor High School families are invited to attend Brookwood School District 167’s BPAC Meeting this evening, Thursday, March 5th at 5:30 p.m., to learn about the Seal of Biliteracy.

During this session, they will explain:

• What the Seal of Biliteracy is

• The requirements to earn it

• How the program is implemented at HF and at Bloom

• The academic and career benefits for students

The session is at Brookwood Middle School (200 E Glenwood Lansing Rd, in Glenwood,)

5:30-6:00 p.m. Dinner will be provided at 5:30 p.m and the presentation will begin at 6 p.m. Presenters include HF's World Language Department Lead Mr. Mike Camp and Bloom 206 Director of Language Acquisition and HF Alum and Board Member Dr. Ariana Leonard.

This session is open to all families and your children — you do NOT need to live within Brookwood 167’s boundaries to attend. If your student is multilingual or interested in earning the Seal of Biliteracy, this is a valuable opportunity to learn more and ask questions. We encourage HF families to take advantage of this collaborative, community-wide conversation about language development and student opportunity. RSVP Here to provide Brookwood with an estimated number of HF participants.

We encourage rising Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors to thoughtfully explore course options and make selections that align with your goals and future aspirations. Completing this step is an important part of shaping your path to success.

• Career Pathways Guide
• 2026-2027 Course Book
  • Course Offerings information can also be found in SchooLinks
• SchooLinks Login Information

• February 2 - March 13, 2026: School Counselor meetings to finalize course selections. Summer School Registration takes place during counselor meetings.
• March 16, 2026: Course selection closes
• May 11 - May 22, 2026: The window opens for students to make course selection changes. *Please note: Course selection changes will not be made over the summer
• August 2026: Student Schedules are available

Past Dates and Links:

• January 24, 2026: Virtual Presentation for Parents and Students & Course Planner opens in SchooLinks--watch them here:
  • Incoming Freshmen (Class of 2030) webinar recording
  • Rising Grades 10, 11, and 12 webinar recording
  • IEP Transition webinar recording
• January 24- February 2, 2026: Students update their course plan in SchooLinks

Should you have any questions, please contact your student’s school counselor.

School Counselor meetings during students' math classes starting the week of February 2, 2026. During these meetings, school counselors will review course options, discuss post-secondary plans, and help students finalize their course selections.

Rest assured, all students will have equal opportunities to discuss and select their courses, regardless of the specific date or time of their meeting with their counselor. For those who wish to make changes to their course selections, the next opportunity to do so will be May 11- 22, 2026. Students will then gain access to their complete schedules, including the order of their courses, in August.

Pre-Registration for Summer School 2026 is taking place online this year beginning on Monday, February 2nd. Students interested in attending summer school will enter their choice in SchoolLinks, where their Counselor will approve it. Once approved, fees will be added to the student’s account. An email will be sent once the fees have been added. Note: Submission in SchoolLinks alone does not guarantee registration for the course.

Incoming Freshman/School Counselor meetings will take place from February 21st-March 7th.
Summer School Registration will begin on March 16th.
Courses available are Honors Biology (by application only) and Summer Academy.

HF is again offering Summer Driver's Education this year, with pre-registration opening online on Monday, March 2nd. We look forward to having our Vikings become safe and responsible drivers!

Dear HF Families,

Parents, students and teachers across Illinois have an opportunity to participate in the eleventh annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent/guardian, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about Homewood-Flossmoor High School.

On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:

• Effective Leaders

• Collaborative Teachers

• Involved Families

• Supportive Environments

• Ambitious Instruction

Your participation in the parent survey will help us guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.

To take the survey please visit http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact UChicago Impact Survey Support at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu.

Sincerely,

Dr. Clinton Alexander
Principal

Come join the HF Fine Arts Department as they present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”! Enjoy this classic tale of love, identity, and a newfound sense of belonging. Allow the cast and crew to transport you for a while as they bring this memorable story to the stage.We hope to SEA you there!

*(Lights, strobe, haze, and magic will be used in this performance)

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.

Save the date for Congresswoman Robin Kelly's 2nd Congressional District Youth Opportunities Fair, happening on Saturday, March 14th from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hillcrest High School (17401 Pulaski Road in Country Club Hills).

The Youth Opportunities Fair is designed for youth of all ages, including students under the working age of 16, as well as those seeking college-level and postsecondary opportunities. The fair ensures equitable access to information and resources that support academic success, personal growth, career exploration, and long-term educational pathways. Congresswoman Kelly is committed to strengthening partnerships with school districts to ensure that students and families are fully informed about the wide range of opportunities available to them.

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