H-F FYI - 10.12.22

For the first time in three years, all levels of H-F students are invited to attend College Night, set for Monday, Oct. 17, in the Fieldhouse. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., when students and parents are invited to explore nearly 150 colleges and universities. Representatives will be able to provide information about their institutions and answer questions regarding admissions, programs of study, financial aid, housing, athletics and more.

All levels of students — from freshmen to seniors — are encouraged to attend. Students are encouraged to register at www.StriveFair.com, so they can easily provide their information to colleges and universities that they are interested in at the event. Once you register, you will be provided a QR code on the day of the event that includes your contact information; reps will then be able to scan your QR code to better communicate with you and send you more information about their institution in the weeks to come.

For a comprehensive list of attending institutions, please visit www.hfhighschool.org/resources/college___career_planning.

Questions? Contact Mr. Kain at 708-335-5615, bkain@hf233.org.

After College Night, come out to the Mall Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 7-9 p.m. to hear about the experiences of Historically Black College & University representatives at the H-F HBCU Exploration Night! Attending colleges include: Fisk U., Florida A&M U., Jackson State U., Morehouse College, North Carolina A&T U., Spelman College, Tennessee State U. & Xavier U. - Louisiana.

Questions? Please contact Mrs. Leverson at lleverson@hf233.org.

In addition to H-F's College Night on Monday and HBCU Exploration Night on Wednesday, the H-F Special Education Department invites students with IEPs and 504 plans to attend the Choices Fair at Evanston Township H.S. on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The event will be open from 6-8:30 p.m. at 1600 Dodge Ave. in Evanston. For more information, please click here.

As the end of the 1st Quarter approaches (Friday), our Music students are eager to have you listen to what they've been studying. Please join us for one of — or all of — the following free concerts this week at H-F:

• Bandarama Concert (Thursday, Oct. 13 @ 8:15 p.m. H-F Stadium) — Maybe you've seen the H-F Marching Band during a Football game or local parade? This is your chance to enjoy the band for a full concert on their home turf at H-F Stadium, directed by Mrs. Whitlock.
• Fall Orchestra Concert (Sunday, Oct. 16 @ 2 p.m. Mall Auditorium) — Interim Orchestra Director and H-F alumnus Mason Riedel will direct the Viking Orchestra and Symphonic Strings as they perform works by Soon Hee Newbold, Richard Meyer, Antonin Cvorak & others. A few H-F Band students will join the stage for a few numbers with the full orchestra; don't miss it!
• Fall Choir Concert (Sunday, Oct. 16 @ 6 p.m. Mall Auditorium) — Choir Director Mr. Sifner says there is something for everyone at this concert, which will feature songs of hope, change and new beginnings. All H-F choirs will be performing: Viking Choir, Viking Ensemble, Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Treble Ensemble and Inspirational Voices.

If you haven't had a chance to have your 22-23 Odin yearbook photo taken yet, your final chance is Monday, Oct. 17. (Exception: Seniors who have booked a Premier Portrait session with VIP.) VIP will be available on Monday in the South Gym and Fieldhouse; students should attend during their PE/Health/DE class, or if they do not have that class, they can stop by either location when it is convenient with their schedule. Photo packages can be ordered by clicking here.

Questions? Please contact Activities Director Ms. Smith at gsmith@hf233.org.

H-F will celebrate Pink-Tober and support breast cancer patients and survivors during this Friday's Football game vs. Sandburg at H-F Stadium. Unique pink H-F shirts are now on sale in the Campus Store for $10. All proceeds will be donated to Homewood's Cancer Support Center. For more information, please contact Mrs. Alexander at courtney.alexander@hf233.org, or call the Campus Store at 708-335-5570.

Offered at H-F since 1981, Operation Snowball is a weekend experience provided for H-F students to build confidence, help them be a positive influence on each other, share accurate information for decisions about their lives and "help healthy kids stay healthy." It is founded on the belief that with accurate information and an understanding of one’s self, every person has the ability to make sound decisions regarding his or her life. It is a program focusing on prevention through educational growth by promoting personal social development. It emphasizes the benefits of sharing feelings and thoughts with each other. Grade 9-12 teens participate in large group sessions, mini workshops and small groups in which feelings and concerns may be openly discussed in a confidential atmosphere. It is an experience you will never forget! This year Snowball will run Nov. 17-20 at Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort. Staff director is Mrs. Maul, H-F school counselor; teen directors are Phoebe Bosch, Jada Marsh, Mary Holland, Haley Harrington & Amelia Wachtel (pictured above, l. to rt.). Registration will run until Oct. 22 ($135); late registration will run Oct. 23-26 ($160).

Click here for all of the info...

H-F students, the Guidance Office invites you to participate in Wellness Wednesdays, social-emotional intervention time used to proactively teach healthy life skills. At these sessions offered on Wednesdays during Period 4 (1:55-3 p.m.) in South Room G5, you will learn, practice and process a specific topic. You may attend up to one session per quarter. Upcoming October sessions are:

• Oct. 19 — Yoga with Serendipity Yoga & Wellness
• Oct. 26 — Rich vs. Wealthy with Mr. Suarez, school counselor

Click here to register for a session! Questions? Contact Mrs. White, social worker, at 708-335-5554, lauren.white@hf233.org.

Above: Last Thursday's dismissal at the South Building was overseen by an alebrije — a spirit animal — that was created by H-F parent Gloria Contreras. Gloria brought the colorful creation to campus to promote Homewood's Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Festival, which will take place this Saturday, 10/15, in downtown Homewood. Learn more about the festival here...

At right: DeeDee Cooper from Rachel's Challenge presented the story and legacy of Rachel Scott to our students last Thursday in the Mall Auditorium. Afterwards, she also facilitated a program for H-F's Friends of Rachel Club in the Viking Room. Learn more about Rachel's Challenge here...

Click the Vimeo link above for the latest episode of Your Story Matters!

Blue, the blue & gold macaw who resides in our ZooBot classroom, was returned to the school late Friday night after having been missing for several days. He had fluttered off when staying at home with a student the previous weekend. Thank you to all who helped look for Blue, or who helped spread the word, or provided clues to finding Blue, especially Marilyn Thomas at the H-F Chronicle and Marybel Gonzalez from CBS2 Chicago! Students & staff are very relieved to have him back home, and Blue seems quite happy to be back, too! Here is some of the media coverage that helped get him back to H-F:

• Homewood-Flossmoor High School wants your help in finding missing parrot - CBS Chicago
• Look out for Blue! - HF Chronicle
• Homewood-Flossmoor High School students relieved and overjoyed with Blue the macaw back home - CBS Chicago
• Blue’s adventure ends safely with a return trip to H-F High’s ZooBots program - HF Chronicle

Congratulations to the H-F Athletic Department on hosting upcoming IHSA fall season events, including:

• IHSA Boys' Soccer Regional Tournament: Oct. 18 & 21 at H-F Stadium
• IHSA Girls' Volleyball Regional Tournament: Oct. 24, 25 & 27 at South Gym
• IHSA Girls' Swimming & Diving Sectional Meet: Nov. 5

Come on out and cheer on Viking athletes and athletes from the surrounding school districts in these exciting games & meets; go, Vikings!

Please note: Only home athletic games & playoff games are shown below. For complete athletic schedules, please click here...

8:30 a.m.-Noon — PSAT Testing for Registered Juniors @ H-F Library

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Biology & Writing) & @ North 226 (French)

5 p.m. — Field Hockey (JV & V) vs. St. Viator @ JV & North Fields

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30-8:15 a.m.

• Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)
• National Merit Breakfast @ Viking Room

9:52 a.m.

• Visit with the U. of Notre Dame @ College Room
• Visit with Quincy U. @ College Room

1:55 p.m. — Visit with Grand Canyon U. @ College Room

3:15-4 p.m.— Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Chemistry & Writing)

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

8:15 p.m. — Bandarama Concert @ H-F Stadium

End of the 1st Quarter

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

1:19 p.m. — Visit with California Baptist U. @ College Room

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Writing)

7 p.m. — Senior Night: Football vs. Sandburg @ H-F Stadium (click here for tickets...)

9 a.m. — Football (F & S) vs. Sandburg @ H-F Stadium

10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Math & Science Tutoring @ H-F Library (Enter Door 12)

2 p.m. — Fall Orchestra Concert @ Mall Auditorium

6 p.m. — Fall Choir Concert @ Mall Auditorium

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. — Last chance! Grade 9-12 Yearbook Photos @ Fieldhouse & South Gym

2:!5 p.m. — Visit with Florida A&M U. @ College Room

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Physics & Writing)

6:30-8 p.m. — H-F College Night @ Fieldhouse

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), @ South B23 (Science) & @ H-F Library (Writing)

9:52 a.m. — Visit with Kalamazoo College @ College Room

1:55 p.m. — Visit with Lake Forest College @ College Room

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Physics & Writing), @ North 223 (Spanish) & @ North 205 (Chinese)

4:30 p.m. — Girls' Volleyball vs. Lockport @ North & South Gyms

5 p.m. — IHSA Regionals: Boys' Soccer (V) vs. Sandburg @ H-F Stadium

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30 p.m. — D233 Board of Education Meeting @ South Library

8:30 a.m. — Visit with the U. of Minnesota - Twin Cities @ College Room

9:52 a.m. — Visit with Kalamazoo College @ College Room

1:55 p.m

• Wellness Wednesday: Yoga with Serendipity Yoga @ South G5
• Visit with Loyola U. - Chicago @ College Room

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Physics & Writing) & @ North 226 (French)

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet
• HBCU Exploration Night @ Mall Auditorium

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

9:52 a.m. — Visit with John Hopkins U. @ College Room

1:55 p.m. — Visit with Illinois Wesleyan U. @ College Room

3:15 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Chemistry & Writing)

4:30 p.m. — Senior Night! Girls' Volleyball vs. TF North @ North & South Gyms

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Writing)

6 p.m. — IHSA Regional Final: Boys' Soccer @ H-F Stadium

We are so happy to have our students back in person this school year! An important step to keeping school on track is to be sure to stay at home if you are not feeling well, especially if you are having COVID-19 symptoms or suspect you have COVID-19. If a student is COVID-19 positive, parents/guardians, please complete the District 233 COVID-19 Reporting Form (click here) for the Nurse's Office.

Bolingbrook, Joshua Robinson rally in second half to top Homewood-Flossmoor 43-36 – Shaw Local

Behind the Spacecraft: Michelle Chen – Science (alumna)

High school basketball: Syracuse-bound Alyssa Latham leads Homewood-Flossmoor - Chicago Sun-Times

Help H-F High School Find Its Missing Parrot | Homewood, IL Patch

‘Homewood’s Most Senior Senior:’ South Suburb Celebrates Oldest Resident’s 108th Birthday – NBC Chicago

108-year-old woman honored in a big way for her birthday

Loras Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2022: Kevin Coy '98 - Loras College Athletics

Homewood-Flossmoor High School wants your help in finding missing parrot - CBS Chicago

College Night at H-F gives area high school students access to college representatives - HF Chronicle

Look out for Blue! - HF Chronicle

Blue the macaw, part of program at Homewood-Flossmoor High School for nearly 20 years, has been found - CBS Chicago

Students Invited To Explore 200 Options At HFHS College Night | Homewood, IL Patch

H-F High School Hosts Senior Citizen's Coffee & Tour Oct. 27 | Homewood, IL Patch

Suburban high school searching for missing Macaw last seen in Country Club Hills

James Kwiecinski runs for 4 TDs, Lincoln-Way East remains undefeated with 52-14 handling of Homewood-Flossmoor – Shaw Local

Artist collective raises $350K to invest in West Side - Chicago Sun-Times (alumnus)

Nigerian writer Nnedi Okorafor - The Patriotic Vanguard (alumna)

H-F sophomore LaDonna Trantham calls being versatile 'a perk'

Homewood-Flossmoor High School students relieved and overjoyed with Blue the macaw back home - CBS Chicago

Blue’s adventure ends safely with a return trip to H-F High’s ZooBots program - HF Chronicle

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