HF FYI

It's already time for Semester 1 Finals Exams! Please take note of next week's exam week schedule. We wish our best to our Vikings as they close out the semester!

• Monday, 12/16: Period 1 Exam (followed by a modified Viking Day Schedule, Periods 2-7)
• Tuesday, 12/17: (Office Hours 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.) Period 2 8:35 a.m.-9:55 a.m. | Period 3 10:10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, 12/18: (Office Hours 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.) Period 4 8:35 a.m.-9:55 a.m. | Period 5 10:10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
• Thursday, 12/19: (Office Hours 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.) Period 6 8:35 a.m.-9:55 a.m. | Period 7 10:10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
• Friday, 12/20: Marking Day/Makeup Exams

HF will be offering final exam tutoring for Math and Science online this year! This is a great opportunity for students to get extra help and prepare for their upcoming exams.

Tutoring Schedule:

• Dates: Sunday, December 15-Wednesday, December 18
• Time: 7-10 p.m. each evening
• Platform: Google Meets

Teachers will be available to provide support and answer any questions related to Math and Science. Please click the appropriate link below based on the subject you need assistance with:

Science tutoring links:

Biology

Chemistry

3rd Year Science

Co-Taught and Principles

Math tutoring links:

Integrated 1

Geometry

Algebra 2/Trig

Advanced Math

We encourage all students to take advantage of this valuable resource to help them succeed on their final exams.

Please also make note of the bus schedule for finals week: You can find full details on our website here.

Tis the season for textbook returns! As we approach winter break, it's time to return your Semester 1 textbooks so you can avoid late fees in January. You have until noon on Thursday, December 19th to bring any books to the Textbook Center (South Building, next to the Library).

What Semester 1 books are being returned? Glad you asked!

• HMH United States Government ($94)
• Welding Skills ($96)
• Street Law: A Course in Practical Law ($93)
• Principles of Business ($92)
• Novels Used in Semester 1

You may have books to return if:

• You're a December Graduate.
• You dropped a class and still have its book.

Thank you for helping us close out the semester!

On the newest episode of The Voyage, Project Lead the Way students visit our new science building and learn in real time how their coursework is applied to a project like this. "We have a Civil Engineering & Architecture Class...they have to design a building kind of similar to what we have here going on with the Science Wing," says Mr. Beebe. Check it out here!

We're excited to share that seven of our Viking music students were selected by audition to participate in the Illinois Music Education Association All-State Music Conference from January 29-February 1, 2025 in Peoria, Illinois! Membership in these ensembles and music programs are reserved for the highest-achieving music students in the state. Please join us in congratulating:

Elhanan Jenkins, All-State Honors Chorus, Bass 2

Wesley Schmidt, All-State Honors Chorus, Bass 2

Casey Siengo, All-State Honors Chorus, Alto 2

Marcus McGhee, All-State Chorus, Tenor 1

Benjamin Labno, Music Composition (Arranging), State 1st Place

Kai Brown, Music Composition (Singer-Songwriter), State Honorable Mention

Annie Ford, All-State Future Music Educators Seminar

HF's Music Department invites you to their winter concerts happening tonight and Sunday in the Auditorium (South Building):

Tonight, Thursday, 12/12 Orchestra at 7 p.m.

Sunday, 12/15 Band at 2 p.m. and Choir at 6 p.m.

Each December, HF's Music Department fills the stage with more than 100 poinsettias, creating a beautiful performance environment for our concerts throughout the holiday season--but they can’t set the stage for these festive experiences without your help!

When you buy poinsettias through us, you not only help us create magical musical experiences and support our student musicians, but after the choir concert on this Sunday, December 15, you can take your plants home and enjoy them into the New Year!

Poinsettia plants can be purchased for $20 through SNAP here. Simply log in, click "Begin Registration," and select "MUSIC DEPARTMENT (POINSETTIAS)" under “EVENT". Thank you for supporting our talented student musicians at HF!

The French department continued their fun, annual celebration of baking, tasting, and judging Bûches de Noël. A Bûche de Noël is a traditional yule log cake baked during the holidays in many Francophone countries. Students baked the cakes at home and brought them to class. Each period, French classes gathered together in the World Language commons to participate. Two winners were chosen each period; one for overall appearance and one for taste. This year, there was an abundance of Bûche de Noël with an array of flavors and artistry!

Congrats to our Junior Varsity Dancers, who took home 1st Place in the 3A Division at the Evergreen Park Competition over the weekend! This is JV’s third year in a row taking first at this competition.

Join HF's Varsity Dance Team for their annual Dance Buddies happening during the Varsity Boys' Basketball Halftime Show on Friday, January 17, 2025. Come practice, learn a routine, and enjoy snacks while getting to know the dancers. Buddies will also receive a t-shirt to wear as they perform their routine. See the document below for full details.

Are you ready to step up to the plate and take your softball skills to the next level? Register for our annual Winter Viking Softball Camp! Whether you're a seasoned player looking to refine your skills, or a beginner eager to learn the fundamentals of the game, our camp offers a dynamic and supportive environment for players of all levels.Bring a water bottle, gym shoes, and softball pants are highly encouraged. All participants will earn a camp t-shirt as evidence of their hard work!

Please note that the HFPA Meeting originally scheduled for today, Thursday, December 12 will not take place. However, stay tuned for an update from Principal Dr. Alexander with information you need to know! Learn more about the HFPA here.

Senior Yearbook Portraits and Premier Sessions are quickly coming. There are limited dates for the premier sessions at HF. Make sure to schedule your appointment today to take advantage of this opportunity at HF instead of traveling to a VIP studio. In order to appear in the yearbook, all seniors must have their photo taken by VIP. Photographs submitted from other studios will NOT be accepted into the yearbook.

Early this week, the Education Department opened the 2025-26 FAFSA to all students, after its final testing phase. HF Post-Secondary Counselor Mr. Coy said he was able to login for himself and complete the FAFSA for his two sons. "It went pretty smoothly, and it took me about 10 minutes to complete," he said.

If you have questions about post-secondary planning, email Post-Secondary Counselors Mr. Coy (kcoy@hf233.org) or Mr. Kain (bkain@hf233.org).

From yard signs to cut-outs and more, don't forget to shop our online store with Crossmark to show off your support of the Viking in your life! Shop the store today.

HF Alumni, sisters Mara ('19) and Kayla ('18) Winfrey, have been hosting their hot chocolate stand since they were toddlers. Some 20 years later, they're keeping the tradition going: Their efforts have grown, and they've donated over $45,000 worth of toys to bring joy to boys and girls who need it most during the holiday season. Mara and Kayla have even received local and national recognition. You can stop by the Winfrey House on tomorrow, Friday, December 13 to get your cup of holiday cheer. Learn more about their story here.

Are you an alum looking to stay connected with your Viking roots? Email Director of Alumni Engagement & Development, Victoria Koblick at vkoblick@hf233.org today to get involved!

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