HF FYI

in observance of Yom Kippur

Our Vikings surely started the school year strong: Congrats to our September Students of the Month (seen here with Asst. Principal Schmidt!)

Alyson Harris; Alessandra Orr; Cordell Hilton; Christian Dogisso; Evelyn Zirbel; Bryce Barnett; (not pictured: Jacee Argue; Phillip Walker; Laila Brady; Andrea Davis).

HF invites all Viking parents and guardians to join us for our Food for Thought: HF Family Fall Fest on Thursday, October 9, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. This fun and engaging evening will feature Parent Learning Sessions, delicious offerings from food truck vendors, and plenty of opportunities to connect with other Viking families. We hope to see you there! Please RSVP here to let us know you're coming. *Families should enter through Door 12 and check in at the new Science Building.

Little Vikings Preschool is a laboratory preschool where HF students earn their ECE Level 1 Credential which is recognized by licensed childcare facilities throughout Illinois. The preschool focuses on preparing the Little Vikings for school through hands on experiences, individual lessons, and group activities. Little Vikings enrolled must be ages 3-5 and potty trained. To learn more, contact Dr. Kim Peterz at kimberly.peterz@hf233.org or littlevikings@hf233.org.

2009 Alum (and Class Valedictorian) Raven Fisher has even chosen Little Vikings for her son Evan! "My time at HF laid the foundation for my own journey. As an alum, it’s incredibly special to now watch my son begin his journey here in the preschool program." A Harvard grad, Raven is now a small business owner and mental health therapist through her practice, Nace Wellness Center, serving those in the South Suburbs. "As a single mom, I’m especially grateful for my parents, who continue to pour into Evan’s life just as they poured into mine, making experiences like Little Vikings possible for him. Being able to raise my son here [in Flossmoor], run my business here, and give back to the community that poured so much into me feels like everything has come full circle."

Congratulations to the HF Mathletes for some strong performances at last week's SWSC Meet at Lincoln-Way Central:

• The team was led by Senior Greg Mitchell for his presentation on Sets, Relations, and Functions as well as Junior Oreoluwa Sarah Owolabi for her presentation on Matrix Algebra. Both presentations took 1st Place in the Red Division!
• Three other competitors scored two perfect written competitions each: Senior Taylor Alexander, Sophomore Inioluwa Stephen Owolabi, and Freshman Mateo Garcia!
• Five competitors scored one perfect written competition: Senior Diego Ramirez, Juniors Lady Teodora Gibson and Oreoluwa Sarah Owolabi, and Freshmen Henry Eisenberg and Molly Noble!

The team competes again on October 22nd at Lockport--gooo Vikings!

This year's Career Fair is happening on Monday, October 20th! There's still time to join us and make a difference in our Vikings' journeys. We're still looking for a broad range of career exhibit hosts. If you'd like to share knowledge about your career field and help our students prepare for their own, then we need you! Please RSVP here.

College Night is also back on Monday, October 20th at 6:30 p.m. in the Fieldhouse (North Building)! This year, we're excited to host nearly 150 colleges and universities.This is a great way to research colleges and military options and have your questions answered. A complete list of colleges attending can be found here. Come prepared and please register for a barcode before the fair at www.StriveFair.com. Please contact the Post-Secondary Counselors, Brad Kain or Kevin Coy with any questions.

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a standardized test that helps people determine their eligibility for military service and job training, and identify careers that may be a good fit for them. It's administered to students in grades 1012 and applicants to the U.S. Air Force, Army, and National Guard.

The test evaluates a person's knowledge and their ability to learn different subjects. It's designed to help people find a job that matches their strengths and where they're most likely to succeed.

The ASVAB also provides a post-test interpretation that shows students how their interests match careers in terms of salary, occupational outlook, and education pathways. This information can help students prepare for college and careers.

HF is excited to offer the ASVAB during the school day to any interested student on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Students must register in advance as seats are limited. Please register here.

HF's Counseling Department is proud to share that 94% of our students have now been onboarded into SchooLinks! SchooLinks is the college and career readiness platform used by HF to help students plan their futures. This is a tremendous accomplishment and a direct result of their synergy, dedication and hard work for our school community.

Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School has been named a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IB CP), a significant step in expanding the school’s long-standing tradition of academic excellence and global learning opportunities.

This milestone builds on HF’s status as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and reflects the district’s commitment to ensuring IB for All. IB CP will complement the long-standing IP Diploma Programme already established at HF.

The IB CP combines rigorous IB courses with real-world career pathways — including Health Sciences, Finance & Business, Arts & Communications, Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology & Trades, Informational Technology, and Human & Public Services. Students will graduate prepared for both college and career success, with the opportunity to earn state-recognized College and Career Pathway Endorsements alongside internationally respected IB credentials.

A hallmark of the IB CP is experiential learning through service projects, reflective research, and internships. HF invites local businesses, nonprofits, alumni, and community partners to collaborate by offering internships, job shadow experiences, and career-related projects. These partnerships will help students connect classroom learning to authentic professional experiences and contribute meaningfully to the workforce of tomorrow. Organizations interested in supporting HF students are encouraged to visit the webpage and complete the interest form here.

Our annual Dad Squad Day will be held at the school on Monday, October 27th. This time, we’re going bigger and better—our goal is to bring together over 100 dads and father-figures. The day will run from 8–11 a.m., and will end with catered food and meaningful conversation. Please RSVP here by Monday, October 13th. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Registration for Snowball 2025 is open now through October 8th! Operation Snowball is a weekend-long retreat (happening November 20-23 at Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, IL) to promote healthy lifestyles, allow for new friendships, build leadership skills, and participate in open discussions in a confidential space. Late registration is open October 9-15. Space is limited and registration will close when capacity is reached. Register today here. We look forward to our Vikings joining this special experience!

Fall sports are here and our student-athletes started their school year and seasons off strong with stellar performances on and off the field. Congrats to our September Athletes of the Month!

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.

HF Cheerleaders are thrilled to host Youth Night 2025! Our future cheerleaders (ages 5–14, Kindergarten–8th Grade) will have the incredible opportunity to perform during halftime at the Varsity Football Game on Friday, October 10th! For Game Day, attire will be: Black bottoms (leggings, shorts, or joggers) and a cheer sweater (provided). Reminder that all Game Tickets for friends or family will need to be purchased on GoFan.

All practices will be held in the North Cheerleading Room (North Building--800 Governors Highway). Please have your cheerleader wear athletic/activewear and gym shoes. Please make sure your cheerleader has water and a snack each practice! See the registration form for practice details.

Important Note: Only HF Cheerleading Coaches and athletes are permitted in the cheer room during practices. If staying at the school, all parents must wait in their cars until the end of practice. We can’t wait to see our future cheerleaders shine under the Friday night lights!

This year, Homewood-Flossmoor High School will return to holding an all-school testing day for the SAT Suite of Assessments. On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will take the SAT Suite exam that matches their grade level. Seniors are encouraged to independently arrange college visits or other post-secondary planning activities for that day. Read more here.

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