HF FYI

The weekly HF FYI will be back in your inbox in late July/early August! Be sure to follow HF on social media (@hfhs59) for updates and happenings over the summer. And as always, stay connected on our website and ParentSquare.

Please note that HF Office Hours beginning Monday, June 1st through Friday, July 31st will be Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

As the Class of 2026 prepares to turn their tassels, there are a few important happenings ahead of the big day:

• Graduation Practice is today, May 28th from 12:30-2 p.m. in the South Gym.
• Immediately following practice is Cap & Gown Pickup from 2-3 p.m. in the South Cafeteria. Tickets will be distributed at this time--graduates received 5 tickets (3 red and 2 white).
• The big day, Graduation, is Sunday, May 31st at 1 p.m. in the Stadium! Graduates must be in line by 12 p.m.
• Be sure to reference the Senior page of our website for full details on Graduation.

We look forward to celebrating this milestone with our soon-to-be grads and their families!

Senior Luke De Bruin led the team with 34 points per 20 questions, followed by freshman Jordi Pesce with 28 points per 20.

Congratulations to the HF Girls Track and Field Team on winning the IHSA State Championship for the second year in a row!

The boys team is on their way to State this weekend. Cheer them on as they aim to bring home some hardware!

HF’s International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IB CP) has officially earned approval status! This achievement places HF among a select group of schools worldwide offering both the Diploma Programme and the Career-related Programme. The designation aligns with HF’s 20 state-approved Career Pathways and expands equitable access to rigorous, high-quality programming for all HF students. A number of teachers and leaders were recognized for their work to achieve this status.

HF's Physical Education, Health, and Driver Education Department was recognized for earning the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance PE Blue Ribbon School status! Department Lead Adam Vogel shared that HF students actively participate in physical education because of the staff's enthusiasm and dedication. The recognition represents a three-year effort to meet rigorous criteria, including submitting curriculum materials, budgets, and supporting documentation, as well as hosting a site visit that included interviews with board members and students and classroom observations of staff in action. HF is one of only a handful of schools in Illinois to receive this honor.

We celebrate HF Board Member Dr. Tamekia Smith for her inspiring leadership and commitment to creating pathways for the next generation of educators. Through her work at Waubonsee Community College, Dr. Smith helped launch the Grow Your Own program to encourage and support young Black men pursuing careers in education. Her work is helping ensure students see themselves reflected in classrooms while building stronger futures for schools and communities. We are proud to have a leader so dedicated to equity, opportunity and empowering others to make a difference.

Watch the story here with Dr. Smith and HF alum Jameon Wright, who is part of the program.

Congratulations to HF Board Member Dr. Camille O’Quin on the publication of her article, “Making Space for Other Voices,” in The ASHA LeaderLive. Dr. O’Quin continues to lead with purpose, advocacy and a commitment to elevating voices in education and communication sciences. We are proud to have leaders on the HF Board of Education who are making an impact not only in our community, but across their professions.

Congratulations, Dr. O’Quin, on this outstanding accomplishment!

*This change does NOT include summer driver education.*

To better support student learning and provide a more balanced summer experience, summer school will now run Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:25 p.m. This adjusted schedule allows students to enjoy three-day weekends each week, while still ensuring we fully cover all required course content and maintain the rigor and expectations necessary for success.

HF believes this change creates a strong balance—maximizing focused instructional time during the week and giving students extended time to rest, recharge, or manage other summer commitments. Please review your calendars and plan accordingly. Additional details and any program-specific information will be shared as we get closer to the start of summer school.

See full summer school details here. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Associate Principal Craig Fantin at craig.fantin@hf233.org. Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

HF sports camp are back this summer: Recognizing that while skills and drills are critical to the improvement of an athlete, making the sport fun is essential to developing the passion for the game.

The start time for athletic summer camps will now be after 1:30 p.m. to ensure students have access to both opportunities. Those changes are also reflected in the Summer Camp Brochure below.

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.

Aunt Martha's is hosting a Family Health Fair on Saturday, June 6th (and Saturday, July 18th) at the Chicago Heights Family Health Center (900 Dixie Hwy). Call and make your appointment today--spots are filling up fast!

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