HF FYI
October 2, 2026
Operation Snowball focuses on prevention through educational growth by promoting personal social development. The annual weekend retreat is happening November 19th-22nd at Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, IL. This is a special opportunity for our Vikings to promote healthy lifestyles, allow for new friendships, build leadership skills, and participate in open discussions in a confidential space.
Registration is $135 and is open now until October 7th (or when all spots are filled). Find full information here. We hope to see you there!
Are you enjoying the crisp breeze greeting us these days? Sit back and enjoy some wonderful sounds of the Fall season with your talented HF vocalists and musicians!
We hope to see you this Sunday, October 4th in the Auditorium (South Building, Enter Door 9 off the Kedzie Avenue Parking Lot):
- Fall Choir Concert at 2 p.m. (doors open 1:35 p.m.)
- Fall Orchestra Concert at 6 p.m. (doors open 5:35 p.m.)
The HF Choirs present their Fall Choral Concert featuring five choirs: Treble Choir, Concert Choir, Viking Ensemble, Viking Choir, and the Inspirational Voices. "Our students' program is sure to entertain and delight hearts, and they would love to see you at our first performance of the year together," says Choir Director Mr. Steve Sifner.
Stick around the area for Orchestra's concert at 6 p.m. Chamber Orchestra, Sinfonia Orchestra, and Viking Orchestra will be kicking off their first concert of the year and you don't want to miss this!
Admission is free and open to the public. We appreciate your support of our Fine Arts Department.
Your time as a Viking truly flies by, so it's never too early to start talking about life after HF. Our Post-Secondary Counselors, Mr. Kevin Coy and Mr. Brad Kain are here to help you navigate your next steps, whether it's college, career, military, a gap year--whatever is the path for you!
Who runs the court, HF Staff or HF Seniors? Our Annual Hoopla Basketball Game is happening Tuesday, October 6th at 7 p.m. in the South Gym (enter Door 12 off the Kedzie Parking Lot). Come out to this Viking tradition where the Senior Class goes up against our Staff players for bragging rights!
P.S. The Seniors have NEVER beaten the Staff...will the Class of 2027 team change that? Tickets are on GoFan for just $5. We hope to see you there!
Goooo Vikings: Our Varsity Boys' Soccer Team is competing in the championship game of the Body Armor Tournament this weekend. The Vikings take the field Sunday, October 4th at 2:25 p.m. Let's cheer them on as they aim to bring home some hardware!
Please RSVP here by next Friday, October 9th. You can stay the full day, a morning shift or afternoon shift--whatever works for your schedule, we don't want to miss you! Thank you for being a vital part of our Vikings' journey.
HF Class Reunion season is in full swing! Be on the lookout for hundreds of HF-proud alumni returning to campus over the next few weeks to take a trip down memory lane with campus tours, cheer on our Vikings under the Friday night lights, and reconnect with old friends and classmates around town. Once a Viking, Always a Viking!
Last weekend, we welcomed back the Class of 1976 for their 50th! Tonight, we're thrilled to see the Class of 1966 for their 60th , the Class of 1986 for their 40th, and the class of 2006 for their 20th!
Are you a resident of District 233 and age 62 or better? Know someone who is? We want to welcome you to our annual Golden Card Club Breakfast! Join us on Thursday, October 22nd at 8:30 a.m. This year, our Viking Hospitality and Culinary Students, under the leadership of HF's own Chef LaTasha Scott, are excited to bring you an exceptional dining experience, along with a round of bingo and your chance to tour some of HF's state of the art facilities.
Flossmoor OAKtober Fest: Tomorrow, 10/3
The Village of Flossmoor invites you to dive into the wonders of nature at OAKtoberfest, set for tomorrow, Saturday, October 3rd. The Village will offer a full day of celebrating nature, trees and community spirit with activities for all ages. See full details here.
Homewood Fall Fest: Saturday, 10/10
Homewood’s favorite fall time festival features live entertainment, craft vendors, a pumpkin patch, children’s crafts, kid-friendly activities, and scrumptious cuisine prepared by local eateries. Fall Fest is happening Saturday, October 10th, located on tree-lined Martin Avenue from Hickory Road to Ridge Road. See full details here.
Fall Teen Trips with the HF Park District
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District invites teens to their upcoming Fall Trips! Students age 12-16 have the opportunity to visit Dollinger Family Farm and Midnight Terror Haunted House. See the flyer for details to get involved and get around town!