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We're excited to announce our October Students of the Month! Congrats to these Vikings for going the extra mile to make their classrooms and school community a better place.

The Illinois Association of School Boards designates November 15th as a day to recognize the outstanding efforts of the nearly 6,000 elected school board members throughout the state. Today we honor and recognize our District 233 school board members who have donated their time for this community and given their commitment toward making HF High School a welcoming, safe environment for all our students to achieve their dreams.

For Veterans Day this week, HF was especially proud to recognize our staff members who have served and continue to dedicate their lives to our school community.

We welcomed our staff vets to a luncheon on Wednesday to not only thank them for their service, but open a space for them to share their experiences and memories with one another.

HF's Annual Lip Sync Battle is back, happening this Tuesday, November 17th at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium (South Building). This year, there are 12 groups competing for $400, and we need you in the audience not only to vote for the winner, but also for your chance to win prizes throughout the night. Shout out to Viking Television (VTV), and your hosts this year: Senior Sofia Bilgi and the Seniors of VTV!

It's not just Friday, it's Spirit Fridays! Our Staff are showing some extra Viking Pride with our newest Viking Jerseys. Check out some of them here!

EDDA Club (HF's Literary Art Magazine) members enjoyed a day at Stagg High School where they collaborated with local clubs. Keynote speaker Billy Lombardo, Chicago author, teacher, and literary magazine editor, spoke to our students about the process of editing young adult submissions, along with a panel of his student-staff editors. Our Vikings also engaged in an empathy exercise led by 2016 Stagg Alum Joy. The afternoon culminated in a poetry exercise and open mic segment.

Learn more about EDDA here.

So you can plan accordingly, please make note that there is no school Wednesday, November 25th, Thursday, November 26th or Friday, November 27th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We are more than grateful for each and every one of you!

Did you know you can meet with college representatives right during your school day? Sign up on Schoolinks for upcoming college visits--learn more about schools you're thinking about or meet a school that may just be the perfect fit for you! Reminder: Don't forget to clear your visit with your teacher during that class period.

Monday 11/16

• Northern Illinois University: 1:32 p.m.

Tuesday 11/17

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Thursday 11/19

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Friday 11/20

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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!

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.

Formerly the HF Parent Association (HFPA), the Homewood-Flossmoor Parent, Teacher and Student Association (HFPTSA) is a group of volunteers dedicated to enriching communications with HFHS families, staff, administration and community for the overall success of the HFHS student body. Stay tuned for updates on how to get involved with Dad Squad, Mom Squad, school events and much more. Questions? Contact hfhspa@gmail.com.

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