HF FYI

We're excited to share that 15 of our Vikings submitted portfolios for review to the Art Connected Senior Scholarship Competition. The annual competition involves over 130 Illinois high schools and typically includes around 30 institutions of higher learning assessing student artwork--in total, about 400 individual student portfolios each year. The Art Connected Scholarships is offered to students to pursue a career in the visual arts or film next fall.

Big congrats to our 15 Seniors, who earned over $3.2 MILLION ($3,236,000 to be exact!) in offers: Nyla Bishop; Ashira Blakey; Melanie Chaidez; Samantha Chalmers; Akilah Dixon; Ewan Duckett; King Figureroa; Javiyah Israel; Za'Nyah Johnson; Raena Kaminski; Vianney Martinez; William Opakunle; Somer Owens; Caris Pryor; and Josiah Tribble (not pictured).

In addition to the scholarship offers, Art Connected also selects a couple of works from each school to be showcased in the Senior Scholarship Exhibition at the Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago on Sunday, April 21.

Two of our seniors have been awarded the prestigious Presidential Scholarship from University of Illinois-Chicago! Congrats to Aubrie Camp and Ashlynn Magee!

The scholarship covers full in-state tuition, plus campus housing (with double room occupancy and a 15 meal per week meal plan, when required).

Congrats are in order to Senior Everett Van Til: Everett has been named a National Merit Finalist! As a finalist, he will compete with all other finalists for one of the 2,500 National Merit $2,500 Scholarships. "Everett is an aspiring Nuclear Engineer and Plasma Physicist who embodies a logical, independent, and caring spirit," said HF Counselor Dr. Suarez. "Everett is greatly looking forward to his next steps in life and is keen on making a positive impact in the fields of sustainable and global energy production."

Congratulations to London Gandy for placing 6th at the IHSA Girls’ Wrestling State Final!

Big congrats to Boys' Wrestling! We had three Vikings place at State: RJ Robinson (2nd), Chazz Robinson (3rd) and Jovan Vukajlovic (6th). That's not all: Davion Henry and Ethan Hamilton also qualified!

Congrats to our Viking Mathletes who were named All-Conference for the 2024-25 season!

Seniors: Everett Van Til | Juniors: Taylor Alexander, Joseph Klauk, Nikolai Lawrence, Gregory Mitchell, Sumayyah Ryan and Alexander Wettstein | Sophomores: Lady Gibson, Maddie McGathey, Oreoluwa Owolabi and MJ Tillman | Freshmen: Inioluwa Owolabi

We're celebrating #SchoolSocialWorkerWeek and the wonderful social workers that go above and beyond to support our students' journeys throughout high school. Be sure to thank them and say hello as you see them around campus!

HF is proud to share that our own Ms. Tiffany White, a dedicated STEM educator and leader, has been appointed as the Programs Chair for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Environmental Special Interest Group (ENVIROSIG). She will lead efforts to develop and coordinate national initiatives focused on environmental awareness, sustainability, and community engagement. Her role includes building partnerships with industry leaders, government agencies, and community organizations to create impactful programming that aligns with ENVIROSIG’s mission of addressing today’s critical land, water, and air challenges.

At HF, Ms. White is committed to preparing students for careers in STEM and exposing them to real-world applications of engineering and sustainability. Her new position with NSBE ENVIROSIG will further strengthen opportunities for students to engage with professionals in environmental engineering, green building, and climate advocacy. We're proud to have you here at HF and excited for the great work you will continue to do!

It’s chilly outside, but the summer heat is just around the corner. You can cool off at HF and sign up for Summer School 2025!

Students interested in attending Summer School will enter their choice in Schoolinks where their counselor will approve it. Students can start meeting now with their counselors to complete this process. Learn about summer school course offerings, registration and more in the 2025 Summer School Brochure.

Interested in taking Driver's Ed at HF? We're excited to offer Classroom Instruction and Behind-the-Wheel (for students turning 16 on or before November 1, and sophomore status) again this summer. Pre-Registration began on Monday, February 3.

Learn more about Driver's Ed offerings in our 2025 Summer School Brochure as well. And as always, drive safely HF!

2nd Semester is here, and that means it's already time to start preparing for next school year's classes. Check out this webinar hosted by IB Coordinator Ms. Day and Guidance Department Lead Dr. Olowe for all you need to know about Course Selections for the 2025-26 school year. Watch the webinar here.

HF is proud to again partner with Jostens to provide the official HF Class Rings. A symbol of belonging and pride, a custom class ring will honor the VIKING experience for a lifetime! Your custom Class Ring can be designed and ordered directly on jostens.com. Class Ring packets and ring sizers are available in the Activities Office (South Building near the South Gym).

Order your custom HF Class Ring through Friday, March 7 and get up to $75 OFF and a FREE Class of 2026 or 2027 hoodie with all orders placed by the deadline. Use CODE: GWPMETALPLUS at checkout. All class rings will be delivered this Spring!

Our Jostens reps are happy to help at any time with questions. Please contact them at 708-620-8634 or by emailing cranley.office@jostens.com.

Parents and guardians play a crucial role in shaping the educational experience for their children. That’s why we encourage all families to participate in the 5Essentials Survey, an important tool that helps schools identify strengths and areas for growth.

What is the 5Essentials Survey?

The 5Essentials Survey gathers feedback from parents, students, and staff to assess five key areas that contribute to school success:

1. Effective Leaders – Strong leadership that fosters a positive school culture
2. Collaborative Teachers – Educators who work together to improve instruction
3. Involved Families – Strong school-home partnerships
4. Supportive Environment – A safe, welcoming, and engaging school climate
5. Ambitious Instruction – High expectations and rigorous academic opportunities

Why Should You Participate?

Your input helps school leaders make informed decisions to enhance student learning and well-being. A higher response rate provides a clearer picture of the school environment and ensures your voice is heard.

How to Take the Survey

The survey is confidential and only takes about 10 minutes to complete. Take the survey here before March 28, 2025 to share your thoughts.

Your feedback makes a difference! Let’s work together to ensure the best educational experience for all students. Take the 5Essentials Survey today!

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.

The Homewood Public Library, in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is having a "Prom/Dress Essentials Giveaway" on tomorrow, Friday, March 7th and Saturday, March 8th. They have been gathering donations of prom dresses, jewelry, shoes, purses and men's tuxedos throughout the month of February and will be handing these items out to any teen interested. This event is open and FREE to any student regardless of need.

Shop Local, Shop Indoors! Join the Village of Homewood’s Indoor Farmers Market, the last Saturday of every month (Jan–Apr), from 8 a.m. to noon! Fresh food, unique finds, & homemade treasures await—don’t miss out!

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