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Our Vikings are starting the year off strong! Shout out to our January Students of the Month!

La'Nazia Johnson; Amarion Lifschultz; Hunter Nocentelli; James Tate III; Sarah Hudson; and Ryan Brown. (Not pictured: Adrienne Campos, Chase Levy, and Naleya Ward).

Conducted by HF Band Director Sarah Whitlock, the Vikings are in Peoria for the IMEC tomorrow January 31st and will be joined by Grammy Award Winning Saxophonist (and HF Alum!) Christopher McBride, as well as Monticello Middle School Jazz Band Conductor Amanda Allen. The IMEC features over 150 clinics and concerts over three days.

It's no secret that our Vikings got talent, so here's your chance to see it for yourself! Get your tickets to tonight's talent show, happening at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Presented by the Boys' Volleyball Team, see the 12 acts perform on stage for the $100 top prize--the Audience will vote for the winner. Tickets are on GoFan for $5. Doors open at 6:30pm. We hope to see you there!

Congrats to Mr. BJ Engrav, along with HF Violinists Bria Levant and Francesca McGathey, for being selected to perform in the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) 2025 Youth Concert, “All-Star Wars.”

This incredible event will feature the most talented student musicians from across Chicagoland performing alongside the professional musicians of the IPO in a celebration of John Williams’s Star Wars. The concert is set for Tuesday, April 22, 2025, with performances at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Attention Seniors! You have the opportunity to take your Traditional Head and Shoulders Yearbook (Only) Portrait on next Friday, February 7 (All-Staff Institute Day) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the South Building Pool Lobby (enter Door 12). No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome! Seniors who book a Premier Portrait Session with VIP will not need to be photographed on these days.

All students are expected to adhere to the HF Dress Code by wearing appropriate attire for his/her school yearbook picture. This includes messages, graphics, and proper body coverage. The senior portrait attire is more formal than 9th-11th grade yearbook pictures. Seniors should wear a dressy or professional shirt (dresses, vests, jackets, and ties are optional).

Visual Image Photography (VIP) is the official photographer of Homewood-Flossmoor High School. To appear in the yearbook, all seniors must have their photo taken by VIP. Photographs submitted from other studios will NOT be accepted into the yearbook.

Your photo selection must be taken by VIP by March 15, 2025 in order to appear in your school’s yearbook. Due to the Yearbook printing contract, no exceptions will be made. If you do not select an image, one will be selected for you by VIP.

Orders for personal purchase will be made online here. All orders will be direct delivery to your home to reduce touch points. Questions about ordering pictures should be sent to support@vipis.com.

If you haven't already done so, please complete the 2025 Cap and Gown Student Survey to submit your 2025 Graduation Cap & Gown Measurements.

Attention HF Dad Squad: You may remember Senator Will Davis as our keynote speaker for our Annual Dad Squad this past October; well, he's back with a thank you to you! Senator Davis is graciously inviting the Dad Squad to the Bulls vs. Raptors game on Friday, February 28th! Dads, reserve your seat today if you plan to attend. Spots are limited.

Congrats are in order to your HF Steppers! The Vikings earned 1st Place at the Yorkville Step Show over the weekend--their 5th win in a row! Cheer them on as they travel to Naperville this weekend to compete.

Congrats to HF's Mathletes! While the team finished 3rd Place overall, they still took 1st Place in two events at the SWSC Red Division Conference Championship yesterday at Sandburg. The team won the whole-school competition where the teams compete against each other in a 20 minute 20 question competition, taking home a giant trophy despite not winning the entire tournament.

HF Debate just launched its Double Good Fundraiser: This is your chance to not only become a snacktime hero, but every bag sold helps fund the team's trips, gear, and all the brainpower needed to out argue the competition!

Your support = better debates with fewer awkward silences during rounds. What’s not to love? Place your orders here--you can buy directly from this account or choose a debater to purchase from.

You know the drill:

1. Buy some ridiculously tasty popcorn.
2. Share it with everyone you know or keep it all for yourself (we don't judge around here).
3. Watch your snack game (and the team) reach new heights!

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 will begin 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.

Tickets are on sale now through February 6th for next month's Turnabout Dance, A Night in Paris, happening Saturday, February 15th at 8 p.m. at Tuscany Falls (9425 W. 191st Street in Mokena).

Students: If you're planning to bring a guest that does not attend HF, you must submit your guest form to the South Dean's Office by Tuesday, February 4th. Read the full Turnabout FAQ below and get your tickets on GoFan.

Welcome aboard the Viking Voyage! We’re proud to introduce our new website, designed with input from students, families, staff, and community members to meet your needs and celebrate our Viking spirit. This platform is here to provide valuable resources, tools, and information to support our shared journey of excellence. If you come across a broken link, notice missing information, or have feedback, please share it with us here. Your input is key to helping us make this site the best it can be for everyone in the HF family. Thank you for visiting—Go Vikings!

Friendly reminders regarding student driving: All permits are sold out for the remainder of the year, so students must have a permit to park on campus during the school day. Additionally, students are not allowed to drive between buildings at any time or they will lose their permit. If students drive, and they do not have a permit, their car will be ticketed and/or towed at the owner's expense.

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.

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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