HF FYI
September 6, 2023
Happy Birthday, Western Avenue! Friday, September 8
Western Avenue School is celebrating its 75th Birthday this Friday, September 8. The school is inviting alumni to attend an open house, including self-guided tours, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Visit your old classrooms and take a walk down memory lane. Western Avenue School is located at 940 Western Avenue Flossmoor, IL 60422.
Hidden Gem Marathon: Saturday, September 9
The 2023 Hidden Gem Half Marathon is taking place this Saturday, and runs right through the HF campus. We will be closing off the circle drive, Viking Drive and the connecting road from 6:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Learn more about the Hidden Gem here and plan accordingly for road closures.
Flossmoor Fest: Saturday, September 9
The annual one-day street festival has been a staple in the Flossmoor community for +20 years. Bring your family and friends to downtown Flossmoor this Saturday from 11 a.m.-7.p.m. The Fest celebrates living in Flossmoor and highlights the diverse, connected community spirit found in the Village. Please note: There are new public safety changes to this year's fest, including a Youth Supervision Policy. Read the full details here.
HF offers free tutoring throughout the week to further assist students in achieving their academic best. Students are also encouraged to make direct appointments with their teachers when they need additional help. Our Guidance Department also offers a list of private tutors who are available at a predetermined rate for families. For more information, please call 708-335-5613.
The Homewood-Flossmoor Parent Association (HFPA) will host Dad Squad on Monday, October 30, 2023. Dads and legal guardians will share encouragement and a positive presence in hallways, tour the school, and learn about their child's high school.
Any father or legal guardian of a current Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School student may register to volunteer to join a rotation of shifts during the day of the event. Register at https://bit.ly/HFDadSquad23 by Monday, October 9, 2023.
Participants can volunteer for one of the following shifts, depending on their availability:
- Half-day AM (7 a.m.-11:30 a.m.)
- Half-day PM (11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)
There will be an Orientation Meeting via Zoom: on Tuesday, October 24th at 7 p.m. Thank you for your participation in supporting your students.
