HF FYI

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.

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! Summer School pre-registration is taking place online again this year.

The Course Request Google Form will go live at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Note: Submission of the form alone does not guarantee registration for the course. Once the form is submitted, fees will be put on your student's account. Once payment is received, the student will be registered for the class.

$175/semester

$350/full year

$350/Summer Academy (Freshmen Only)

Summer School Semester 1: June 9-27 (June 19 school closed)

Summer School Semester 2: June 30-July 18 (July 4 school closed)

Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

$47.50/semester

$95.00/full year

Learn more about Summer School course offerings, registration, and guidelines in our 2025 Summer School Brochure 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.

Congrats to four of our Class of 2024 Alumni who earned their International Baccalaureate (IB) Diplomas and were recognized at last month's Board Meeting: Madison Leathers, Evelyn Malvestuto, Kevin Gibek, and Undra Pillows (not pictured). We're happy to see them still succeeding beyond HF's hallways!

Congratulations to our Senior student-athletes on making their college commitments before winter break: Cameron Brooks, University of Illinois; Myles Green, South Dakota State University; Jarve Bey Jr., Winona State University. We know you'll continue to be successful on and off the field!

Congrats to our Varsity Cheerleading Team as they took home 1st Place at the Joliet West Invitational last month!

Jayden Tyler is on his third Varsity year with our Basketball team, and reached a 1,000-point career milestone just before winter break! The Boys' Varsity Team also took home a win against Whitney Young in the Chicago Elite Classic on December 7, with Tyler being named Player of the Game.

Join HF's Varsity Dance Team for their annual Dance Buddies happening during the Varsity Boys' Basketball Halftime Show on Friday, January 17, 2025. Come practice, learn a routine, and enjoy snacks while getting to know the dancers. Buddies will also receive a t-shirt to wear as they perform their routine. See the document below for full details.

Are you ready to step up to the plate and take your softball skills to the next level? Register for our annual Winter Viking Softball Camp! Whether you're a seasoned player looking to refine your skills, or a beginner eager to learn the fundamentals of the game, our camp offers a dynamic and supportive environment for players of all levels.Bring a water bottle, gym shoes, and softball pants are highly encouraged. All participants will earn a camp t-shirt as evidence of their hard work!

Senior Yearbook Portraits and Premier Sessions are quickly coming. There are limited dates for the premier sessions at HF. Make sure to schedule your appointment today to take advantage of this opportunity at HF instead of traveling to a VIP studio. In order 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.

The 2025-26 FAFSA is now open to all students! If you have questions about post-secondary planning, email Post-Secondary Counselors Mr. Coy (kcoy@hf233.org) or Mr. Kain (bkain@hf233.org).

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.

Don't worry about lunch on Monday, January 13: Stop by Buona Beef in Flossmoor to grab lunch or dinner, all while 20% of proceeds benefit HF's Educators Rising Club.

Educators Rising is a nationwide organization that helps students who want to go into the field of education learn about the career in high school. As a part of the Education Pathway, the club affords students opportunities for hands-on experience, real life application, community service and methods of teaching, as well as other school careers.

The Village of Flossmoor invites you to join in its 10th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 20th. We are thrilled to feature a number of wonderful service projects varying from nature clean ups and community food drives to making lunches for shelters and donating blood. Help us continue Flossmoor's annual tradition of making this holiday a day on, not a day off! Learn more at Flossmoor.org.

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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