HF FYI

Parents, students and teachers across Illinois have an opportunity to participate in the eleventh annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent/guardian, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about Homewood-Flossmoor High School.

On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:

• Effective Leaders

• Collaborative Teachers

• Involved Families

• Supportive Environments

• Ambitious Instruction

Your participation in the parent survey will help us guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.

To take the survey please visit http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact UChicago Impact Survey Support at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu.

Congratulations to the History Bowl and Bee team for a great performance at the Northern Illinois Spring Bee competition in Lincolnshire on Saturday!

In the Science Bee, Junior Oreoluwa Sarah Owolabi won Varsity, Sophomore Ian Pesce won the Junior Varsity (JV), and Freshman Jordi Pesce took 2nd in the JV. Jordi took 2nd Place in the JV History Bee and Ian took 4th and was a finalist--he also took a written qualification test on U.S. History, and qualified for Nationals!

In the History Bee, Senior Luke de Bruin won Varsity, and Junior Eliot Wheat took 2nd.

In the Geography Bee, Luke and Eliot finished 1st and 2nd in Varsity, Jordi finished 3rd in JV, and freshman Alex Marlo took 5th and was a finalist.

The Vikings will be competing next at the IAC National Tournament in Washington, D.C. next month. Gooo Vikings!

Congrats to HF's Scholastic Bowl team for winning the IHSA Regional right here at HF on Monday! The team defeated Thornton 690-100 in the semifinals, and defeated Andrew 580-240 in the championship.

The team will compete in IHSA Sectionals this Saturday at HF at 10 a.m. in E-building, with matches against Sandburg, Lincoln-Way East, and Providence to determine who goes to State. Gooo Vikings!

Congrats are in order to Sophomore Berncaremy Isaac for winning the World Language Poetry Contest!

Berncaremy's poem "émotions" ("Emotions") will be published in the print edition of EDDA Art & Literary Magazine this Spring and can be found on the EDDA Website here. Berncaremy will also claim a prize!

Shout out to everyone who submitted entries and Mrs. Stiglic for taking the time to judge.

Did you know two of our Vikings, Bryce Barnett and Bryce Christian, have a podcast, Two B's in a Pod(cast)? On tonight's episode airing at 6 p.m., they sit down with Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Norrell.

You can listen on WHFH 88.5 FM or visiting vikingtelevision.com.

Homewood Science Center will host its annual Girls STEAM Celebration on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. right here at Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s state-of-the-art Net Zero Science Building. This inspiring event will welcome up to 100 middle school girls from James Hart and Parker Junior High for a day of exploration, empowerment, and real-world connection to careers in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).

“Introducing girls to STEAM role models and educational pathways during middle school is

powerful,” said Edie Dobrez, Executive Director of Homewood Science Center. “When girls can

see women who look like them thriving in STEAM fields, they begin to envision those

possibilities for themselves.”

At this celebration, there will be a cash award of $1,000 cash to a high school student who wins the Aesha Jackson STEAM Leader Award. Aesha is a HF alumna who passed away in 2024, but her legacy of innovation and mentorship lives on. This award seeks to honor her by elevating young STEAM leaders who inspire others--just as she did. Find more details in the flyer above.

We encourage rising Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors to thoughtfully explore course options and make selections that align with your goals and future aspirations. Completing this step is an important part of shaping your path to success.

• Career Pathways Guide
• 2026-2027 Course Book
  • Course Offerings information can also be found in SchooLinks
• SchooLinks Login Information

• March 16, 2026: Course selection closes
• May 11 - May 22, 2026: The window opens for students to make course selection changes. *Please note: Course selection changes will not be made over the summer
• August 2026: Student Schedules are available

Past Dates and Links:

• January 24, 2026: Virtual Presentation for Parents and Students & Course Planner opens in SchooLinks--watch them here:
  • Incoming Freshmen (Class of 2030) webinar recording
  • Rising Grades 10, 11, and 12 webinar recording
  • IEP Transition webinar recording
• January 24- February 2, 2026: Students update their course plan in SchooLinks
• February 2 - March 13, 2026: School Counselor meetings to finalize course selections. Summer School Registration takes place during counselor meetings.

Should you have any questions, please contact your student’s school counselor.

School Counselor meetings during students' math classes starting the week of February 2, 2026. During these meetings, school counselors will review course options, discuss post-secondary plans, and help students finalize their course selections.

Rest assured, all students will have equal opportunities to discuss and select their courses, regardless of the specific date or time of their meeting with their counselor. For those who wish to make changes to their course selections, the next opportunity to do so will be May 11- 22, 2026. Students will then gain access to their complete schedules, including the order of their courses, in August.

Pre-Registration for Summer School 2026 is taking place online this year beginning on Monday, February 2nd. Students interested in attending summer school will enter their choice in SchoolLinks, where their Counselor will approve it. Once approved, fees will be added to the student’s account. An email will be sent once the fees have been added. Note: Submission in SchoolLinks alone does not guarantee registration for the course.

Incoming Freshman/School Counselor meetings will take place from February 21st-March 7th.
Summer School Registration will begin on March 16th.
Courses available are Honors Biology (by application only) and Summer Academy.

HF is again offering Summer Driver's Education this year, with pre-registration opening online on Monday, March 2nd. We look forward to having our Vikings become safe and responsible drivers!

Come join the HF Fine Arts Department as they present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”! Enjoy this classic tale of love, identity, and a newfound sense of belonging. Allow the cast and crew to transport you for a while as they bring this memorable story to the stage.We hope to SEA you there!

*(Lights, strobe, haze, and magic will be used in this performance)

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.

The HFPA is a group of volunteer parents dedicated to enriching communications with families, staff, administration and community for the overall success of our student body. To learn more, check out the HF Parent Association and check out the below opportunities to get involved yourself.

Save the date for Congresswoman Robin Kelly's 2nd Congressional District Youth Opportunities Fair, happening on Saturday, March 14th from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hillcrest High School (17401 Pulaski Road in Country Club Hills).

The Youth Opportunities Fair is designed for youth of all ages, including students under the working age of 16, as well as those seeking college-level and postsecondary opportunities. The fair ensures equitable access to information and resources that support academic success, personal growth, career exploration, and long-term educational pathways. Congresswoman Kelly is committed to strengthening partnerships with school districts to ensure that students and families are fully informed about the wide range of opportunities available to them.

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