H-F FYI - 4.17.23

Don't miss out on seeing Tuck Everlasting, this year's H-F Theatre spring musical, running at 7 p.m. April 20-22! Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster (Stella Hoyt) yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family (Bryce Stewart, Jazmin Rhodes, Steven Rogers & Trey Gerring) does she get more than she could have imagined. When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tucks' unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey. Based on best-selling children’s classic by Natalie Babbitt and adapted for the stage by Claudia Shear & Tim Federle, Tuck Everlasting features a soaring score from Chris Miller & Nathan Tysen. The H-F Theatre production will be directed by Mr. Willard-Rose in the Mall Auditorium with live score provided by H-F Music students. Tickets ($12/adult, $6/student/senior) are now on sale at: https://hfhs.ticketleap.com/tuck-everlasting/

April is Arab American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich and diverse culture and contributions of the diverse population of Arab Americans. An estimated 3.7 million Americans have Arab roots with ancestries traced to 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Thank you to our H-F Library for its collection of resources, designed to help students, teachers and the community to celebrate this month! Learn more at the library blog here.

Seniors, don't miss your chance to apply for scholarships for next year! The Class of 2023 can apply for more than 20 scholarships managed by the H-F Foundation now through this Sunday, April 16, via Going Merry (click here). In addition to the scholarships listed on Going Merry, the scholarship page of the H-F website lists even more scholarship opportunities that are specific to the South Suburbs and the Chicagoland area. Check it out here...

Questions about scholarships? Contact our Post-Secondary Counselors: Mr. Coy (708-335-5614, kevin.coy@hf233.org) and Mr. Kain (708-335-5615, brad.kain@hf233.org).

Join the H-F Special Education Dept. on Wednesday, April 19, at 6 p.m. for the 4th presentation in the Transition Resource Series on Preparing for Prairie State College: Identifying and accessing supports.

Shelley Tekeste, Disability Services Coordinator from Prairie State College, will discuss reasonable accommodations at the post-secondary level, how to obtain accommodations, required documentation, the intake process, the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services’ Community College Initiative, and tips for success. Click here to join the presentation:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82763496901...

(Passcode: 614011)

Also, check out the Transition Resource Library for supplemental resources at:

https://docs.google.com/.../1Ds9jiJWEY1CQTDYPwbvY.../edit...

Questions? Call the Special Ed Dept. at (708) 335-5691.

Rising 6th-8th Graders are invited to get in the game during this summer's H-F Theatre Summer Camp, running June 12-28 with performances scheduled of Disney's High School Musical for Thursday, June 29! See the flyer above for more details or click here to sign up today...

This year's Prom — An Enchanted Evening — will be held Saturday, May 6, from 8 p.m.-Midnight at Revel Motor Row, located at 2400 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago. The evening will include a DJ, dancing, passed hors d'oeuvres, a buffet dinner, refreshments and dessert selections. A complimentary valet service will also be available for students who drive, and all who attend will be able to download a video montage of the evening. Tickets are going fast! Tickets ($175/person) are now on sale for H-F juniors and seniors through April 27 in the South Cafeteria Campus Store. Note: Due to the capacity of the venue, there are a limited number of tickets. Tickets may sell out prior to April 27, so please plan on purchasing your ticket early.

Click here for complete Prom details!

All H-F students who are interested in pursuing their sport at the collegiate level and their families are invited to an Athletic College Recruitment Presentation on Tuesday, May 2, at 6 p.m. in the Mall Auditorium. You will learn about the recruiting process from Post-Secondary Counselors Brad Kain and Kevin Coy and how our partnership with Honest Game can help students on their path to college athletics. H-F and Honest Game have partnered to provide a software solution and essential resources to ensure all high school students have an equitable opportunity to access college athletic opportunities. At the presentation, you will learn about the process and our partnership with Honest Game to help provide more post-secondary opportunities and drive improved learning outcomes for our students!

• Class of 2023 Senior Survey

Seniors, please take a few minutes to take the Class of 2023 Senior Survey to help us celebrate you! Once you have made your plans for next year, please complete the survey via the link below by Friday, April 28, and be sure to mark your calendar for Decision Day at H-F on Monday, May 1 (more details are coming soon).

H-F Senior Survey 2023

• Graduation Ceremony

Graduation will be held on Sunday, June 4, at 1 p.m. in H-F Stadium (weather permitting). There will be a mandatory practice session for graduation on Friday, June 2, from Noon-2 p.m. in the South Gym, followed by cap, gown, honor cord and graduation ticket pick up from 2-3:30 p.m. in the South Cafeteria.

Click here to read more about graduation, the new Senior Trip to Great America (May 20) & the end of the year for seniors in the March 24 Senior Letter...

Friday, April 14, was an amazing day at H-F as Class of 2002 alumnus Christopher McBride, a Grammy Award-winning Jazz musician, returned to campus to inspire current music students. He spent more than an hour answering their thoughtful questions, then jammed with — and critiqued — Jazz Band students. He talked about his musical influences, how he got into the business, and gave students advice about practicing and performing. McBride said he decided to become a professional musician after meeting some of Madonna's musicians while on a H-F Music Department performance tour of Ireland and England. "Keep setting goals; don't be focused on stagnation," he told our budding musicians. He earned a Grammy Award performing saxophone on the Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra album in 2022, which due to COVID-19 was completely recorded remotely, then assembled in a studio.

Please note: Only home athletic games & playoff games are shown below. For complete athletic schedules, please click here...

9 a.m. — Badminton (F) Quad Tournament @ Fieldhouse

10 a.m.-1 p.m. — In-Person Tutoring @ H-F Library (Enter Door 12)

10 a.m. — Boys' Lacrosse (V) vs. Plainfield North @ North Field

11 a.m.

• Softball (JV) vs. Tinley Park @ Varsity Field
  
• Baseball (V) vs. Neuqua Valley @ Varsity Field

7-9 p.m.

• Online Student & Parent Support @ Google Meet
• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Meet
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30-8:15 a.m. — In-Person Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

3:15-4 p.m. — In-Person Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Physics & Writing)

4:30 p.m.

• Boys' Lacrosse (V) vs. Wheaton-St. Francis @ North Field
• Baseball (F/S & JV) vs. Sandburg @ Freshman & Varsity Fields

5 p.m. — Girls' Water Polo (V) vs. Chicago (University) @ Natatorium

7-9 p.m.

• Online Student & Parent Support @ Google Meet
• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Meet
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30-8:15 a.m. — In-Person Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

3:15-4 p.m.

• In-Person Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Physics & Writing), @ North 233 (Spanish) & @ North 205 (Chinese)
• Spanish National Honor Society Induction @ North Cafeteria

4:30 p.m.

• Boys' Tennis (V) vs. Sandburg @ North Courts
• Softball (F/S & JV) vs. Sandburg @ Freshman & Varsity Fields
• Badminton (F) vs. L-W East @ Fieldhouse
• Boys' Volleyball (FA & FB) vs. Joliet West @ North Gym
• Girls' Soccer (JV1 & V) vs. Stagg @ H-F Stadium

5 p.m. — Girls' Water Polo (V & JV) vs. L-W West @ Natatorium

7-9 p.m.

• Online Student & Parent Support @ Google Meet
• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Meet
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30 p.m. — D233 Board of Education Meeting @ H-F Library

3:15-4 p.m. — In-Person Tutoring @ H-F Library (English, Math, Biology & Writing)

4:30 p.m.

• Softball (JV) vs. TF South @ Varsity Field
• Baseball (F/S & JV) vs. Andrean @ Freshman & Varsity Fields
  

6 p.m. — Online Transition Resource Presentation: Prairie State College on Zoom (Passcode: 614011)

7-9 p.m.

• Online Student & Parent Support @ Google Meet
• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Meet
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30-8:15 a.m. — In-Person Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

3:15-4 p.m. — In-Person Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Chemistry & Writing)

4:30 p.m.

• Baseball (V) vs. Sandburg @ Varsity Field
• Softball (V) vs. Lockport @ Varsity Field
• Boys' Tennis (JV) vs. L-W East @ North Courts
• Boys' Volleyball (JV & V) vs. Sandburg @ South Gym
• Girls' Soccer (JV1 & V) vs. Thornwood @ H-F Stadium

5 p.m. — Girls' Water Polo (V & JV) vs. Lockport @ Natatorium

7 p.m. — Opening Night! H-F Theatre presents Tuck Everlasting @ Mall Auditorium

7-9 p.m.

• Online Student & Parent Support @ Google Meet
• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Meet
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30-8:15 a.m. — In-Person Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

11 a.m. — Boys' Lacrosse (V) vs. Kenwood Academy @ North Field

3:15-4 p.m. — In-Person Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Writing)

7 p.m. — H-F Theatre presents Tuck Everlasting @ Mall Auditorium

Please remember to stay at home if you are not feeling well, especially if you are having COVID-19 symptoms or suspect you have COVID-19. Only if your student is COVID-19 positive, parents/guardians, please complete the District 233 COVID-19 Reporting Form (click here) for the Nurse's Office.

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H-F’s Robert Tate concludes wild 4-hour, 57-minute marathon against Andrew with walk-off hit in 12th. ‘It tests you.’ – Chicago Tribune

New Montgomery police officer sworn-in – Shaw Local (alumnus)

H-F Theatre troupe presents ‘Tuck Everlasting’ - HF Chronicle

Unshaven Comics publishes graphic novel, teases new comic book class - HF Chronicle (alumni)

Edwardsville, CM, Alton, Post Strong Performances At Norm Armstrong Track Invitational | RiverBender.com

Bears mock draft mailbag: Fans want more trades, more picks, help in the trenches - The Athletic (alumnus)

Ann Carlson Khan Is Shad Khan's College Sweetheart & Wife of over 40 Years (alumna)

Dad Squad walks the halls encouraging H-F students - HF Chronicle

Taste of Flossmoor serves as welcoming event for new residents - HF Chronicle

Christopher McBride visiting Homewood Flossmoor High School - CBS Chicago (alumnus)