HF FYI

Looking ahead: No School Friday, September 6 (All-Staff Institute Day)

Congrats are in order to 33 Vikings on their induction into the Illinois Music Honor Society! On Tuesday, the new inductees not only received their certificates, but were joined by community member and Lyric Opera of Chicago member Michael Cavalieri. Mr. Cavalieri sang for the students and shared his expertise on working professionally in the music industry.

Congrats to: Taylor Alexander; Jackson Alsberry; Cameron Arseneau; Jaciel Austin; Makenzie Coleman; Luke DeBruin; Jordan Edgecombe; Annie Ford; Marisa Harris; Noelle Holt; Parnell Hughes; Tavis Marsalis; Flannery Marak; Dylan McGee; Sophie McManus; Ruby Mikulski; Courtney Moore; Anaya Mootry; Collin Morrow; Isabelle Norder; Richard Pitts; Brynn Quirke; Diego Ramirez; Jordyn Richardson; Layla Rogan; Makayla Scales; Madison Schneidewind; Isabella Searcy; Mary Kathleen Stalling; Brooklyn Thomas; Cayla Tucker; Kennedy Walker; and Jordan Washington. (see their group photo above)

Our Physical Education and Special Education Departments are excited to announce that Unified PE now has 2 classes! With the success of the Unified Program at HF and overwhelming student interest and support, these additional class sections further continue HF's North Star of inclusivity.

In Unified PE, students with and without disabilities work together in this inclusive physical education class. As a result, the student partners gain knowledge about the field of special education as they acquire direct experience working with special needs on a day to day basis. Students participate in a variety of units, including individualized fitness, personal and group recreation and leisure, team games and swimming. Unified PE is open to Juniors and Seniors. Learn more about Unified PE and other course offerings here.

To start the school year, PE/Health/Driver's Ed students went fishing at the biopond! "The objective was to remind our staff that as we educate our students we want to build memorable moments and encompassing experiences," said Department Lead Mr. Vogel. "As educators, we also want to remember what it’s like to do something for the first time. With fishing some of our teachers were reminded of the patience and time it takes to learn something new."

Tune in: Mr. Vogel will be a special guest on the NHSSCA Podcast this month. You can listen here.

All off-season athletes are invited to additional training after school from 3:10-4:30 p.m. starting this Tuesday, September 3. Wear your Viking Gear and Athletic Shoes.

• Girls' sports are Monday/Wednesday/Friday.
• Boys' Sports are Tuesday/Thursday/Friday (Unless we do not have school).

Note: Fall in-season sports are scheduled by their teams with their respective coaches.

As the Village of Flossmoor celebrates its 100th birthday, some HF students had the chance to contribute their skills to the centennial milestone! Mr. Petecki's Sculpture and Ceramic class joined Mr. Merchantz's Welding students to create the public sculpture for the 100th year anniversary. "I've been working with the Village and the Sculpture commission since 2013," said Mr. Petecki. "This is our 3rd sculpture built for the community." Stop by and see the sculpture for yourself: It's located at the front entrance of the Flossmoor Library at 1000 Sterling Ave. Read the story from the HF Chronicle here.

Viking Television and Radio is back! Check out this year's team and be sure to tune in: Visit VTV's official website here.

Principal Alexander is excited to announce our 1st Quarter school-wide incentive. This will be a way to thank our Vikings for performing well academically, maintaining a low level of tardies, and receiving zero referrals. Previous incentives included a silent-party--stay tuned for the official date and event details of this quarter's incentive!

Help us interview our next Superintendent! Nominate yourself or someone you know to serve on a community interview panel for the next HF Community High School Superintendent. Learn more and sign up here. Or click here to submit an interview question.

HF Superintendent Dr. Scott Wakeley announced his retirement during a faculty meeting this past school year. Effective at the end of the 2024-25 school year, Dr. Wakeley will conclude his education career that spans 34 years, including 20 years as a superintendent, with four of those leading Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233.

Show your Viking school spirit and get the chance to win some awesome prizes! Last year, the Red & White Spirit Days initiative was introduced to increase engagement and school spirit among both students and staff!

Here's how you can win:

• Must be wearing red and white gear if and when your name is called
• Minimal red and white will not count (i.e shoes, headband etc.)
• Students/ Staff can only WIN once. However, if your name is called and you are not able to collect your prize, you will be able to win again.

The names of students and staff will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win, weekly. Winners will be announced by Dr. Alexander during the Friday morning announcements. Prizes should be picked up from the Principal's office no later than the following school day. Go Vikings!

We hope to see you in two weeks for Back to School Night! This is your chance to be formally welcomed to the new school year and walk in your student's shoes from class to class and meet their teachers. Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 5 at 6:30 p.m. Please enter Door 12 as we will start in the South Gym.

Juniors, this year's exam is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9. Also known as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, this exam provides an opportunity for high-scoring students to move on to the next round of the competition for national recognition.

The test will be digital and administered on Chromebooks. More information will be provided to registered students the week of September 23. Participation in the PSAT/NMSQT is optional, and there is no penalty for Juniors who choose not to take the exam. However, all Juniors will take the ACT during school this spring and receive a college-reportable score. To support their success, students will receive ACT preparation as part of their in-class instruction, and additional test prep courses will be offered after school hours later this school year.

To sign up for the PSAT:

1. Log into your HF student Gmail account.

2. Then, follow this link.

3. Complete the survey and click the Submit button by September 1, 2024.

Please contact cbucci@hf233.org if you have any questions.

HF families and students are in control of how HF communicates with them. HF uses Parent Square | Student Square to communicate with families and students.

Enjoy a performance by Mariachi Tradicional Juvenil at this free community celebration! Join the Village of Flossmoor on Thursday, September 19 at 6 p.m.

Homewood’s favorite fall time festival features live musical entertainment, artisan craft vendors, a pumpkin patch, children’s crafts, kid-friendly activities, and scrumptious cuisine prepared by local eateries. The event is located on historic tree-lined Martin Avenue from Hickory Road to Ridge Road. Homewood's Chili Cook-Off will return again this year for a fierce competition! Bring on your best chili recipe. There will be a judging panel and people's choice. See you Saturday, September 21 from 12-9 p.m.

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