Join us tonight at 6:30 p.m. 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. Please enter Door 12 as we will start in the South Gym.

On September 3, 2024, it was an exciting day on the HF campus as Superintendent Dr. Scott Wakeley welcomed University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen, Chancellor Robert Jones (Urbana-Champaign), Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Effectiveness Nikos Varelas (Chicago) and Chancellor Janet Gooch (Springfield) and 25 other university officials for the kick-off of the University of Illinois System Leadership State Tour. HF was the first stop as U of I System leaders traveled the state to connect with communities.

HF students Cameron Brooks, Dominic Fanelli, Hiroshio Haddon, Madison Harris, Kaitlin Neal, Ahmad Powell and Everett Van Til participated in a roundtable discussion with the leaders about their hopes and challenges as they look toward attending college. Principal Dr. Clinton Alexander and HFPA President Dr. Aginah Muhammad facilitated the discussion. The University officials were impressed with the students and gave solid advice on making the most of the college experience.

Director of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Jen Hester shared potential ways HF and the U of I System can partner including dual credit offerings to help students earn college credit while still in high school and career pathway articulation as HF looks to expand offerings for students.

Did you catch HF on FOX32 Chicago? Check out their coverage of the U of I visit here.

We're back with our Profile of a Viking series, kicking off the school year with Spanish Teacher Mrs. Brown on Reflection & Resilience. "Reflection is something that I take to heart, particularly as an educator," she says. Watch her episode here.

In the 2022-23 school year, HF rolled out this initiative to reflect the core competencies that we strive for each student to have upon graduation: Diversity & Inclusion; Innovation & Problem-Solving; Reflection & Resilience; Communication & Collaboration; and Citizenship & Character. The Profile of a Viking serves as the lens by which we focus our daily lessons, interactions and decision-making.

This year's Homecoming, Light Up the Night-Glow Dance, is happening Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Gym. As you get prepared to dance the night away, be sure to check out these FAQs so you can have the best time. See you there!

Our new net-zero, two-story science building is beautifully coming together and on track to be completed by 2nd Semester! Last month, Superintendent Dr. Scott Wakeley and Director of Building and Operations Jim Patterson took a walk-through to get the latest updates on the construction and what students can expect from the new facility.

Some amazing things are cooking up at HF: Watch the latest peek inside our culinary kitchens, which are open and in-use for students as of this school year.

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!

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.

The Southland Transition Planning Committee is a network of transition professionals from throughout suburban Cook County. Its mission is to support service providers, families and young people with disabilities in navigating the transition from high school to adulthood by:

• Providing ongoing family training to address important transition-related topics.
• Creating opportunities for transition professionals across agencies to network and collaborate.
• Identifying areas of need related to transition throughout the region and filling gaps in services.

You can read its newsletter here:

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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