HF FYI

It has come to our attention that the Google Form used for the scholarship application had a character limit that may restrict responses. To ensure all applicants have the opportunity to submit complete and competitive essays, this has been corrected. Effective today, the application will require students to upload their essay as a file rather than entering it directly into a text field.

If you are currently working on your application, please make sure to save a copy of your responses in a separate document that you will use as a file upload in the new format. Once the update is implemented, you will no longer have access to the application in its current format. If you have already submitted your application, no further action is required. Your responses have been successfully recorded. Additionally, the application deadline has been extended to end of day Monday, April 13th. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Coy or Mr. Kain.

Join us for our inaugural Mom Squad Camp 233 on Friday, April 24, 2026 | 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.--an energizing and empowering experience designed especially for moms and guardians of current HF students! This engaging event will foster connection, encouragement, and meaningful conversation as we deepen our impact as an HF community in support of our students’ overall success. All moms and guardians of current Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School students are warmly invited to register and be part of this exciting experience.

To help us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, participants are asked to submit a valid state ID or driver’s license. As with all daytime school events, IDs are processed through HF’s Raptorware system as part of our standard visitor procedure.

Security Pre-Authorization:
Please email a copy of your driver’s license or state ID to rlewis@hf233.org with the subject line: “Mom Squad Camp 233 Security Pre-Authorization.”

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026. We can’t wait to see you there!

We love seeing our Vikings getting involved with their community, especially taking time to help those facing challenges. Last month, a few of our Vikings in HF's Key Club volunteered at the Cancer Support Center's open house: Setting up, cleaning, and passing out appetizers among other things. They were complimented by the great job they did and how hardworking they all were!

Key Club is sponsored by Ms. Tanya Kluth. Vikings pictured here: Priya St Jean, Katelynn Woods, Mariah Raudry, and Kennedy Rice.

Our Vikings stayed busy over Spring Break: Students in HF's VICTORS Program attended the Black College Expo at Chicago State University. There were over 50 colleges represented, trade and certificate programs, and on-site admissions! Shout out to HF Science Department Lead Mr. Roberts and Social Worker Mr. Hurdle for taking the time to bring our Vikings to these awesome opportunities!

VICTORS collaborates with successful community members and provides students with opportunities to explore post-secondary options. VICTORS also offers a scholarship through its partnership with the Delta Sigma Boule Foundation.

On this new episode of Viking Scholars, we hear from Senior Gregory Mitchell, who created The Earth App focused on the mental loneliness epidemic. Gregory's idea recently won the 2025 Congressional App Challenge, a national computer science contest sponsored by the U.S. Congress.Gregory talks about how HF classes inspired the creation of the app. Check it out here!

Viking Television (VTV) and our school newspaper The Voyager did outstanding jobs at the Illinois Women's Press Association Contest last mo VTV took home 7 first-place awards, which will all move on to a national contest. Check out the full list of winners below. Go Vikings!

Our 2nd annual mental health day, "Shatter the Silence-Let's Keep Talking!", is back this year and happening on Monday, April 20th. This day will allow all students to sign up for various mental health and wellness sessions, taking the place of their usual P.E. class for the day.

We'll keep the conversations going that evening with our mental health panel and special performances related to topics discussed.

Special thank you to the mental health and wellness professionals who are joining us this year, and especially the team at Live Free 999 for continuing to collaborate with us to support mental health for our Vikings. Stay tuned for full details!

Seniors, while you're getting ready for your end of year festivities, don't forget to also get your permission slips signed and tickets for the Six Flags Grad Nite, happening on Saturday, May 9th (overnight into Sunday May, 10th).

View the brochure for camp offerings here and get ready to sign up on 8to18. Gooo Vikings!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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