HF FYI

We hope our students, families and HF community have an enjoyable Thanksgiving! We are grateful for each of you who make up a valuable part of our Viking family. Friendly reminder that HF will be closed through tomorrow, Friday, November 29. Classes resume Monday, December 2.

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we're also thankful for our students who are keeping the Viking Excellence going even as the year comes to a close. A big congratulations to our November Students of the Month!

Lee Watkins; Jason Rogers; Makiyah Hammons; Dominic Fanelli; Maya Perkins. Not pictured: Kaori Hazel; Tavis Marsalis; Anaya Mootry; and Trinity Smith.

HF is excited to share that 46 of our students were designated as 2025-26 State Scholars by the Illinois State Scholars Program! Based on ACT or SAT test scores, the sixth semester class size, unweighted class rank and GPA, the program publicly and personally identifies graduating high school seniors who possess superior academic potential. To be named an Illinois State Scholar is an outstanding accomplishment that will be a highlight of the recipient’s academic record.

We're super proud of our Vikings for this amazing accomplishment!

The Friends of Rachel Club is sponsoring a birthday cake food drive for ANEW and Open Access, two local agencies that deal with families in crisis. There are many times when money might be tight for the families that work with these agencies--Friends of Rachel wants to help them celebrate their children's birthdays because everyone deserves to be celebrated!

Students can bring any of the items mentioned to their 3rd Period Compass teacher, drop them off at the PE Offices at North or the Guidance Office at South until December 9. Together, we can help all children have a special birthday!

Each December, HF's Music Department fills the stage with more than 100 poinsettias, creating a beautiful performance environment for our concerts throughout the holiday season--but they can’t set the stage for these festive experiences without your help!

When you buy poinsettias through us, you not only help us create magical musical experiences and support our student musicians, but after the choir concert on December 15, you can take your plants home and enjoy them into the New Year!

Poinsettia plants can be purchased for $20 through SNAP here. Simply log in, click "Begin Registration," and select "MUSIC DEPARTMENT (POINSETTIAS)" under “EVENT". Thank you for supporting our talented student musicians at HF!

Know an 8th Grader who's on their way to becoming a Viking? Be sure to save the date for this year's Voyage to Excellence Open House, happening next Thursday, December 5, 2024:

• 5:30-6:30 p.m. is Session 1: 8th Graders from Hart & Brookwood
• 7:30-8:30 p.m. is Session 2: 8th Graders from Parker & IJP

We can't wait to see our future Vikings and show them the best of HF as they prepare for their Viking Voyage!

Senior Yearbook Portraits and Premier Sessions are quickly coming. There are limited dates for the premier sessions at HF. Make sure to schedule your appointment today to take advantage of this opportunity at HF instead of traveling to a VIP studio. In order to appear in the yearbook, all seniors must have their photo taken by VIP. Photographs submitted from other studios will NOT be accepted into the yearbook.

Early this week, the Education Department opened the 2025-26 FAFSA to all students, after its final testing phase. HF Post-Secondary Counselor Mr. Coy said he was able to login for himself and complete the FAFSA for his two sons. "It went pretty smoothly, and it took me about 10 minutes to complete," he said.

If you have questions about post-secondary planning, email Post-Secondary Counselors Mr. Coy (kcoy@hf233.org) or Mr. Kain (bkain@hf233.org).

From yard signs to cut-outs and more, don't forget to shop our online store with Crossmark to show off your support of the Viking in your life! Shop the store today.

It's time for our 2nd Quarter school-wide incentive! This will be another way to thank our Vikings for performing well academically, maintaining a low level of tardies, and receiving zero referrals this quarter. Last quarter's incentive was a silent party--stay tuned for this reward happening January 9!

The holiday season kicks off in the Village of Flossmoor on November 30 with Small Business Saturday throughout the Village’s shopping districts and Celebrate the Season in downtown Flossmoor. Shoppers can look for specials and great deals all day long for shopping and dining in Flossmoor’s downtown retail area, as well as at Flossmoor Commons (located at Vollmer Road & Governors Highway).

HF Alumni, sisters Mara ('19) and Kayla ('18) Winfrey, have been hosting their hot chocolate stand since they were toddlers. Some 20 years later, they're keeping the tradition going: Their efforts have grown, and they've donated over $45,000 worth of toys to bring joy to boys and girls who need it most during the holiday season. Mara and Kayla have even received local and national recognition. You can stop by the Winfrey House on Friday, December 13 to get your cup of holiday cheer. Learn more about their story here.

Are you an alum looking to stay connected with your Viking roots? Email Director of Alumni Engagement & Development, Victoria Koblick at vkoblick@hf233.org today to get involved!

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