Presented by the American School Counselor Association, this year's theme is School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive. Our counselors at HF dedicate their days to doing just that: From offering guidance on course selections to supporting students' needs in and out of the classroom and more, our Viking Community is truly stronger because of them. Be sure to thank a school counselor this week!

HF is the place to be! That's the message that our students brought to our Rising Vikings during their visit last week at Brookwood Junior High. "What we want them to get out of our visits is to get a glimpse of what it means to be a Viking," said Senior Class President Ahmad Powell. "We gave examples, we gave some tips and advice just to make sure that they're comfortable transitioning to high school." Watch the new episode here!

Attention Seniors! You have the opportunity to take your Traditional Head and Shoulders Yearbook (Only) Portrait on next Friday, February 7 (All-Staff Institute Day) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the South Building Pool Lobby (enter Door 12). No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome! Seniors who book a Premier Portrait Session with VIP will not need to be photographed on these days.

All students are expected to adhere to the HF Dress Code by wearing appropriate attire for his/her school yearbook picture. This includes messages, graphics, and proper body coverage. The senior portrait attire is more formal than 9th-11th grade yearbook pictures. Seniors should wear a dressy or professional shirt (dresses, vests, jackets, and ties are optional).

Visual Image Photography (VIP) is the official photographer of Homewood-Flossmoor High School. 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.

Your photo selection must be taken by VIP by March 15, 2025 in order to appear in your school’s yearbook. Due to the Yearbook printing contract, no exceptions will be made. If you do not select an image, one will be selected for you by VIP.

Orders for personal purchase will be made online here. All orders will be direct delivery to your home to reduce touch points. Questions about ordering pictures should be sent to support@vipis.com.

If you haven't already done so, please complete the 2025 Cap and Gown Student Survey to submit your 2025 Graduation Cap & Gown Measurements.

Join us as we honor Black History and Excellence at this year’s Black History Month Assembly: Rooted in the Dream! This powerful event will celebrate culture and a legacy of achievement with incredible performances by HF students.

This event will feature many of our students whose talent you already know and love:

• HF Inspirational Voices Gospel Choir
• HF Steppers
• And More!

Students and Staff: We'll see you in the Auditorium during 5th Period. For our community and those looking to tune in, you can watch the assembly here, thanks to our talented VTV students and staff. We can't wait to recognize the value of Black History and Culture with you!

Our Incoming Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Norrell has been named one of Ed Week's 2025 "Leaders to Learn From", the only district recognition program run by a news organization. The recognition shines a spotlight on K-12 District Leaders from across the nation. Dr. Norrell is one of eight awardees! You can check out the featured articles below.

Dr. Norrell will officially join us as Superintendent on July 1, 2025. Be sure to warmly welcome her to the Viking Family!

What better time to escape winter doldrums than to enter into a magical, mystical woodland and enjoy a performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream?" Join us on February 20, 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium!

Directed by Mrs. Calderón, HF New Faces Production is a performance that specifically casts Freshmen, Sophomores, and any Upperclassman who has been in 2 or less productions. These students have been working hard on mastering Shakespeare's language and bringing it to life on stage. This is one you do not want to miss...fairies, magic, lovers' quarrels, and some belly laughs are sure to keep you entertained. We hope to see you there!

Cast: (in no particular order)

Puck: Sophia O'Quin

Oberon: Theo Anderson

Hermia: Satiya Viner

Lysander: Caleb Hughes

Egeus: Kayla Manzera

Theseus: Jada Williams

Titania: Charrann Moore

Helena: Gina Bonanotte

Demetrius: Nyla Bishop

Hippolyta: Natalia Alvarado

Philostrate: James Tate III

Nick Bottom: Samantha Chalmers

Quince: Violet Bivens

Flute: Teagan Meeks

Snug: Megan Jones

Starveling: Molly Stapleton

Snout: Terrin Joubert

Moth: Isabella Davies

Cobweb: Adelyn Zawaski

Peaseblossom: Abbigail O'Quin

Mustardseed: Jazmin Coleman

Production Assistants: Robert Wakefield II and Cristen Claxton

Student Directors: Bryce Stewart and Flan Marak

Mentors: Leo Daggett, Kaylee Grage, Tessa O'Keefe, and Madison Schneidewind

Ash Komorowski

Aaron Greep

Ezra Raferty

Lily Sherman

Bella Shaklee

Leigha Lickert

Camyrn Kelley

Reagan Seye

Sabrina Murray

Ella Linde

Danydra Wheeler

Josh Simpson

Attention HF Dad Squad: You may remember Senator Will Davis as our keynote speaker for our Annual Dad Squad this past October; well, he's back with a thank you to you! Senator Davis is graciously inviting the Dad Squad to the Bulls vs. Suns game on Saturday, February 22nd (previously Friday, February 28th)! Dads, reserve your seat for this new date today if you plan to attend. Spots are limited.

Did you catch last night's Grammy Awards? HF Alum Christian Euman (Class of 2009) is now a Grammy Winner! Christian won for Best Instrumental Composition for "Strands".

Christian was in the Jazz Band during his time as a Viking. We're super proud he's taken his talents to the biggest stages! *Photo via the Akropolis Reed Quintet Facebook Page*

HF's Chess Team is headed to State! The Vikings went undefeated in the SWSC Conference, finishing 3-1 at Sectionals. They will travel to Peoria on February 13th to compete in the Championship. Coached by Head Coach Tiffany White and Assistant Coaches Chante Andrews and Eric Piros, the team is ready to take on the best in Illinois.

Senior Javiyah Israel took home Best of Show for her self-portrait, titled "Unbothered", in the Teen Category of the Black Creativity Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry! Javiyah created "Unbothered" in her Art Class here at HF; her award carries with it a $600 prize.

The Vikings took home their third 1st Place Trophy of the season last weekend at Naperville North High School! Competing against six other teams, they landed with a 395 out of 400--an almost perfect score!

Last Friday, 16 of our students exhibited their work at the SWSC Conference Art Competition at Governors State University. Of those 16 students, Senior Akilah Dixon took home one of the top awards for best Two-Dimensional Artwork, entitled "Get Out of my Head!!!" Junior Symone Valentine created the program cover for the event, while Sophomore Safa Siddiqui's sculpture, "The Haunted Oak", won the Best of School Award! We can't wait to see their artwork continue to shine in many exhibits to come!

Girls' Track is raising money for their Spring season! Your support goes toward team swag, program equipment, team meals and activities, travel costs and more. Make your donation today!

It’s chilly outside, but the summer heat is just around the corner. You can cool off at HF and sign up for Summer School 2025!

Students interested in attending Summer School will enter their choice in Schoolinks where their counselor will approve it. Students can start meeting now with their counselors to complete this process. Learn about summer school course offerings, registration and more in the 2025 Summer School Brochure.

Interested in taking Driver's Ed at HF? We're excited to offer Classroom Instruction and Behind-the-Wheel (for students turning 16 on or before November 1, and sophomore status) again this summer. Pre-Registration began on Monday, February 3.

Learn more about Driver's Ed offerings in our 2025 Summer School Brochure as well. And as always, drive safely HF!

2nd Semester is here, and that means it's already time to start preparing for next school year's classes. Check out this webinar hosted by IB Coordinator Ms. Day and Guidance Department Lead Dr. Olowe for all you need to know about Course Selections for the 2025-26 school year. Watch the webinar here.

Welcome aboard the Viking Voyage! We’re proud to introduce our new website, designed with input from students, families, staff, and community members to meet your needs and celebrate our Viking spirit. This platform is here to provide valuable resources, tools, and information to support our shared journey of excellence. If you come across a broken link, notice missing information, or have feedback, please share it with us here. Your input is key to helping us make this site the best it can be for everyone in the HF family. Thank you for visiting—Go Vikings!

Friendly reminders regarding student driving: All permits are sold out for the remainder of the year, so students must have a permit to park on campus during the school day. Additionally, students are not allowed to drive between buildings at any time or they will lose their permit. If students drive, and they do not have a permit, their car will be ticketed and/or towed at the owner's expense.

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.

The support of our HF Community is one of the truly special benefits of being a Viking. That support doesn't stop when a student graduates; it's why we say "Once a Viking, Always a Viking!"

You can make a difference today for one of our Viking Alum: The family of Khairi Ross (Class of 2019) is asking for your help as Khairi faces Stage 4 Colon Cancer, a diagnosis received just last month. You can read the family's full story and donate to their GoFundMe here.

HF students, staff and administration send our full love and support to Khairi--we know you can fight like a Viking!

The Flossmoor Art Council is hosting a screening of the documentary, “The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument to Ida B. Wells” on Wednesday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community House in Flossmoor. "We chose this as our first event to highlight the Richard Hunt piece “Uplifted” that graces our sculpture garden at Levitt Park in Flossmoor," said Executive Director Troy Holmes. This event is free and open to the public! Get your ticket here.

The League of Women Voters of Homewood-Flossmoor will hosts Dr. Larry McClellen on Wednesday, February 19th at 7.p.m. as he shares little known stories of Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in our own backyard. Join them at the Flossmoor Village Hall. A Q&A Session will follow.

Shop Local, Shop Indoors! Join the Village of Homewood’s Indoor Farmers Market, the last Saturday of every month (Jan–Apr), from 8 a.m. to noon! Fresh food, unique finds, & homemade treasures await—don’t miss out!

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