HF FYI

We're back with this week's Profile of a Viking, featuring Math Teacher Mr. Terrell Alexander III on Citizenship & Character.

"One of the biggest things that I go by is knowing that one of the greatest human acts is to inspire; I try to come in here everyday and inspire. Just being a good person is super important to me," he says. Check it out here!

HF Superintendent Dr. Scott Wakeley announced his retirement during a faculty meeting last month. 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.

The Board of Education has contracted with The Alma Advisory Group to conduct a search for our next Superintendent of Schools. A major part of the process is seeking input from stakeholders on the characteristics they would like to see in our next leader.

The "What's Your Vision for the Future of HF" engagement process includes several opportunities for community members to meet with The Alma Advisory Group consultant. Please mark your calendars for these opportunities. We hope you will join us to share your thoughts!

HF theatre has THE MOST Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards nominations in the state (with six!) from our production of Urinetown just this past weekend!

Best Direction: Anne Calderon; Best Performance in an Actor Role: Bryce Stewart & Gabe McKinney; Best Performance in a Actress Role: Jazmin Rhodes & Stella Hoyt; and Best Production.

HF Senior Jack Piros is a National Champion! Jack finished 1st place in the National Political Science Bee last week at the International Academic Competitions Varsity National Tournament in Washington D.C. last weekend. Jack becomes HF's first individual national champion in any scholastic bee competition! He finished first in a field of 47 students from around the country in a difficult competition with questions ranging from domestic government and politics, to political theory and international relations.

Both Varsity and JV History Bowl had strong performances at the National History Bowl and Bee competition in Washington D.C.! The Varsity team finished 27th, and just missed out on making the playoffs for the first time in school history, while JV secured 31st place.

Junior Everett Van Til also had some solid success, with two top-30 finishes. Jack Piros led the way in individual events, highlighted by being the National Champion in the National Political Science Bee. He competed in five events at nationals and was an award winner in each one!

April is Arab American History and Senior English classes wrapped up the month yesterday interacting with Arab American history, culture and contributions through photos, articles, poetry and music.

The school's DEI Office organized the lesson in collaboration with Senior English teachers.

Last week, we celebrated these students' induction into Mu Alpha Theta! The national high school and two-year college honor society is dedicated to inspiring and developing students who enjoy and excel in math.

Take a look at what our Career & Technical Education Department has been up to: HF's Business Education students took a deep dive into the world of Sports & Entertainment Marketing with a trip to the United Center!

They had the opportunity to meet with a panel of employees who shared their experiences working in the industry. Students gained invaluable insights into the diverse careers within this fast-paced field. From marketing strategies and ticket sales to event management, our students learned the intricacies of day-to-day operations.

Our Vikings also embarked on a guided tour, getting a glimpse of the iconic venue, including a peek at the luxurious premium seating suites. This immersive experience brought the business of sports and entertainment to life, solidifying classroom learning and sparking new career interests for our future business leaders!

What better way to celebrate your achievements than with a customized yard sign proudly displaying your accomplishment! We are thrilled to announce that HF has teamed up with Crossmark Printing, Inc., located in nearby Tinley Park, to bring you the perfect momento for your special day. Order now to ensure your sign is ready in time for the big day! Scan the code below or click here to order.

ICYMI: Three HF football alumni made some big moves over the weekend!

• Ryan Flournoy, Class of 2018, drafted in round 6 as the 216th pick by the Dallas Cowboys
• Isaiah Coe, Class of 2019, signed with the Indianapolis Colts!
• Desmond Bland, Class of 2016, signed with the New Orleans Saints

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.

HF Summer Sports Camps provide student-athletes in our community with a foundation of fundamental skills, knowledge, character, leadership and love for athletics. Recognizing that while skills and drills are critical to the improvement of an athlete, making the sport fun is essential to developing the passion for the game. We hope you’ll join the tradition of HF athletics this summer by training and learning from some of the best coaches in high school athletics in some of the best facilities in the country! Register on hf.8to18.com. Browse the camp offerings in our brochure here.

HF School Counseling Department held a webinar for families of rising 9-12th graders about the course selection process for next school year. A recording of the session has been uploaded to the HF website, and you can re-watch it here. Check out the 2024-25 Course Offerings here.

As the Class of 2028 prepares to begin their Viking Voyage, this guidebook provides all the information families and students need to get started. You can also re-watch the Course Selection Informational Meeting here. Please share this with any eighth graders and their families that will be Vikings next school year.

As you prepare to become a Viking, you may be interested in ways HF's Special Education Department can best serve a student's individual needs. Click here to watch the informational presentation by our Director of Special Education David Dore.

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