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Congrats are in order to our SPOLY Unified Soccer Team, our now two-time state champs! Shout out to the Village of Flossmoor's Fire Department for the special escort back to campus. #GoooVikings

This week's Profile of a Viking episode focuses on Reflection & Resilience, and we're hearing from PE/Health/Driver's Ed Department Chair Adam Vogel. "We exemplify resiliency by trying to persevere over struggles we may have in the classroom or sports," he says. "A lot of times, we don't stop to smell the roses or stop to see the great things we've done and reflect on those things." Check out the feature here.

HF's Chess Team participated in the Aries Team Chess Tournament at Glenbard East over the weekend. The team's exceptional performance garnered them a well-deserved first-place victory in the 5-Board Competition!

The team remained undefeated throughout the entire tournament. Junior Lyndon Proby and Sophomore SA Davis IV both delivered remarkable performances--going undefeated in all of their matches.Their dedication and strategic prowess were truly commendable.

More highlights from the tournament:
Senior Matthew Lively secured an impressive record with 3 wins and 1 draw.
Junior Matthew Brison demonstrated his skill by winning 4 matches and drawing 1.
Senior Eli Burr's tenacity shone through as he won 4 matches.
Junior Jacob Roe contributed to the team's success with 1 win.

"The collective efforts of our Chess Team showcased their unwavering commitment to excellence," said team sponsor Tiffany White. "We are immensely proud of their achievements and the dedication they have displayed in representing HF."

HF's Debate Team had an outstanding weekend at Illinois State University for the UHigh Invitational. Debaters are currently competing on topics such as forgiving federal student loans and fossil fuel extraction on federal public lands. Our Vikings took home several awards, including multiple top 10 speakers!

The wins keep coming with our Girls' Volleyball Team: Six players were named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association Academic All American Team! The requirements were 3.75 out of 4 and they had to play in at least 50% of the total sets during the season! Clap it up for:

Jordyn Abercrombie-Senior

Camille Brooms-Junior

Alayna Frangella-Sophomore

Skylar Skinner-Junior

Ihuoma Ozoh-Sophomore

Frances Smith-Junior

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.

This is a reminder that if you haven't already, payment for AP exams is due this Friday, November 10, 2023. After this date, any unpaid exams will be cancelled, and any additions or cancellations will incur a $40 fee per exam. Fees can be paid using your Parent PowerSchool Account (from a computer, not the app), where each exam and fee is listed.

If you are experiencing financial hardship, please click here to submit an assistance request to the Business Office. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Celine Bucci in the Assessment Office at cbucci@hf233.org.

Sponsored by HF's Friends of Rachel, Just Like You Club and Unified Sports, students are encouraged to help make a difference for those in need by bringing canned food items to their Viking Compass classes now through next Friday, November 17. Donations will benefit the Serena Hills Food Pantry. Thank you in advance for showing that Viking Spirit!

Homewood-Flossmoor High School distributes the caps and gowns for graduates at the graduation rehearsal in May. In preparation for distribution and the ceremony, we are collecting gown sizes and colors. If you haven't done so already, please fill out your cap and gown form here.

Exploring how you're going to pay for college? We're here to help! Join our Post-Secondary Counselors Kevin Coy and Brad Kain for a Virtual Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, November 15 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. You'll have the chance to hear expert advice from Mary Nucciarone, Financial Aid Director at the University of Notre Dame.

November 6-10 is National #SchoolPsychologyWeek! We want to give a big shoutout to HF's psychologists: Dr. Anna Pignatiello, Kofi Shuck, Brittany Gill, Bill Polen and Christina Berger (23-24 Intern). The work they do for our students is invaluable and we're super grateful for their dedication.

Are you looking for resources to help you or your student throughout their high school journey? Visit the National School Psychology Association's site for plenty of helpful tools, like the items found under Adaptable Resources.

It's getting chillier outside--now is the time to stock up on some HF gear! The Viking Shop is available now through November 20, featuring hoodies, joggers, seasonal shirts and more. Shop here.

The Homewood Arts Council (HAC) is welcoming Susan Voelz as its next guest in their Getting In Tune interview series on Saturday, November 18 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Izaak Walton Preserve (1100 W Ridge Road in Homewood). Voelz is a Chicago-based violinist, songwriter/composer and artist who has toured the world with Poi Dog Pondering as a Rock violin pioneer. Her album "Trust the Waves Will Hold You" was released last year on Pravda Records. Learn more and get your tickets here. *HF students may attend at a discounted price of $5! A parent/guardian should contact haccastaneda60430@gmail.com to have your student added to the Will Call List.

The holiday season kicks off in Flossmoor on Saturday, November 25 with Small Business Saturday! Area businesses will open early and will close late that day on one of the busiest shopping days of the season. 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.

“Combining the magic of the holiday season with Small Business Saturday creates the perfect opportunity to embrace cherished traditions and light up the season with unique gifts from your favorite Flossmoor businesses,” says Stephanie Wright, Flossmoor’s Community Relations Manager. Learn more here. We hope to see you around town!

The Homewood Public Library now offers a non-resident punch card for use in The Makery. The Makery houses equipment such as a sewing machine, laminator, VHS-to-DVD converter, 3D printer and more. Non-Homewood residents with a SWAN library card in good standing may purchase a punch card for the following: 5 visits for $25; 10 visits for $40; and 20 visits for $70. Appointments are required. Contact makery@homewoodlibrary.org with your interest.

The November Board of Education meeting has been moved to this Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7 p.m.

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