HF FYI

2nd Semester is in full swing, and our Vikings are starting 2026 off strong: Congratulations to our December/January Students of the Month!

Here with Assistant Principal Mr. Schmidt: Madeline Murrah; Tristan Harris; Sophie McManus; Charlotte Such; Gabrielle Brooms; Jorie Peters; Sofia Del Real; and Harmony Hogan. Not pictured: Jaxson DeBoer and Aleksander Pravdic.

We encourage rising Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors to thoughtfully explore course options and make selections that align with your goals and future aspirations. Completing this step is an important part of shaping your path to success.

• Career Pathways Guide
• 2026-2027 Course Book
  • Course Offerings information can also be found in SchooLinks
• SchooLinks Login Information

• January 24, 2026: Virtual Presentation for Parents and Students & Course Planner opens in SchooLinks--watch them here:
  • Incoming Freshmen (Class of 2030) webinar recording
  • Rising Grades 10, 11, and 12 webinar recording
  • IEP Transition webinar recording
• January 24- February 2, 2026: Students update their course plan in SchooLinks
• February 2 - March 13, 2026: School Counselor meetings to finalize course selections. Summer School Registration takes place during counselor meetings.
• March 16, 2026: Course selection closes
• May 11 - May 22, 2026: The window opens for students to make course selection changes. *Please note: Course selection changes will not be made over the summer
• August 2026: Student Schedules are available

Should you have any questions, please contact your student’s school counselor.

School Counselor meetings during students' math classes starting the week of February 2, 2026. During these meetings, school counselors will review course options, discuss post-secondary plans, and help students finalize their course selections.

Rest assured, all students will have equal opportunities to discuss and select their courses, regardless of the specific date or time of their meeting with their counselor. For those who wish to make changes to their course selections, the next opportunity to do so will be May 11- 22, 2026. Students will then gain access to their complete schedules, including the order of their courses, in August.

Pre-Registration for Summer School 2026 will again take place online this year beginning on this 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!

Congratulations to HF's own Mr. Steve Szymkowiak on being recognized by the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) on being named Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach Emeritus (RSCC*E). This designation is of the highest achievement that can be achieved for Strength & Conditioning Coaches.

Coach Szymkowiak joins an exclusive group of coaches being a part of only 320 Professional, NCAA, and High School coaches to receive this elite distinction. Coach Szymkowiak is also a Certified Teacher and Certified Athletic Trainer, and has been for more than 25 years.

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.

HF's literary magazine, EDDA, has been selected to receive the rank of First Class in the 2025 NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) program. The mission of NCTE’s REALM program is to publicly recognize excellent literary magazines produced by students with the support of their teachers. REALM is designed to encourage all schools to develop literary magazines that celebrate the art and craft of writing. EDDA is sponsored by English Teacher Mrs. Sahar Mustafah.

Check out the digital version of our 2025 issue here!

Wellness Wednesdays are back, just in time to bring some much needed self-care during these chilly winter months. Join Mrs. White in Room E09 (South Building) for wellness topics and activities in a safe, open and friendly environment. Guess what? Wellness Wednesdays take place during 7th Period, so it's the perfect way to end your school day!

See the flyer below and sign up here. We hope to see you there, and remember: be kind to one another and don't be afraid to seek support when you need it.

Operation Snowflake is a one-day program for 7th and 8th graders from Parker Junior High, James Hart Junior High and Brookwood Junior High that focuses on junior high and adolescent issues. The staff includes teens from HF who have been to Snowball and adult staff from both the junior high schools.

Sign up today for this year's Operation Snowflake, happening on Saturday, March 14th!

HF New Faces Production is a performance that specifically casts Freshmen, Sophomores, and any Upperclassmen who have been in 2 or less productions. This year's production is LOST GIRL by Kimberly Belflower.

Long after returning from Neverland, Wendy Darling realizes she never truly moved on from the adventure or the promises of “the boy who wouldn’t grow up.” Poetic, funny, and heartbreaking, LOST GIRL reimagines the world beyond Peter Pan, weaving a rich tapestry of storytelling about memory, agency, and what it means to choose yourself after the magic fades. It is the story of the girl who had to grow up, and the woman she becomes because of it.

Join us in the Performing Arts Center (South Building, enter Door 9) on Thursday, February 19th and Friday, February 20th at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, February 21st at 3 p.m. *Most suitable for audiences 14+

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a standardized test that helps people determine their eligibility for military service and job training, and identify careers that may be a good fit for them. It's administered to students in grades 10-12 and applicants to the U.S. Air Force, Army, and National Guard.

The test evaluates a person's knowledge and their ability to learn different subjects. It's designed to help people find a job that matches their strengths and where they're most likely to succeed.

The ASVAB also provides a post-test interpretation that shows students how their interests match careers in terms of salary, occupational outlook, and education pathways. This information can help students prepare for college and careers.

HF is excited to offer the ASVAB during the school day to any interested 10th-12th grade HF student on Wednesday, February 25th. Students must register in advance as seats are limited. Please register here.

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.

Our very own Varsity Dance Team member, Kendal Warren, is the newest and youngest member of the cast of Quiet Parts Out Loud: A Day in the Life of A.G. Gaston! She is honored to use dance motion as a way to pay tribute to the Civil Rights Movement. This is what Black history is all about—a reminder that our history is American history. She's proud of her contribution as an ensemble member and lead dancer.

Kendal would like to invite the HF Community to join her for Friends and Family Night on February 6, 2026 at the Harold Washington Cultural Center (4701 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60615), with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the show starting at 7 p.m. Get ready for an evening filled with big singing, big dancing, and lots of fun!

Tickets can be purchased directly from Kendal as a member of the cast or by texting the words "Friends and Family" along with her name "KENDAL" to 773-373-1900 for a special discount!

Save the date for Congresswoman Robin Kelly's 2nd Congressional District Youth Opportunities Fair, happening on Saturday, March 14th from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hillcrest High School (17401 Pulaski Road in Country Club Hills).

The Youth Opportunities Fair is designed for youth of all ages, including students under the working age of 16, as well as those seeking college-level and postsecondary opportunities. The fair ensures equitable access to information and resources that support academic success, personal growth, career exploration, and long-term educational pathways. Congresswoman Kelly is committed to strengthening partnerships with school districts to ensure that students and families are fully informed about the wide range of opportunities available to them.

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