HF FYI

Reminder that upon returning, we have an adjusted schedule for that week due to All School Testing:

Monday 4/7: Block 1

Tuesday 4/8: Block 2 (Late-Start)

Wednesday 4/9: All School Testing

Thursday 4/10: Block 3

Friday 4/11: Regular Viking Day

Our Vikings are showing up and showing out this semester: Yesterday we celebrated our 3rd Quarter Students of the Quarter--each nominated by one of their teachers for exhibiting the key traits of the Profile of a Viking!

Big congrats to: Raena Kaminski, Solitaire Anderson, Tolani Babawale, Christina Kentzel, Kathleen Karner, Charday Harbour, Edouard Augustave, (Tiffany Gamble and YoHance Jackson not pictured).

Congrats to our Vikings who made excellent strides this semester so far. Check out the full list of 3rd Quarter High Honor Roll and A/B Honor Roll here!

This week in Fine Arts: Our student-musicians got to sit back and enjoy the sounds of some professionals from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra! Check out a recap of the visit and how it inspired our Vikings to take their talents to the next level.

These Vikings stuck to the course even as the much-needed Spring Break approaches. Congrats to our March Students of the Month: Chazz Robinson, Morgan Henderson, Caleb Sigle, Ethan Taylor, Makhi Nicholas, Jada Williams, Luke DeBruin, Dylan Denmark and Kaleb Augustave (not pictured)! (Seen here with Assistant Principal Mr. Schmidt)

Big congrats are in order to HF's Reading Department on receiving the Exemplary Reading Program Award by the International Literacy Association (ILA)! The award recognizes outstanding reading and language arts programs across the U.S. and Canada--HF is one of only two schools to receive this year's award.

“The Exemplary Reading Program Award honors those who go above and beyond in fostering a love of reading, critical thinking, and creativity among students,” said ILA Executive Director Nicola Wedderburn. “This recognition underscores the importance of innovative approaches to literacy and the dedication of educators who are shaping the future of our young learners."

We are so grateful for our Specialists and Administration who continue to go above and beyond for our Vikings!

HF's School Counseling Office along with the HF Foundation and HF Parent Association are accepting applications for their 2025 Scholarship starting Monday, March 24th through Sunday, April 13th. Complete the application via Google Form here. Any scholarship questions should be directed to the Post-Secondary Counselors Mr. Kain (bkain@hf233.org) or Mr. Coy (kcoy@hf233.org).

The Homewood-Flossmoor Education Association (HFEO) is excited to announce the first recipients of their new Student Teaching Scholarship! This scholarship is awarded to past Future Teacher Scholarship recipients who have made significant progress towards their teaching careers. Three graduates from the class of 2021 who received Future Teacher Scholarships were each awarded an additional $400 to support them during their student teaching placements. The HFEO is proud to announce that two more of these graduates will be student teaching next school year, and they will also receive the Student Teaching Scholarship. Read more about these inspiring students in a recent HF Chronicle article.

Each year HF dedicates Honors Convocation Night to honor students who have earned college scholarships for the following school year. Thanks to the generosity of HFEO teachers, instructional assistants, and retired HF teachers, last year, the HFEO proudly funded and presented ten $500 awards to HF Seniors in the following categories: Service, Future Teacher, and Outstanding Student. This year marks the 9th year of the HFEO Scholarship Program, which has awarded over 50 scholarships totaling over $28,000 thus far.

You can make a tax-deductible contribution to the HFEO Scholarship Fund today! Whether that is $5, $20, $100 or even $500, your donation will have a positive impact on a future HF graduate.

To make your contribution, please make checks payable to HFEO, and note that it is for the Scholarship Fund and send it to:

HFEO

℅ Dana Noble - President

999 Kedzie Ave. Flossmoor, IL 60422

You may send donations to the HFEO Chase bank account via Zelle to our HFEO treasurer James Sokoloski at jsokoloski@hf233.org. Please include in the memo: HFEO Scholarship Fund.

Thank you for your time and support of the HFEO and the HF students. Your contribution will help grow and sustain a thriving scholarship program for many deserving students this year and for years to come.

Your voice matters! Parents and guardians play a crucial role in shaping the educational experience for their children. That’s why we encourage all families to participate in the 5Essentials Survey, an important tool that helps schools identify strengths and areas for growth.

What is the 5Essentials Survey?

The 5Essentials Survey gathers feedback from parents, students, and staff to assess five key areas that contribute to school success:

1. Effective Leaders – Strong leadership that fosters a positive school culture
2. Collaborative Teachers – Educators who work together to improve instruction
3. Involved Families – Strong school-home partnerships
4. Supportive Environment – A safe, welcoming, and engaging school climate
5. Ambitious Instruction – High expectations and rigorous academic opportunities

Why Should You Participate?

Your input helps school leaders make informed decisions to enhance student learning and well-being. A higher response rate provides a clearer picture of the school environment and ensures your voice is heard.

How to Take the Survey

The survey is confidential and only takes about 10 minutes to complete. Take the survey here before March 28, 2025 to share your thoughts.

Your feedback makes a difference! Let’s work together to ensure the best educational experience for all students. Take the 5Essentials Survey today!

Get ready for "A Night of Enchanted Elegance!" Prom 2025 is just over a month away, happening on Saturday, May 3rd. Tickets are on sale starting today on GoFan. Find out everything you need to know about the magical evening in our Prom FAQs here. Can't wait to see our Vikings shine!

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, who haven't already signed up for the class in School Links, will need to contact their counselor to let them know they would like to take a Summer School class. 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!

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! We can't wait to have our Vikings and Future Vikings here this summer!

Help your students prepare for success in college sports! Invite them to join Honest Game’s school-sponsored webinar series, offering essential guidance on college recruitment, financial aid, and academic eligibility. Designed specifically for students and families, this free educational series provides expert insights to help them reach their best-fit college goals.

Register for Honest Game's next free educational webinar: NCAA Eligibility Center Accounts: A Step-by-Step Guide for Student-Athletes and Families (April 10, 2025) happening on Thursday, April 10th at 7 p.m. CST. Honest Game experts will guide families through the complexities of NCAA Eligibility Accounts for student-athletes aiming to play college sports. We’ll cover the different NCAA account types and outline our step-by-step guide to ensure a smooth registration process.

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.

Student Government is hosting its shoe drive through May 10th. Many individuals in our own communities and beyond lack proper footwear--but together, we can make a meaningful impact!

Students can bring gently used or new shoes to the North or South Cafeterias. Parents and guardians can also drop off shoes at Door 1 (the main entrance off Kedzie Ave). Thanks in advance for making this drive a success!

Join the Village of Flossmoor's Green Commission, Flossmoor Public Works and other volunteers from the community for a cleanup day on Saturday, April 5 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

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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