HF FYI

No School: Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day)

Final Exam Schedule for Next Week

We are almost at the end of the school year! Final Exams will take place next week--please see the schedule below and bus schedules here to plan accordingly. We wish our Vikings the best as they complete the semester!

Friday, May 22nd

Period 1 Exam 7:30-8:50 a.m. (80 mins)

Followed by modified Viking Day Schedule

Tuesday, May 26th

Period 2 & 3 Office Hours 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Period 2 Exam 8:35-9:55 a.m. (80 mins)

Period 3 Exam 10:10-11:30 a.m. (80 mins)

Wednesday, May 27th

Period 4 & 5 Office Hours 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Period 4 Exam 8:35-9:55 a.m. (80 mins)

Period 5 Exam 10:10-11:30 a.m. (80 mins)

Thursday, May 28th

Period 6 & 7 Office Hours 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Period 6 Exam 8:35-9:55 a.m. (80 mins)

Period 7 Exam 10:10-11:30 a.m. (80 mins)

Friday, May 29th

Marking Day/Makeup Exams

Bus Schedule for Finals Week Here

Reminders for the Class of 2026

As the Class of 2026 prepares to turn their tassels, there's a few important happenings ahead of the big day:

Graduation Practice is Thursday, May 28th from 12:30-2 p.m. in the South Gym
Immediately following practice is Cap & Gown Pickup from 2-3 p.m. in the South Cafeteria
The big day, Graduation, is Sunday, May 31st at 1 p.m. in the Stadium

We look forward to celebrating this milestone with our soon-to-be grads and their families!

1st Place Wins at IL Women's Press Association

Congrats to our Vikings whose 1st Place videos from the Illinois Women's Press Association Contest earlier this month went on to the national contest! The Viking Television show produced by Declan Klyn, Laila Dyer, and Sofia Bilgi won 1st Place in the Nation for Best TV Show!

The president of the Illinois Women's Press Association said she has "never seen ALL of a school's 1st Place entries go on to win a national award." Go Vikings!

You Can Watch the Videos Using the Links Below

Best Newscast - Declan Klyn, Laila Dyer, Sofia Bilgi - 1st Place - The VTV Show
Video News Story - Aidan Klauk - 2nd Place - Witches Night Out
Radio Prepared Report - Maggie Stapleton - 2nd Place - Flag Football
Radio Interview Talk Show - Aidan Klauk, Bryce Barnett, Bryce Christian, Laila Dyer - 2nd Place - 2 B's in a Pod
Video Feature Story - Laila Dyer - Honorable Mention - The Barkary
Video Sports Story - Aidan Klauk - Honorable Mention - Veteran's Salute

Sports Photo - Bryce Christian - Honorable Mention - The Vault

Check Out End-of-Year Happenings Around Campus

Our Fine Arts Department hosted their quarterly show at Bergstein's Deli in Homewood! Check out the work of our student-artists, and thank you again to Bergstein's for collaborating with us all year to host these showcases for our community.

Our Social Sciences Department hosted their annual "Robes in the Classroom" on Friday, welcoming judges from our community to speak to our students.

Our VICTORS program wrapped up their school year with their annual alumni meeting. "We want to give a huge thank you to Jace Bell (Fisk University Class of '23) and Peyton Gamble (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Class of 2025) for providing their perspectives on life after high school and what it takes to succeed in college and life," said Mr. Roberts.

VICTORS collaborates with successful community members and provides students with opportunities to explore post-secondary options. VICTORS also offers a scholarship through its partnership with the Delta Sigma Boule Foundation.

ICYMI: April Students of the Month

The school year is flying by, but we could not miss recognizing our April Students of the Month! Many of them have been busy around campus with end-of-year testing, but we captured a few of them in the halls (seen here with Mr. Chapel)! Congrats to: Bria Crump, Cesar Evans, Skyla Johnson, Rachel Latman, Laniyah Rudolf, Nathan Sobczak, Kayden Salomon, Sophia Spezza, Miles Winn, and Ruby Zeman.

Sign Up for June's Flag Football Camp!

Register for Flag Football Camp Here

Reminder: Updates to Summer School Schedule

*This change does NOT include summer driver education.*

To better support student learning and provide a more balanced summer experience, summer school will now run Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:25 p.m. This adjusted schedule allows students to enjoy three-day weekends each week, while still ensuring we fully cover all required course content and maintain the rigor and expectations necessary for success.

HF believes this change creates a strong balance—maximizing focused instructional time during the week and giving students extended time to rest, recharge, or manage other summer commitments. Please review your calendars and plan accordingly. Additional details and any program-specific information will be shared as we get closer to the start of summer school.

See full summer school details here. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Associate Principal Craig Fantin at craig.fantin@hf233.org. Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Train Like a Viking: Sign Up for Summer Sports Camps

HF sports camp are back this summer: 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.

Updates to Summer Camps (accomodating the above summer school changes)

The start time for athletic summer camps will now be after 1:30 p.m. to ensure students have access to both opportunities. Those changes are also reflected in the Summer Camp Brochure below.

See Summer Camp Offerings Here

Register for Camps Here

Thinking About Playing Your Sport in College?

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.

College Athletic Pathway - Honest Game

Catch Up on Honest Game Webinars

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.

Honest Game Webinars

Get Involved with the HF Parent Association

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.

Sign Up for the HFPA Parent Discipline Committee

Happening Around Town

Family Health Fair: Saturday, June 6th

Aunt Martha's is hosting a Family Health Fair on Saturday, June 6th (and Saturday, July 18th) at the Chicago Heights Family Health Center (900 Dixie Hwy). Call and make your appointment today--spots are filling up fast!

Stay in the Know: Download the Parent Square App!

HF families and students are in control of how HF communicates with them. HF uses Parent Square | Student Square to communicate with families and students.