HF FYI

*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.

Summer School Dates

• Summer School Semester 1: June 8 - 25 (Originally posted as June 8 -26)

• Summer School Semester 2: June 29 - July 16 (Originally posted as June 29 - July 17)

• Days/Times: Mondays - Thursdays from 8 a.m. - 1:25 p.m.

Summer School classes are in-person. Students are allowed up to 2 days of absence each semester. If a student is absent for more than 2 days, they are dropped from the class.

The start time for athletic summer camps will be after 1:30 p.m. to ensure students have access to both opportunities.

Please also note: If your student has requested to take a summer school course, the fees have been uploaded to your account. The fees must be paid prior to enrolling your student in the class, so please make the payment as soon as possible to guarantee a seat for your student.

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.

Join Homewood-Flossmoor High School and Bergstein's Deli for its Quarter 3 & 4 Fine Arts Show, this time featuring an open mic night with our Vikings! Stop by to celebrate our artists and musicians (and of course, grab a yummy sandwich).

We're excited to give a big congratulations to HF's very own Adam Vogel on receiving the Program of Excellence Award from the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA)! Mr. Vogel is the Department Lead for Physical Education and spearheads our Strength & Conditioning program for our student-athletes. " This honor celebrates programs that demonstrate exceptional standards in strength & conditioning, leadership, organization, and a commitment to developing student-athletes the right way."-via NHSSCA

Mr. Willard-Rose's Senior Design Thinking students are creating a community art project, and would love for you to be part of it. Stop by to paint a rock or clothespin with a positive message, bright colors, or a little encouragement for a stranger.

Afterward, students will hide the creations around the Homewood and Flossmoor area. When someone finds one, they can scan the QR code, snap a picture, and post it to social media. Together, they will build a joyful online gallery filled with messages of hope, kindness, and community connection.

You only need to pop by for a few minutes. Bring family, friends, kids, neighbors, anyone who wants to paint and pass along a little positivity. Come say hi. Paint with us. Pass it on.

This week we celebrated a special group of students who are choosing a path that truly makes a difference as part of Educators Rising's #NationalSigningDay: Congratulations to our Introduction to Education Seniors who have committed to majoring in Education at their respective colleges/universities: Margaret Stapleton, Mariah Nellum, Rayna Ward, Angelena Alborn and (not pictured) Evania Regas!

"These students are stepping into a profession that shapes the future and we are excited to see the impact they will make in their classrooms and beyond," says Ms. Ortberg.

Congrats are in order to our Viking Television (VTV) students who took home some wins at the MMEA Video Festival state video contest: The Vikings captured 17 awards, including three 1st Place finishes!

They also had two videos win a Crystal Pillar Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS)--those videos will go on to a National Competition in October.

But wait, there's more: Laila Dyer and Declan Klyn each earned $2,500 scholarships through NATAS, while Anthony Reynoso earned a $5,000 scholarship through the MMEA Lucas and Sharon Palermo Memorial Scholarship!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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