HF FYI

As you get settled into the second half of the school year, please keep these important textbook reminders in mind. The Textbook Center is seeking books from Semester 1 courses to give to students in those Semester 2 courses. Please avoid fines by returning these resources to the Textbook Center (South Building, next door to the Library) by this Friday, January 9th. You don't have to wait until May to return books you finished with in December--returning them helps your peers who need them this semester. See the graphic below for more details or visit our website's Textbook Center page.

Not sure what to return? Please return books to the Textbook Center if...

• you have books for courses you are no longer taking.

• you have books for courses you dropped.

• you have books you don't recognize.

HF's Music Department is proud to share that we have six musicians that were selected by audition to the Illinois Music Education Association All-State Music Ensembles! Please join us in congratulating:

Ahlier Velasquez, All-State Honors Jazz Band Combo (Baritone Sax)

Luke DeBruin, All-State Band (Bb Clarinet)

Elhanan Jenkins, All-State Honors Chorus (Bass 2)

Luke Wagner, Honorable Mention, Singer-Songwriter Competition

Marcus McGhee, All-State Chorus (Tenor 2)

Adelai Easter, All-State Honors Chorus (Alto 2)

They will perform at the Illinois Music Education Conference during the last week of January in Peoria.

On this new episode of Viking Scholars, we hear from Junior Michael (MJ) Tillman about how HF's Project Lead the Way (PLTW) program is inspiring his future Engineering plans. Check it out here!

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+

Congratulations are in order to Senior Mariyah Robinson on receiving the 2026 ITCCCA Sprints/Hurdles Athlete of the Year Award presented by the Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Association! You may remember our Girls Track and Field took home the State Championship this past Spring. Mariyah will be officially recognized in a ceremony tomorrow in Itasca.

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.

Little Vikings Preschool is a laboratory preschool where HF students earn their ECE Level 1 Credential which is recognized by licensed childcare facilities throughout Illinois. The preschool focuses on preparing the Little Vikings for school through hands on experiences, individual lessons, and group activities.

We're happy to announce that Little Vikings is now offering an additional day on Fridays from 7:45-10:30 a.m. Your little one can now join us three mornings a week! The days are:

• Tuesdays 7:45-11 a.m.
• Thursdays 7:45-11 a.m.
• Fridays 7:45-10:30 a.m.

To learn more, contact Dr. Kim Peterz at kimberly.peterz@hf233.org or littlevikings@hf233.org.

Get ready for a magical night under the stars at Turnabout: Night in the Bayou! Join your friends on Saturday, January 31st, from 7-10 p.m. at Tuscany Falls in Mokena for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and bayou-inspired vibes. Tickets are $50 and must be purchased through GoFan by 10 p.m. on Friday, January 23rd. Purchase your ticket here. Don’t wait! Secure your spot and get ready for a night to remember!

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 is again offering Summer Driver's Education this year, with pre-registration opening online on Monday, March 2nd. Save the date and see the attached document for full details. We look forward to having our Vikings become safe and responsible drivers!

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