Our 3rd Annual Dad Squad Day was a huge success, welcoming 90 dads to join our Vikings for a day of encouragement and kicking off Positivity Week.

Catch the CBS2 feature on the Dad Squad, covered by our own 2006 Alum Shardaa Gray! Watch here.

On this episode of The Voyage, we talk to some of the dads about the importance of their "dad-ication". Check it out here!

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition among high school students for recognition and college undergraduate scholarships. Students enter by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and by meeting program entry and participation requirements.

We're proud to say 3 of our Vikings were nominated as Commended Students--Noelle Dolan and Frances Smith--and a Semifinalist, Everett Van Til! Learn more about National Merit here.

Get your tickets today to see this weekend's Theatre Production of "Everybody", taking the stage tomorrow, November 1 and Saturday, November 2 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. "Everybody" was a Finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize in Drama, by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins.

"You can’t take just anything with you. They say you can’t take it with you, but that won’t stop Everybody from trying! One of America’s hottest young playwrights gives the 15th-century morality tale a much-needed lift of theatrical whimsy, as Everybody—hounded by Death—desperately searches among everything and everyone in hope of finding something to take along on life’s final journey into death."

Most suitable for audiences 13+ for mild language and adult themes.

Mrs. Zimmerman's Anatomy and Physiology students are presenting on different muscle groups and being evaluated by their peers.

Mr. Nesbit's Astrophysics students are participating in a friction lab.

Science Department Lead Mr. Roberts hosted a pre-health professions overview with students to discuss what a pre-health pathway looks like! Our Vikings are preparing for an upcoming field trip to the Illinois College of Optometry on November 16; during the field trip, students will learn from medical professionals and participate in activities designed to pique their interests in a career in the healthcare field. Shout out to HF Librarian Mrs. Rodriguez for these pics!

The postseason continues for our Senior Boys' Distance Running. Congratulations to Ryan Castady, Matthew Tyrone, Saaungkh Tarrer, and Matthis Tyrone for advancing to the Sectional Meet last weekend!

Girls' Distance advances to Sectionals! Congrats to Freshman Makayla Shulman, Senior Matilyn Terrell, and Sophomore Carrington Hughes!

Girls' Volleyball defeated Rich Township 25-11, 25-8 on Tuesday!

Class of 1999 Alum Andrea Polk paid our Vikings a visit on Monday, speaking to Mr. O'Neill's Intro to Business and Personal & Financial Investment classes. Andrea has found success as a business entrepreneur with her companies Solo Noir for Men and Zen Soul Apothecary.

Solo Noir is a skincare line for men featured in big box stores from Walmart to Whole Foods, and are currently exclusively offered online. Zen Soul Apothecary offers self care chakra based on products to help bring balance of the mind and body. She says HF provided her with the discipline to pursue her passions.

Stay connected with other alumni and take opportunities to give back to current students! Email Director of Alumni Engagement & Development Victoria Koblick at vkoblick@hf233.org. Once a Viking, Always a Viking!

A big thank you to all the parents who joined our teachers for last week's conferences: Your interest in your student's success made this our best conference turnout to date!

HF Debate has an official team collab store and will earn 10% of the sales from each pair sold. Crocs come with a Viking jibbitz as well. The store is open through today, Thursday, October 31--Crocs are then shipped in 4-6 weeks. Place your order today here.

Good sportsmanship is the attitude and behavior that exemplifies positive support for the

interscholastic athletic programs of Homewood-Flossmoor High School as well as the

individuals who participate. Rooted in the Profile of a Viking competencies that we expect for all

Vikings - students, staff, families and spectators alike - people involved in all facets of the

interscholastic athletic programs are expected to demonstrate respect for others and display good

sportsmanship. It is essential that student-athletes, coaches, parents, student groups and fans in

general are constantly reminded to “Sport a Winning Attitude”!

Sportsmanship is an important issue of concern in interscholastic athletics. Positive experiences

do not occur by chance, rather they are a result of the educational structure, the right perspective,

the right leadership and the true understanding of sportsmanship. Good sportsmanship is not

merely a campaign — it is the essence of what educational athletics is about. Let all of us who

have the opportunity, promote the ideals of sportsmanship so that today’s students and

tomorrow’s citizens may build a better society. The administration, staff, and coaches trust that

you will do your part in promoting good sportsmanship within our school and community.

Remember, Sportsmanship is EVERYONE’s responsibility!

Behavior expectations of the spectator

• Interscholastic athletics are learning experiences for students and mistakes are sometimes made. Praise student athletes in their attempt to improve themselves as students, as athletes and as people as you would praise a student working in the classroom.
• Demonstrate positive fan support for the players, coaches, and other spectators.
• Refrain from making any kind of derogatory remarks to players or coaches during the game.
• Respect the integrity of game officials. Understand that they are doing their best to help promote the student-athlete and admire their willingness to participate in full view of the public.
• Be a positive behavior role model through your own actions and by censuring those around you at events where behavior is unbecoming. Adolescents learn proper behavior from watching adults.
• Show respect for the players, coaches, other spectators, and officials. Respect their roles even if you disagree with their judgment.

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 1012 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 student on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Students must register in advance as seats are limited. Please register here.

To help ease congestion in the HF parking lot, especially during Late Start Wednesday drop off, new traffic patterns have been established. We ask that all families abide by the new drop off to ensure the safe arrival of students to school. This video provides a visual for the new traffic patterns. Watch the video and read full details here.

Join the Village of Flossmoor to smash it don't trash it! Green your Halloween by bringing your pumpkin to be composted at Coyote Run Golf Course (800 Kedzie Ave.) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. It is sponsored by the Chicago Southland Green Committee.

All veterans, active-duty, reserve and national guard members are invited to James Hart for its Veterans Day Celebration, featuring a flag raising ceremony, school assembly and breakfast. RSVP by Monday, November 4.

Join James Hart for its Fall Musical, Moana Jr. The school welcomes Senior Citizens for this special preview on Wednesday, November 20 at 9 a.m. Admission is free!

Get your tickets in the James Hart Office to see their Fall Musical, Moana Jr., on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 (kids under 3 are free!)

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