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Hundreds of HF students attended the Infinite Scholars College Fair, and many were given college admissions on the spot, and some even earned full-ride scholarships. Hear how these students feel their school counselors, teachers and the HF experience prepared them for the opportunities presented at the fair!

How much do you know about Historically Black Colleges and Universities? Join HF for its 8th Annual HBCU Night! Discover how HBCUs support students and hear from HBCU alumni about their experiences. Did you know...

• 70% of Black doctors attended an HBCU.
• 80% of Black judges are alumni of HBCUs.

All students will have the opportunity to visit with 65 professionals in careers that range from doctors, lawyers, city officials and the trades. All students will meet with these representatives during their PE classes during that school day.

This year, we're excited to host nearly 160 colleges and universities.This is a great way to research colleges and military options and have your questions answered. A complete list of colleges attending can be found here. Come prepared and please register for a barcode before the fair at www.StriveFair.com. Please contact the Post-Secondary Counselors, Brad Kain or Kevin Coy with any questions.

Fall is here, and what better way to ease into the season than with performances from our Viking choir and musicians!

Join us in the Mall Auditorium (South Building) this Sunday, October 6 for:

• Choir's Fall Concert at 2 p.m.
• Orchestra's Fall Concert at 6 p.m.

Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized September 15-October 15, honoring Latinx populations and their valuable contributions to society. At HF, we're fortunate to have students, staff and a surrounding community to share their diverse cultures with our Vikings.

P.S. HF's Library has curated a special collection of resources to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Check out the resource page here. There's a number of fiction and nonfiction books on display available for checkout that feature Hispanic/Latine characters, authors, and stories. ¡Nosotros Somos HF!

Join HF for our Salute to Service football game tomorrow, October 4 at 7:30 p.m. We want you to pack the stands as we recognize all branches of the military during the halftime show. We will also be selling sling bags with ALL proceeds being donated to the Honor Flight Network. All active duty military and veteran participants who have RSVP'd will be on a Pass Gate list and admitted for free. We can't wait to honor those who've served!

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.

Tomorrow night, we're excited to welcome back and celebrate our 1994 Football Champions! It's been 30 years since these Vikings took home the title--join us as we recognize them during the Varsity home game at 7:30 p.m.

This weekend, we'll also be joined by the Class of 1974 for their 50-year reunion! We can't wait to see our Vikings from then and now in the stadium!

Questions about Alumni events or ways you can get involved? Email Victoria Koblick at vkoblick@hf233.org to stay in the know.

Join HF Cheer for a fun-filled evening for all young cheer enthusiasts! Whether your child is a seasoned pro or just curious about cheerleading, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved, learn some new skills, and perform halftime at the Varsity Football Game on Friday, October 18! Cheerleaders from Kindergarten to 8th Grade are able to sign up! Please scan the QR Code on the flyer to register!

Principal Alexander is excited to announce our 1st Quarter school-wide incentive. This will be a way to thank our Vikings for performing well academically, maintaining a low level of tardies, and receiving zero referrals. Previous incentives included a silent-party--stay tuned for the official date and event details of this quarter's incentive!

Safety is a top priority at HF, and this applies to driving safety as well. You can do your part by being courteous during arrival and dismissal time:

• Please do not park in a space or area that obstructs traffic for others.
• Be mindful of your speed and look all ways as cars, buses, students and staff pass through.
• If you're on foot, please use crosswalks and follow traffic signals.

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.

ACE Mentor Chicago is heading into its 25th year of offering FREE, high quality afterschool STEM programming to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. ACE has hundreds of volunteer architects, engineers and construction managers who can provide professional career mentorship in an office setting. The deadline to register is Friday, October 18. Learn more about the program and apply here.

Kick off Illinois Arts & Humanities Month this October with a free walking tour of a portion of Flossmoor's public art collection on Saturday, Oct. 5! Flossmoor Public Art Commissioners will meet you at Centennial (the diamond-shaped sculpture on the south lawn of the Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., Flossmoor). Learn all about how this sculpture was created by talented student-artists and teachers from Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School to celebrate Flossmoor's 100th birthday and as a tribute to Swedish-American sculptor Claes Oldenburg. The tour will then wind through Leavitt Park and end back in downtown Flossmoor at Judith Shea's iconic "Child."

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