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All-School Test Day: Wednesday, Oct. 11
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H-F periodically administers standardized exams in order to better understand individual growth, school-wide trends, and to help prepare students for college-entrance exams. On Wednesday, Oct. 11, freshmen, sophomores and juniors will take the tests noted below. Please note that this is an early-dismissal day with students excused at 1:20 p.m. There is also no first period. Check-in and seating for testing will begin by 8:20 a.m.
- FRESHMEN will take the PSAT 8/9 test.
- SOPHOMORES will take the Preliminary SAT (PSAT).
- JUNIORS will take the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). The PSAT is a Preliminary SAT exam and - like AP exams - is administered by the College Board. H-F uses the PSAT to determine AP potential. This test is also the qualification test for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
- SENIORS are not required to attend school on this day. They are invited to use this day to explore colleges and universities, either through in-person visits or online through Naviance.
For more information about testing, please contact the Assessment Department at 708-335-5584.
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Music Department on Parade: Tonight!
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Enjoy the Music Department on Parade at 7:30 p.m. tonight - Wednesday, Oct. 4 - in the South Gym! This annual fall concert is the only occasion during the year when all of H-F's performing groups that meet during the school day perform in the same program in the evening. The special event includes approximately 500 performers with many students participating in more than one group. Please join us - come early for the best seats!
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Next up for Music: Fall Orchestra Concert, Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m.
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HFU Workshop: HCBU Exploration Night - Oct. 11
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On Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Mall Auditorium, parents and students can meet with representatives from several Historically Black Colleges and Universities to discover their specialty programs, scholarship opportunities and admission requirements. Representatives will also share their personal perspectives about the rewarding, unique and powerful results that can be gained through an HBCU. Attending colleges include:
Clark Atlanta U.
,
Hampton U.
,
Howard U.
,
North Carolina A&T U.
,
Paul Quinn College
and
Spelman College
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All are welcome!
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While our students are testing on Wednesday, Oct. 11, H-F will be hosting senior citizens from the greater H-F community at its
Annual Senior Citizens' Breakfast & Tour
in the South Cafeteria. Beginning at 9 a.m., the event includes an overview of the school by administrators, musical entertainment by students and a student-guided tour. Area seniors who are interested in attending this free event are asked to RSVP to 708-335-5581
or
[email protected]
by Oct. 6.
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At the other end of the age range, registration is now open for the 2018 Little Vikings Preschool, H-F's Child Development Laboratory Preschool Program. This program - offered Feb. 20-May 22 - is for ages 3-5; children must be 3 by Dec. 1, 2017, and must be potty trained to attend. Two sessions are available: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:40-11:10 a.m., plus Wednesdays 10:15 a.m.-Noon; or Mondays & Fridays 12:15-1:45 p.m., plus Tuesdays & Wednesdays 1:10-2:45 p.m. Fee is $130/child. For more information or to register, please contact Mrs. Pesha at 708-335-5227.
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Reminder from the Nurse - Oct. 15 deadline approaches
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Immunizations & Health Forms -
Due by Oct. 15!
- If they haven't done this already, freshmen students must submit a health form from their doctor's office that shows up-to-date immunizations, including current Tdap and Varicella vaccinations.
- Also, all senior students must show a history of either: two meningitis vaccines or one meningitis vaccine given after the age of 16.
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Betina Gozo, H-F '05, Nike Master Trainer & Women's Health Magazine's 2017 Next Fitness Star, stopped by H-F on Thursday, Sept. 28, to teach a Personal Fitness class and to inspire our current students & teachers. She shared her professional journey and encouraged students to find, then pursue their passions!
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Last week, students in
Mr. Aronson's
AP Human Geography class learned about agriculture first-hand as they toured a grain farm owned by farmer
Dave Peters and a Manteno dairy farm owned by
Dave Surprenant. This annual trip is always a memorable highlight for the class, as both farmers share their experiences of life on a modern-day farm.
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Four Vikings named National Hispanic Scholars
Four current seniors have been recognized by the College Board for their outstanding educational achievements as National Hispanic Scholars. They scored in the top 2.5% among Hispanic and Latino PSAT/NMSQT test takers in this region. Congratulations to:
Joseph Cipriano, Destiny Izguerra, Luca Strohmeier &
Alessandro Vazquez!
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Four Vikings recognized by the Illinois Art Education Association
Congratulations to our four student-artists whose artwork has been selected for the 2017-18 Illinois Art Education Association Student Art Show: Libby Bransky, Sarah Chevalier, Allison Faoro & Johnna Mitchell. Only 45 pieces were selected for this year's show from 683 entries! The show will be held Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at the Q Center in St. Charles, Ill.
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Boys Golf Team wins IHSA Regionals
On Tuesday, Oct. 3, the Boys Golf Team finished in 1st Place the IHSA South Suburban Regional, held at Deer Creek golf club. On a windy and drizzly day, junior Perry Hoag won the individual 3rd Place medal with a score of 80, and sophomore Kaden Paris took 5th Place with an 82. Rounding out the scoring, senior John Weeks contributed to the victory with an 85 and junior Hayden Henry carded an 88. The team will next compete at the IHSA Sectional, which H-F will host on Monday, Oct. 9, at Balmoral Woods Country Club. The team is coached by Mr. Stiglic, Science teacher.
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Viking Field Hockey "Sticks It" to Cancer
Congratulations to the Varsity and Junior Varsity H-F Field Hockey teams for helping raise money for pancreatic cancer research at their game last Wednesday, Sept. 27, held at Glenbard West High School.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Please note: Only home games & playoffs are listed. For a complete list of athletic events, click here...
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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4 - Block 2 Day
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Open Gym, 3:15-5:30 p.m. @ North Weight Room
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Girls Volleyball vs. Marist, 4:30 p.m. @ North & South Gyms
- Music Department on Parade, 7:30 p.m. @ South Gym
THURSDAY, OCT. 5 -
Block 3 Day
- Rachel's Challenge Presentation, 8 a.m. @ Mall Auditorium
- Meet with William Woods U., 10 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with Syracuse U., 11:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with Morgan State U., 1:40 p.m. @ College Room
- Open Gym, 3:15-5:30 p.m. @ North Weight Room
- Open Gym - Basketball, 3:20-5:30 p.m. @ Fieldhouse & North Gym
- Field Hockey (JV & V) vs. Francis Parker - Senior Night!, 4:30 p.m. @ JV & North Field
- Girls Tennis (JV) SWSC Championship, 4:30 p.m. @ North & South Courts
- Boys Soccer (F) vs. St. Laurence, 4:30 p.m. @ Fresh. Field
- Boys Soccer (JV & V) vs. Bolingbrook, 4:30 p.m. @ JV Field & H-F Stadium
- Girls Swimming (V) vs. Marian Catholic, 5 p.m. @ Natatorium
FRIDAY, OCT. 6 - PLC DAY -
50-min. periods
- Open Gym - Basketball, 6-7:15 a.m. @ North Gym
- Meet with Kenyon College, 8:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with Purdue U., 11:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with New York U., 1 p.m. @ College Room
- Open Gym - Basketball, 3:20-4:30 p.m. @ Fieldhouse
- Football (V) vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais - Youth & Senior Night!, 7:30 p.m. @ H-F Stadium
SATURDAY, OCT. 7
- Math & Science Tutoring, 9 a.m.-Noon @ TLC
- H-F Orchestra at Homewood Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. @ Martin & Chestnut, Homewood
- Football (S) vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais, 10 a.m. @ H-F Stadium
- Boys Soccer (V & JV) vs. Tinley Park, 10 a.m. @ North & JV Fields
SUNDAY, OCT. 8
- Math & Science Tutoring, 2-5 p.m. @ TLC
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MONDAY, OCT. 9
- Columbus Day - No classes; school closed
- IHSA Sectionals: Boys Golf, 9 a.m. @ Balmoral Woods Golf Course
TUESDAY, OCT. 10
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50-min. periods
- Meet with Vanderbilt U., 8:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with St. Mary's University of Minnesota, 9:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with Florida State U., 10:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with the U. of Tampa, 11:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Open Gym, 3:15-5:30 p.m. @ North Weight Room
- Open Gym - Gymnastics, 3:15-5:15 p.m. @ North Gymnastics Room
- Open Gym - Basketball, 3:20-5:30 p.m. @ North Gym & Fieldhouse
- H-F Foundation Meeting, 5:30 p.m. @ South District Conference Room
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11 -
All-School Test Day - 1:20 p.m. Student Dismissal
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Senior Citizens' Breakfast & Tour, 9 a.m. @ South Cafeteria
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Student Dismissal, 1:20 p.m.
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Girls Swimming (V & JV) vs. Stagg - Senior Night!, 5 p.m. @ Natatorium
- HFU Workshop: HCBU Exploration Night, 7 p.m. @ Mall Auditorium
THURSDAY, OCT. 12 -
50-min. periods
- Meet with the U. of Kentucky, 8:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with Temple U., 9:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, 10:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with Pennsylvania State U., 11:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with the U. of Louisville, 1 p.m. @ College Room
- Open Gym, 3:15-5:30 p.m. @ North Weight Room
- Open Gym - Gymnastics, 3:15-5:15 p.m. @ North Gymnastics Room
- Open Gym - Basketball, 3:20-5:30 p.m. @ Fieldhouse
- Football (FA) vs. Andrew, 4:30 p.m. @ North Field
- Girls Volleyball vs. Bolingbrook, 4:30 p.m. @ North & South Gyms
- Boys Soccer (F) vs. Sandburg, 4:30 p.m. @ Fresh. Field
- Boys Soccer (JV) vs. L-W West, 4:30 p.m. @ JV Field
- Boys Soccer (V) vs. L-W West - Senior Night!, 5 p.m. @ H-F Stadium
- Fall Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. @ Mall Auditorium
FRIDAY, OCT. 13 - 50-min. periods
- Open Gym - Basketball, 6-7:15 a.m. @ North Gym
- Meet with the College of Wooster, 11:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with Eckerd College, 11:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Open Gym - Gymnastics, 3:15-5:15 p.m. @ North Gymnastics Room
- Open Gym - Basketball, 3:20-5:30 p.m. @ Fieldhouse
- Ice Hockey (V) vs. Spartans, 6:35 p.m. @ H-F Ice Arena
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