Our first quarter has come and gone, and we are quickly rolling into the end of the semester and into the holiday season. We are so grateful for our students, who have been working hard and adjusting to being back in the classroom; for our teachers and staff, who have been flexible, dedicated and resilient; and for our parents and community members for their continuing support during another pandemic school year. Thank you to all who read and contribute to the H-F FYI, and help share the good news about our school.

From our H-F family to yours, have a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday!

Reminder: Special Schedule on Wednesday, Nov. 24

• Period 1 - 7:30-8:20 a.m.
• Period 2 - 8:31-9:10 a.m.
• Period 3 - 9:21-10 a.m.
• Period 4 - 10:11-10:50 a.m.
• Period 5 - 11:01-11:40 a.m.
• Period 6 - 11:51 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Period 7 - 12:41-1:20 p.m.

Voyage to Excellence: Dec. 2

Area 8th Graders are invited to H-F’s annual Voyage to Excellence Open House on Thursday, Dec. 2, in the North Building Fieldhouse. Booths from the school’s academic departments, clubs, sports and activities will be located throughout the Fieldhouse, providing information on their organizations and how to get involved.

We are happy to be able to hold this event in person once again! Attending incoming freshmen will be limited to bringing two people to accompany them. Students from Parker Junior High and Infant Jesus of Prague School are invited to attend from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Students from James Hart School and Brookwood Junior HIgh are invited to attend from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Masks are required inside all H-F buildings. Questions? Please contact Activities Director Gail Smith at 708-335-5525, gsmith@hf233.org.

It's November, National Native American Heritage Month (also referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month)!

This month celebrates the history, heritage and culture of Indigenous Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.

Our amazing H-F Librarians have posted a collection of resources for the month, which includes videos, book lists, recent news articles and a slideshow.

Check it out by clicking here...

COVID-19 Dashboard & Reporting Form

Vikings: Thank you for doing your part to keep our school safe by properly wearing a mask indoors, watching your distance and washing your hands frequently. Most importantly, thank you for staying home when you are feeling ill.

Parents & guardians: Please remember to complete the D233 COVID Family Reporting Form to report positive COVID-19 cases in your household, close-contact COVID-19 exposures and if your student is experiencing suspected COVID-19 symptoms. The form is available by clicking here...

Also, remember that you can track COVID-19 cases and quarantines at H-F, as well as see community data at the D233 COVID-19 Dashboard — click here...

H-F Theatre treated the community to three sold-out performances of Disney's The Lion King, Jr. last week! Thank you to the cast — including Bryce Stewart and Sullivan Matthys, who portrayed a comedic Pumbaa & Timon pair, pictured above — and to the crew and staff who worked so hard to make this production shine.

Fall 2021 Sportsmanship Award Recipients

Fall 2021 Most Valuable Player Award Recipients

Fall 2021 Most Improved Player Award Recipients

Six Vikings participate at ILMEA

Congratulations to the following student-performers, who were invited to participate at this year's Illinois Music Educators Association Festival last weekend:

• Jayden Daley — Choir: Alto 2
• Anly Flores — Band: Clarinet
• Georgia Holt — Jazz Band: Bass & Orchestra: Bass
• Charlie Knetl — Band: Tuba (All-State)
• Eva Van Til — Choir: Alto 2
• Ellie Wojcikowski — Choir: Soprano 2

H-F Unified Youth Leadership Summit

Congratulations to Ms. Rice (Instructional Assistant), Mr. Raglione (Special Education teacher) and Mr. McLaughlin (Special Education teacher) for leading the H-F Unified Youth Leadership Summit last Friday. During the event, H-F Unified partners Eliakim Taylor & Ella Casey presented to more than 400 students across the state of Illinois!

H-F Speech Update

Congratulations to Novice H-F Speech team for completing its final tournament — the team members are now moving up to the Varsity level! Here the results from two recent tournaments:

BURBANK CINEMATIC UNIVERSE - FINAL RESULTS

• Nailyn Offett & Savannah Howard — 5th Place Dramatic Duet Acting
• Tinbit Dogisso — 6th Place Informative Speaking

BURBANK CINEMATIC UNIVERSE - Novice Final Results

• Emma Steiner — 1st Place Extemporaneous Speaking & 3rd Place Original Comedy
• Apollo Gary — 2nd Place Original Comedy
• Aubrey Testroat — 2nd Place Poetry Reading
• Benjamin Peden & Bryce Stewart — 3rd Place Humorous Duet Acting
• Charisma Boler — 5th Place Oratorical Declamation
• Richard Pitts — 5th Place Special Occasion Speaking
• Meir Bassey — 6th Place Oratorical Declamation

BURBANK CINEMATIC UNIVERSE - Next-In Final Results

• Joshua Bray — 2nd Place Extemporaneous Speaking
• Brianah Williams — 5th Place Special Occasion Speaking
• Meir Bassey — 6th Place Prose Reading
• Nailyn Offett — 6th Place Poetry Reading

THORNTON TURKEY TOURNEY - Final Results

• Aaron McIntyre — 2nd Place Prose Reading
• Jayla Watts — 2nd Place Radio Speaking
• Layla LaNier — 5th Place Poetry Reading
• Halena Laven & Stella Hoyt — 6th Place Dramatic Duet Acting

THORNTON TURKEY TOURNEY - Next-In Final Results

• Josh Bridges — 1st Place Radio Speaking
• Aaron McIntyre — 2nd Place Extemporaneous Speaking
• Avery Calhoon — 3rd Place Special Occasion Speaking
• Layla LaNier — 3rd Place Original Comedy

Note: Only home games & playoffs are shown below. For complete athletic schedules, click here...

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