SAT Testing: Wednesday; PSAT Testing Thursday

SAT and PSAT testing will be administered the next two days at H-F, according to the grade-level-specific schedule shown below. Please note: There are changes to the bus transportation schedule these days. Click here to view the bus changes this week...

Wednesday, April 13

• Juniors — Today our juniors will take the SAT. This will be an official, college-reportable exam, and the scores will be accepted by colleges and universities for admission and scholarships. Juniors should arrive by 7:30 a.m. to their assigned classroom. Testing is expected to be completed by 1:45 p.m.
• Seniors — Seniors who have not yet taken the SAT will do so today, as it is a graduation requirement. They should arrive by 7:30 a.m. to their assigned classroom. Testing is expected to be completed by 1:45 p.m. Seniors who have already taken the SAT will not have classes today; instead, they are encouraged to use the day to complete applications or scholarships or to take a post-secondary tour.
• Freshmen & Sophomores — Remote, asynchronous classes will be held today for these grade levels.

Thursday, April 14

• Freshmen & Sophomores — Today our freshmen and sophomores will take the PSAT, which is a preliminary SAT exam. They should arrive by 8:30 a.m. to their assigned classroom. Testing is expected to be completed by 12:30 p.m.
• Juniors & Seniors — Remote, asynchronous classes will be held today for these grade levels.

Reminders: (1) Cell phones will not be permitted in the classrooms, hallways or bathrooms on testing days. (2) Students who have accommodations that allow for two days of testing will not have an asynchronous learning day. (3) Students will be emailed their room assignment for testing day. (4) Please bring your student ID, several No. 2 pencils and calculator to the test. (5) Be sure to get a good night's rest and eat a healthy breakfast — always — but especially on your testing day! (6) H-F will be closed on Friday, April 15, for the Good Friday holiday. Regular classes will resume on Monday, April 18.

Questions? Please contact the Assessment Department at [email protected], 708-335-5584.

Prom Tickets Now on Sale!

We are very pleased to announce that H-F will host its first traditional prom for juniors and seniors since 2019! This year's event — From Chaos to Couture — will be held Saturday, May 7, from 8 p.m.-Midnight at the Field Museum of Natural History. Tickets ($125/person) are now on sale in the Campus Store through Friday, April 29.

Click here for complete Prom details!

Transition Resource Online Presentation #2: Wednesday night

Preparing for life after high school can be overwhelming for many. Join the H-F Special Education Department on Wednesday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m.on Zoom for the 2nd presentation in its Transition Resource Series. These virtual presentations are designed to help you feel more confident in making the best decisions for a positive and smooth transition out of the school system. The next presentation — Navigating the Alphabet Soup of Government Benefits — will feature Sherri Schneider from Family Benefit Solutions. To register for the presentation, please click here.

Click here to join the presentation at 6:30 p.m. (Passcode: 339632)

Early College & Career Awareness Online Program: Thursday night

Learn all about College Admissions 101 and updates on how things have changed due to the pandemic, plus learn how to get ready for summer jobs and volunteer opportunities at an online ECAP meeting set for 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 14. Guest speakers will include Mike Melinder from the U. of Toledo and Mrs. Alexander, H-F CTE teacher. Parents & guardians are also invited to reach out to Ms. Edwards, H-F school counselor, if they have questions about college admissions or the process of looking for teen summer jobs: 708-335-5616, [email protected].

Click here to join the presentation... (Passcode: 090037)

Edda Showcase: April 20

Tickets are now on sale for H-F's spring musical: SpongeBob the Musical! Tension is high and the pressure is building as the citizens of Bikini Bottom face the ticking of the Doomsday Clock. Will SpongeBob and his team be able to save the day? Join Director Anne Calderon and the H-F Theatre Department as they tell the story of optimism and teamwork in this incredibly fun, sparkly, underwater and all-ages musical! Show will run at 7 p.m. in the Mall Auditorium for three nights only: April 21-23. Tickets ($10/adult, $5/student/senior) are currently on sale at this website:

https://hfhs.ticketleap.com/spongebob/

CAST LIST

Eugene H. Krabs: Jadon Smith

Patrick Star: Grace Opyd

Sandy Cheeks: Stella Hoyt

Sheldon J. Plankton: Bryce Stewart

SpongeBob SquarePants: Gabe McKinney

Squidward Q. Tentacles: Moises Contreras

Karen the Computer: Caroline Bivens

Patchy the Pirate / Electric Skate: Christopher Albert

Pearl Krabs: Judah Crowder

Mayor of Bikini Bottom: Marissa Diaz

Mrs. Puff: Kendall Laven

Larry the Lobster: Madison Harley

Old Man Jenkins: Sean Haggerty

Buster Bluetang / Electric Skate: Charisma Boler

Security Guard / Electric Skate: Emma Leak

Perch Perkins: Trey Gerring

Ensemble: Araceli Adames, Christopher Albert, Paris Bayless, Caroline Bivens, Charisma Boler, Kaitlyn Bolton, Avery Calhoon, Marissa Diaz, Langston Fantroy, Trey Gerring, Sean Haggerty, Madison Harley, Savannah Howard, Calcifer Jenkins, Morgan Kimmons, Halena Laven, Kendall Laven, Emma Leak, Flan Marak, Tessa O'Keefe, Ben Peden, Jazmin Rhodes, Jordyn Richardson, Jadon Smith, Madi Vitolka & Amy Ward

Production Assistants: Nia Peterson & Harmoni McKinney

The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I., and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley. Additional lyrics are by Jonathan Coulton, with additional music by Tom Kitt. The musical production was conceived by Tina Landau.

Celebrating Libraries & Poetry this April

April is National Poetry Month and National School Library Month, so in honor of both the H-F Library has some resources and programming to share —including two prize drawings! Please visit the library's Poetry Resource Page to find resources about poetry for students and staff, videos, a book slideshow, and the link to the prize drawing. Also, students and staff who checkout a book during the month of April will receive a bookmark, pencil, and are eligible for a second prize drawing to celebrate School Library Month! The library has a number of new books on display, including a large collection of poetry books and novels in verse! Also be sure to stop by the Poetry Creation Station, where staff and students are invited to create collage poetry.

Registration is now open for our Summer Sports Camp!

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COVID LINKS

• D233 COVID Family Reporting Form — To report positive cases or close contacts.

• SHIELD Testing Registration Form — Testing is held Tuesdays from 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the H-F Pool. Return completed form to the Nurse's Office or [email protected].

• D233 COVID Dashboard — To track case counts and metrics from our community.

Last week at H-F, Class of 2008 alumnus and professional artist Erik Lundquist left his mark on his alma mater — literally — in the new Visual Art wing, as he designed and painted a mural throughout the space near the art classrooms. Students in Mr. Petecki's classes help complete the black-and-white project, which took a full week to complete. The murals will be revealed to the community during the Fine Arts Open House, set for Wednesday, May 11, at 6:30 p.m. — details coming soon!

English teacher featured on curated collection at Moraine Valley

Congratulations to Ms. Mustafah, H-F English teacher, for being included in a curated collection of Arab American writers in honor of Arab American History Month this April by Moraine Valley Community College. Click here to view the collection and video messages...

Winners of Inaugural Burger Challenge

Prior to spring recess, students in Mrs. Clark's Culinary 2 classes competed in the Burger Challenge, where they had to work in teams to use their skills and creativity to produce a unique burger along with a signature sauce. They were judged on plating, creativity, flavor, quality and messiness. Congratulations to our 1st place winners:

Period 1: Fried Chipotle Burger (created by Jayden & Kennedy) and Bacon Burger (created by Julz, Davan & Basi) — tied

Period 5: Royalty Burger from Heaven (created by McKenzie, Madison & Stephany) — pictured above

Period 6: LJTJ Gigantic Bacon Burger (created by Lyric, Jonathan, Tyler & Jackson)

Note: Only home games & playoffs are shown below. H-F High School and all existing school grounds are smoke free. In addition, animals (i.e. dogs) are prohibited on school grounds, unless registered for service. Thank you for your cooperation. For complete athletic schedules, click here...

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