From the desk of Principal Deborah Finn
June 3, 2022
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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
- Today is the last day of the 21-22 school year! Wishing everyone a wonderful summer vacation.
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In case you are still looking for something to do this summer, visit our Summer School website or Athletics Summer Camps.
- Take a look at Activities and Athletics for end of year updates.
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Message from the Principal |
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It’s always bittersweet to write my last family weekly email of the year. We have said goodbye to our graduates and the halls will be quiet for a few months. I hope that everyone has time to rest this summer so that we can all return in August ready for another Giant year.
This is also a time for expressions of gratitude, and I have a lot of people to thank. First, to all of you - students and families, thank you for your patience, support and encouragement throughout the year. The HPHS students light up this school and bring joy to all of us each and every day. Second, to the HPHS Staff who are so dedicated to our students, a simple thank you does not suffice to fully represent my appreciation for all they do in and out of the classroom. The HPHS staff are a gift to our students and inspire us to be our best selves in so many ways. Third, to the Administrative Assistants, Technology, Sponsors, Coaches, Security and Building and Grounds staff, thank you for keeping HPHS secure, running smoothly, full of Giant spirit and looking beautiful. Finally, a shout out to the Building Administrators (Deans, Department Chairs, Directors, and Assistant Principals) who commit countless hours to caring for us all with generosity and kindness, often before and after normal school hours.
While I always enjoy the slower pace of the summer, I have to say I am already looking forward to the first day of the 2022-2023 school year. GO GIANTS!
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Monday, August 8, 2022 - Counselors begin the 2022-2023 school year
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 - Class of 2026 opening day
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 - Giant Day Schedule (first day of student attendance)
Thursday, August 18, 2022 - Giant Day Schedule
Friday, August 19, 2022 - SPECIAL Giant Day Schedule (with extended homeroom)
Thursday, September 8, 2022 - Open House
Saturday, May 20, 2023 - Prom
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - Graduation (tentative per Ravinia)
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The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is accepting applications for this summer’s Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) program. FLIP is a free leadership development program for high school students to explore the field of urban planning and learn about the issues that shape our region and communities. Sessions will be held on Fridays, from July 22 to August 12, at CMAP’s office in the Old Post Office and will include field trips around the region. Applications are due Monday, June 20. To learn more and apply, please visit the CMAP website or contact CMAP Communications Senior Anna Williams, awilliams@cmap.illinois.gov.
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The Student Activities Office is beginning to put together our GIANT Events calendar for the 22-23 school year! Please check this link often as additional information will be added during the summer months. The Student Activities Office will be closed for the summer. Please refer to the website for our calendar and events.
A few reminders:
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21-22 Yearbooks will be distributed on August 4, 3-6 PM at HPHS courtyard/cafeteria. To check if you ordered an activity ticket/yearbook, please go to your schedule in Infinite Campus. Need to be put on the waitlist, email Mrs. Friedrich.
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Class of 2023 senior portrait appointments are filling quickly, please schedule your student’s appointment now. Use this link for more information and the link to register.
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Congrats to our Boys Tennis Program on their 6th place finish at the State Finals this past weekend. The team was led by the doubles pair of Max Rosenfeld and Ben Aizenberg who finished 6th in the doubles competition earning them All-State status. Evan Glebov and Blake Gold also performed well for the team.
We had some other big highlights from our Spring athletes, including Lukaas Nales who competed in the 400m at the Boys State Track & Field at Eastern Illinois University. You can always follow the action on Twitter: @HPHS_Athletics
We hosted over 230 competitions just this spring across our 13 Spring sports. A big thank you to our custodial and maintenance department, security staff, event workers and transportation department. Thanks also goes to our Assistant Athletic Director, Colleen Boilini for all her work in scheduling these events.
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