From the desk of Principal Deborah Finn

November 2, 2023

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW: 



1. Next Wednesday, November 8 is the last chance to have a yearbook photo taken - see Student Activities for details.
2. Friday, November 10 there is no school in observance of Veteran’s Day.  Check out Happening Next Week for the full week’s schedule.
3. Check out Athletics to learn about some amazing accomplishments by our HP Giant teams.

On Tuesday we celebrated Halloween in a GIANT way!  While I did not get much work done, I sure had a lot of fun admiring the creative costumes of our students and staff and sharing tricks and treats with our littlest Giants.  Thank to our Pre-School students for coming to visit me and bringing along their adorable friends! See Activities below for some more great pictures of our Halloween festivities.

It has also been an exciting end to the fall athletic season.  I was lucky enough to attend a number of competitions recently and remain filled with Giant spirit. Last Saturday the first game of the football playoffs was chilly but so much fun.  This Saturday consider coming to Wolter’s Field to cheer on our players as they compete against Cary Grove High School in game #2.

Monday, November 6 -Giant Schedule Day

Tuesday, November 7 - Giant Schedule Day

Wednesday, November 8 - Blue Schedule Day

Thursday, November 9 - White Schedule Day

Friday, November 10 - No School, Veteran’s Day

Of the many academic resources available on campus for students, we also host Homework Club weekly.  Homework Club is open to all students Monday - Wednesday, 3:30 - 5:00 in the TLC (located in our library).  If you need a little extra help or just want a quiet place to study, consider stopping by and taking advantage of this support.  We have staff members available to help in all academic areas.

ACTIVITIES

Our HP 2023 Halloween Party earlier this week was a ton of fun! Check out the flyer and photos from Halloween!

Below is next week's club photo schedule. Please arrive 10 minutes before your time slot.

Last chance to have your picture taken for the 2023-2024 yearbook! Photographers will be here from 9-1 in the Giant Conference. Walk-in and give your best smile!

The HPHS Mathletes team came in second place last night with our junior team winning first place, sophomore team winning 2nd place, and one of our students winning 2nd place. In our NSML division we are currently ranked 1st! Here's hoping for another successful rest of the season for our HPHS Mathletes!

ATHLETICS



Congratulations to the Boys Cross Country Country team.  The group finished 4th at the IHSA Sectional Meet and qualified for the State Finals in Peoria, IL on Saturday.

Our Football Team defeated Chicago Mather on Saturday and will advance to the 2nd round of the IHSA Playoffs for the first time since 2009.  Our Giants will play #3 seed Cary Grove on Saturday at 2pm at Wolters Field.  For IHSA contests, all spectators must pay. Student IDs and Giants Club Membership Passes are not valid for tickets or parking to IHSA events. Tickets are $7 cash or $6 plus a service fee if you buy a digital ticket. Once the parking lots are full at Wolters Field, overflow parking will be available at Hidden Creek Aqua Park.  District 113 buses will be available to shuttle spectators. 

Our Girls Swim and Dive Program travels to Glenbrook North on Saturday for the IHSA Sectional Meet.  The team finished in 2nd place at CSL Conference Championship Meet on Saturday at HPHS.

Winter Sports are here.  Girls Basketball started on Monday, 10/30.  Boys Basketball, Boys and Girls Wrestling and Girls Gymnastics all start on Monday, November 6th.  Boys Swimming and Diving starts November 20th.  All families are required to register here.  If students need help, please refer them to the athletic office.

 A big thank you to Poms, Jammers and Marching Band for their efforts during the Fall season.  These groups put in countless hours during the school year to enhance the experience for everyone who attends athletic contests at HPHS.  We’re looking forward to more great performances as the winter season approaches.

Homeroom @ Home

In Homeroom this week, students reflected on the question, “What’s the most fun you’ve had at school recently?” Check in with your student to learn more about what they shared and to discover the spaces and places where they feel joy and connected in the building.

Community the Anti-Drug (CTAD) shared this Marijuana in the Home handout which can help adults with updated legal and other information.

Community Connection Event Substance Use, Mental Health and Recovery Among Teens - Wednesday, December 6, 6pm, JCFS Seigle Building, 5140 Golf Road, Skokie.  This event welcomes families, providers, educators, youth, and others who support young people to join in a conversation about drug use, prevention, teen development and recovery. A panel of experts, community stakeholders and teens will lead the conversation.  RSVP by December 1 to join this informative discussion.

If you are a registered nurse (or know of one) looking to work some extra shifts with easy hours, please consider applying to become part of District 113's sub nurse pool. There are no required minimum hours! Please take a look at this flyer for our district's sub nurse pool. 

The Deerfield Parent Network is partnering with Districts 113, 109 & 112 to bring nationally renowned speakers to our communities. Their first speaker is the New York Times best selling author of “How to Raise an Adult”, Julie Lythcott-Haims. Julie will be presenting “How to Raise Successful Kids” on Thursday, November 30 from 7:30-9:00 pm in the Deerfield High School Auditorium. Spanish flyer, English flyer 

 General Public RSVP