Tonight at 7 p.m.: D233 Online Presentation on the Tax Levy

Join H-F Business Manager Dr. Lawrence Cook live on Zoom for a special online presentation about the tax levy at 7 p.m. tonight: Tuesday, Dec. 7.

Click here to join the presentation...

Tonight at 6 p.m.:

Online Guardianship Discussion

The Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) has a community-based Young Adult Guardianship Project that offers informational sessions about guardianship for families of young adults with disabilities who are transitioning to adulthood and mobile workshops and direct representation of families wishing to file guardianship petitions. Join the H-F Special Education Department tonight — Tuesday, Dec. 7 — at 6 p.m. for a virtual discussion led by Cheryl Lipton, attorney for the Center for Disability & Elder Law. 

Click here to join the presentation...  (Meeting ID: 819 2061 0797; Passcode: 876930)

MONDAY, DEC. 13

Period 1 Exam: 7:30-8:50 a.m.

Period 2 Class: 9:01-9:38 a.m.

Period 3 Class 9:49-10:26 a.m.

Period 4a Class: 10:37-11:14 a.m.

Period 4b Class: 11:18-11:55 a.m.

Period 5a Class: 12:06-12:43 p.m.

Period 5b Class: 12:47-1:24 p.m.

Period 6 Class: 1:35-2:12 p.m.

Period 7 Class: 2:23-3 p.m.

Final Exam Study Session (optional): 7-10 p.m. in H-F Library & South Cafeteria

TUESDAY, DEC. 14

Period 2 & 3 Office Hour: 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Period 2 Exam: 8:33-9:54 a.m.

Period 3 Exam: 10:09-11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m. Student Dismissal

Final Exam Study Session (optional): 7-10 p.m. in H-F Library & South Cafeteria

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15

Period 4 & 5 Office Hour: 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Period 4 Exam: 8:33-9:54 a.m.

Period 5 Exam: 10:09-11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m. Student Dismissal

Final Exam Study Session (optional): 7-10 p.m. in H-F Library & South Cafeteria

THURSDAY, DEC. 16

Period 6 & 7 Office Hour: 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Period 6 Exam: 8:33-9:54 a.m.

Period 7 Exam: 10:09-11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m. Student Dismissal

FRIDAY, DEC. 17 - Marking Day / Makeup Exams (No classes for students)

Summer School registration begins in January

District 233 has received funds as a result as the pandemic, allowing H-F High School to offer all 2022 Summer School courses — as well as Summer School transportation — at no cost to district families!

Summer School classes will run 8 a.m.-12:50 p.m. Mondays through Fridays June 6-July 15 this summer in the South Building. The courses listed below will be available for Credit Recovery for those students who have failed first semester courses. Credit Recovery courses will be through the online Acellus Program (with the exception of Physics). Teachers will be on campus every day for in-person assistance for students, if necessary.

• ENGLISH — English 1, English 2 and English 3
• MATH — Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2/Trigonometry
• SCIENCE — Biology, Chemistry and Physics (Physics will be an in-person class)

Social Science courses — including World History, U.S. History, Economics and U.S. Government & Politics — will also be available for those students who are interested in opening their schedule up for more electives during the school year. These classes will be held in-person.

Registration for Summer School will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning on Saturday, Jan. 22, from 8 a.m.-Noon in the North Building.

Questions? Please contact the H-F Summer School Office at 708-335-5605, chayes@hf233.org.

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...

SHIELD ILLINOIS TESTING: H-F offers free weekly screening for COVID-19 through SHIELD Illinois. If you want to sign up your student for this service, please complete the registration form, sign and return it to the Nurse's Office: click here for the SHIELD Illinois form... 

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...

Hundreds of Class of 2026 incoming freshmen visited H-F last Thursday night for its annual Voyage to Excellence Open House, where staff and students showcased their talents and shared news about our many clubs, activities and athletic teams. Click here to explore the Voyage to Excellence Open House Book for an overview of the school support systems, academic offerings by department, and activities and athletic programs. The Activities- and Athletic-specific websites can be found at the end of the book.

Chess Club Conference Win

Congratulations to the Varsity Chess team for winning its conference match on Tuesday, Nov. 30. The team defeated Sandburg with a score of 37 to 31. Senior Sam Starkenburg, senior Joseph Thomas, junior Joshua Bray, sophomore Jaylen Guajardo and sophomore Cameron Cage had impressive victories.

Also, the Varsity team went 2-2 at the Glenbard East Aries Chess Tournament last month. Freshman Eric Nickerson (pictured) went undefeated at the tournament and had the best record of the team with four wins for the day! The team is coached by Mrs. White, Math / Career & Technical Education teacher.

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

Did you know that H-F sends out dedicated emails prior to every regular District 233 Board of Education meeting? Update your "H-F FYI" subscription by clicking here and add "District 233 Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting Preview" to your list of requested messages from our school. Thank you!