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On Tuesday, April 15th, Dr. Benjamin Raab will share his family’s story of surviving the Holocaust during 6th and 7th periods. If you would like to attend this important presentation, please email Mrs. Meyer at LMEYER@Dist113.org.

Earth Month Eco challenges- GSI (Green School Initiative) is attempting to do Earth Day Challenges during each week of the month of April. Click Here for the description of the 4 challenges! Sign up with the QR Code (click the link) to win prizes!!!

New Dippin Dots coming to you from a freshman and sophomore student run business! Dippin Dots will be sold for only $5.00 for three days a week during lunch throughout the month of April. With our outstanding variety of flavors, you will be sure to find something sweet to compliment your lunch. Freeze the Moment, Taste the Fun! Use this link for more info.

Dirty Dough HP is officially selling our thick, gooey, stuffed cookies starting March 31st, and trust me, you don’t want to miss these. They’re loaded with filling, insanely delicious, and perfect for a midday treat.

We’ll be selling them three days a week outside the cafeteria during lunch periods, and each cookie is $7. Use this link for more info and to see how to pre-order.

Here is your chance to get Red Cross Lifeguard Certified. Read over the registration form and or reach out to Mr. Richardson for more details at the HP pool office. Space is limited!

On Tuesday, April 15th, students in Patterns, AP Euro, and Hebrew classes will have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Benjamin Raab, a second-generation Holocaust survivor and father of senior Sophie Raab, during 6th and 7th period.

If you're interested in attending Dr. Raab's presentation, please email Mrs. Meyer at LMEYER@Dist113.org to RSVP.

Save the Date - HPHS Jazz Nite 2025!

Join us to enjoy sweet sounds from the golden age of jazz— and a few contemporaries—with the Highland Park High School Jazz Program, under the leadership of Joshua Chodoroff, featuring the talents of the amazing Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble. The HPHS Cafeteria will be transformed into a jazz club for the evening. Special performances include the Edgewood and Northwood Middle School jazz bands.

WHEN: 7pm Friday May 2

WHERE: HPHS Cafeteria “Jazz Club”

WHAT: Joyful Jazz; buffet dinner will be served

TICKETS: On Sale April 6 at Cur8.com

Sophomores-Seniors: Would you like to learn more about an HPHS educator's job by co-planning lessons or observing activities? Join Educators of Tomorrow's Teach Day on 4/17/25. The Google form for this event opens on 3/17 and closes on 4/3. There will be a planning breakfast on 4/7.

Attention Seniors!  Prom 2025 information is now available (See below in the Senior Section of G.L.N.)

A Night at the Hyatt Chicago River Walk!  Please read all the details prior to  ticket sales April 21 - May 2nd.  Use this link to see the website for information about ticket sales, transportation, guests, food and After Prom.  If you are bringing a non-hphs guest, you will need to complete their registration by April 17 and before ticket sales begin, Click here!  

This is a special event when the details matter - please read all information and please ask questions if you have any.

This Past Week’s Varsity Highlights:

1. Girls Water Polo earned a double overtime victory against Maine East on Tuesday night, scoring the winning goal in the final seconds. Congrats to senior Marisa Miller on a great performance. 
2. Boys Gymnastics traveled to Glenbrook South on Tuesday and made the most of the opportunity. It has been great to see our young gymnasts make progress as they gain experience.
3. Boys Water Polo defeated Warren 10-9 on Tuesday. Goalie Jonah Richardson played a great game in net and made a big save in the closing seconds to protect the lead.
4. Varsity Boys Lacrosse lost their season opener to Prospect in double overtime ealy in the week, but bounced back to earn their first win of the season against Buffalo Grove on Thursday. 
5. Girls Lacrosse traveled to Chicago to take on Northside College Prep on Friday and came home with an 8-1 victory.
6. Baseball won their home opener on Friday against Lincoln Park. Brett Karman had a great outing as the starting pitcher, and Noah Fox and Charlie Cohen came out of the bullpen to nail down the victory.
7. It was a busy weekend for the Boys Volleyball Program. The team won their first match of the season against Evanston on Friday night. They then hosted a three team event on Saturday and our Giants lost a close one to Mundelein and defeated Zion Benton.

Visit our Website for more information!

Senior Prom is just around the corner! Tickets will go on sale for all guests April 21st - May 2nd. If you are bringing an outside guest, you will need to fill out forms starting April 7th - April 17th. Visit our website for all information and important links.

Any food allergies please email lhatzikostantis@dist113.org and/or jkapelnikova@dist113.org by April 30th.

Prom 2025 Information - HPHS

Senior Prom 2025

Saturday, May 17

Hyatt Chicago River Walk 

6:30 - 10:30 PM 

Bus transportation leaves @ 5:20 PM; returns @ 11:15 PM

HP After Prom, 11:30 - 2:30 AM

HP AfterProm — FREE after-party for ALL Seniors (even if you don’t go to the dance)!

Get right off the bus and into the fun at HP AfterProm! Immediately following Prom, this FREE event at Pinstripes (Northbrook, IL) is open to Prom attendees (including approved guests) and ALL HP Seniors—you do not need to attend Prom to come to the after-party! 

From 11:30 pm - 2:30 am on Saturday, May 17th, enjoy casual late-night fun with a DJ, bowling, bocce ball, an outdoor fire pit, and the chance to win a big-screen TV. For more details about the event and to register online, please visit hpafterprom.com and fill out the permission slip/waiver.

Have questions? 

Email us at hpafterprom@gmail.com.

Please note: Students attending Prom may bring a change of clothes for the AfterProm event and check in a bag before boarding the bus. Please plan on arriving at HPHS at 5 P.M. to allow more time for the AfterProm bag search, tagging, and storage on your assigned bus.

Show support for your 2025 Graduates and order a sign to support the HP AfterProm Event   

Order NOW through 04/08/25 via https://omella.com/1gxmt   

Each 18"x24" personalized sign is $25 and is delivered to your yard the weekend of May 10, 2025.     

Find out more by visiting HP AfterProm website or email hpafterprom@gmail.com 

SPRING SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS! 

Sunshine, warm weather, and all things in bloom! Order flowers, herbs, and plants between 03/30/25-04/13/25.

 Plants will be distributed 05/04/25...no need to have a green thumb to enjoy the beautiful blooms of the Spring Season! 

This fundraiser supports the Class of 2025 AfterProm Event

To Order click THIS LINK

The Postsecondary Counselors (PSCs) of Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools invite you to attend a series of virtual programs entitled Exploring the College Admissions Process. This program provides insight into the college admission process by offering five separate sessions. Please use this link with all dates, details and webinar links.

D113 students and parents/guardians will have the opportunity to attend the sessions live and ask questions. We will post recordings of each program to the DHS and HPHS Postsecondary Counseling websites.

Attention sophmores and juniors: Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Notre Dame, and Washington University in St. Louis will be hosting in-person information sessions on Sunday, April 27. Click Here for more

4/24- Boys Volleyball- Backyard Grill- Order to support!

See Next week for information. - Thank You

The 112 Education Foundation seeks a current Highland Park High School freshman (2028) or sophomore (2027) to serve a two-year term as the Junior Trustee. The 112 Education Foundation supports and funds enriching educational opportunities for North Shore School District 112 students. During our 30-year history, we have provided over 6300 grants allowing teachers to bring innovative experiences to their students, brought in scores of authors to partner with students, and enabled our students and their families to learn about and enjoy classical music through our partnership with Ravinia Festival.  

Serving as a junior trustee is a terrific way to stay involved with and connected to the students in NSSD112, who will one day be HPHS Giants. Additionally, it is a great opportunity to be engaged in a foundation board's work and provide valuable input about programs and initiatives. This is a two-year term. Junior trustees will not have voting privileges. Please visit www.112foundation.org to learn more about the Foundation and its work.

Review the information below before applying. Your submission of this application indicates that you understand the time commitment involved and are willing to fulfill the requirements as a junior trustee if selected. The 112 Education Foundation may host interviews for finalist candidates. Note: this position is open to current freshmen and sophomores only. The position will run from August 2025 through May 2027.

Responsibilities include:

1.  Serve as a non-voting member of the Board of Trustees
2. Attend Foundation-related events, as appropriate
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Attend monthly Foundation board meetings (held at a D112 school, generally on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm)
5. Provide youth perspective during discussions
6. Serve as liaison between the Foundation and HPHS community, to promote events and raise awareness of the Foundation’s work

To apply: CLICK HERE to complete the 2025 online application.

For questions or more information, please email Susan Kaden at 112educationfoundation@gmail.com. Applications are due by May 5, 2025. The position begins in August 2025, with opportunities to participate over the summer.



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