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All School Assembly: 2A/2B Schedule For Tuesday 4.15 for the Genocide Commemoration Day Assembly. We are looking forward to hearing from Rwandan Genocide Survivor Kizito Kalima. Don't forget to stop by the library and check out the exhibit.

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.

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!!!

Tickets On Sale Now!

Fly away to Neverland with us in this year’s spring play, Wendy & Peter Pan!

 APRIL 24-26 STUDIO THEATRE

 Get your tickets now at WENDY AND PETER PAN TICKETS— don’t miss the magic!  

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.

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

Our talented students continue to shine in prestigious competitions! Simon Finkel and Cameron Janitschke have been nominated for the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS/Emmys) Chicago/Midwest High School Production Awards in the Fiction - Short Form category for their film “EX1L3D”. Additionally, Rodrigo Sanchez earned a nomination in the Public Service Announcement category for his impactful piece “¡Tenemos Una Voz!”. These awards, presented by NATAS and the Regional Emmys, recognize excellence in student video production and are judged by industry professionals. Crystal Pillar Winners will be announced at the Midwest Media Educators Association (MMEA) Festival on Friday, April 25th.

This past weekend, Simon and Cameron’s “EX1L3D” also secured a third place victory at the Screen Test Local Film Festival, a Chicago-based international festival celebrating short films by students from around the globe.

Furthermore, Cameron Janitschke and Duncan Drake advanced to the IHSA State Finals “Electric 18” Short Film Competition, where they received an impressive 10th place finish in the state with their film “Unscripted”!

Congratulations to these students for their outstanding accomplishments in storytelling and filmmaking!

Join Philosophy Club for our meeting on Wednesday, April 16 as we discuss the Food for Thought Question: Is the death penalty immoral? We will meet in A320 from 3:15-4:30. All are welcome; come share your own philosophy or listen to others as we discuss the philosophy of punishment! There will be food!

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.

Congratulations to our HPHS Athletes of the Month for March: 

Annie Vazquez - Girls Track & Field, Quinn Nguyen - Girls Track & Field, Shamar Wilson - Boys Track & Field, Dylan Dominguez - Boys Track & Field, Brody Schultz - Boys Water Polo, Marisa Miller - Girls Water Polo, Simon Rose - Baseball

Weekend Highlights

1. Our Varsity Girls Track and Field Program competed at GBN on Friday. Congrats to the 4x800 relay team on their 1st place finish. The shuttle relay also had a strong performance, finishing 2nd.
2. Varsity Baseball defeated Buffalo Grove 9-6 on Friday to earn their 7th win of the season. Conference play begins this week against Maine East.
3. Varsity Softball earned a non-conference win against Chicago Amundsen on Friday. The program travels to GBN this Tuesday.
4. Varsity Boys Lacrosse traveled to the south side to take on Brother Rice and came home with a big non-conference victory on Saturday.
5. Varsity Boys Track and Field had a solid performance at the Prospect Invite on Saturday. The 4x100 meter relay team broke the school record that was set in 1990. 
6. Girls Varsity Soccer had the opportunity to play in the prestigious Body Armor Tournament held at the Waukegan Sports Complex. The team lost to a very good Marist team, but represented well on a very big stage.
7. Boys Volleyball played in the two-day Warren Invite and showed they are a team to watch this Spring. One of their tournament highlights was a come from behind victory over Riverside Brookfield on Saturday.
8. Girls Badminton hosted a four team “Birdie Bash” on Saturday morning. Our young group represented well against TF South, Maine South and Hinsdale South.
9. Boys Water Polo played at GBS and our junior players stepped up in a big way both offensively and defensively. The team is looking to build off their weekend performance when they take on Maine East on Tuesday.
10. Boys Varsity Tennis finally got some good weather on Saturday.  The team finished 3rd out of 4 teams at Evanston and got some strong performances in both singles and doubles. The team is looking forward to a busy week of action against some of the best teams in the state.

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.

FINAL DAY to ORDER SPRING PLANTS, FLOWERS, & HERBS to Support HP AfterProm Event...they will be distributed 05/06/25. CLICK HERE TO ORDER

Thank you for your support!

LAST DAY TO ORDER SENIOR CLASS GRAD SIGNS!!! CLICK HERE TO ORDER

Seniors-

We have had two late additions to scholarship opportunities for HPHS students. The Masonic Lodge of Highland Park Scholarship and the Alexa Rose Weiss Memorial Scholarship. Both of these scholarships are open only to HPHS Seniors. If you are still looking for assistance with college funding you should definitely consider applying. Link to the Alexa Rose Weiss scholarship is below, the Masonic Scholarship Description and Application is available via emailing sgomez@dist113.org, you need to fill that out and submit to the email listed in the directions:

Alexa Rose Weiss Memorial Scholarship

Sophomores, Juniors and Parents/Guardians,

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

4/17- LOTERIA NIGHT 6:30pm- 8:30pm: Support NHI, Play Loteria and Win Prizes!

4/24- Boys Volleyball- Portillo's- Order to support!

4/28-5/1 Class of 2028 - QR Code Raffle (more details to come)

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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