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From the desk of Principal Deborah Finn


October 20, 2022

School News You Can Use

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

  1. If your student will be wearing a costume for Halloween, please review these Halloween Guidelines.
  2. Please see the Message from the Principal for information about our upcoming ALICE drill.
  3. We have a special Giant day schedule on Tuesday, October 25 - see Happening Next Week for details.
Message from the Principal

 It certainly feels like fall and the beauty of the season is all around us.  When we think of October, Halloween is sure to come to mind.  This holiday is quickly approaching and it falls on a Monday this year.  If a student elects to wear a costume to school, please be sure to read these Halloween Guidelines closely.  We hope those celebrating this holiday have a safe and fun experience.


Our highest priority is the safety of our students and staff.  As a reminder, during Homeroom on Tuesday, October 25, we will discuss our upcoming active threat drill that will take place on November 3.  Here is the information that our Dean's office previously shared.  If you or your student have any questions or concerns, please contact your counselor or dean.

Happening Next Week

Monday, October 24 - Giant Schedule Day 


Tuesday, October 25 - Special Giant Schedule Day with Extended Homeroom


Wednesday, October 26 - Blue Schedule Day


Thursday, October 27 - White Schedule Day


Friday, October 28 -Giant Schedule Day 

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ACTIVITIES

Popcorn for Prom!  Join HPHS Class Councils in their annual collaborative effort to raise money for senior Proms. The goal is to raise funds that help to reduce the price of a prom ticket.   Sales are only for 4 days,  October 28th - October 31st only.  The class councils earn 50% of the sale price.  The popcorn is amazing, makes a great gift and there are a variety of flavors!  Use the link for your student’s class level!  Class of 2023, Class of 2024, Class of 2025, Class of 2026  A reminder will be sent next week! 


Congratulations to our HPHS Chess Team for their 8th place finish in their first school team tournament of the year!  HPHS students competed at the Red Devil Hinsdale Central Chess Tournament on October 15th.  We are GIANT proud of Ben Goldfeder on his 3rd place finish on the 8th board!  Students interested in joining the Chess team to compete or to learn how to play should reach out to Coach Alvarez, palvarez@dist113.org .  Check out the Activity Achievements Blog to learn more.  


Seniors/Class of 2023 - Upcoming dates:

  • HPHS is offering a last chance opportunity to have a senior portrait taken for the yearbook at HPHS on Wednesday, October 26, 9 AM - 1 PM.  Students should come to the Giant Conference Room (next to the cafeteria) to have their portrait taken for the yearbook.  We do not use student ID pictures for the yearbook.
  • GrandGIANTs Day is back at HPHS!  Members of the Class of 2023 may bring their GrandGIANT(s) or VIP older adult in your life to share your day with on Tuesday, November 22Use this link to see the details for the day and scroll down for the registration link.  Registration should be completed before November 15th.  All adults must be registered in advance to attend.  
  • Baby Ads for our yearbook are now on sale!  If you would like to celebrate and commemorate your senior with a baby ad and quote, use this link to upload and submit your photo and well wishes. One ad per family please.  CLICK HERE to see the postcard that will be in your mailbox soon.  The deadline to submit is December 16
  • Many more great senior events are to come!  If you as a parent or student have yet to sign up for Remind text messaging, please do so now.  Use your message app:  TO:  81010   Text:  @23hphs

ATHLETICS

We will be holding an Athletics Information and Registration Meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, October 26 in the student cafeteria at HPHS. This meeting will cover a variety of topics. Families who have student-athletes interested in Winter or Spring Sports are encouraged to attend. Families that attended our kickoff meeting in the Fall do not need to attend this meeting, but can if they desire. Click here for information about Winter and Spring sport start dates.


Congrats to our Boys Cross Country Program. The Varsity team ran a great race on Saturday at Glenbrook North and earned the title "CSL North Conference Champions".

Weekend Events - Come out to support HPHS Athletics

  1. Girls Swimming and Diving hosts Maine East on Friday at 5:00pm
  2. Football travels to Maine West.  F/S plays tonight.  Varsity competes on Friday at 6:30pm.
  3. The Girls CSL JV Volleyball Tournament will be held at HPHS and DHS on Friday and Saturday.
  4. Boys and Girls Cross Country teams compete in the IHSA Regional starting at 10:00am on Saturday.

 

HPHS will be hosting the IHSA Regional Volleyball Tournament next Tuesday and Thursday.  It’s always exciting to host an IHSA postseason event.  All spectators must purchase a ticket for IHSA events.  Use this link to get your digital ticket to Tuesday’s games.  HP takes on Warren at 6:00pm and Hersey plays Grant at 7:00pm.

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