Weekly Update

January 16, 2025

School News You Can Use

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:


  • Charity Drive kick off Assembly Friday 1/17/25 - Special schedule
  • No School on Monday, January 20
Message from the Principal

Dear Giant Family,


I am thrilled to share that this month marks the beginning of our Annual Charity Drive, a cherished tradition that unites Highland Park High School as a community of compassion and action. Tomorrow, we will gather for our opening assembly to officially kick off this incredible month-long effort.


For over two decades, the Charity Drive has been a defining moment of the school year for me—an opportunity to embrace the power and responsibility we have to make a difference. This year, we are honored to support the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation, an organization dedicated to fighting gastrointestinal cancers. Supporting this cause is a privilege, allowing us to contribute to life-saving work and stand in solidarity with those impacted by these illnesses.


Throughout the month, there will be countless ways for students to get involved—whether by fundraising, spreading awareness, or participating in events. Every dollar raised, every conversation started, and every action taken moves us closer to creating a world where more people can survive and thrive after cancer.


Philanthropy is a core part of our GIANT values at Highland Park High School, and this is our moment to show the compassion, creativity, and commitment that define our community. Tomorrow’s assembly will set the tone for an inspiring and impactful month, and I cannot wait to see the energy and heart our students will bring to this effort.


Thank you for your continued passion and dedication. Together, let’s make this year’s Charity Drive the best one yet!



As always, thank you for sharing your students with us this week and beyond,




Holly

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Student Life

GRADUATION

As the second semester begins, planning for graduation is well underway.  Details about the ceremony (dates, location, etc.) can be found on our graduation website.  The deadline for students to order their cap and gown is Friday, January 17.  If your student has not yet filled out the form in Homeroom, please have them complete the Cap and Gown Order Form as soon as possible.  Only District 113 accounts can access the form.

ACTIVITIES


Next week is our 2025 HP Snowcoming Week! The Student Activities office has a lot planned for our GIANTS to experience together as a community.  Take a look at the flyers below.

Tomorrow HPHS kicks off Charity Drive 2025 supporting the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation. Charity Drive Club has a month of activities and events planned to raise money and awareness for GI cancer research.  While there will be fun events happening during our school day for students, there are also public events happening that everyone can participate in. The following public events are happening next week. 



For more information and a calendar of all events please visit Charity Drive Website.  Thank you for your support.

ATHLETICS

You can follow what’s happening with HPHS Athletics in the following places:


Athletes from the Central Suburban League came together for a workshop centered on inclusivity at Evanston Township High School and District 113 was well represented. We are proud to be a part of this mission and look forward to seeing our Giants use what they learned to make HPHS a better place.

Team and individual portraits from picture day for Winter Sports are now available to view and order online.  To order photos from your picture day:



  1. Go to: https://www.vipis.com/group/6ca666a5/highland-park-high-school
  2. Select "View now" on the green Sports Team & Individual tile
  3. Enter your information in the search fields
  4. Select the school year (July 1st to June 30th) during which your photos were taken and click "search"
  5. Follow the instructions to select your package or products and choose your background for your individual photos if applicable
  6. You will receive a confirmation email


We have another exciting week of athletic action scheduled for HP Athletics.  You can check out the calendar of events here: https://www.centralsuburbanleague.org/public/genie/210/school/5/


Photo of the Week - Girls Gymnastics

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