THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW: 

• No school on Monday November 11
• Please read our Academic section to find out more about Summative Assessment week
• Two great ways to support our parent organizations that support us

Please click here to purchase Giants spirit wear and support our parent booster club

Order Thanksgiving Pies by 11/11 to support PTO

Dear Families,



Now that the polls are closed and the results of the 2024 election are known, it is time for us all to come together, to look ahead and to focus on our shared goals and the values that unite us as a community. 

Civics is a requirement for high school students in Illinois, and for many students, being of high school age is the time when they really begin to become engaged with the civic process. We are here to educate our students and to guide our youth in what it means to be civically engaged. We want to help them practice that through constructive, thoughtful dialogue and by listening to diverse perspectives with respect and empathy. We do this with an explicit focus on our GIANT values. 

Thank you for partnering with us to support our students in becoming thoughtful, informed members of our community. 

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

Holly Fleischer

HAPPENING NEXT WEEK

ACADEMICS

Please read the details of the Semester 1 Summative Assessment Week schedule and attendance requirements.  Take note that student attendance is required for scheduled exams or assessments during the class period.  However, not all courses may have an exam or assessment that requires student attendance.

ACTIVITIES

HPHS Staff Dressing Up & Bringing The GIANT Halloween Spirit!

HPHS PTO Pie Fundraiser - Order Pies By 11/11

Check holiday desserts and gifts off of your to do list! Order your delicious Elegant Farmer pies and breads for the holidays, for gifts, or as a donation to the Moraine Township Food Pantry! Proceeds from all purchases support PTO-funded grants for student activities and staff. Order by 11/11, www.hphspto.org/pie

Upcoming Student Activities Events!

GrandGIANTs Day is back at HPHS! Members of the Class of 2025 may bring their GrandGIANT(s) or VIP older adult in your life to share your day with on Tuesday, November 26. Use this link to see the details for the day. Registration should be completed before November 19th. All adults must be registered in advance to attend. 

ATHLETICS



Fall Sports Updates

1. Maggie Mariano had a great day at the IHSA Sectional Cross Country Meet.  Maggie ran a PR 18:53.46 and represented the HPHS with class.  She also received Giant support from her teammates who attended.  This brings the Girls Cross Country season to a close for 2024.  
2. Our Boys Cross Country team gave it their all and finished 9th at the Sectional Meet at Busse Woods. Dylan Dominguez ran a great race (14:52.45) and qualified for the IHSA State Finals as an individual.  Congrats to Dylan and the entire Boys Program on a great season.  More to accomplish for Dylan this weekend in Peoria.
3. Giant pride for our Girls Swim and Dive Program.  The group has continued to persevere and finished 2nd at the Varsity level and 3rd at the JV level at the CSL North Conference Meet at Vernon Hills High School.  The team brought home lots of medals for their efforts.  The program is looking forward to hosting an IHSA Sectional next Saturday at HPHS.  Diving begins at 9:00am and Swimming starts at 1:00pm.  Our best is next!

Support the Giants Club

We know some of you may be looking for some HPHS gear for you and your family members for the upcoming holiday season.  Please click here to purchase Giants spirit wear and support our parent booster club.  

Winter Sports

Thanks to everyone who attended our Winter & Spring Sports Registration Meeting last week.  Here is a link to the presentation.  Girls basketball started this week and there are still opportunities for individuals to join.  All interested girls can contact Coach Bechtel for details.  Boys Basketball, Girls Gymnastics, Boys Wrestling and Girls Wrestling all begin on Monday, 11/11.  Students must be registered and have an up to date physical in order to participate.  Click here for information on Winter and Spring opportunities and how to register.