THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• Charity Drive Kick Off January 17, 2025
• Cell Phone Survey

Dear Giant Family,

The Tuesday before break, we had the joy of welcoming our Grand Giants to our House on Vine. It was a beautiful moment to witness these cherished adults share the day with their senior students, bridging generations in our school community. Again and again, I heard how special this school is—how its relationships, opportunities, facilities, activities, and athletics make it a place where students can thrive.

Many of our Grand Giants once walked these same halls, just as many of our current caregivers did. It’s a unique privilege to grow up here, raise a family here, and work together to help the next generation flourish. At the same time, we are equally enriched by those who have joined our community from other places, bringing perspectives and experiences that help us grow.

This Thanksgiving season, I reflect on the power of these generational connections. Our students are not just individuals—they are the living legacies of their ancestors and the love and care of their families. 

Thank you for being part of this incredible community. I hope you had a beautiful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and connection.



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

Holly

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

 Charity Drive 2025 will kick off January 17th,2025 and this year our school community will be raising funds and awareness for the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation which provides grants for GI cancer research.  The first chance to support Charity Drive is to purchase apparel, HERE is the link to order. Ordering closes Dec 11th. This is the only opportunity to order. Apparel will be delivered in Homeroom on Jan 14th. Thank you for supporting Charity Drive.

ATHLETICS

Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Basketball Team. Our girls went 4-1 at the Mundelein Tournament earning them the 1st place trophy. Last Saturday’s hard fought win versus the host school clinched the title for the Giants. Emily Calub and Kourtnie Halperin were named to the All-Tournament Team. The Giants also got excellent play from Maddie Reitmayer, Miami Martinez and Reese Crosby. What a fantastic start to the winter season for HP Athletics. A Giant shoutout to all the athletes and coaches in the Girls Basketball Program.

The next Giants Club Meeting is Wednesday, 12/11 at 7:00pm in the Giant Conference Room. All are welcome! Speaking of the Giants Club, if you’re looking for some HPHS gear for you and your family members for the holiday season click here to purchase Giants spirit wear and support our parent booster club.

If you can’t be at an athletic event in person, some of our home and away varsity contests are livestreamed. There are three places to look for our events (see below). We wish all of our events could be livestreamed, but are thankful many events can be seen when family members are not able to attend. The Illinois High School Association requires that all postseason contests only be streamed on the NFHS Network.

1. Hudl TV
2. NFHS Network (subscription required)
3. HPTV Athletics

As we continue our efforts to gather valuable perspectives on the role of cell phones in our learning environment, please share your thoughts through this survey if you haven’t already. Your input is essential in helping shape potential updates to our cell phone expectations for the 2025-26 school year. Thank you for taking the time to be a part of this important conversation. 



Mark your calendars! The District 113 Education Foundation’s Annual Virtual Auction will take place December 13-15, 2024. Our virtual auction is the perfect way to complete your holiday shopping while supporting our mission to bring innovative programs and opportunities to our students. Bid on an incredible selection of items including Bulls tickets, Cubs tickets, baskets, jewelry, experiences and much more. Plus, don’t miss your chance to enter our raffle for a coveted HPHS parking spot and reserved graduation seats. For more information on the District 113 Education Foundation, please visit www.district113foundation.org