Go Purple on #SpiritDay
Thursday, October 18!

On Thursday, October 18, the HEHS United Hawks club invites you to wear purple on Spirit Day to take a stand against bullying and show support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth. Stop by our informational table in the cafeteria during lunch to get a purple/rainbow ribbon to add flare to your HEHS lanyard as a symbol of support. Show all Hawks they have the right to feel safe, valued, and welcome at HEHS!

Varsity Poms Winter Tryouts

The Varsity Poms Team will be hosting Winter tryouts on October 24 from 5:00-6:00pm in the dance room. Come learn the tryout routine at our clinics on October 23 and October 24 from 3:00-5:00pm in the dance room! Please contact Ms. Martino in the Special Education Office with any questions.

Boys Basketball Open Gyms Canceled Oct 18 & 19

Open Gyms for boys basketball this week on Thursday, October 18, and Friday, October 19, have been CANCELED. Please spread the word.

Senior Panoramic Photo - Oct. 19

On Friday, October 19th at 7:30a.m. all senior students will participate in the Senior Panoramic Photo in the Main Gym. Students should report to their 1B classes for attendance and then go directly to the Main Gym for the photo. If senior students would like to order a Class of 2019 panoramic photo, they can order online at the Visual Image Photography website by clicking here.

Competitive Cheer Info Meeting

There will be an informational meeting for the Competitive Cheerleading Season at 7:00 - 7:20am this Wednesday in the Faculty Cafe. All students trying out for the winter season are welcome!

SAT Test Prep

Do you want to ROCK THE SAT?! Test Prep is the way to go!

After School Test Prep begins Monday, 10/15! Come to Room 35 from 3:00-3:45. Late Start Cram Sessions Begin Tuesday, 10/16 in Room 35 from 8:00-8:45am.

Senior Portraits

Seniors: The yearbook photographers are coming to you!. Oct. 15-19, photographers will be available in rooms 262 and 268 from 11:00am-7:00pm to do your senior yearbook portraits. No purchase necessary. Reserve your appointment time online by clicking this link to Visual Image Photography.

New Special Olympics
Volunteering Opportunity

Need volunteer hours? Want to contribute to a great cause and have a day of fun? Come sign up as a volunteer for the Special Olympics Volleyball State Tournament being held on Saturday, Oct. 20th. Bus leaves at 7am and will return at 4pm. Lunch and volunteer T-shirt are provided. See Ms. Davey in the English Office to sign up.

Girls Gymnastics Meeting

There will be a Pre Season meeting on Wednesday, October 17th for anyone interested in becoming part of the Girls’ Gymnastics Team. We will meet in the Gymnastics Gym at 3:00pm and discuss tryouts, expectations and the upcoming schedule. Any girls involved in a fall sport should not miss practice but should come see Coach Calisch in the English office to get the information after the 17th.

Career Trek: Robotic Surgical Event

Interested in science, technology and engineering? Interested in being a doctor or surgeon? Passionate about robotics? Join this interactive event on October 17 exploring state of the art surgical equipment. Gain an understanding of what it means to be a surgeon and how robotics is used in everyday life. Click here for more details. Permission slips are available in the Athletic Office.

Poetry Power

Poetry Power is Dec. 6 at 3:15 p.m. in the HEHS Auditorium. Share your original poetry and raps for prizes. Our celebration of the written word features guest poets, teacher poets, a student open-mic, and refreshments. Submit your 2 best poems by Nov. 17 to tloncaric@d211.org (remember no hate language or swear words)

Open Workouts with Wrestling Team

Come workout with the wrestling team on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4pm in the wrestling room. No experience necessary we work on improving cardio, strength, and agility! All non-fall sports athletes are welcome. Contact Coach Ganas in the Special Education office or email at aganas@d211.org with questions.

Present Mindfulness Meditation

Join us and start your day off right with HAWKS ARE PRESENT for MINDFULNESS MEDITATION EACH THURSDAY FROM 7:00-7:25 a.m. in the Dance room by door 10. Mindfulness meditation is a practice for focusing on your breathing to bring your mind to a natural state of being relaxed, open and alert. The group will include breathing and sitting techniques, as well as guided activities.

Upcoming college rep visits: 

• Harper College - Palatine, IL Wed 10/17/18 B 9:30am
• University of Northern Iowa - Cedar Falls, IA Wed 10/17/18 B 8:00am
• Michigan State University - Lansing, MI Wed 10/17/18 B 10:30am
• Trinity Christian College - Palos Heights, IL Wed 10/17/18 B 1:45pm
• Hofstra University - Hempstead, NY Thurs 10/18/18 A 8:00am
• Millikin University - Decatur, IL Thurs 10/18/18 A 9:30am
• Saint Mary's College - Notre Dame, IN Thurs 10/18/18 A 10:30am
• University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH Thurs 10/18/18 A 1:45pm
• Transylvania University - Lexington, KY Fri 10/19/18 B 8:00am
• Juniata College - Huntingdon, PA Fri 10/19/18 B 10:30am

If interested in attending any of these visits, you can complete the online College Rep Visits Sign-up by clicking here, or see Mrs. Bahnick in Room 85 to sign up. Location of meetings will be announced prior to the visit.

For a complete list of college rep visits, click here to go to the College & Career page.