Incredible leaders have the best mentors. Happy Principal Appreciation Day to Mr. Towner!
Your leadership, kindness, and commitment have shaped Hillcrest in unforgettable ways. We’re going to miss you deeply, but your impact will always be a part of our school. Best of luck at district office in your new role 💙
Thank you for everything you’ve done!
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Happy Principal Appreciation Day!
Today we celebrate the incredible leadership, dedication, and heart of our amazing principal! Have the best day Mr. Washington! #hillcresthawkpride
HUGE WIN for Hillcrest Hawks Softball!
Varsity takes the W in a major conference showdown—one of the toughest around, and this one means EVERYTHING!
From first pitch to final out, our squad brought the grit, hustle, and heart.
Conference wins don’t come easy—this one was EARNED.
Shoutout to our former All-Conference players and alumni who came through and showed love—you lit the spark and reminded us what legacy looks like.
Once a Hawk, always a Hawk.
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Hillcrest High School welcomes Eric Washington as our new principal! With over a decade of experience in District 228 and a deep commitment to student success, Principal Washington is ready to lead our school into an exciting new chapter.
Read more about his appointment by visiting our website: https://hillcrest.bhsd228.com/o/hhs/article/2177308
Today, our senior culinary students had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Wunar Scholarship event, held in honor of Marilyn Wunar, mother of former athletic director Lisa Wunar.
Congratulations to our baking competition winners: Eric Pike, Takai Baker, Kiaven Sullivan, and Kiara Brown! We are so proud of all the students who participated and showcased their amazing talents.
A huge thank you to Lisa Wunar for her generous donation that made this special event possible!
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Hillcrest Mixed Choir & Symphonic Band Spring Concert!
What an incredible night of music!
Amazing performances by all — especially our seniors, who gave it their all in their final concert with us. We’re so proud of everyone!
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What a month for our PE department!
From inspiring guest speakers to intense competitions and finally getting outdoors to enjoy some fresh air, it's been a packed and exciting few weeks.
Huge shoutout to our students and staff for bringing the energy and making it an unforgettable month in PE! #hillcresthawkpride
Hillcrest Senior Honors Night was an incredible event! We are so proud of our Hawks and can’t wait to see what the future holds for them!
What an incredible weekend of Oz performances!A huge congratulations to our amazing seniors — thank you for four phenomenal years. We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see what’s next!#hillcresthawkpride
Huge shoutout to our Hillcrest students who absolutely crushed it at the Skilled Trades Expo today!
They got hands-on making Japanese Forging Hammers and made some awesome connections with leaders in the manufacturing world.
Proud is an understatement — these future makers are on fire!
Shoutout to two Students of the Week! Journey Giddens continues to lead by example both in and out of the classroom, showing what it truly means to be a role model. Terriel Dampier put in the extra time and effort—and it paid off with success in math! We’re so proud of both of you. Keep striving, keep shining! #hillcresthawkpride
🌧️ Rain tried to stop us, but Adventure Club doesn’t back down that easily! 💪
We teamed up with Chicago Adventure Therapy for an awesome day of indoor rock climbing and bouldering instead! 🧗♂️🧗♀️
So proud of how BRAVE and GRITTY our kids were—“tenacious” was the word our guides used, and we couldn’t agree more. 💥
Shoutout to these young adventurers! #hillcresthawkpride
We are so proud of all our students that competed in the District #228 Bigger, Faster, Stronger Event! #hillcresthawkpride
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the most amazing group of ladies. We appreciate all you do! #hillcresthawkpride
Hillcrest High School teacher Ms. Scaramella nominated Cameron Alexander as the March Social Studies Student of the month.
Ms. Scaramella- "I have Cameron in Honors American History and Sociology/Psychology, during his junior year he has demonstrated his strong work ethic, advocacy skills, desire to do well, and every day he enters our classroom with positive energy. Cameron works well with all of his peers, has a passion for learning, and carries himself with grace. ."
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🎉 District #228 FCCLA students laced up their skates for a great cause at this year’s annual Skate-a-thon! 🛼💜
This year’s event was extra special, as our amazing students raised money for a teacher whose husband is battling pancreatic cancer." 💪💜
A huge THANK YOU to the generous owners of the Tinley Park Roller Rink for donating their space and supporting our mission. Your kindness helped make this event a success! 🙌
The sophomre students attended The Bridge Teen Center on Tuesday, April 15 had a day filled with team building, leadership training, and community service. As always, Hillcrest turned up and participated, sharing their experiences, offering their insights, and volunteering to hold leadership positions.
Thank you to The Bridge Teen Center for hosting the Lead U program and offering an opportunity for our students to learn and give back to the community. #hillcresthawkpride
Ecology Club explored Open Lands in Hazel Crest. It was a beautiful day! #hillcresthawkpride
Student of the Week Spotlights!
We’re proud to recognize Jaye Atanda and Nikya Harris as our Students of the Week!
Jaye Atanda maintains excellent grades and exemplifies what it means to be a model student-athlete.
Nikya Harris is a positive influence in the classroom and always gives her best effort in everything she does.
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Hillcrest students attended the District 228 Operation Snowball retreat. The Snowball retreat is an unplugged teen retreat focused on leadership, connection, and healthy lifestyle choices. No screens, just fresh air, real conversations, and cabin vibes. #hillcresthawkpride
