Congratulations to our soaring sophomore students, who earned themselves a treat for the effort and hard work put into their academics. We are so proud of you, keep up the good work! #hillcresthawkpride
🚨Hillcrest Anatomy students crushed it at the NIU One-Day Anatomy Course on April 10! 🧠💀 From nailing college-level questions to exploring real human cadavers and a $90K virtual dissection table, they impressed Dr. Samonds & her grad team with their knowledge and curiosity. 💪🫀
Students were praised for their sharp questions, custom anatomy shirts, and stellar performance—some even correcting grad students 👀🔥
Huge thanks to Mrs. Diforti for making this unforgettable experience possible! 💙
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💙 Hillcrest Key Club in Action! 💙
This week, our Key Club had an incredible experience volunteering at the Prairie Hills Family Engagement Center — a place full of heart and help for our community. From a thrift-style boutique to a food pantry, classes for teens and adults, and more, this center does it all!
Our students helped elders shop and get to their cars, steam-cleaned and sorted donated clothes, assisted with deliveries, broke down boxes, and made meaningful connections along the way. By the time we left, there were hugs all around — a true testament to the kindness and compassion of our kids. 🫶
Huge thanks to Coach Dachota for chaperoning, and to the Prairie Hills staff for welcoming us so warmly.
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🎉 Huge Congratulations to Our Incredible FCCLA Students! 🎉
We are beyond proud of all our amazing FCCLA members who made it to State! It was such an unforgettable experience, and every one of you represented Hillcrest with pride, passion, and excellence. 👏
A special shoutout to Timothy Lloyd for making Hillcrest history by placing Top 10 in the state for his event! 🏅🔥
Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork truly shined. Mrs. Youngberg, is so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. ❤️
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Hillcrest High School proudly hosted its first Hoops & Heroes charity basketball event, bringing together students, staff, community members, and local firefighters for a fun-filled night of friendly competition and heartfelt giving. The event raised over $1,000 in support of Project Fire Buddies.
Hillcrest High School extends a heartfelt thank you to all who attended and contributed—especially our brave firefighters from Country Club Hills and Hazel Crest. Together, we continue to make a difference, one day at a time. #hillcresthawkpride
🎉 District 228 Annual Cupcake Wars & Culinary Competition 🎉
This Friday, all four District 228 schools showcased their culinary skills in our annual Cupcake Wars and Culinary Competition! 🧁🍝
✨ Cupcake Wars theme: Back to School
🍰 Culinary Competition theme: Pasta
A huge shoutout to our Hillcrest Baking Crew and their teacher Mrs. Sweeney for bringing home the 1st place win! 🏆👏 We're so proud of all our students who competed in both categories. Your creativity and hard work truly shine! 🌟 #hillcresthawkpride
Students of the Week!
Big congratulations to Ryan Johnson for always showing up with a positive attitude and giving 110%!
And to Nikki Twaio for being incredibly kind, generous, and always lending a helping hand to others. #hillcresthawkpride
BIG WIN FOR THE HAWKS! 🦅🥎
Hillcrest Hawks varsity softball came out strong and dominated the field yesterday with a huge victory!
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🎉 Shoutout to our amazing Students of the Week🦅 Jahir Perez is crushing a tough course load while maintaining straight As! 📚💪 And freshman Jaquan Flowers is already stepping up as a positive leader, keeping himself and his peers on track. Keep soaring, Hawks! #hillcresthawkpride
The Science Club visited the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry on March 20th to see the 2025 Black Creativity Exhibition and the Famous Women in Science Display. A great time was had by all. #hillcresthawkpride
🎉🍕 **Exciting News, Country Club Hills!** 🍕🎉
We're thrilled to announce the opening of the brand-new **Little Caesars Pizza** in town! 🎉 Come by and enjoy your favorite pizza hot and fresh!
But that’s not all... We're teaming up for a **Pizza Attendance Competition!** 🍕🎟️
🏆 **Here’s how it works**: Come to school every day for your chance to WIN **FREE PIZZA FOR A YEAR**! 😱🍕
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On Friday, David Harper from CARE Chicago came and spoke to Mr. Ramel’s Personal Finance Class.
CARE stands for Credit Abuse Resistance Education. Mr. Harper has years of experience in the corporate world and speaks to high schools students and young adults about the advantages and disadvantages of credit cards and loans.
Mr. Harper gave an interactive presentation to the students in Mr. Ramel’s class as they are about to start the Credit and Loan unit in their class.
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We ❤️ Pi Day! Every year Ms. Kaminsky allows her students to "Pie" her in the face on Pi Day! You are such a good sport! #hillcresthawkpride
Congratulations to our 2025 Battle of the Books team for winning our second year in a row! Battle of the Books is a book quiz bowl competition where teams are asked to read at least one of five book titles and compete against other schools in the district to claim the title of literature champions. #hillcresthawkpride
🎉 Happy Pi Day! 🥧
Today, Mrs. Osborne and her Math students celebrated by enjoying a slice of delicious pie! 🍰 Because nothing says "Pi Day" like a tasty treat and a little math magic! 📐✨
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🌟 Shoutout to two amazing students of the Week🌟
👏 Daymere Bonds is always the first to lend a helping hand, both in and out of class. Your kindness and generosity don’t go unnoticed!
💡 Mel Jones leads by example with a great attitude and positive energy—truly an inspiring role model!
Keep making a difference! 🙌 #hillcresthawkpride
Our D228 shoe drive will be ending next week! You can drop off at any of our four D228 schools! See the flyer for more information.
Today, the Ecology Club took an exciting trip to the WRD! They got a full tour of the water treatment process, met with staff, and learned how sewage water is filtered and cleaned using bacteria. Students even had the chance to do some hands-on water testing! Such a great experience seeing science in action! #hillcresthawkpride
A Special Visit to the Hawks! 🦅 Today, we were honored to welcome Dr. Evan Stubbs, father of administrator Mrs. Winefka, to visit with our students! Dr. Stubbs, a renowned scientist and professor at Loyola University and Hines VA in Maywood, Illinois, shared his wealth of knowledge and experiences with our students. It was an unforgettable opportunity for everyone involved! Thank you, Dr. Stubbs, for making today so memorable! #hillcresthawkpride
Congratulations to all the DECA State competitors on their incredible achievements! A special shoutout to Gabriel Jackson, Naomi Griffith, Tyrae Fleming, and Briana Slate for placing in the Top 10 among over 1,200 DECA State competitors. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off—well done! #hillcresthawkpride
