Hillcrest High School

Congratulations to Ariana for being recognized in the Chicagoland 4x5 High School Art Exhibit! 🌟 This prestigious show receives hundreds of submissions from talented students across Illinois each year — earning any award is an incredible honor. 🎉 Ariana’s stunning nature photography captures beauty in every detail. 📸 She’s an exceptional artist who will take AP Art & Design later this year, and you can also see more of her work currently on display at Vogt Gallery in Tinley Park. 🌿✨ 👏 We’re so proud of you, Ariana — keep creating and inspiring #hilllcresthawkpride

It was a great day for planting! Our amazing students got their hands dirty (literally) and planted 10 new trees and about 500 bulbs . That’s a whole lot of future blooms! This was our first year flying solo without the guidance of the Morton Arboretum, but you’d never know it — these students handled it like seasoned gardeners. They don’t just dig into their studies, they dig into the soil too! With today’s additions, our total tree count has grown to 85 trees. That’s a forest in the making! #hillcresthawkpride

From Hillcrest to the Big Stage! Former Hillcrest standout and current coach Jerel McNeal is now lending his voice and basketball expertise as a commentator for the DePaul Blue Demons! 💙🏀 #hillcresthawkpride

🌟 Student Spotlight! 🌟 👏 Raysean Horton demonstrates outstanding attendance, responsibility, and consistently sets a positive example for his peers. 💫 Lailah Bijou shines with her kindness, motivation, and enthusiasm for learning. Her willingness to support classmates helps create a strong and encouraging learning environment. #hillcresthawkpride

Interact Club had a time volunteering at the Hot Chocolate Expo! The Hillcrest team was given the task of managing the entire Chocolate Experience booth. Students managed inventory, created desserts, interacted with customers, built specialty desserts for customers with food allergies, and managed the flow of snacks to ensure there was ample product available at all times. Tawon King volunteered to serve in the race participant area where he fulfilled registration orders. Tawon's experience included accurately filling individual orders, providing customers with race day information, and improving the distribution process to speed the flow of customers. Our students worked hard and had a great time volunteering. The Hot Chocolate Race is sponsored by Ronald McDonald House Charities and proceeds directly benefit the families of critically ill children. #hillcresthawkpride

Mr. Ramel's Sports and Entertainment Marketing class recently went on a field trip to the Chicago Wolves. The first 45 minutes was dedicated to meeting the Director of Operations, Director of Marketing, and an employee who owned his own company (Live Entertainment). They spoke about all the different Marketing aspects (In Game entertainment, Concessions, Free prizes, Advertising (digital, medial, billboard), and how to get started in the field of Marketing, etc.) There were over 400 students who attended this event and had the opportunity to ask questions during this symposium! #hillcresthawkpride

Come check out our amazing play put on by our Drama group! See flyer for showtimes and details! #Hillcresthawkpride

🎉 Student of the Week Spotlight! 🎉 Enrique is an incredible role model whose effort, values, and actions inspire those around him every day. His dedication and positive influence make him a true leader among his peers. Guicel may be soft-spoken, but her artistic talent speaks volumes. Through her creativity and kindness, she shows what integrity and respect for others truly look like. #hillcresthawkpride

STEM night was a huge success! Thank you to all the amazing Science teachers for putting on such a great event for our students and community! #hillcresthawkpride

🌳🚴‍♀️ Adventure day at Big Marsh Park! We teamed up with Chicago Adventure Club for an unforgettable biking experience! The group enjoyed a gorgeous day riding along the scenic 3-mile path and learning how to tackle single-track trails — complete with a few fun challenges along the way. #hillcresthawkpride

🚗👏 Hillcrest High School Students Hit the Road to Safety! We’re so proud of our Hillcrest High students who attended the Teen Driving Expo! They explored safe driving techniques, experienced hands-on simulations, and learned how to make smart decisions behind the wheel. These future drivers are taking the lead in promoting safety and responsibility on the road. Great job, Hillcrest! 🌟 #hillcresthawkpride

🌟 Student of the Week Spotlight! 🌟 This week, we’re proud to recognize Elijah Oliver and Jeremiah Reynolds for their outstanding effort and positive impact in the classroom! 👏 Elijah Oliver isn’t afraid to ask questions and actively participates in class discussions every day. His curiosity and enthusiasm make our learning environment stronger! 👏 Jeremiah Reynolds has made tremendous academic progress this year and goes above and beyond by helping his peers—without even being asked. His kindness and dedication truly stand out! #hillcresthawkpride

🎉 Congratulations to Coaches Kenya Young and Andrea Johnson! 🎉 They’ve officially qualified an athlete for the IHSA State Championship at Hersey High School, October 23–25! 👏 Freshman Jamiya Hill had an incredible performance: • Received a bye in the first round • Defeated athletes from Bremen and Oak Forest • Battled hard against U of Chicago Lab • Finished strong with a win over Morgan Park Academy 🏅 Jamiya placed 3rd overall in the sectional and will represent us at the State Championship starting Thursday! Let’s go, Jamiya! 💪🔥 #hillcresthawkpride

Join us for STEM Night! See below!! #hillcresthawkpride

Last night the HIllcrest girls flag football team won their IHSA Regional Championship over Mother McAuley. The final score was Hillcrest 56, Mother McAuley 18. The athletes, Coach Harrington, and Coach Houston put on a stellar performance. Our flag football team has now won back-to-back Regional Championships. They are currently on a twelve game winning streak. GO HAWKS! #hillcresthawkpride

Key club, along with their sponsor Mrs. Trench, collected over 50 lbs of garbage, mainly glass from the Chicago lakefront. The kids learned so much about conservation and preserving wildlife. Thank you to Ann Dachota for helping chaperone and for capturing some great photos. #hillcresthawkpride

Opening Day for our Chess team at TF! GO HAWKS!!! #hillcresthawkpride

Hillcrest High School teacher Ms. Scaramella nominated Zyon Boateng as the September Social Studies Student of the month. From Ms. Scar - : “Zyon brings positive energy to our classroom each and every day. He is extremely respectful, works well with his peers, and is accountable for this work. I'm so proud of him, and wish him the best with his senior year!." #hillcresthawkpride

🌟 Student of the Week! 🌟 This week, we’re proud to recognize Zion Hoover and Aaliyah Cook for their outstanding character and effort! 💪 Zion Hoover shows a great attitude and a strong desire to learn every single day. His positive energy inspires those around him to do their best! 👏 Aaliyah Cook is extremely respectful to all staff and peers. She consistently demonstrates kindness, maturity, and leadership in everything she does. #hillcresthawkpride

Attention Parents! Come to our attendance meeting on Thursday! See flyer for details! #hillcresthawkpride