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  • "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful" ~Eric Thomas (submitted by Justin Edgecombe)
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Cheerleaders preparing to perform at the Snowcoming Assembly.

Snowcoming/Turnabout Week

Kennedi Lyons, Staff Writer February 4, 2015

Hillcrest celebrated Snowcoming with one of our legendary crazy weeks. Monday was Animal Print day; Tuesday was Ugly Sweater day; Wednesday was Luau Day; Thursday was Tie-Dye Day, and Friday was  Spirit...

Introducing....PROM 2015!

Introducing….PROM 2015!

January 28, 2015

Using the English curriculum as inspiration, the Hillcrest Junior Class presents: Hillcrest H.S. Prom 2015 Friday, May 15, 2015: 7:00 P.M.- 11:00 P.M. Tuscany Gardens, 191st Street & LaGrange Road,...

Snowcoming Week Activities:   January 26th-31st

Snowcoming Week Activities: January 26th-31st

January 20, 2015
PARTICIPATION FOR ALL SPIRIT DAYS WILL BE FOR FUN AND IN THE SPIRIT OF SHOWING OUR PRIDE IN HILLCREST. HEALTHY CLASS COMPETITION IS ENCOURAGED AND WILL BE REWARDED.
Upcoming Event: Luminarias For Loved Ones

Upcoming Event: Luminarias For Loved Ones

January 15, 2015

Hillcrest Key Club would like to honor your loved ones who lost their battle with cancer, who are still fighting this disease and who have survived it! We will be taking orders for luminary bags from Monday,...

Upcoming Event: Intramural Dodgeball

January 14, 2015

Dates: January 30 and February 6 Time: 3:15-4:15 Location: Back Gym Why: For a chance to play against other student and teacher teams from Hillcrest.  Also, the best team from Hillcrest will...

Bessie Barlow, Kayla Weddington and Crystal Currin

Freshman Leaders Attend Leadership Workshop

Julie Kirk, Freshman Class Sponsor January 11, 2015

Freshman leaders attended a Leadership workshop hosted by fellow student, Amber Holup, a junior at Tinley Park High School. Guest speakers were founder of the Bridge Teen Center, Priscilla Steinmetz and...

Hillcrest Students Visit Orland Park Prayer Center Mosque

Hillcrest Students Visit Orland Park Prayer Center Mosque

P. Stevens, Hillcrest High School Publicity Director December 17, 2014

Hillcrest High School students from Mr. Banach’s World Civilization class and Mr. Hennessy’s Advanced Placement Human Geography class traveled to the Orland Park Prayer Center Mosque to learn about...

Treats for Troops

Treats for Troops

December 16, 2014

The Hillcrest Junior Class collected food, games, and Christmas wishes for the soldiers in the United Arab Emirates during their “Treats for the Troops” fund drive.  Individuals and classrooms participated...

Hillcrest High School Key Club donates to Cell Phones for Soldiers!

Hillcrest High School Key Club donates to Cell Phones for Soldiers!

December 16, 2014

Hillcrest High School Key Club had the pleasure of delivering over 100 cell phones for soldiers.  Cell Phones for Soldiers is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing cost-free communication services...

New Around Hillcrest… The Hawks Nest

New Around Hillcrest… The Hawks Nest

November 18, 2014

The purpose of The Hawks Nest School Store is to provide students with school supplies, beverages to match each season, ice cream novelties for a treat and a microwave to warm up food from home. The...

FULL LUNCH, STUDY HALL, ALC... OH MY!

FULL LUNCH, STUDY HALL, ALC… OH MY!

Kala Stewart, Staff Writer October 24, 2014

So many new options at lunch time this year but, what does it all mean and how does it affect us? I went to Assistant Principal Mr. Terrence Simmons to get the answers so many of us need to know! Here...

“Hall of Famer” Scores Big at Hillcrest’s Family Reading Night

“Hall of Famer” Scores Big at Hillcrest’s Family Reading Night

October 3, 2014

Retired football player and recent author Michael Jennings scored touchdown after touchdown with the audience at Hillcrest High School’s Family Reading Night on October 2.  His book, Road to the Hall...

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