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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)
  • “If you take the time to do something correct the first time, you don’t have to spend the extra time redoing it.” (Submitted by Dr. Young)
  • “The future belongs to those who are prepared.... Education is the passport to the future.” ~Malcolm X (Submitted by Mr. Hennessy)
Hillcrest HS Releases 1st Quarter Honor Roll

Hillcrest HS Releases 1st Quarter Honor Roll

November 7, 2017

Principal Simms has announced the names of the students who were named to the school’s Honor Rolls for the first quarter. Students who achieve a 4.0 earn Honors with Distinction; students who achieve...

Hillcrest Begins Plans for First Semester Achievement Celebration

Hillcrest Begins Plans for First Semester Achievement Celebration

October 27, 2017

On January 10, 2018,  Hillcrest High School will host its 2nd Annual Achievement Celebration.  All students with passing grades for the first semester will receive an invite to this fun-filled event....

Hillcrest Students Visit JJC Culinary Arts Facility

Hillcrest Students Visit JJC Culinary Arts Facility

October 27, 2017

Hillcrest High School students visited Joliet Junior College's new culinary arts facility at the Joliet City Center recently.   The students toured five floors of culinary classrooms and labs all specific...

Hillcrest Teachers Receive Pork Grant

Hillcrest Teachers Receive Pork Grant

October 26, 2017

Two Culinary Art teachers from Hillcrest High School were awarded a sizable grant from the Illinois Pork Producers Association.  Hawks teachers Christina Botica and Jean Sweeney, both Culinary Arts teachers,...

New members inducted into the National Honor Society:  10/25/2018

Hillcrest High School Inducts New National Honor Society Members

October 26, 2017

The Hillcrest High School Falcones chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 16 new members on Wednesday, October 25th, 2017.  Potential inductees went through a rigorous application process...

Haunted at the Hill Returns to Hillcrest High School

Haunted at the Hill Returns to Hillcrest High School

October 24, 2017

For the fifth time, the Hillcrest Art Society is proud to present its annual Haunted at the Hill on October 27th from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. This year’s theme, “What Are You Afraid Of?” will have you...

Congratulations Ms. Collins on her Marathon Finish

Congratulations Ms. Collins on her Marathon Finish

October 20, 2017

Hillcrest congratulates English teacher Ms. Collins who just completed her 3rd full marathon- running 26.2 miles from Detroit to Canada on Sunday She is also 16 days away from her her FINAL FULL marathon,...

Hillcrest seniors in the College & Career Center meet representative from WIU.

Hillcrest Kicks Off College Application Month

October 11, 2017

Yesterday, Hillcrest had its College Application Month kick off in the College and Career Center. The Guidance Counselors and College and Career Counselor Ms. Robin Vela worked with over 80 seniors on...

Hillcrest Teachers Visit Google

Hillcrest Teachers Visit Google

October 11, 2017

Hillcrest Teachers David Braden, Kinya Jett and Darlene Jackson had a tremendous experience visiting Google in Chicago with other Business teachers in the District.  The experience was truly amazing--meeting...

Hillcrest art students explore Museum of Contemporary Art. (9/2017)

Hillcrest Art Students Explore Museum of Contemporary Art

October 4, 2017

A field trip, led by Art Teacher Mrs. Adebesin Mason was held for Hillcrest students to observe the Murakami exhibit held at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. Students from various art courses...

Hillcrest Students Work to Clean Up the Environment

Hillcrest Students Work to Clean Up the Environment

September 29, 2017

Once again this year, Hillcrest’s Key Club and Energy Club volunteered to clean up a Chicago beachfront in conjunction with the Shedd Aquarium.    According to Hillcrest Guidance Counselor and Energy...

Mr. Braden’s Entrepreneurship students (L-R) Reniesha Thurman, Rashawn Moore, Shaqarius McGee, Markel Rose, Delois Ivery, Deshonna Atkins, & Stanley Baggett pose with the Stock Market Game logo. 9/26/17

Hillcrest Entrepreneurship Students Continue to Rock Wall Street!!

September 26, 2017

As of today, September 26, 2017, Hillcrest has 7 students in the top 10 in the State of Illinois (over 3000 students competing) participating in the Stock Market Game. Mr. David Braden’s Entrepreneurship...

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