Hillcrest High School

We are proud to celebrate two outstanding students this week! Omesha Brown – Omesha is a very helpful student who consistently shows a positive attitude in the classroom. With excellent attendance and strong grades, Omesha sets a great example for others and continues to work hard every day. Andre King – Andre is a driven and respectful student who demonstrates integrity both in the classroom and on the basketball court. His dedication, character, and commitment make him a great role model for his peers. #hillcreshawkpride

Congratulations to our Hillcrest Battle of the Books team for winning our third consecutive Battle! Battle of the Books is a quiz competition where students read six books and compete against other schools in the district to test their knowledge. Hillcrest showed up and showed out with a score of 885, with Tinley taking second place with 420 points. #hillcresthawkpride

AP US History students had fun learning about the Great Depression with a Break Out Room. They were able to analyze and recall key facts in order to decipher codes and clues for each station. Ms. Kaczmarek said that each student was locked in and in full competition mode as they tried to beat the other teams to find the winning code. #hillcresthawkpride

Congratulations to our Hillcrest DECA State competitors for proudly representing our school against top students from across the state! Special shout-out to Taniya Moss and Nimyia Young for placing 6th, and Terrell McGee and Chad McMath for placing 7th in their events. We’re also proud of the entire Hillcrest DECA class for being recognized for their civic impact in the community. Way to make Hillcrest proud! #hillcresrhawkpride

Way to go Scholastic Bowl!! Nathan Hillman-All SSC Varsity Scholastic Bowl 2025-26 SSC Blue Division Our SSC Science Competition was last Wednesday. Liyah Jackson and Cydney Perry- SSC Science Competition- 1st Place Forensics Ryan Grant -SSC Science Competition- Paper Airplane 3rd Place Jayden Fisher and Michael Rupert- SSC Science Competition- 3rd Place Science Bowl and 4th Place Straw Tower Nasir Ward -SSC Science Competition- 2nd Place Egg Drop #hillcresthawkpride

Congratulations to DaJha Johnson on her selection to the 2026 IBCA All-State Team! We are so proud of you! #hillcresthawkpride

Mrs. Mulcahy & Ms. Scaramella's psychology students recently had the exciting opportunity to visit the Museum of Illusions in Chicago! During the trip, students explored interactive exhibits that challenged their understanding of perception, attention, and problem-solving, bringing many of the psychological concepts we discuss in class to life. The experience encouraged curiosity, critical thinking, and lots of great discussion about how our brains interpret the world around us. We’re proud of our students for representing our school so well and grateful for opportunities that make learning both meaningful and memorable. #hillcresthawkpride

The Hillcrest Speech Team had a great season, culminating in their participation in the SSC Regional Speech Tournament. Great job Hawks! #hillcresthawkpride

⭐️Students of the Week ⭐️ Brenee Amos consistently stays on top of her work and always adds thoughtful insight to every discussion. Her dedication and engagement truly make a difference. Cheyanna Chapman shows up each day with a bright smile and a positive attitude. She is punctual, respectful, and a wonderful asset to our class community. #hillcresthawkspride

Mr. Ramel’s Personal Finance classes recently took learning beyond the classroom with a Financial Field Trip to Bremen High School! 💰📚 Sponsored by Junior Achievement, students participated in an interactive simulation where they first selected a career and salary, then visited various stations to make real-world financial decisions — including housing, transportation, clothing, entertainment, and more — all while staying within their budget. This hands-on experience showed students that no matter how much money you earn, budgeting is a key life skill for financial success. A huge thank you to Junior Achievement for organizing such a meaningful simulation and to Bremen High School for hosting this year’s event! 👏 #hillcresthawkpride

Best of Luck to Melissa Nance at the IHSA State Wrestling Match! GO HAWKS! #hillcresthawkpride

Hillcrest hosted authors Jyoti Chand and Briana Johnson for our 2026 Author Lit Fest. Students from all grades learned about the writing and publishing process from both authors, followed by a writing workshop. #hillcresthawkpride

🌟 Student of the Week Spotlight! 🌟 This week we are proud to recognize Elizabeth Flores-Ruiz and Shanyra Bowie for their outstanding character and dedication! 👏 Elizabeth Flores-Ruiz demonstrates an exceptional work ethic each and every day. She consistently puts forth her best effort and actively seeks opportunities to grow and develop academically. Her commitment to learning and self-improvement truly sets her apart! 👏 Shanyra Bowie is a true role model student. She is always on time, comes prepared as a self-starter, and shows respect to everyone around her. Her positive attitude and leadership make a lasting impact in our school community. Congratulations, Elizabeth and Shanyra! Keep up the amazing work — we are so proud of you! #hillcresthawkpride

Senior year is all about making memories — and last night we did just that at the Chicago Bulls game! Laughing, cheering, and spending time together as a class! Thanks Ms. Kaczmarek for taking the seniors! #hillcresthawkpride

Congratulations to our Girls Varsity Basketball team on their Regional title! Final score 59-44. Way to go Hawks! #hillcresthawkpride

Congratulations to our Students of the Week! Valentino Roseburr is working really hard to achieve his goals and it shows everyday! Adonis Tolbert is motivated, thoughtful, and brings forth a positive attitude at all times! #hillcresthawkpride

Congratulations to the Hillcrest Speech Team for their participation in the IHSA Regional Series this past Saturday. Hillcrest competitors included Nasir Ward competing in Informative Speaking and Jazmine Glover advancing to the final round in two categories, Oratorical Declamation and Dramatic Interpretation. Earning a 4th place medal in the final round of Original Oratory and a spot on the IHSA Sectionals Team was Oluwadamilola “Gabby” Sogbesan for her original essay entitled “More Than A Name”. Gabby goes on to compete at Thornton High School this coming Saturday, 2/14/2026. #hillcresthawkpride

Congratulations to our Students of the Week! La’Dell Ross has nearly perfect attendance and it shows in his fantastic grades. Way to put in the work. Messiah Kirkwood has a great attitude and puts forth his best effort in the classroom each day. He is a role model to peers! #hillcresthawkpride

Congratulations to all of our seniors who have signed to continue their athletic career at the collegiate level. We are so proud of you and wish you the best of luck as you take this next exciting step! #hillcresthawkpride Photo Credit: Derrick Streeter ( PR Intern)

50 Sophomores were recognized for their Excellence with T-shirts and Tacos! Congratulations for earning 90% attendance or above! #hillcresthawkpride