Student of the Week Spotlight!
Shoutout to Jada Jenkins for going above and beyond this semester! Her dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence have truly stood out.
And a big thank you to Zion Hoover, who stays after PE class every single day to help our teachers clean up. Your kindness and willingness to lend a hand never go unnoticed!
We're so proud of these students — your efforts make a big difference!
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Decision Day 2025!
On Friday, we celebrate the incredible achievements of our seniors on their last Friday of high school. Whether they're heading to college, the military, a trade, or the workforce, we are so proud of their hard work and bright futures!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped plan and organize this special day!
Let’s send off the Class of 2025 with all the love and support they deserve! #hillcresthawkpride
Another year and another successful Bring Your Child to Work Day. Special thank you to Ms. Sink and the Child Care students for planning such a fun filled day! #Hillcresthawkpride
60 of our Freshmen were rewarded with a trip to the Tinley Roller Rink after maintaining 95% attendance and a 2.8 or higher GPA for the year. We are so proud of you! #hillcresthawkpride
This morning, Principal Washington along with former Principal Towner had the honor of attending the Illinois Principal Association breakfast, where two of our outstanding students, Olivia Alexander and Caimora Montgomery, were recognized for their hard work, leadership, and dedication as Hawks! They enjoyed a well-deserved breakfast celebration alongside other student leaders from across the region. We are so proud of Olivia and Camilla for representing our school with excellence—keep soaring, Hawks! #hillcresthawkpride
Seniors took their culminating trip by going to a variety of places downtown. They started at a Navy Pier where they went on the Ferris Wheel, had a blast in the Fun House and visited different stores and sampled different foods. They then traveled to the Field Museum where they learned about different areas of the world. From there they traveled to the Planetarium and then walked along the lake front. Seniors had a blast while making many memories along the way. It was a perfect trip to end their senior year. #hillcresthawkpride
Incredible leaders have the best mentors. Happy Principal Appreciation Day to Mr. Towner!
Your leadership, kindness, and commitment have shaped Hillcrest in unforgettable ways. We’re going to miss you deeply, but your impact will always be a part of our school. Best of luck at district office in your new role 💙
Thank you for everything you’ve done!
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Happy Principal Appreciation Day!
Today we celebrate the incredible leadership, dedication, and heart of our amazing principal! Have the best day Mr. Washington! #hillcresthawkpride
HUGE WIN for Hillcrest Hawks Softball!
Varsity takes the W in a major conference showdown—one of the toughest around, and this one means EVERYTHING!
From first pitch to final out, our squad brought the grit, hustle, and heart.
Conference wins don’t come easy—this one was EARNED.
Shoutout to our former All-Conference players and alumni who came through and showed love—you lit the spark and reminded us what legacy looks like.
Once a Hawk, always a Hawk.
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Hillcrest High School welcomes Eric Washington as our new principal! With over a decade of experience in District 228 and a deep commitment to student success, Principal Washington is ready to lead our school into an exciting new chapter.
Read more about his appointment by visiting our website: https://hillcrest.bhsd228.com/o/hhs/article/2177308
Today, our senior culinary students had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Wunar Scholarship event, held in honor of Marilyn Wunar, mother of former athletic director Lisa Wunar.
Congratulations to our baking competition winners: Eric Pike, Takai Baker, Kiaven Sullivan, and Kiara Brown! We are so proud of all the students who participated and showcased their amazing talents.
A huge thank you to Lisa Wunar for her generous donation that made this special event possible!
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Hillcrest Mixed Choir & Symphonic Band Spring Concert!
What an incredible night of music!
Amazing performances by all — especially our seniors, who gave it their all in their final concert with us. We’re so proud of everyone!
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What a month for our PE department!
From inspiring guest speakers to intense competitions and finally getting outdoors to enjoy some fresh air, it's been a packed and exciting few weeks.
Huge shoutout to our students and staff for bringing the energy and making it an unforgettable month in PE! #hillcresthawkpride
Hillcrest Senior Honors Night was an incredible event! We are so proud of our Hawks and can’t wait to see what the future holds for them!
What an incredible weekend of Oz performances!A huge congratulations to our amazing seniors — thank you for four phenomenal years. We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see what’s next!#hillcresthawkpride
Huge shoutout to our Hillcrest students who absolutely crushed it at the Skilled Trades Expo today!
They got hands-on making Japanese Forging Hammers and made some awesome connections with leaders in the manufacturing world.
Proud is an understatement — these future makers are on fire!
Shoutout to two Students of the Week! Journey Giddens continues to lead by example both in and out of the classroom, showing what it truly means to be a role model. Terriel Dampier put in the extra time and effort—and it paid off with success in math! We’re so proud of both of you. Keep striving, keep shining! #hillcresthawkpride
🌧️ Rain tried to stop us, but Adventure Club doesn’t back down that easily! 💪
We teamed up with Chicago Adventure Therapy for an awesome day of indoor rock climbing and bouldering instead! 🧗♂️🧗♀️
So proud of how BRAVE and GRITTY our kids were—“tenacious” was the word our guides used, and we couldn’t agree more. 💥
Shoutout to these young adventurers! #hillcresthawkpride
We are so proud of all our students that competed in the District #228 Bigger, Faster, Stronger Event! #hillcresthawkpride
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the most amazing group of ladies. We appreciate all you do! #hillcresthawkpride
