Hillcrest High School

Junior students were provided with breakfast, music and positive vibes before their ACT test today! Wishing all our students the best of luck on their tests! #hillcresthawkpride

Last weekend District 228 students attended our Operation Snowball retreat, an overnight getaway focusing on healthy lifestyle choices. The retreat is planned by teens for teens. Special shoutout to Hillcrest Teen Staff Jazmine Glover, Tawon King, and Peyton Maynor, who spent the year organizing retreat details and also acted as student leaders during the retreat. #hillcresthawkpride

Reminder! School-wide testing takes place tomorrow ( 4/15)! Do not forget to charge your iPad tonight! #hillcresthawkpride

Students of the Week! Isa Rodriguez scored an incredible **99% on her ASVAB exam** — an amazing achievement that reflects her hard work, focus, and determination. We are so proud of you, Isa! JiHan Williams continues to shine in the classroom, not just academically, but through his kindness and positive attitude. He sets a great example for others every day. Keep up the amazing work, Isa and JiHan ! #hillcresthawkpride

Freshmen Class along with their sponsor, Mrs. Kirk volunteered at Feed my Starving Children. Thanks for giving back! #hillcresthawkpride

Today, Adventure Club continued our partnership with Chicago Adventure Therapy with an exciting day of climbing and bouldering at First Ascent! Their willingness, courage, and zest for trying new things—and facing their fears head-on—is truly inspiring. #hillcresthawkpride

Bremen 228 Calcapalooza at TP! Calculus students from across the district coming together, sharpening their skills, and gearing up for the upcoming AP Calc exams. Focus, collaboration, and determination on full display! #hillcresthawkpride

Congratulations to our Students of the Week! Sean Hill and Laila Johnson have something special in common ✨ Both students consistently go out of their way to extend a helping hand to their peers in the classroom. Their teachers have taken notice of their outstanding effort, generosity, and commitment—and it does not go unnoticed. We’re proud to celebrate students who lead with kindness and make a positive impact every day! #hillcresthawkpride

Junior leadership students volunteered at the Teen Bridge Center! The Teen Bridge Center is an organization that provides a safe place for teens to hang out! #hillcresthawkpride

Congratulations to Ms. Sink’s Culinary students and Mrs. Sweeney’s Baking students on earning 1st place at the District 228 Culinary Competition! 🎉 We are so proud of all the students who competed. You displayed amazing professionalism, creativity, and skill throughout the event. Your hard work truly paid off! #hillcresthawkpride

Congratulations to our students of the week! De Angelo is a new student at Hillcrest High school. He works well with others, is always respectful and advocates for himself. De Angelo works hard on a daily basis and has been a wonderful addition to the classroom! You are going to thrive at Hillcrest! Ryan is working extremely hard in a difficult class! He is consistently asking questions, seeing for a deeper understanding, and it's paying off! Ryan is setting the standards on tests! Great work! #hillcresthawkpride

So proud of our scholars! Angel received the Tougaloo Eagle Scholarship and Jahir earned the Presidential Scholarship from Tougaloo College. Also, shoutout to Jahir, Bre, Dani, and A'Yahmi for receiving the Ron Edmonds Scholarship Award! Your hard work paid off! We are wishing you the best of luck as you continue your education! #hillcresrhawkpride

Today, Mr. Ramel’s Entrepreneurship classes had the pleasure of welcoming back Hillcrest alum (Class of 2022), Asha Head! Asha spoke with students about launching a business, the real challenges entrepreneurs face, and how taking control of your own path can create new opportunities. She shared her journey as she finishes her final year at Eastern Illinois University and prepares to launch her own business—currently working on filing her LLC with the state. Students also had the chance to ask thoughtful questions and gain valuable insight into the world of entrepreneurship. Thank you, Asha, for inspiring the next generation! #hillcresthawkpride

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