Hillcrest High School

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

Hillcrest High School teacher Ms. Scaramella nominated Cameron Alexander as the March Social Studies Student of the month. Ms. Scaramella- "I have Cameron in Honors American History and Sociology/Psychology, during his junior year he has demonstrated his strong work ethic, advocacy skills, desire to do well, and every day he enters our classroom with positive energy. Cameron works well with all of his peers, has a passion for learning, and carries himself with grace. ." #hillcresthawkpride

🎉 District #228 FCCLA students laced up their skates for a great cause at this year’s annual Skate-a-thon! 🛼💜 This year’s event was extra special, as our amazing students raised money for a teacher whose husband is battling pancreatic cancer." 💪💜 A huge THANK YOU to the generous owners of the Tinley Park Roller Rink for donating their space and supporting our mission. Your kindness helped make this event a success! 🙌

The sophomre students attended The Bridge Teen Center on Tuesday, April 15 had a day filled with team building, leadership training, and community service. As always, Hillcrest turned up and participated, sharing their experiences, offering their insights, and volunteering to hold leadership positions. Thank you to The Bridge Teen Center for hosting the Lead U program and offering an opportunity for our students to learn and give back to the community. #hillcresthawkpride

Ecology Club explored Open Lands in Hazel Crest. It was a beautiful day! #hillcresthawkpride

Student of the Week Spotlights! We’re proud to recognize Jaye Atanda and Nikya Harris as our Students of the Week! Jaye Atanda maintains excellent grades and exemplifies what it means to be a model student-athlete. Nikya Harris is a positive influence in the classroom and always gives her best effort in everything she does. #hillcresthawkpride

Hillcrest students attended the District 228 Operation Snowball retreat. The Snowball retreat is an unplugged teen retreat focused on leadership, connection, and healthy lifestyle choices. No screens, just fresh air, real conversations, and cabin vibes. #hillcresthawkpride

Congratulations to our soaring sophomore students, who earned themselves a treat for the effort and hard work put into their academics. We are so proud of you, keep up the good work! #hillcresthawkpride

🚨Hillcrest Anatomy students crushed it at the NIU One-Day Anatomy Course on April 10! 🧠💀 From nailing college-level questions to exploring real human cadavers and a $90K virtual dissection table, they impressed Dr. Samonds & her grad team with their knowledge and curiosity. 💪🫀 Students were praised for their sharp questions, custom anatomy shirts, and stellar performance—some even correcting grad students 👀🔥 Huge thanks to Mrs. Diforti for making this unforgettable experience possible! 💙 #hillcresthawkpride

💙 Hillcrest Key Club in Action! 💙 This week, our Key Club had an incredible experience volunteering at the Prairie Hills Family Engagement Center — a place full of heart and help for our community. From a thrift-style boutique to a food pantry, classes for teens and adults, and more, this center does it all! Our students helped elders shop and get to their cars, steam-cleaned and sorted donated clothes, assisted with deliveries, broke down boxes, and made meaningful connections along the way. By the time we left, there were hugs all around — a true testament to the kindness and compassion of our kids. 🫶 Huge thanks to Coach Dachota for chaperoning, and to the Prairie Hills staff for welcoming us so warmly. #hillcresthawkpride

🎉 Huge Congratulations to Our Incredible FCCLA Students! 🎉 We are beyond proud of all our amazing FCCLA members who made it to State! It was such an unforgettable experience, and every one of you represented Hillcrest with pride, passion, and excellence. 👏 A special shoutout to Timothy Lloyd for making Hillcrest history by placing Top 10 in the state for his event! 🏅🔥 Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork truly shined. Mrs. Youngberg, is so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. ❤️ #hillcresthawkpride

Hillcrest High School proudly hosted its first Hoops & Heroes charity basketball event, bringing together students, staff, community members, and local firefighters for a fun-filled night of friendly competition and heartfelt giving. The event raised over $1,000 in support of Project Fire Buddies. Hillcrest High School extends a heartfelt thank you to all who attended and contributed—especially our brave firefighters from Country Club Hills and Hazel Crest. Together, we continue to make a difference, one day at a time. #hillcresthawkpride

🎉 District 228 Annual Cupcake Wars & Culinary Competition 🎉 This Friday, all four District 228 schools showcased their culinary skills in our annual Cupcake Wars and Culinary Competition! 🧁🍝 ✨ Cupcake Wars theme: Back to School 🍰 Culinary Competition theme: Pasta A huge shoutout to our Hillcrest Baking Crew and their teacher Mrs. Sweeney for bringing home the 1st place win! 🏆👏 We're so proud of all our students who competed in both categories. Your creativity and hard work truly shine! 🌟 #hillcresthawkpride

Students of the Week! Big congratulations to Ryan Johnson for always showing up with a positive attitude and giving 110%! And to Nikki Twaio for being incredibly kind, generous, and always lending a helping hand to others. #hillcresthawkpride

BIG WIN FOR THE HAWKS! 🦅🥎 Hillcrest Hawks varsity softball came out strong and dominated the field yesterday with a huge victory! #hillcresthawkpride

🎉 Shoutout to our amazing Students of the Week🦅 Jahir Perez is crushing a tough course load while maintaining straight As! 📚💪 And freshman Jaquan Flowers is already stepping up as a positive leader, keeping himself and his peers on track. Keep soaring, Hawks! #hillcresthawkpride

The Science Club visited the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry on March 20th to see the 2025 Black Creativity Exhibition and the Famous Women in Science Display. A great time was had by all. #hillcresthawkpride