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.
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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! 👏
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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.
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🌟 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!
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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!
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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!
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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
Congratulations to our junior students who were nominated by teachers and staff for their outstanding performance and growth to start the semester! #hillcresthawkpride
Two outstanding freshmen are this weeks SOW. Malia Dupart is crushing her semester 2 goals and exceeding expectations in all classes. Qishaun Freeney is actively engaged and practices a high level of participation each day
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Pashance Booth and Jordin Ortiz have artwork on display at the Museum of Science and Industry!
Pashance submitted a powerful photography series centered on our football team, featuring junior Micah Robinson as the main model.
Jordin earned Honorable Mention for her stunning paper sculpture—well deserved!
The museum hosts an incredible show and awards ceremony every year, truly celebrating student artists. Their work will be on display through April, so don’t miss it! #hillcresthawkpride
Congratulations to our 3 All-Conference Girls Bowlers!
Senior - Dakiya Rocquemore
Sophomore - Toni Chandler
Sophomore - Keesha Nichols - Jones
We are so proud of you!
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💙 Hoodies for Hawks💙
Former Hillcrest teacher and coach Mr. Hennessy, alongside current teacher Kenya Young, teamed up to collect donations for Hoodies for Hawks—and the response was incredible!
Over $1,400 was raised by teachers, staff, administration, and students. Hawks were surprised with “Bleed Blue” hoodies and heartfelt notes, reminding them just how supported they are. #hillcresthawkspride
🎳✨ Senior Night Celebration! ✨🎳
Last night, our Girls Bowling Team celebrated Senior Night at Tinley Park Bowl 💙
We’re so proud of our 5 seniors, who helped lead us to one of our strongest records in recent years through their hard work, leadership, and dedication.
Coach Ramel and Coach Mulcahy can’t wait to see what the future holds for these incredible athletes!
👏 Congratulations to our seniors:
Sasha, Dakiya, Myeelah, Jaydah, and Ayanna! #hillcresthawkpride
