A big THANK YOU to our student performers: High Five Choir (New Trier HS) Kaneland High School Madrigal Singers (Kaneland CUSD #302) Homewood Flossmoor HS Viking Jazz Ensemble (HF High School) Leyden HS Chamber Singers (Leyden High Schools District 212) & Joliet SD 86 Mariachi Ensemble (Joliet Schools 86)

The Marching Illini #band156 2024 season scholarship recipients! These members have exemplified excellence and dedication throughout their time in The Marching Illini, and we could not be more grateful for all their work in and out of the field; THANK YOU!

This Thursday! Know an 8th Grader who's on their way to becoming a Viking? Come to this year's Voyage to Excellence Open House on December 5: ❤️5:30-6:30 p.m. is Session 1: Hart & Brookwood 🤍7:30-8:30 p.m. is Session 2: Parker & IJP We can't wait to see our #futurevikings!

Celebrate the Season While Supporting HF's Music Department! When you buy these poinsettias, you not only support our musicians, but after the choir concert on 12/15, you can take yours home! Purchase your poinsettia today: bit.ly/HFPoinsettias24 #WeAreHF

Congrats to our James Hart School 7th Grade Girls Basketball team on winning sectionals and advancing to state! Our Symphonic Band percussionists had a blast cheering you on at today's sendoff parade😁🥁 #GoPanthers #153Strong hfbandparents

Join us for some sounds of the season! HF's Music Department invites you to their winter concerts this week in the Auditorium (South Building): Wed., 12/11 Jazz Band at 7 p.m. Thurs., 12/12 Orchestra at 7 p.m. Sun., 12/15 Band at 2 p.m. and Choir at 6 p.m.

It's still time to purchase your poinsettias: After the choir concert on 12/15, you can take your plants home and enjoy them into the New Year! Purchase your poinsettia today: bit.ly/HFPoinsettias24 #WeAreHF #GoVikings

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is playing jazz for all to hear! 🎷🎺🥁🎄 Great job by our Maroon and Gold Jazz Bands this morning to get everyone in the holiday spirit! hfbandparents

Your 2024 NSMA Sports Media Michigan Sportscaster of the Year: Jason Benetti 🤩

Kicked off 2025 w/ our annual college alumni day! We have *EIGHT* former James Hart School Panthers playing in college ensembles & were honored to welcome some back yesterday to play for our students+talk about college life & their experience. hfbandparents Marching Illini Cyclone Marching Band

HF Debate continues to thrive! They competed at Rich Township last weekend with some of our JV Debaters debuting as Varsity for the first time. Huge shout out to Sophomores Aliya Gaskin and Jada Cherry, Senior Zavier Scott and Freshman Penny Greep! #GoVikings #WeAreHF #debate

Symphonic Band had some fun this afternoon with an incentive party for our kids who are up to date on assignments! Snacks, card and board games in the band room, and an open gym made for a great day 😁 #BandFamily #Hardworkpaysoff

Our Churchill School Bulldog Band is looking and sounding great! Can't wait to hear these kids make their concert debut tomorrow night😁 #Thesekidsareawesome hfbandparents

As we make our way through the winter, please note that weather-related school closings can occur last minute. We encourage students and staff to bring technology home with them (even over a long weekend) to ensure everyone is equipped in the event of closures and e-learning.

HF's Music program is one of a kind, and one of the best! On this episode of The Voyage, our talented musicians share what they love about the program, and you get a behind the scenes look at how their beautiful performances come together. Watch here: vimeo.com/1049322745

HF is excited to send our talented musicians to the Illinois Music Education Conference (IMEC)! The Vikings will be joined by Grammy Award Winning Saxophonist (and HF Alum!) Christopher McBride. Help send them off on January 29th at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium! #GoVikings