Hillcrest High School

Congratulations to DaJha Johnson on her selection to the 2026 IBCA All-State Team! We are so proud of you! #hillcresthawkpride

The Hillcrest Speech Team had a great season, culminating in their participation in the SSC Regional Speech Tournament. Great job Hawks! #hillcresthawkpride

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. #hillcresthawkpride

Come out and support our Hawks as we take on Marian Catholic Tuesday, 2/24 at 7:30pm! #hillcresthawkpride

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! #hillcresthawkpride

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

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 #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! #hillcresthawkpride

Congratulations to our Students of the Week! Niyannah Turner demonstrated exceptional honesty and integrity by finding and turning in a student’s missing cellphone. Jakiyla Dukes consistently goes above and beyond to help and support her peers. #hillcresthawkpride

🎉 Perfect Attendance Raffle Winners! Congratulations to Ari Zaragoza and Jamere Crowley for earning perfect attendance this quarter! Keep up the amazing work! We hope you love your new TV and Beats! #hillcresthawkpride

Hillcrest DECA collaborated with the BedsPlus homeless organization to provide 11 bags of coats totaling 70. In addition, DECA students prepared 100 lunches for the homeless individuals served by BedsPlus. #hillcresthawkpride

Congratulations to our early graduates! New chapter. New challenges. New adventures. Keep going—you’re just getting started. We hope you enjoyed your breakfast this morning! #hillcresthawkpride

Congratulations to Sasha Sledge for receiving the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) Scholarship! 🎉 Sasha was awarded scholarship funds to support her future college aspirations. We are so proud of her dedication and excellence! #hillcresthawkpride

Band and Choir out on an exceptional and magical winter concert. Amazing job to all of our participants! #hillcresthawkpride