Congratulations to Cathy Hoose on being a recipient of the BOE's Cougar Pride Award! Hoose was nominated by John Recktenwald and Kelly Paganelli who noted the following, "Cathy Hoose is the staff member in charge of the HF-L Alumni Hall of Fame Committee. She is absolutely amazing at making sure this program is professionally administered and beautifully curated. She handles so many elements seamlessly. She helps keep us on track with our meetings, makes sure notices for nominations are out and publicized in the community, and facilitates the entire induction weekend. Whether she's making gorgeous invitations, bold car signage for the parade, or meticulous spreadsheets to make sure no detail is overlooked, Cathy is a wonder. All of us on the committee marvel at her ability to do so many things so perfectly. She truly is inspiring and we are grateful that she is part of our committee. We're all proud to be a part of this committee and praise Cathy for doing so much work with excellence." #WeAreHFL
🖤💛 HF-L Apparel Store Reminder 🖤💛
Whether you're on a team, cheering from the stands, or just proudly repping Cougar Country, HF-L gear makes the perfect holiday gift—because HF-L is the gift that keeps on giving. 🎁🐾
Thanks to the HF-L Sports Boosters, our year-round apparel store has something for everyone (even the “I’m not on a team but I still love HF-L” crowd).
✨ Need your Cougar gear in time for the holidays? Order by Friday, December 5th!
👉 Shop here: https://robbensnest.com/HFLSPORTSFANWEAR/shop/home #WeAreHFL
Whether you're on a team, cheering from the stands, or just proudly repping Cougar Country, HF-L gear makes the perfect holiday gift—because HF-L is the gift that keeps on giving. 🎁🐾
Thanks to the HF-L Sports Boosters, our year-round apparel store has something for everyone (even the “I’m not on a team but I still love HF-L” crowd).
✨ Need your Cougar gear in time for the holidays? Order by Friday, December 5th!
👉 Shop here: https://robbensnest.com/HFLSPORTSFANWEAR/shop/home #WeAreHFL
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from HF-L!
We are grateful for our students, families, staff, and community. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday! 💛🖤 #WeAreHFL
We are grateful for our students, families, staff, and community. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday! 💛🖤 #WeAreHFL
📅 Thanksgiving Recess
🗓️ Wednesday, Nov. 26 – Friday, Nov. 28
All HF-L schools closed.
🦃 Have a wonderful holiday! 💛🖤 #WeAreHFL
🗓️ Wednesday, Nov. 26 – Friday, Nov. 28
All HF-L schools closed.
🦃 Have a wonderful holiday! 💛🖤 #WeAreHFL
🥫 Manor School’s Annual CAN-gineering Celebration! 🖤💛
Our Cougars came together in a big way for this year’s CAN-gineering event, building incredible can-sculptures and supporting our community. In total, students collected 1,835 cans that will be donated to three local food pantries as well as area families in need.
🏆 This year’s sculpture awards:
• Most Creative: 5th Grade
• Best Use of Cans: Library
• Tallest Vertically: 4th Grade
• Widest Horizontally: 2nd Grade
• Best Representation of Theme: 3rd Grade
A huge thank-you to our students, staff, and families for making this tradition so meaningful year after year. Your generosity—and creativity—shine bright! 💛🖤 #WeAreHFL
Our Cougars came together in a big way for this year’s CAN-gineering event, building incredible can-sculptures and supporting our community. In total, students collected 1,835 cans that will be donated to three local food pantries as well as area families in need.
🏆 This year’s sculpture awards:
• Most Creative: 5th Grade
• Best Use of Cans: Library
• Tallest Vertically: 4th Grade
• Widest Horizontally: 2nd Grade
• Best Representation of Theme: 3rd Grade
A huge thank-you to our students, staff, and families for making this tradition so meaningful year after year. Your generosity—and creativity—shine bright! 💛🖤 #WeAreHFL
🎶 HF-L Music Boosters Holiday Plant Sale 🎶
The annual Holiday Plant Sale is NOW OPEN through Monday, November 24, 2025! 🌺✨
🛒 Order online and support HF-L music programs at Lima, Manor, Middle, and High School!
https://hf-l-music-boosters.square.site/s/shop
📦 Curbside Pickup:
• Friday, December 12 | 6–9 p.m.
• Saturday, December 13 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Your purchase helps keep the music playing across our schools! 💛🖤
#WeAreHFL
The annual Holiday Plant Sale is NOW OPEN through Monday, November 24, 2025! 🌺✨
🛒 Order online and support HF-L music programs at Lima, Manor, Middle, and High School!
https://hf-l-music-boosters.square.site/s/shop
📦 Curbside Pickup:
• Friday, December 12 | 6–9 p.m.
• Saturday, December 13 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Your purchase helps keep the music playing across our schools! 💛🖤
#WeAreHFL
Cougar Pride in action! 🖤💛 This morning, our HS Personal Development class handed off 50+ bagged lunches to Open Door Mission. Proud of their kindness and dedication! #WeAreHFL
🦃 Friendsgiving Across HF-L!
Students from Lima, Manor, Middle, and High School gathered today for a district-wide Friendsgiving celebration — and it was full of heartwarming moments. 💛🖤
Many little Cougars met big Cougars for the very first time, sharing hugs, smiles, and games before sitting down to enjoy a meal they helped prepare themselves.
A beautiful day of connection, community, and Cougar Pride. 🥧✨ #WeAreHFL
Students from Lima, Manor, Middle, and High School gathered today for a district-wide Friendsgiving celebration — and it was full of heartwarming moments. 💛🖤
Many little Cougars met big Cougars for the very first time, sharing hugs, smiles, and games before sitting down to enjoy a meal they helped prepare themselves.
A beautiful day of connection, community, and Cougar Pride. 🥧✨ #WeAreHFL
🎭 The wait is almost ogre! 🐸💚
HF-L Middle School presents Shrek the Musical Jr. — opening TOMORROW!
📅 Shows: Nov. 21 (7 p.m.) & Nov. 22 (1 p.m. & 7 p.m.)
📍 HF-L District Auditorium
🎟️ $5 Matinee / $8 Evenings
Get tickets now 👉 https://hflms.seatyourself.biz
#WeAreHFL
HF-L Middle School presents Shrek the Musical Jr. — opening TOMORROW!
📅 Shows: Nov. 21 (7 p.m.) & Nov. 22 (1 p.m. & 7 p.m.)
📍 HF-L District Auditorium
🎟️ $5 Matinee / $8 Evenings
Get tickets now 👉 https://hflms.seatyourself.biz
#WeAreHFL
💻 Reminder: We’re building a new district website!
Our survey closes Friday, and we’d still love your input as we plan our redesigned district site for 2026.
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please take a moment to tell us what information you value most on our website.
🗳️ Survey: https://tejoin.com/scroll/462836057
#WeAreHFL
Our survey closes Friday, and we’d still love your input as we plan our redesigned district site for 2026.
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please take a moment to tell us what information you value most on our website.
🗳️ Survey: https://tejoin.com/scroll/462836057
#WeAreHFL
Congratulations to Gary Stottler and Tim Heywood on being recipients of the BOE's Cougar Pride Award! Stottler and Heywood were nominated by Cindy Peterson. Peterson noted the following: "Kudos to the Robotics Team – Bus 27 Back in Service! I want to give a big Cougar Pride shoutout to everyone involved in getting Bus 27 back on the road! The issue was diagnosed as a faulty circuit board, with Chuck identifying a burnt diode as the root cause. The dealership informed us that the repair part would be on a month-long backorder and cost around $1,200—with no estimated delivery date. Instead of waiting, we reached out to Garry Stottler, Tim Heywood, and the HF-L Robotics Team. They stepped up in a big way! Using parts ordered from Amazon for under $10—at no cost to the Transportation Department—they carefully soldered out the damaged diode and replaced it with a new one. Thanks to their skill and teamwork, the bus is now fully operational again. Kudos to the Robotics Team and Chuck for their innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving! This is a perfect example of the incredible talent and resourcefulness we have right here in our district." #WeAreHFL
📌 Tonight!
HF-L Music Booster Club Meeting
🗓️ Nov. 19 | 6:00 p.m.
📍 Music Classroom, High School
All are welcome to attend and support our music programs! 🎶💛🖤 #WeAreHFL
HF-L Music Booster Club Meeting
🗓️ Nov. 19 | 6:00 p.m.
📍 Music Classroom, High School
All are welcome to attend and support our music programs! 🎶💛🖤 #WeAreHFL
Want to help shape HF-L’s 2026–27 budget? Volunteer for the Program Budget Advisory Council! Six meetings, January–March. A great way to stay engaged and support our schools. Email colin.pierce@hflcsd.org to join. https://5il.co/10edu #WeAreHFL
📌 Tonight!
HF-L Board of Education Meeting
🗓️ Nov. 18 | 7:00 p.m.
📍 High School Cafeteria
💛🖤 #WeAreHFL
HF-L Board of Education Meeting
🗓️ Nov. 18 | 7:00 p.m.
📍 High School Cafeteria
💛🖤 #WeAreHFL
💻 We’re building a new district website!
HF-L is preparing to launch a redesigned district site in the summer of 2026 through Smart Sites—the same ParentSquare platform that powers our communication system.
This new site will feature a modern look and serve as a welcoming space for prospective families, community members, and visitors to learn more about our schools and programs.
As we plan this transition, we’d love your input on what information you find most valuable on our website. Your feedback will help shape the design and structure of our new site.
🗳️ Take our short survey here: https://tejoin.com/scroll/462836057
#WeAreHFL
HF-L is preparing to launch a redesigned district site in the summer of 2026 through Smart Sites—the same ParentSquare platform that powers our communication system.
This new site will feature a modern look and serve as a welcoming space for prospective families, community members, and visitors to learn more about our schools and programs.
As we plan this transition, we’d love your input on what information you find most valuable on our website. Your feedback will help shape the design and structure of our new site.
🗳️ Take our short survey here: https://tejoin.com/scroll/462836057
#WeAreHFL
🎶 HF-L Music Boosters Holiday Plant Sale 🎶
The annual Holiday Plant Sale is NOW OPEN through Monday, November 24, 2025! 🌺✨
🛒 Order online and support HF-L music programs at Lima, Manor, Middle, and High School!
https://hf-l-music-boosters.square.site/s/shop
📦 Curbside Pickup:
• Friday, December 12 | 6–9 p.m.
• Saturday, December 13 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Your purchase helps keep the music playing across our schools! 💛🖤
#WeAreHFL
The annual Holiday Plant Sale is NOW OPEN through Monday, November 24, 2025! 🌺✨
🛒 Order online and support HF-L music programs at Lima, Manor, Middle, and High School!
https://hf-l-music-boosters.square.site/s/shop
📦 Curbside Pickup:
• Friday, December 12 | 6–9 p.m.
• Saturday, December 13 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Your purchase helps keep the music playing across our schools! 💛🖤
#WeAreHFL
HF-L Middle School presents SHREK THE MUSICAL JR!
When: November 21 (7pm) & November 22 (1pm, 7pm)
Where: HF-L District Auditorium
Tickets: $5 Matinee / $8 Evenings
Get yours: https://hflms.seatyourself.biz (Nov 10-21)
#WeAreHFL
When: November 21 (7pm) & November 22 (1pm, 7pm)
Where: HF-L District Auditorium
Tickets: $5 Matinee / $8 Evenings
Get yours: https://hflms.seatyourself.biz (Nov 10-21)
#WeAreHFL
💻 We’re building a new district website!
HF-L is preparing to launch a redesigned district site in the summer of 2026 through Smart Sites—the same ParentSquare platform that powers our communication system.
This new site will feature a modern look and serve as a welcoming space for prospective families, community members, and visitors to learn more about our schools and programs.
As we plan this transition, we’d love your input on what information you find most valuable on our website. Your feedback will help shape the design and structure of our new site.
🗳️ Take our short survey here: https://tejoin.com/scroll/462836057
#WeAreHFL
HF-L is preparing to launch a redesigned district site in the summer of 2026 through Smart Sites—the same ParentSquare platform that powers our communication system.
This new site will feature a modern look and serve as a welcoming space for prospective families, community members, and visitors to learn more about our schools and programs.
As we plan this transition, we’d love your input on what information you find most valuable on our website. Your feedback will help shape the design and structure of our new site.
🗳️ Take our short survey here: https://tejoin.com/scroll/462836057
#WeAreHFL
🇺🇸 Veterans Day Observance
🗓️ Tuesday, November 11, 2025
📚 School Closed
Honoring all who served. 💛🖤 #WeAreHFL
🗓️ Tuesday, November 11, 2025
📚 School Closed
Honoring all who served. 💛🖤 #WeAreHFL
The district is showing their ongoing commitment to professional growth today during our districtwide Professional Development Day!
High School staff also celebrated a special moment—our 2025 National Blue Ribbon School distinction—with a recognition luncheon, catered by Pat’s Pigs and featuring live music from the HF-L Jazz Combo Band.
The luncheon also highlighted student-led booths showcasing creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit, including:
🍪 Reese Camp – Fresh from the Oven Baked Goods
📸 Sebastian King – Sports Photography
🪵 Grace Stanton – Wooden Cutting Boards
🌱 Anneleise Corey & Grace Francis – Climate Smart Community Project
🏃 Nyla Armbruster – Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Run
📚 Albert Zhang – Published Author
👕 Jayden Payne – Clothing Brand & Projects
👏 Thank you to our dedicated staff and talented students for making HF-L exceptional every day!
#WeAreHFL
High School staff also celebrated a special moment—our 2025 National Blue Ribbon School distinction—with a recognition luncheon, catered by Pat’s Pigs and featuring live music from the HF-L Jazz Combo Band.
The luncheon also highlighted student-led booths showcasing creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit, including:
🍪 Reese Camp – Fresh from the Oven Baked Goods
📸 Sebastian King – Sports Photography
🪵 Grace Stanton – Wooden Cutting Boards
🌱 Anneleise Corey & Grace Francis – Climate Smart Community Project
🏃 Nyla Armbruster – Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Run
📚 Albert Zhang – Published Author
👕 Jayden Payne – Clothing Brand & Projects
👏 Thank you to our dedicated staff and talented students for making HF-L exceptional every day!
#WeAreHFL
