Seven HF music students and the Viking Jazz Ensemble have been chosen to perform at ILMEA's All State Conference in Jan 2025.

Jarad Higgins — aka Juice WRLD — was a Marching Viking, HF Class of 2017. Jarad's mom founded Homewood Brewing Co. as a tribute to her son.

Twelve HF Band students were selected by audition into the 2024 Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District 1 Senior Festival.