Graduation Speakers - Auditions for graduation speakers have been moved to Monday the 18th due to a scheduling conflict. Thus, anyone planning to audition needs to sign up for an audition time before leaving school this Friday. Bring a draft of your speech to Mrs. Orozco in the principal's office to do so. If you plan to write a speech but did not attend the speechwriting meeting last week, please see Mrs. Cicero as soon as possible. If you are a senior who is NOT auditioning but would like to be on the student judge panel, please reach out to Mrs. Cicero, as well.
Merit Awards - If you did not attend the Merit Award ceremony on Monday night, please stop in the Student Office this week to pick up your award.
AP Testing - AP students - Please come to morning tests at 7:25; afternoon tests at noon. Bring your charged Chromebook.
Girls Swim - All girls interested in being a part of the HHS Girls Swim team in the fall, there will be a parent informational meeting on Thursday, May 14th at 7pm in the Fieldhouse Lobby Classroom 701. We hope to see you there!
Letters of Love Initiative - Join the Letters of Love Initiative on Tuesday, May 12th, after school, to write letters for another veteran honor flight! There will be snacks provided, and we hope to see you there!
DECA - DECA is hosting a pickleball tournament on May 16th from 12-2. The tournament will be a ~2 hour doubles tournament right on the Homestead Tennis Courts with a $15 entry fee; the money will be used to support HHS DECA and for prizes for the top teams! All (even non deca members) are welcome! Fill out this link to sign up and reserve your spot for the tournament.For more DECA updates and info, follow us on our Instagram: homestead_deca.
Dance Team - Interested in being a part of the Homestead Varsity Dance Team? Now is your chance to try out! Tryouts are scheduled for Monday, May 19th and Tuesday, May 20th from 4:30–6:30 PM. To help prepare, the dance team coaches are hosting an optional (but highly recommended) Tryout Clinic on May 12th from 4:30–6:30 PM. This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the team and what skills will be assessed at tryouts. For more information, please visit the team’s Instagram page or email the coaches. They hope to see you there!
Cheer Team - Want to join the Homestead cheer team? Tryouts are May 18th in the Aux Gym at 3:00! Please come dressed in athletic clothing with your hair up! Email Coach Ciara if you have any questions at shuticciara14@icloud.com and fill out the form below if interested! https://forms.gle/vTAQPbBkA8UNS1fv8
Fun Before the 4th Volunteers - Family Fun Before the Fourth is looking for volunteers on Saturday, June 27th to carry sponsor banners in the parade. The parade is an hour long, beginning at Weyenberg Library in Mequon and winding through Thiensville to Thiensville Village Park. It is a great way to get exercise and so much fun. Get a friend to sign up so you can carry one together! You will receive 4 Merit Award hours AND $20 in food tickets, to use at the restaurants and food trucks in the park after, AND a t-shirt! It is an awesome day of entertainment, music, food, fireworks and fun!! Sign up today!!
Volunteer Opportunity - Sign up and earn merit hours for next year by volunteering at the Mequon-Thiensville Little League concessions! There are many dates available starting in May and running through the beginning of July! Sign up HERE.
Oriole Lane Carnival - Sign up to volunteer at the Oriole Lane Carnival on May 15th! Slots are filling up, so sign up with your friends today!