Homecoming - Good morning, Highlanders! Tomorrow’s spirit theme is Country Sunset Day. Freshman wear pink, Sophomores yellow, Juniors orange, Seniors blue! Let’s go all out! Happy homecoming week! Ready for the big dance? Don’t forget your ticket! Tickets are $15 and are on sale now until Thursday. Buy them on goFan by Thursday 10/9. Your access code is your student ID.
Powder Puff - All Juniors and Seniors participating in Powder Puff. There will be practices today and tomorrow at Riverbarn Park from 3:00-4:30pm.
Outstanding Detentions - This is a reminder that you are not able to attend Homecoming if you have any outstanding detentions. Detentions did carry over from last year, so be sure to serve any detentions you have before the dance!
PSAT - Attention Juniors who are scheduled to take the PSAT test on Tuesday, October 21st. In preparation, you are required to complete a 30 minute Digital Readiness Check in the Collaboration Zone on Tuesday, October 7th during 4th or 5th hour. Last names A-J will attend 4th hour and last names K-Z will attend 5th hour. Please bring your charged Chromebook. Please note that you will not be able to test unless this is complete.
Best Buddies - Attention all Best Buddies members, thank you all for the amazing turnout at our informational meeting. We will be having our first chapter meeting on Monday, October 6th! This will be our Chalk Party event after school at 2:45 PM. We will all meet at the Highlander Walkway. Please email oberncr@students.mtsd.k12.wi.us if you have any questions. We hope to see you all there!
Math Team - The Homestead Math Team is meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, October 7th) right after school in Collab Zone West. Any student who enjoys solving interesting math problems or wants to learn more about the contests that Math Team participates in, is welcome to join us!
Letters of Love Initiative - The Letters of Love Initiative will be having a meeting on Wednesday, October 8th in Mrs. Fraley's room, 310. We will be writing letters and cards to Vietnam veterans for the November Honor Flight! There will be snacks included! Please come and help make a difference!
Chess Club - Are you interested in learning how to play chess, but never got the chance? Come to chess club to learn how to play chess today in room 111 from 2:45-3:30
Writing Lab - The Writing Lab will be closed after school today, Mon, Oct 6th due to a meeting.
Latino Student Union - The Latino Student Union will be having our next meeting this Wednesday, October 8th in room 806. We will be making guacamole and announcing the details of our upcoming book drive!
COYAD Club - COYAD (Council of Youth Anti-Drug) Club is having its first meeting on 10/8 in room 113. We will discuss our plans for this year. Everyone is welcome!
ESports Club - ESports club will NOT be meeting today after school. We will still meet on Thursday and Friday of this week.
Rock Climbing Club - Meet up with the Homestead High School Climbing Team for a FREE day of climbing on October 7th from 3:30 - 5:30pm at Adventure Rock in Milwaukee! Reach out to Danielle Gagliano with any questions!
Volunteer Opportunity - Sign up to volunteer and earn Merit Hours at the Oriole Lane Elementary annual Monster Mash party! They are looking for students to work concessions, chaperone the photo booth and oversee games! Sign up HERE.
Volunteer Opportunity - The Girl's Swim Team needs timers for their upcoming home meets. Volunteer hours count towards merit hours or NHS hours. Volunteers can sign up through the SignUpGenius link