The SACS Education Foundation has created a new opportunity to honor SACS employees and would like your assistance. Students, community members, and colleagues can nominate a SACS employee who has gone above and beyond to impact our students. Any SACS employee can be nominated, including teachers, custodians, bus drivers, and nurses. If you see a staff member who excels at their duties and goes the extra mile to help others, nominate them for this award by scanning the QR code on the flier. SACS staff spends so much time doing their best to make the learning environment for students as good as possible, so it is our turn to show them appreciation by acknowledging the work of the individuals. Take some time to think about who you know is making a big difference and submit the application by the 15th of each month, where the nominated staff members have a chance to win $250. This January, Mr. Haff, Social Studies

Thank you,
SACS Education Foundation

Click here to nominate!

If you have more questions, contact Mrs. Braman by email! abraman@sacs.k12.in.us

The Scholastic Award results have been announced for students who submitted artwork or writing in December! The Scholastic Art and Writing Competition is the country's longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition program for aspiring creatives in grades 7-12. Approximately 10,000 students submit work across the United States and Canada to be judged at regional and national levels. The art and writing pieces are first judged regionally, often among hundreds of students. Every year, students walk away with Honorable Mentions, Silver Keys, and Gold Keys. Students who are awarded a Gold Key are then judged at the national level in New York City and are considered for a National Medal. Furthermore, participants have the chance to win scholarships for their submissions if they meet the given criteria. This competition is a great way for students to receive recognition for their artistic and/or writing talents.

In the Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio circuit, 1,008 pieces of writing were submitted, and only 382 received an award. Of those 382 awards, 34 were received by Homestead students. The Fort Wayne Museum of Art will host a Regional Awards Celebration Ceremony for the winners on February 16th from 12:00-5:00.  Additionally, all award winners will have their work displayed in the Fort Wayne Museum of Art in an exhibit from February 8th - April 6th so that the community can admire these creative works. If you are in downtown Fort Wayne, go check it out! The pieces are a beautiful demonstration of the creative abilities of middle school and high school students in the area.

Make sure you congratulate your peers for their work in the hallways!