Announcements
Senior Ads
Every year, parents or guardians have the opportunity to have an ad about their student placed in the back of the yearbook with their picture and a blurb about them. There are different size options, ranging from an eighth of a page to a full page. Prices vary based on the size.
taste of homestead
Every year, Homestead students gather in groups to design a booth centered around a different country/culture. Each stand has a display or visual aid about the region, and students will pass out a sample snack that represents the culture. Attending students can walk around the cafeteria and learn about many different places around the world. A Taste of Homestead began in 2015 with a combination of students in Homestead’s French, German, Latin and Spanish Clubs, and it has grown to include all Homestead students. This year, guests can sample food from more than 40 different places around the world. Make sure to stop on by at 6 PM, March 20, in the Homestead Cafeteria!
SACS Education Foundation Award
Do you have a summer activity you would like to cross off your bucket list? The SACS Education Foundation Award helps students from Southwest Allen County expand their opportunities to learn and grow while on vacation from school. This award is for students grades kindergarten through twelfth grade. Students can be awarded up to $500 to use for a hobby, talent, camp, or trip. The scholarships are unrestricted and available to all SACS students. The applicant evaluations will be conducted by a team of SACS Education Members as well as a Selection Committee. As part of the application, students can make a video up to 2 minutes in length, or write an essay that is up to 300 words. The applications are due on Thursday, February 15th, 2024. The winners will be notified by the end of March. For any further questions, please reach out to sacsfoundation@sacs.k12.in.us
Link to apply:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI8nbuabcJno0d9lvYZOK8L6GyzVcOZUu3d4VSmr_0XI8Qlw/viewform
Do you want to be a published writer or artist?
This February, The Spartana is publishing its first literary magazine, a publication focused on the creative work of Homestead students. This includes any form of writing or artwork a student creates. If you are interested in publishing a piece of literary or artistic work, please contact hannah.zandarski@students.sacs.k12.in.us or keep your eyes peeled for an email with a google form for submission. The cut-off for applications is February 18th. We appreciate your consideration and hope to see your piece in February's edition. Submissions will be reviewed by The Spartana editors and staff for publication.
-Isabella Ambrose, Elaina Schilt, Azalea Bennet-Orsini, Yevva Ireland, The Spartana
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Women in Engineering
The Purdue Women in Engineering (WiE) Program Outreach Team is looking to high schoolers! WiE is inviting 9th and 10th grade students to come get hands on experience in engineering at Purdue University. This will be held on February 24 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. There will be free lunch provided, and there is no cost for coming to participate. There will be engineering student mentors from Purdue University interacting with the students. This is a great way for students to get a taste of the different types of engineering and get a feel for what their interests may be in the workforce. At the very least, this is a great way for kids to make new friends and learn something new! Below is the link to sign up!
https://www.purdue.edu/wiep/Outreach%20K-10/IGED.html
South Pacific Travel Opportunity: Summer 2024
During this trip, students have the opportunity to travel and explore the South Pacific, which includes New Zealand, Australia, and Fiji over the course of 12 days. First the group will fly to Auckland, New Zealand to meet the tour director before heading to Rotorua, New Zealand. In Rotorua there will be a tradition hāngi feast. Then, one day will be spent in Auckland, followed by four days in Sydney, Australia. Finally there will be two days in Fiji beofre travelling home. Details about dates, activites, and finances can be found at the tour website: https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2568705CP.
The last time to sign up for this trip is in February, so please contact Mrs. Nancy Bogdonanwicz at nbogdonanwicz@sacs.k12.in.us as soon as possible if you are interested.
Greece travel opportunity: SUmmer 2025
In December, the next travel opportunity was announced, and they are traveling to Greece! This trip is being planned with EF Tours, an education travel partner. There was an informational session in December, but it is not too late to learn more about this amazing experience. There are limited spots, so contact Mrs. Nancy Bogdonanwicz at nbogdonanwicz@sacs.k12.in.us as soon as possible if you are interested.
College Career Day
2024 College and Apprenticeship Fair
Homestead will be hosting its annual College and Apprenticeship Fair on Monday, March 4th, 2024 from 6-7:30 pm. This free event is open to all Homestead students and will include 60+ participants including four-year universities, two-year colleges, vocational schools, career representatives, and armed services! To pre-register for this event, click here.
Drivers Education
The class for Driver Education at Homestead began on January 22, 2024. Students will receive a CDE form during the first week of class. The CDE form is what a student takes to a local BMV to get their learner's permit. During the second week of class students will also pick a drive time for the summer of 2024. The cost of the driving portion is $315. A student must be 15 years old before January 22 in order to start this class. For more information including date sessions, please click the arrow icon in the upper right corner of the document to the right.
Environmental Club Debit club
The Environmental Center (EC) is an amazing piece of SACS land utilized by many of our Science teachers here at Homestead. The Environmental Center is composed of almost 30 acres of woods with 10 wood-chipped trails with a pond, wetlands, and cabin. The original cabin burned down so Mr. Douglas Waldman’s ecology classes fundraised and hand-built the current cabin during class under the watchful eyes of experts in their appointed fields. Due to his commitment to both his students and preserving nature, the cabin was dedicated in 1984 and named after the man, the myth, the living legend, Wally.
Students in the Environmental Science classes, clubs, or anyone willing to walk the distance can use the EC to fully absorb nature and what it has to offer. People can also rent out the cabin for activities. SACS is able to maintain the upkeep of the Environmental Center thanks to several dedicated teachers and financial donations. Sadly, it can be expensive to mulch the trails and keep the log cabin in fully functioning order. If you are interested in helping SACS keep this learning goldmine that no other district offers within the state of Indiana, consider getting the Homestead Debit Card from Midwest America. Every time this card is swiped, a small donation is made that goes directly toward the upkeep of this treasured piece of land. This is a great way to support the EC, but also students and Homestead as a whole. Feel free to email Ms. Merkling at smerkling@sacs.k12.in.us for more questions!
Aerial View of the Environmental Center
Boardwalks that were paid for from funds raised funds from the Midwest Debit Card purchases and built by Mrs. Merkling, Mr. Jaeger, and Homestead students.
