Wall of Fame
Attention Students!
The Wall of Fame is a new development at Homestead that aims to highlight the accomplishments of the student body in the classroom and beyond the school walls. We want YOU to let us know about all the awesome things you do both in and outside of school! It could be doing a cool research project, serving the community in a unique way, being involved in an arts performance, and so much more! Click the link below to let us know about the awesome ways you are showcasing your talents, and you could be featured here in our monthly newsletter and in our new "Wall of Fame" by the 500's hallways!
Getting Involved, Giving Back
Each year, Homestead participates in the Taste of the Arts Festival in Downtown Fort Wayne as part of the Arts United STEAM Park. The STEAM park aims to interact with young children to get them excited about STEAM studies, integrating the Arts with STEM. Led by Mr. Clark, Mrs. Dean, and Mrs. Edwards, Homestead's Student Ambassadors volunteered their time at Homestead's STEAM booth by holding an edible building activity this past weekend. Students constructed a variety of 3-D structures using gumdrops and toothpicks, developing their creativity with a sweet treat to enjoy when they were done! Additionally, the booth highlighted the E-SACS online school program that has expanded to mimic Homestead's rigorous academic structure with its robust online platform. Homestead is proud to showcase both its amazing student body and distinguished academic programs!
Homestead Teacher of the Year Named Top 10 Finalist in State Teacher of the Year Program
On September 2nd, the Indiana Department of Education announced the 2023 Indiana Teacher of the Year Top 10 Finalists. Homestead's Jason Beer was listed among the ten after being named Homestead's Teacher of the Year as well as SACS District Teacher of the Year. Being a top 10 finalist, Mr. Beer joins previous SACS Top Ten finalists Arland Reinhard (2005), Sarah Shatto-Jones (2014) and Jean Russell (2016). The Teacher of the Year Program in Indiana uses local Teacher of the Year nominations and considers each educator for the statewide award. The 2023 Teacher of the Year is anticipated to be announced later this Fall, and we wish Mr. Beer the best of luck as he is considered for this honor!