Announcements and Updates
Construction Updates
This past month, we received the Certificate of Occupancy for more classrooms in our newly expanded wing off of Aboite Center Road. English teachers have started moving in with even more moving in to new rooms in December.
Golden Gardens Semi Formal: Dec. 1
Tickets will go on sale for this year’s Semi Formal on Monday, Nov. 13, during all lunches in the cafeteria. Semi Formal is on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and will take place in the Homestead Cafeteria. This year’s theme is Golden Gardens. All Homestead students are invited to Semi Formal; however, this dance is only for Homestead students and not guests from other schools. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased with cash or a check made out to Homestead. Ticket prices will increase to $25 on Monday, Nov. 27, so please be sure to get your tickets early. Finally, please remember that you will need your HHS Student ID when you come to Semi Formal.
Final Exam Attendance Policy Reminder
Per the Homestead Student Handbook on page 27, students are expected to be present in school the entire day during final exams.
First Semester Exams will be given on December 20th, 21st, and 22nd. Students are expected to be in attendance on these days to take their final exams. Students may NOT be parent excused on final exam days. Any student who is absent during final exams will be considered unexcused and will receive a zero on their final assessment. (exams/projects/papers/etc.) Please click on the bottom image for a full screen view of the Finals Week schedule.
A student who is required to give a presentation prior to a final exam day for a final grade, must be in attendance for the scheduled final exam day for that class in order to receive credit. This rule is necessary so that students who are scheduled to give their presentations last have the same experience presenting to an audience and receiving their feedback as the first students to present experienced.
Students will be reviewing for final exams TWO class days before exams begin. This will take place Monday and Tuesday, December 18-19. As always, Homestead's cell phone policy will be strictly enforced during final exams. Students who get their cell phones taken away on the last day of exams will NOT be able to retrieve them until after winter break! Students should leave their phones in their cars or keep them turned off and buried in the bottom of their bookbags so that they are not be tempted to have it out during the school day. Parents who need to be in contact with their students should call 431-2200. Students can also use a school office phone should they need to make a call home during the school day.
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.
Click on the document to the right for more information on this amazing adventure. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Nancy Bogdonanwicz at nbogdonanwicz@sacs.k12.in.us.
Greece Travel Opportunity: Summer 2025
Dear Homestead families,
We’re going to Greece in Summer 2025, and you’re invited!
We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://bit.ly/47Dp1HD
In this info session, we’ll talk about:
How this opportunity will benefit your student
What we’ll see and do on our trip
Everything that’s included in this experience
How your child can earn academic credit
How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Thanks,
Mrs. Bogdonanwicz
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 80+ participants including four-year universities, two-year colleges, vocational schools, career representatives, and the armed services! To pre-register for this event, click here.
Drivers Education
The next class for Driver Education at Homestead will begin January 22, 2024. An email will be sent out on the Tuesday, January 9th. That email will have a link for parents to register their son/daughter for the winter book session. The cost of the winter book only session is $125. 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.
