Announcements
Announcements and Updates
Hello Spartans!
Below you will find important information regarding announcements from SACS and Homestead. This will also include updates related to the construction project. Students can access daily announcements with the announcements page here.
AP Exam Information
It is that time of year again, Spartans! The 2023 AP Exams will be administered in schools as paper-and-pencil exams May 1st-5th and May 8–12. AP classroom teachers will notify students when and where to report for the exams. Early testing or testing at times other than those published by the College Board is not permitted under any circumstances. Late testing dates are available if students cannot test during the first two weeks of May. To see when your AP testing date is, click here.
Summer Driver's Education
This summer, students who want to make progress in driver's education can register for driving and book sessions to obtain the required hours necessary to receive their driver's license. Read the attached letter for more information about this opportunity.
Please note that a student must be at least 15 years of age before they can begin the driving or book portion of driver's education.
Summer HHS Driver Education Program 2023.pdf
FEMA Leadership Opportunity
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is accepting applications for the National Youth Preparedness Council. Selected students will collaborate virtually to develop projects that promote local and national emergency preparedness. Click on this link for more information.
Applications are due March 6th, 2023
Homestead Construction Project Drone Update
Adjusting to the inconveniences of construction has become a new normal for students and faculty here at Homestead. Despite the difficulty, the Spartans have remained resilient and flexible throughout the challenges! However, the last few months of waiting are just now beginning to pay off as we see more progress being made to the new building. We look forward to many more years of learning for current and future Spartans as the construction project is underway.
Please watch these videos for a drone update on construction to see the new additions to our building!
NAEP January newsletterNational Assessment of Educational Progress
Seniors & Senior Parents,
Please read this letter from Assistant Principal Mrs. Hoeppner Regarding the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).
There will be 50 Homestead Seniors randomly selected to participate in the grade 12 field test on March 29th, 2023.
Parking & Drop off/Pickup Reminders
As Homestead construction continues, things such as student drop-off and pick-up change. One of the changes for the 2022-23 school year is the requirement that our families use the Door 1 drop-off and pick-up turnaround.
In the mornings, we have found that the Spartan Turnaround (see map to the right) works quite well, and parents get through in less than 5 minutes (not including time on Homestead Road).
Parent Drop off/Pickup Map
In the afternoons, parents should go through this same Turnaround for student pick-up. Unfortunately, some of our neighboring businesses are seeing an uptick in afternoon parking (during after school pick-up). We kindly ask that you do not park in the lots of our neighboring businesses. Whether it be all day or for just 30 minutes to pick up your student from school, there should be no parking at the fire station, Saint Elizabeth Church, or Summit.
Not only does this after-school parking impede our neighbors from utilizing their own lots for their patrons, it causes some unsafe conditions when students cross the streets at non-crosswalk locations.
So, please, use the Homestead Turnaround (entering off of Homestead Road) to drop off and pick up your student. Thank you.
Affinity Full Page Homestead HS (2).pdfSupport Homestead with a MidWest America Visa Debit Card!
Show your school spirit with a Homestead High School Visa Debit Card available only at Midwest America. Earn proceeds for the school on each purchase made with this free card!
For more information, visit mwafcu.org
The Wifi Project
The WiFi Project is an initiative of the state of Indiana with the goal of helping to find residents and business owners who need internet access and connecting them to providers and resources that may have a part in making it happen! See the attached PDF for more information and an FAQ!
Check out our site for more information: www.thewifiproject.com
WiFiProject.pdf
Your Next Flex Day is Friday, March 10th
Attention All Spartans! Homestead High School is having an eLearning Flex Day on Friday, March 10th. Students will be learning from home while our teachers receive professional development.
Flex Days provide Homestead teachers with time to attend valuable training sessions on a variety of topics, including the effective use of technology in the classroom, instructional methods and educational best practices.
Your assignments for the March 10th Flex Day will be posted no later than 7:10 a.m. on your Canvas Calendar. If you run into any technical issues, try these suggestions: eLearning Tech Tips
If you have tech issues that you cannot solve on your own during the Flex Day, please email your computer techs at: drybolt@sacs.k12.in.us OR jfritsch@sacs.k12.in.us If a conversation would be the better way to seek technology help, you can call 431-2200 to talk to Ms. Rybolt and Ms. Fritsch.
Remember, to be counted present during a Flex Day you must complete all of your assignments posted to Canvas.
Your teachers will be in professional development training during the morning hours. They will be available to assist you from noon until 2:35 p.m.on Wednesday.
Please contact your teachers if you have any questions or need help doing your online assignments. If your teacher has not specified how to ask a question, send an email. They will be standing by to assist you, so don’t hesitate to reach out!
Give your Flex Day eLearning lessons your best effort and take advantage of the individual help that you can get from your teachers throughout the day.
Riley Dance Marathon
Come to the Riley Dance Marathon at Homestead on March 24th from 4 to 10 pm in Legacy gym- $10 admission + t-shirt.
There will be games, dancing, raffle prizes, and Riley Kids that come and share their stories. All of Homestead’s student body is invited, and proceeds go to Riley Children’s Hospital.
Donations at the event are highly encouraged and appreciated as all the funds raised will go to to help fund quality care and treatment for their patients.
