Announcements
Eighth grade night
Every year, future spartan students and their parents are invited to Homestead for a tour and to ask questions about what to expect in 9th grade. Student Ambassadors will show everyone around the building for essential general areas and into the newly constructed parts of the school. Counselors will hold presentations about scheduling classes, and the Principle and Assistant Principle, Susan Summers and Lindsay Lackland, will talk about Dual Credit options. If you are interested, come to Homestead at Door 26(in the Freshman Academy) on January 17, from 5:30 to 7:00PM.
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 80+ 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 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.
