• May 25 District Update

    Dear Homer Schools Community,   The tragic events that unfolded in Uvalde, Texas yesterday and in Buffalo recently have our hearts heavy with grief and disbelief. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the communities that are dealing with the aftermath of these senseless acts of violence.    We take very seriously the potential emotional impact events like these may have on our students and staff, and our counselors are prepared to meet with anyone who needs it today and beyond.  If you have any concerns, please let your child’s teacher, principal or school counselor know.   Common feelings resulting from events of this nature is a sense of anger, hopelessness, and helplessness.   We can, though, be proactive to help ensure that something like this never happens in our school community.  You can remain vigilant and report anything that seems odd or out of place.  In short, if you see or hear something, say something.   Together we can continue to provide a safe and healthy environment for the children in our care.  And, as always, thank you for entrusting your child's education to us.     Blue Pride! Click Here to Get Involved New to ParentSquare or need help?   Click Here

    Wednesday, May 25 2022

  • 2022-2023 Budget Vote

    Dear Homer Schools Community, The district's annual school budget vote will be held next Tuesday, May 17th from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Homer Training and Education Center (HTEC) located at Homer High School.   As we do each year, we have spent considerable time developing a responsible budget that culminates with the May 17, 2022 School Budget Vote. For the 2022-23 school budget, we will not be increasing the tax levy.   To view the public hearing presentation, please use  this link . We appreciate your support of Homer Schools and invite you to take the opportunity to vote on May 17th from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Take care and have a great weekend. Blue Pride! Click Here to Get Involved New to ParentSquare or need help?   Click Here

    Friday, May 13 2022

  • Summer 2022 Enrichment Opportunities

    Greetings Homer Families! The Homer Central School District is excited to offer summer enrichment during July and August. The district will be using American Recovery Plan (ARP) funding to offer this programming. We will be offering three (3), two (2) week sessions throughout the summer. The dates for each session is as follows: Session 1: July 5-July 14             8-11 a.m.* Session 2: July 18-July 28          8-11 a.m.* Session 3: August 1-August 11   8-11 a.m.* * Enrichment programs will run Monday through Thursday each week.  Each session is capped depending on the number of faculty and staff available for student support and supervision. You are encouraged to sign your child up as soon as possible as slots are limited. Please note the following additional details: You may only select one program per session Select next year's grade level (2022-2023 school year) when selecting the grade level for your child(ren)  In order to accommodate as many students as possible in each of the three sessions please note that your child may only attend a session once (some programs are offered each session). There is no guarantee that your child will be selected as the slots are limited in number. If your child is attending the summer reading program they may only sign up for enrichment for session 3. Transportation will be provided to all students that participate in summer enrichment (a formal schedule will follow). Please complete the accompanying Google Form to get your child(ren) signed up for an enrichment offering. The deadline to sign up is May 20, 2022.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (607) 749-1206 or at jevener@homercentral.org. We look forward to seeing your child this summer. Have a great day! Jeff Evener Assistant Superintendent for Instruction 

    Thursday, May 12 2022

  • 2021-22 End of Year Calendar Change

    Dear Homer School Community, At last night's board meeting I discussed a modification to the end of year school calendar for 2021-22.  The Board of Education will take formal action on the calendar change at our next meeting on Tuesday, May 24th. Please see the changes as discussed to allow me to notify staff and the school community in a timely fashion... 1.  Friday, May 27th will now be a non-school day for students and staff.  The district will be closed on that day for all staff.  Buildings will also be closed. 2.  The last day of attendance for students Pre K - 8 will be Tuesday, June 21st.  Regents exams at the High School will continue as scheduled through June 23rd. These dates will remain in effect unless we have to take an emergency closure day before the end of the school year.  If this occurs, I will communicate to let you know how the day will affect the calendar. Thank you for entrusting your child's education to us.  Take care and enjoy this beautiful sunshine! Blue Pride! Click Here to Get Involved New to ParentSquare or need help?   Click Here

    Wednesday, May 11 2022

  • School Closure Today

    Dear Homer Schools Community, Due to the inclement weather, Homer Schools are closed today, April 19th.  All evening activities are cancelled as well.  Take care and have a great day. Blue Pride! Click Here to Get Involved New to ParentSquare or need help?   Click Here

    Tuesday, Apr 19 2022

  • Family Engagement Survey 2022

    Greetings Homer families, I hope this message finds everyone in good spirits and good health. In an effort to better engage you in the education of your child(ren), we would like to find out how well we are doing and how we can get better in this area. The survey is linked below along with the password. It will take 5-10 minutes to complete. Your feedback is essential to our work in better serving our parents and community. We know that we cannot properly educate children without fostering meaningful relationships with our parents and families. Survey Link: Family Engagement Survey 2022  Password: Homer2022 The window for the survey is March 22 through April 8 .  We are grateful for your continued support and thank you for entrusting your child’s education to us. Have a great day! Jeffrey Evener Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Blue Pride! Click Here to Get Involved New to ParentSquare or need help?   Click Here

    Wednesday, Mar 23 2022

  • News from the Nurses Office

    Dear Homer Schools Community, I am writing to provide information related to Covid-19 At Home Test Kits.    The district continues to receive supplies of Covid-19 At Home Test Kits from New York State.  In discussing the latest shipment with our nursing staff, they asked that we remind families:    1. We are now accepting negative as well as positive at-home test results. Just send a picture to the nurse.   2. We have test kits in the nurse's offices and will be sending a kit home with each student that leaves due to illness.    3. If you are in need of a test kit, please contact the nurse's office to arrange pick up.   Thank you for your continued support as we move through the school year and  for entrusting your child’s education to us.   Blue Pride! Click Here to Get Involved New to ParentSquare or need help?   Click Here

    Tuesday, Mar 15 2022

  • Mask Mandate Expiration Information

    Dear Homer Schools Community, I am writing to provide additional guidance on a COVID-19 item that will affect your child.   Masking in Schools As I have previously communicated, Governor Hochul announced that the mask mandate for schools will be lifted on Wednesday, March 2nd.   That means that mask wearing will be optional in Homer Schools beginning tomorrow.   It is critical that we create and maintain an environment where a person's personal choice to wear a mask or not is respected.  I have instructed staff who witness a discussion where someone's choice is being challenged to intervene immediately and remind those involved that a personal choice is a private one that does not require explanation or justification. I would also encourage any student or parent that has concerns about this to contact their child’s building principal immediately.   While the mask mandate has expired, our commitment to ensuring student and staff safety remains.  Below, please see the measures being taken to accomplish this:   A continuation of social distancing practices that have helped keep students and staff safe Providing KN-95 masks to any student or staff that would like one Continuing to provide surveillance testing Continuing to provide At-Home COVID-19 Testing Kits to those families who request them Continuing deep cleaning and disinfecting practices in district buildings and transportation When weather permits, increase ventilation by opening windows and encouraging classes to meet outside   Earlier this evening, the New York State Department of Health released guidance to schools about the path forward after the expiration of the mask mandate.   Two main items are found in the document:   Mask wearing is no longer mandatory If someone becomes COVID-19 positive, they must remain home for five days.   They may return on days 6-10 of the quarantine if they wear a mask.  If they do not, they must remain out of school for the full ten days.          If you have any questions or concerns due to the mask mandate expiration, please feel free to contact your child’s building principal.   Take care and thank you for entrusting your child’s education to us.   Blue Pride! Click Here to Get Involved New to ParentSquare or need help?   Click Here

    Wednesday, Mar 02 2022