• November 29 Covid-19 Update

    Dear Homer Schools Community,     I am writing to update you on the number of students who tested positive for Covid-19 over the holiday weekend.  We have two Elementary, one Intermediate, and one High School student who we were notified about and have worked with the Cortland County Health Department to identify the people that will need to quarantine due to these unrelated positive cases.     As a result, 3 Intermediate School students will need to quarantine.  Mrs. Falls has begun communicating with the students affected.  New York State contact tracers will also be calling to provide additional details about the length of quarantine.       This will not alter our student attendance schedule for the remainder of the week.  Pre-K through Grade 12 will run their regular schedule.     Take care and thank you for entrusting our child’s education to us.   S incerely, Thomas M. Turck Thomas M. Turck Superintendent of Schools   Blue Pride!   New to ParentSquare or need help?   Click Here

    Monday, Nov 29 2021

  • November 22 Covid-19 Update

    Dear Homer Schools Community,     I am writing to let you know that we have two Homer Elementary School students who have tested positive for Covid-19.  After working with the Cortland County Health Department, it was determined that no additional people will need to quarantine due to these unrelated positive cases.     This will not alter our student attendance schedule for tomorrow.  Pre-K through Grade 12 will run their regular schedule.      Take care and have a great Thanksgiving holiday.   S incerely, Thomas M. Turck Thomas M. Turck Superintendent of Schools Blue Pride!   New to ParentSquare or need help?   Click Here

    Monday, Nov 22 2021

  • 5-11 Year Old Vaccination Clinic Openings

    Dear Homer Schools Families,     Slots still remain for the 5-11 year old vaccine clinic to be held at OCM BOCES in Cortland tomorrow, November 23rd.                                                                                                                                      (1st dose clinic) Tuesday, 11/23 3-8 p.m.                 OCM BOCES Cortland-McEvoy Campus (2nd dose clinic) Tuesday, 12/14 3-8 p.m.                1710 NY-13, Cortland NY 13045                                                                                                                                   For the 11/23 clinic at BOCES McEvoy visit this link:  https://kinneydrugs.as.me/CortlandCitySchoolsPediatricCovidClinic     We thank Kinney Drugs for offering these clinics to our students!   Take care and have a great day.   Sincerely,   Thomas M. Turck   Thomas M. Turck Superintendent of Schools Blue Pride!   New to ParentSquare or need help?   Click Here

    Monday, Nov 22 2021

  • Update from the HCSD Nurses

    Important Information from the HCSD Nurse’s Offices COVID-19 Testing COVID Testing is available at each of the Homer Schools. Parents can register their student/students at the link below. Please contact us if you need assistance in this process. http://www.clarifi-covid-19.com Make sure you register your student in the building /school that they attend.  Use your parent email. If you have multiple students in the district, you can add each one under your email address.  Please be aware that we will NEVER test your student without your verbal consent. Students will need a negative COVID test to return to school for the following symptoms: *Fever or chills                                                                                *Headache *Cough                                                                                            *New loss of taste or smell *Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing                                 *Sore throat *Fatigue                                                                                           *Congestion and/or runny nose *Muscle or body aches                                                                   *Nausea/vomiting or diarrhea More information of frequently asked questions: !!EVEN IF Vaccinated: You CAN still get COVID!! At home COVID tests are not accepted unless signed by your physician/health care provider If your student is home for just 1 day with minor symptoms and is able to return to school the following day, we do not require a negative test result. If your student is home for 2 days, they will need to be tested, and a negative test result before returning.  If your student has a chronic health condition (asthma, allergies, gastric issues, etc.) it is helpful to provide documentation from your health care provider so it is part of your students’ health record. If your student is home for any reason, please update the nurse’s office.  If your student is exposed at school and named a close contact requiring quarantine, you will be notified by school staff and the health department. Quarantine times can vary, depending on each situation. Please feel free to contact your school nurses with any questions.  *High School students/parents: any student not feeling well, needs to be seen in the nurse's office, once they are in school, before they can sign out in the attendance office. * School Nurse’s Office Numbers: Elementary School:         607-749-1250 Intermediate School:       607-749-1132 Jr High School:                 607-749-1131 High School:                     607-749-1212

    Thursday, Nov 18 2021

  • Additional dates for 5-11 Year Old Vaccination Clinics

    Dear Homer Schools Community,    I am writing to provide you with additional information about upcoming 5-11 year old vaccination clinics.     These no-cost vaccination clinics for students in Cortland County Schools, age five (5) to eleven (11) will be located at two sites, the Homer Training and Education Center at Homer High School and OCM BOCES McEvoy.  Here are the clinic dates and times below……    (1st dose clinic) Wednesday, 11/17 4-8 p.m.            Homer Training and Education Center @ Homer High School (2nd dose clinic) Wednesday, 12/8   4-8 p.m.                                                                                                                                                                                               (1st dose clinic) Tuesday, 11/23 3-8 p.m.                 OCM BOCES Cortland-McEvoy Campus (2nd dose clinic) Tuesday, 12/14 3-8 p.m.                1710 NY-13, Cortland NY 13045                                                                                                                                     (1st dose clinic) Monday, 12/6   4-8 p.m.                  Homer Training and Education Center @ Homer High School          (2nd dose clinic) Monday, 12/27   4-8 p.m.     Complete all of the requested registration information for the 11/17 or 12/6 clinics by visiting this link:   https://kinneydrugs.as.me/HomerCentralSchoolsPediatricCovidClinic   For the 11/23 clinic at BOCES McEvoy visit this link:  https://kinneydrugs.as.me/CortlandCitySchoolsPediatricCovidClinic       There are limited slots, so in order to take advantage of this opportunity, each guardian must register their child for the vaccination as soon as possible.      We thank Kinney Drugs for offering these clinics to our students!   Take care and have a great day.   S incerely, Thomas M. Turck Thomas M. Turck Superintendent of Schools   Blue Pride!   New to ParentSquare or need help?   Click Here

    Monday, Nov 15 2021

  • 5-11 Year Old Clinic Registration Links

    Dear Homer Schools Community,     I am writing to update you on upcoming 5-11 year old vaccination clinics in our area.   Cortland County Superintendents and OCM BOCES are working with Kinney Drugs representatives to provide no-cost  vaccination clinics for students in Cortland County Schools, age five (5) to eleven (11). The clinics will be located at two sites, with the first one scheduled for the Homer Training and Education Center at Homer High School next Wednesday, November 17th.      There are limited slots, so in order to take advantage of this opportunity, each guardian must register their child for the vaccination as soon as possible.      If you are interested in registering your child for the vaccine, please complete ALL steps below as soon as possible.     1) Complete all of the requested registration information for the 11/17 clinic by visiting this link:   https://kinneydrugs.as.me/HomerCentralSchoolsPediatricCovidClinic   For the 11/23 clinic at BOCES McEvoy visit this link:  https://kinneydrugs.as.me/CortlandCitySchoolsPediatricCovidClinic       2) Each student MUST bring a printed, completed consent form signed by a parent/guardian in order to be vaccinated. The consent form can be found at:  https://www.homercentral.org/cms/lib/NY50000631/Centricity/Domain/9/Parent_consent-form_2021.pdf     We thank Kinney Drugs for offering these clinics to our students!   Take care and have a great day.   S incerely, Thomas M. Turck Thomas M. Turck Superintendent of Schools   Blue Pride!   New to ParentSquare or need help?   Click Here

    Sunday, Nov 14 2021

  • 5-11 Year Old Vaccination Clinics

    Dear Homer Schools Community,     I am writing to update you on two district items of interest.   Five (5) – Eleven (11) Year Old Vaccination Clinics   Cortland County Superintendents and OCM BOCES are, once again, working with Kinney Drugs representatives to provide no-cost vaccination clinics for students in Cortland County Schools, ages five (5) to eleven (11).  Here are the clinics that have been scheduled: (1st dose clinic) Wednesday, 11/17 4-8 p.m.            Homer Training and Education Center @ Homer High School (2nd dose clinic) Wednesday, 12/8   4-8 p.m.                                                                                                                                                                                               (1st dose clinic) Tuesday, 11/23 3-8 p.m.                 OCM BOCES Cortland-McEvoy Campus (2nd dose clinic) Tuesday, 12/14 3-8 p.m.                1710 NY-13, Cortland NY 13045                                                                                                                                     (1st dose clinic) Monday, 12/6   4-8 p.m.                  Homer Training and Education Center @ Homer High School          (2nd dose clinic) Monday, 12/27   4-8 p.m.                                                                                                                                                                                         There are limited slots, so in order to take advantage of this opportunity, each guardian must register their child for the vaccination as soon as the link is released through a ParentSquare communication.  Kinney Drugs will provide us with the link tomorrow, Saturday, November 13th and it will be sent to all families.       Covid-19 Positive Cases   Over the last two days, we have had one Homer Elementary student, one Intermediate student, one Junior High student and two High School students who have tested positive for Covid-19.  We have worked with the Cortland County Health Department to identify the people that will need to quarantine due to these positive cases.     As a result, 4 additional High School students will need to quarantine.  District staff has communicated with the students affected.  New York State contact tracers will also be calling to provide additional details about the length of quarantine.       Take care and have a great weekend.   S incerely, Thomas M. Turck Thomas M. Turck Superintendent of Schools   Blue Pride!   New to ParentSquare or need help?   Click Here

    Friday, Nov 12 2021

  • November 2 Covid-19 Update

    Dear Homer Schools Community,     I am writing to let you know that we have two Homer Junior High students and two High School students who have tested positive for Covid-19.  We have worked with the Cortland County Health Department to identify the people that will need to quarantine due to these unrelated positive cases.     As a result, 4 additional Junior High students will need to quarantine.  District staff has communicated with the students affected.  New York State contact tracers will also be calling to provide additional details about the length of quarantine.       This will not alter our student attendance schedule for the remainder of the week.  Pre-K through Grade 12 will run their regular schedule.     We have had some instances where students who have been ill have come to school and have later tested positive for Covid-19.  As a reminder, I would ask folks to please keep your child home if they are experiencing one or more of the following symptoms  of COVID 19:    Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea     Thank you for your continued efforts in helping us to keep students and staff safe.   Take care and have a great evening.   S incerely, Thomas M. Turck Thomas M. Turck Superintendent of Schools   Blue Pride!   New to ParentSquare or need help?   Click Here

    Tuesday, Nov 02 2021