Homer High-Lights
Volume 2, Issue 1, August 2013
Welcome to a New School Year!
Welcome from the Principal
Welcome to our new school year! It has been a pleasure working as Assistant Principal at Homer High School the past 3 years. I have enjoyed getting to know the students, parents, staff and community and look forward to helping develop our school in my new role as Principal.
It is exciting to represent one the best schools in the State of Alaska and the country. We have again received a US News & World Report’s Silver Medal Award for 2013 which honors HHS as being one of the top 5% of schools in the nation based on Advanced Placement tests and SAT scores.
This award recognizes of the hard work and dedication that our staff, students and parents put in each year, but is only a small slice of what makes Homer High special. Over 80% of Homer High students participate in some extracurricular or community activity and all seniors participate in a Senior Service Project which requires 30 hours of community service. Please visit our website often as we will be highlighting some of our student’s achievements throughout the year.
Please help me welcome two new additions to our administrative staff.
- Alison Mall will be our new Assistant Principal. Alison comes to us from UAA where she helped place and evaluate student teachers. Before that she was a math teacher for Bartlett High School.
- Mark Casseri will be our new Athletic Director. Mark has been a math teacher and head basketball coach for Homer High and will now add the duties of A.D.
I am excited about the skills and energy that these two will bring to our administration team.
Sincerely,
Douglas Waclawski
Principal
Important Dates
Important Dates:
- August 6, 2013 – Senior Schedule Pick Up 9am-3pm
- August 7, 2013 – Junior Schedule Pick Up 9am-3pm
- August 8, 2013 – Sophomore Schedule Pick Up 9am-3pm
- August 12, 2013 – New Student Registration 9am-3pm
- August 15, 2013 – Freshmen Orientation (and Open House Grades 10-12) 5 PM – 8 PM
- August 19, 2013- Connections students enroll in Homer High Classes 9am-3pm
- August 20, 2013 – First Day of School–school starts at 8:30!
Support Mariner Sports
Whether you are a parent, student or just a fan, make sure you support our student athletes and cheer for your favorite Mariner Team. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for students. Season passes can be purchased by students for $20. You can find schedules and times of all Homer High activities at http://tinyurl.com/lhzykdm.
Softball Earns 3rd Place
The Mariner Softball Team had another great year and finished 3rd at the State Tournament. This is the third year in a row where they have brought home team honors.
State Runner-Up
Our girls track team earned 2nd place at the State Meet in May! All 14 athletes on both the boys and girls teams who participated earned a medal and our 4 X 400 meter girls relay team are State Champions! The track team also won the Academic award for best overall GPA. Great job!
Site Council Members Needed
Are you interested in having a voice in the decision-making process at Homer High? If so, please consider serving as a member of the HHS Site Council. Monthly meetings are held to review current issues, develop goals aligned with district goals, and serve as an advisory group for the school principal. If interested, please contact Cindy Koplin by August 13th at 235-4600 and she will place your name on the ballot for the vote that will take place during Open House in August.
The site council currently has opennings for 3 parents and 1 community member. Each member serves a 2 year term. The council meets the first Tuesday of each month September through May. If you have any questions or need more information feel free to call the school at 235-4600.
2013-14 Open House/Freshmen Orientation - August 15th
We will be having our annual Open House and Freshman Orientation this year on August 15, 2013 at Homer High School from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come and meet your teachers, get to know our building, get your locker assignments and more. Freshman are required to attend.
Agenda
All Parents
5:00 – 8:00 pm.......................... Vote for Site Council Members
Freshman
5:00 – 6:00 pm.......................... Pick up schedules & check in at all stations
6:00 – 6:30 pm.......................... Presentation in the Homer Theater
6:30 – 8:00 pm.......................... Finish going to all stations, check lockers, find classrooms & introduce yourself to your teachers
Returning Students
5:00 – 8:00............................... Visit your teachers & find out what is new this year!
Fall Sports Start Dates and Contact Information
Swiming
Coach: Rebecca Hardy
Phone: 399-2305
First Day of Practice – Aug 12th
Diving
Coach: Harmon Hall
Phone: 299-4972
First day of practice – Aug 12th
Football
Coach: Joshua Fraley
Phone: 299-1207
First Day of Practice – Aug 5th
Volleyball
Coach: Beth Trowbridge
Phone: 299-0292
First Day of Practice- Aug 12th
Cross Country Running:
Coach: Bill Steyer
Phone: 399-1078
First Day of Practice – Aug 5th
Cheerleading
Coach: Leona Alexander
Phone: 299-2768
First Day of Practice – Aug 5th
Please Visit Our Website
If you have questions, need information about HHS or want to find out dates and times for sporting events just visit our website at http://homerhighschool.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/wpmu/.
Like Us On Facebook
Homer High School has just created a Facebook page. Get up-to-date information on events, sports, school closings and more. We will also post examples of the many wonderful things our students are doing at school and around the community. You can find us at www.facebook.com/HomerHS .
Links to Important Resources
- KPBSD Handbook - http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=28047
- Homer High Handbook - http://homerhighschool.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/wpmu/files/2012/10/Handbook_Finalized_6_7_2011_new.pdf
KPBSD School Calendar - http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=21568
About US
Email: dwaclawski@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Website: http://homerhighschool.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/wpmu/
Location: 600 East Fairview Avenue, Homer, AK
Phone: 907-235-4600
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HomerHS