​Homestead High School Recent Grants

The Foundation aims to grant funds to the elementary, middle, and high school levels commensurate with the number of students at each level. This article discusses the recent donations at the high school level only. 

​“College Ready – College Bound!” exclaim the headlines on a new set of posters hanging near the Homestead High School Counseling Office. The posters detail recent HHS graduates’ post high school plans. Because approximately 90% of Homestead students are college-bound, college preparatory classes are strongly emphasized. Regardless of post high school academic plans, students are better prepared for life thanks to a community that embraces world-class learning opportunities. 

“We strive for all of our students to possess a broad range of academic and interpersonal skills when they graduate from high school. Wherever life’s path will take our students, we want them to be empowered and equipped to succeed and to make a positive difference in the world,” said Homestead’s former Principal, Brett Bowers. 

Thanks to generous donations, the Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation has made impactful investments in HHS academic excellence. During the past few years, the Foundation has given grants to help fund curriculum enhancement and start-up costs; technology resources; personnel professional development; and needed improvements at Homestead High School including the following: 
 
CURRICULUM 
AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science
AP Environmental Science
AP Psychology
AP Seminar
AVID
Biology
Chinese
Digital Art
Engineering (PLTW)
Fitnessgram for physical education
French
Latin
Math
Music Theory
Physics
Robotics
Spanish 
World Studies 

TECHNOLOGY 
Chromebooks
CO2 gas sensors 
Document cameras
iMacs, iPads, MacBook Pros 
IMC Presentation Station 
PC laptops for STEM and PLTW 
Spectrophotometers 
Vernier Interface Units 

PERSONNEL 
AP testing support
AVID training
Excellence in Teaching Awards
Professional development
Sydney Lauren Tabakin Writing Lab 

FINE ARTS
Band instruments, speaker and amp 
Choir SMART Board and CD player 
Orchestra instruments
Pottery wheel 
Steinway piano repair 

BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 
Black Box Theatre renovation 
James Barr Performing Arts Center 
     - acoustic shells, theater lights and foyer 
LCD hallway video screens
Room 2015 (formerly small cafeteria) 
Room 2016 (formerly Principal’s Conference room)
The Hub
The T