HCS Newsletter: 5.21.25

Posted Date: 5/21/25 (8:15 PM)

Homewood City Schools

Information & Updates from Homewood City Schools

May 21, 2025

Parents and Guardians,

As we conclude another incredible school year, I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your continued partnership and support. This has truly been an outstanding year filled with academic achievement, personal growth, and inspiring moments across all of our schools.

From the first day of class to the last bell, our students have demonstrated resilience, creativity, and a strong commitment to learning. These accomplishments would not be possible without the unwavering dedication of our teachers, staff, and of course, you—the families who support and encourage our students every step of the way.

We’ve seen remarkable progress in academics, celebrated accomplishments in extracurricular programs, and continued to build a school culture grounded in kindness, inclusivity, and community. Together, we’ve fostered an environment where every student is maximizing their unique potential.

As summer begins, I encourage you to take time to rest, recharge, and enjoy meaningful moments with your family and friends. Whether it’s a family vacation, a good book, or simply a break from routine, I hope the months ahead bring joy and renewal.

On behalf of the entire district, thank you once again for being such a vital part of our school community. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great year in August.

Wishing you a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer!

Dr. Justin Hefner

Superintendent

🗓️ Reminder: 1:30 Dismissal 5/22

Graduates celebrate by throwing their caps in the air at a ceremony.

Congratulations Class of 2025!

Congratulations to the Homewood High School Class of 2025! HCS is proud of the amazing accomplishments of these students, and cannot wait to see what the future holds.

The Class of 2025 includes 342 diploma candidates and 13 National Merit Finalists. The class of 2025 was offered $32,859,540 in scholarships and has accepted $13,668,244.

As this new group of HHS alumni move on to college, the work force, the military, and beyond, they are being sent out with immense pride. Go Patriots!

A young boy smiles while reading a book titled 'Grimwood' in a library setting.

Summer Chromebook Information

As the school year draws to a close and summer break approaches, we want to provide you with important information regarding student Chromebooks for students in grades 5 and up.

Similar to the holiday break, students in these grades will be bringing their school-issued Chromebooks home for the summer. Students are encouraged to store their Chromebook in a safe location unless it is being used for educational practice or supplemental learning.

Families should be aware that while Homewood City Schools does not monitor student device usage during the summer break, certain website restrictions will remain in place.

Websites that are blocked during non-school hours will continue to be blocked throughout the summer.
YouTube will be blocked at all times for grades 5-8 during the summer break.
Access to social media sites (such as Instagram) and all generative AI tools will be blocked.
For students in grades 5-8, internet access on the school-issued Chromebooks will be disabled each evening at 8:00 PM and will be re-enabled each morning at 8:00 AM.

We want to emphasize that there is no expectation of Chromebook use over the summer break.

Homewood Connected created this helpful Family Technology Agreement to help families have conversations about device use and screen time. We encourage you to review this agreement and have a conversation with your child to create a family technology plan that works best for your individual needs and values.

If you have any questions regarding the student Chromebooks, please do not hesitate to contact tvarnado@homewood.k12.al.us.

A group of children and a teacher pose together in a classroom setting.

HCS in the News

Laser-focused learning: Homewood students develop real-world skills through laser engraving program - Ms. Bridgewater's students show-off their custom gifts.
Meet Alabama’s 16 finalists for Teacher of the Year - featuring Final 4 Finalist: Dr. Katie Thomas
All In The Family: Homewood’s Colvin Bussey is part of generational track and field excellence
True Grit: EB Levering Wins State Championship
‘Tender-hearted warrior’: Passion for people, baseball lead Hall to milestones - Coach Hall's Historic 400 Wins
Lady Patriots tab Harlow new head coach - Jason Harlow named new HHS girls basketball coach

Summer 2025 Camps

Click the image or scan QR code to register!

Promotional image for a summer cheer camp

A red and blue poster advertises a Kid's Camp with basketball imagery.

Summer Hoopswood basketball camp flyer with program details and a QR code.

Poster advertising a middle school basketball camp, June 2-4, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM.

A golf team poses with a trophy, celebrating their state championship win.

Homewood Boys Golf Wins 6A State Championship

The Homewood boys golf team won the 6A State Championship making them back-to-back State Champs!

A huge congratulations to Coach Jason Haithcock and team members: Alex Wahl, Jack Lowery, Andrew Woods, Kamen Rouse, and Sawyer Bennett! The team finished with a two-day total of 14-under-par, to handedly win their second championship in two years.

A track and field team poses for a group photo on a grassy field.

Homewood Boys Track & Field Wins 6A State Championship

It was an outstanding year for Homewood Track & Field! The boys won the 6A State Championship and the girls finished third. Homewood also took home three individual State Championships: Emma Brooke Levering won state in the 1600 and the 3200, and Colvin Bussey won state in the 800!

A few more accolades from this season:

Davis Griffin set a new school record in the javelin with a massive throw of 184-0 at the State Track Meet. Davis’ throw was 16 feet over his PR! He is currently ranked 4th in Alabama and 89th in the US!
Chloe Warren reset her Shot Put school record at the Hewitt Trussville Invitational with a massive throw of 40-07. She is currently ranked 6th in all classifications in Alabama!
Homewood Mens 4x400 broke a 22-year-old school record ar the 6A Sectional Meet. Liam Linebaugh, Isaiah Davis, Dylan Griggs, and Colvin Bussey ran an impressive 3:22.58!
EB Levering broke her own school record in the 3200 at the Mountain Brook Invitational with a time of 10:43.23. This time ranks her as the fastest female in the 3200 in Alabama in 2025!
The men’s relay team broke a 14 year old record in the 4x100 at the Hewitt Trussville Invitational. The team was Tomon Felton, Dylan Griggs, Davis Griffin and Jonas Harrison. They ran a blistering 41.78!
Another school-record relay for the boys! At the Homewood Invitational, Foster Laird, Charles Stone, Isaiah Davis and Colvin Bussey broke a 10-year-old school record in the 4x800.