Dear Homewood Families,

It is with great excitement and anticipation that we welcome you to a new school year in Homewood City Schools!

Each new year brings a renewed sense of possibility and hope, and we are eager to open our doors to the energy, curiosity, and joy that your children bring into our classrooms soon. Our teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare learning environments that are engaging, supportive, and designed to help every student grow and thrive.

Homewood has a proud tradition of excellence, and it’s one that continues because of the strong partnership we share with our families and community. Together, we create the kind of school experience where students feel known, supported, and empowered to maximize their unique potential.

As we begin this school year, please know how grateful we are for your trust and partnership. We look forward to the days ahead and to all the moments of growth, learning, and connection that make Homewood such a special place.

Here’s to a fantastic school year!

Go, Patriots!

Dr. Justin Hefner

Superintendent

Class lists will be posted to your school's website at 3:30 pm on Friday, August 1st. A link to class lists will also be sent through ParentSquare.

Elementary school Meet the Teacher will be held on Monday, August 4th.

August 1st 8:15-9:15 am. This session is for families new to Homewood City Schools. New students will take a tour of the building, receive their class schedules, and access their lockers.

August 1st 9:45 am-1 pm. Students in grades 6-8 can come to HMS to pick up schedules, set up lockers, and drop off school supplies. Students should come to the school during the times listed in the staggered schedule below:

Last Names A-H: 9:45-10:30 am

Last Names I-Q: 11:00-11:45 am

Last Names R-Z: 12:15-1:00 pm

August 1st at 2pm students will receive an email with their courses (not teachers names or class periods).

August 4th from 8:30-11 am; parent meeting in the auditorium from 10-11 am.

HCS Schools will host open house on the following days:

Please review the HCS Medication Policy and complete the authorization form if your student will need to take medication at school this year. Please contact your school nurse with any questions.

Homewood’s School Nutrition Program provides a complete, nutritious meal at a great price. Visit LINQconnect.com or download the LINQconnect app to check out our school breakfast and lunch menus. We welcome students to enjoy school breakfast with us and visit with their classmates before school each day.

 

If your child receives free or reduced-priced meals at school: 2025-2026 meal benefit applications are now available! Please complete a new application before September 19, 2025 to avoid loss of benefits. If your child is directly certified to receive free meals at school, you will receive an e-mailed notification to confirm the benefit. Students who are not directly certified will need to submit a 2025-2026 application to be approved. Electronic applications are available online at LINQconnect.com. Paper applications are available for print on the district website or you may pick one up at your child’s school or the Board of Education.

Elementary: Breakfast: $1.75 / Lunch: $2.00

Middle/High: Breakfast: $2.00 / Lunch: $3.25

Guest: Breakfast: $3.25 / Lunch: $5.00

 

We encourage parents to pay ahead into their child’s lunch account to avoid negative balances. Questions? Please email pmcgavin@homewood.k12.al.us or call 205-877-4547.

Charged up and ready! This is a reminder to all students in grades 6 and up to bring your fully charged Chromebook to school on August 7th. 5th grade students will be assigned their new Chromebook in the first few days of school. While they are not used on a daily basis in each class, our Chromebooks are an important tool that support many valuable resources and supplemental activities. Our teachers carefully plan and monitor technology use in the classroom to be sure that use of a device is directly tied to our learning targets.

Throughout the school year, be sure to use the hashtag #WeAreHWD or tag our schools on Instagram as we celebrate this school year together.

Homewood City Schools: @homewoodcityschools

Homewood High School: @homewood_high

Homewood Middle School: @homewood_middle

Edgewood Elementary: @edgewoodelem

Hall-Kent Elementary: @hkelemschool

Shades Cahaba Elementary: @shadescahaba