Dear Homer Schools Community,

We are experiencing some staffing absences due to illness that may result in the scheduling of virtual learning days.  Due to staffing shortages in our transportation department, we came dangerously close to not being able to hold school today. 

As we prepare for the possibility of a virtual learning day due to staffing shortages, please see the information below:

• Until further notice, students in grades 3-12 will take home their Chromebooks each night and have access to instructional materials via Google Classroom.
• Students in Pre K-2 will have packets of work available for at-home learning.
• If a virtual learning day due to staffing shortages occurs, all practices for all activities will be cancelled as will modified sports.  JV and Varsity games, concerts, plays, etc. will go on as planned.
• If a virtual learning day is declared for tomorrow (2/4/25), instructional materials will be available at the following times:
  • Grades 6-12: 10:00 a.m.
  • Grades 3-5: 11:00 a.m.  

Building principals will provide additional information to families about the specifics surrounding a virtual learning day.

I appreciate the challenges that a virtual learning day presents for families and will only schedule one if it is absolutely necessary.  Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as it relates to these circumstances.

Tom