Homer area school announcements

Homer High School

Today — Cross-country running Awards Banquet at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday — Fiesta Night Wrestling Dinner Fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. in the Commons

Homer Flex School

Tuesday, Oct. 15 — College/career fair in Soldotna

Wednesday, Oct. 16 — Early release – staff will review student interventions

Thursday, Oct. 17 — Earthquake Drill

Friday, Oct. 18 — Inservice day: no school

Homer Middle School

Last day of intramurals is on Friday, Oct. 25. Competitive play begins on Monday, Oct 28. Basketball ends on Dec. 17.

Today — Eighth grade salmon project class visit, seventh grade beach cleanup, block schedule and Top Dog Assembly at 3:25 p.m.

Friday — Regular schedule. Top Dog Rally at 12:30 p.m.

Oct. 14 & 15 — Combined Music

Monday, Oct 14 — HMS Chess Club at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 15 — HMS Fall Concert at 7 p.m. in the Mariner Theater

Wednesday, Oct. 16 — Early Release at 2:15 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 17 —Student Government Speeches at 12:30 p.m.

Fireweed Academy

Both schools

Wednesday, Oct. 16 — Early release at 1:50 p.m. for Little Fireweed and at 2:15 p.m. for Big Fireweed.

Friday, Oct. 18 — In-Service, no school. End of first quarter.

Oct. 21 — Picture retakes

Nov. 1 — Student-Led Conferences, No School

Nov. 4 — Student-Led Conferences, No School

Nov. 11 — Veteran’s Day, No School

Nov. 15 — Annual Fireweed Academy Fundraiser

Nov. 28 and 29 — Thanksgiving Break, No School

Big Fireweed

Every Thursday — Jon’s Math Club from 2:45-3:45 p.m.

Today — Fieldtrip to Anchor River for Salmon Egg take

Paul Banks Elementary

PTA after school programs will continue through Oct. 17:

Monday and Wednesday: Outdoor Explorers (Coastal Studies)

Monday and Wednesday: Preludes Violin for second graders

Tuesday and Thursday: Brandi’s Sport Hour

Wednesday: Zumba

Thursday: Chess

West Homer Elementary

Today – Orca fun run starts at 3:15

Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Early release day at 1:15

Friday, Oct. 18 – End of Quarter/Teacher In-service. No school for students

McNeil Canyon Elementary

Friday — McNeil Community Council will meet at 1 p.m. in the staff lounge.

Wednesday, Oct. 16 — Early release at 1:20 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 18 — No school for students. Inservice day.

Oct. 21 — Picture retake day.

Oct. 26 — Fall Carnival from 4-7 p.m. at the school.