Our School
Meet our Administrators
Eric Ebert
Principal
eebert@mtsd.k12.wi.us
262-238-5646
Lindsay Charles
Assistant Principal
lcharles@mtsd.k12.wi.us
262-238-5640
Adam Bold
Assistant Principal
abold@mtsd.k12.wi.us
262-238-5639
Come Visit Us
There is no better way to get a feel for a school's culture and learning environment than by visiting. We invite parents and prospective students to visit Homestead to take a tour and ask questions. Please call or email the counseling office directly in order to schedule your visit.
Homestead High School
5000 W. Mequon Road
Mequon, WI 53092 (map)
homestead@mtsd.k12.wi.us
262-238-5635
As parents and educators, we know there is no work more important than preparing our children to take on the world. Homestead embraces parents as partners in the educational experience. As a school, we strive for you to be informed, engaged and included, recognizing that parents are the ultimate experts when it comes our students and their needs in or beyond the classroom.
All we do at Homestead High School is student-centered. Teachers routinely extend the learning experience to before and after school, providing extra academic assistance so that students can meet their educational goals. Our counseling program is designed to support each child’s transition to high school, whether as an incoming freshman or a transfer student, and then to provide personalized support in planning for life after Homestead.
We know that students are best prepared for post-secondary pursuits when they experience academic challenge in high school. At one time or another, all students need some form of support—whether academic, social, emotional, or otherwise—to thrive in a rigorous learning environment. All of these efforts are designed to help all students grow, learn and succeed.
At Homestead, we aspire for all students to feel a strong sense of belonging. When we chant, “We are the mighty Highlanders!” we aren’t just talking about our school mascot. Instead, being a mighty Highlander means being a member of our school community, sharing our sense of pride for who we are and what we do. We encourage all students to “BE MIGHTY” every day, embracing the sense of social responsibility that is central to our mission as a school. When students and adults accept shared ownership of our school and its culture, amazing things can and do happen.
While we aim to create a sense of unity at Homestead, we know that each Highlander is special and unique. Our academic, athletic and co-curricular programming is designed with that diversity in mind; we want each student to make a deep connection with some part of the high school experience. Students should have outlets for their passions and meaningful opportunities to explore their curiosities.
Our faculty and staff is a committed and caring group of professionals who work together to make Homestead the best that it can be. We prioritize relationships with young people as our top commitment. From there, teachers embrace innovation and change in the classroom, and build strong partnerships with students focused on learning and achievement.
Thank you for being a part of our school community!
School Profile
Homestead High School is a comprehensive, four-year high school in the Mequon-Thiensville School District, located approximately 13 miles north of Metropolitan Milwaukee in the state of Wisconsin. The district serves approximately 3,500 students and their families in a community that embraces world-class learning opportunities and rich athletic, arts, and co-curricular offerings.
Academics
Homestead High School provides students with a top-notch college preparatory education. The combined efforts of Homestead's students, faculty, staff, and administration produce exceptional results. In recent years, Homestead has been named a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School, an AVID National Demonstration School, a Red Quill Award winner by the ACT Midwest Region, and a multi-year Advanced Placement Honor Roll designee by the College Board. Homestead is one of only two high schools in the state to achieve the status of 'Significantly Exceeds Expectations' each year that the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has released School Report Cards.
Co-Curricular Opportunities
With a wide range of athletic teams, clubs and activities, Homestead affords all students the chance to feel involved in the school and invested in their high school experience. Opportunities for involvement beyond the classroom include:
- 28 varsity, interscholastic sports stressing participation and excellence, and 14 no- cut sports, providing opportunities for students of diverse skill sets. Homestead annually finishes in the top five of all large schools in Wisconsin in cumulative athletic rankings.
- Award-winning arts programs in visual art, drama, and music. Student artists regularly receive recognition in contests, competitions and showcase events.
Counseling
The Counseling Department at Homestead embraces the school’s mission to equip all students with transferable skills, promote academic independence, foster social responsibility and inspire a passion for learning.
Professional counselors implement the 9-12 comprehensive school counseling program by advocating for and collaborating with students to promote their success. The early years of high school focus on skill building, goal-setting, and talent exploration. As students transition to their junior and senior years, the focus shifts to include post-secondary planning related to the career and college search.