Homestead High School Alumni Newsletter | March 3 , 2020 | Vol. 10
Alumni Spotlight: Tres Mansfield, '08

Before William Mansfield III (the third..."Tres") became a middle school counselor, he was just another Homestead student playing hacky sack in the hallway. Find out what Tres accomplished after high school, whether or not he still knows how to ollie on a skateboard, and discover what led him back to Mequon-Thiensville to become a valuable part of student social emotional learning at Lake Shore Middle School.
Remembering Bob Patton
Homestead High School teacher and computer science pioneer, Robert "Bob" Patton, passed away on February 19, 2020. Bob was hired to teach math at Homestead in 1962 and developed the Information and Technology Program for Homestead and the Mequon-Thiensville School District in 1972. He continued to provide consultant services after his retirement. In addition to being instrumental in bringing computer literacy to the district, Bob served as the district's first Computer Coordinator, coached football, refereed wrestling, and helped develop computer science programs in other schools across the state.

Homestead still offers a Bob Patton Outstanding Computer Achievement Award to students who exhibit exceptional talent in the computer field and must also demonstrate a consistent willingness to share his/her talents in support of our district and the wider community. The award is given only when there is a truly deserving candidate.
Homestead High School Selects Next Principal
We are pleased to announce that the MTSD Board of Education has approved the recommendation that Eric Ebert be named the next principal of Homestead High School. 

Eric was appointed as Homestead's interim principal in August 2019. With the opportunity to lead the high school, Eric has demonstrated his ability to be solutions-focused while building relationships with stakeholders, including students, staff members, and families. With a mindset of continuous improvement, Eric is poised to continue Homestead’s tradition of excellence while increasing its culture of belonging for all students and staff members. 

Eric earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus on educational leadership through Milwaukee School of Engineering as well as a Master of Science in Educational Psychology through the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He served in the role of assistant principal at Homestead High School during the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years. Prior to his time in the Mequon-Thiensville School District, he served for 10 years as a social studies teacher at Hamilton High School. During his tenure at Hamilton High School, he worked extensively with the College Board as a consultant and leader for Advanced Placement exams. Congratulations Mr. Ebert!
#TartanThrowback
Don't be a spaz - use your brain to the max and guess which year these photos were taken!
The year was 1972 - far out!
Are You an Alum Who Lives in Mequon or Thiensville? Vote April 7!
On Monday, January 27, 2020, the Mequon-Thiensville School District Board of Education voted unanimously to place a referendum question on the ballot for Tuesday, April 7, 2020. The question on the ballot will ask residents of Mequon and Thiensville to approve $55.7 million in general obligation bonds to address capacity concerns due to enrollment growth by funding additions and renovated spaces, as well as enhancing district-wide safety and security.

The board approved the measure after reviewing an administrative recommendation that was informed by several components, including the development of a  long-range master plan for facilities , the work of a  Community Task Force  and the results of a  community-wide survey .

If you are a current resident of Mequon-Thiensville, w e invite you to learn more about the district's facility needs, review project details, meet with district leaders, and ask questions at an informal community information session. Two different drop-in sessions are scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2020.
🎓 Upcoming Reunions 🎓
Class of 1970
50th Reunion
Saturday, June 20, 2020
Libby Montana Restaurant

Class email: homesteadclass1970@gmail.com
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