The Homewood City Schools Foundation raises funds through generous donors and community events to support all five schools in the Homewood system.
Teacher Grants
“These bikes have been very beneficial to our students with special needs.” - Ms Hart, Special Ed Teacher
The AmTryke, funded by HCSF grants, has so many benefits. These bikes build strength and coordination, and provide sensory aid. Also, the children get a break from the classroom and have a chance to interact with others students and teachers as they ride around the school.
Teacher Grants
An amazing HCSF Grant application for the Hovercraft Project was approved in Fall 2024, thanks to our community’s generous giving. It isa fully immersive STEM experience where 5th grade students build, test, and ride hovercrafts. This year the 5th graders will collaborate with Physics students at HHS for the Hovercraft experience.
Teacher Grants
“I was the proud recipient of one of the grants that has changed the lives of several students and also raised a lot of money for our special ed department! Truly blessed! Thank you Homewood City Schools Foundation!” - Ms Bridgewater - HHS, Special Education
Thanks to one of our Fall 2025 Grants, our HHS students have been hard at work designing and crafting with Personalized Patriot and Patriot Printables, our new school-based business! From custom decals to personalized labels, the possibilities are endless!
Teacher Impact Awards
Each year at the Foundation’s spring Homewood Grown event, the Foundation recognizes one teacher from each of the five Homewood schools who has made a significant mark on the lives of students with Teacher Impact Awards. Nominations come from parents, fellow teachers, administrators and even students who have been impacted by a teacher.
2025 Teacher Awards
We are so proud of our Teacher Impact Award recipients and how they have gone above and beyond as educators. Please join us in celebrating our 2025 Teacher Impact Award Winners!
Christie Morman, Homewood High School, AP Psych
2025 Teacher Awards
We are so proud of our Teacher Impact Award recipients and how they have gone above and beyond as educators. Please join us in celebrating our 2025 Teacher Impact Award Winners!
Beth Gladney, Shades Cahaba Elementary, Library
2025 Teacher Awards
We are so proud of our Teacher Impact Award recipients and how they have gone above and beyond as educators. Please join us in celebrating our 2025 Teacher Impact Award Winners!
Devon Davis, Edgewood Elementary, 1st Grade
Teacher Grants
A Shades Cahaba Elementary English Learner student uses a take-home reading kit that includes noise-cancelling headphones and a reading light to maximize concentration while reading at home. EL teacher Alli Phelps received a Foundation grant in 2022 that funded the Bringing the EL Book Nook Home program.
Shelby DiLorenzo, Homewood Middle School, 8th Grade Science
Teacher Grants
A Shades Cahaba Elementary English Learner student uses a take-home reading kit that includes noise-cancelling headphones and a reading light to maximize concentration while reading at home. EL teacher Alli Phelps received a Foundation grant in 2022 that funded the Bringing the EL Book Nook Home program.
Abby Becker, Hall Kent Elementary, EL
Teacher Grants
A Shades Cahaba Elementary English Learner student uses a take-home reading kit that includes noise-cancelling headphones and a reading light to maximize concentration while reading at home. EL teacher Alli Phelps received a Foundation grant in 2022 that funded the Bringing the EL Book Nook Home program.
LaShaundra Richardson, Shades Cahaba Elementary, Library Assistant
National Board Certification Financial Assistance
Scholarships for seniors
We are proud to partner with private donors to offer scholarships for deserving Homewood High School graduating seniors. Applications are available through Homewood High School.
This award was established in memory of Aniah Blanchard, a graduate of Homewood High School.
Before Superintendent Dr. Bill Clevleand retired from Homewood City Schools, he wanted to do something to remind everyone what our schools are about—our students. “Once you are a Patriot, you are always a Patriot,” he said.
This award was created in memory of Caitlin Creed, a Homewood High School cheerleader, by the cheerleading sponsors, Holly Drake and Maggie Stoffregen. The award recognizes a high school senior who exemplifies good character and serves as a leader among the school’s cheerleading squad.
After the award was established, Brad and Kathy Creed, Caitlin’s parents, created a scholarship for the award recipient. The scholarship amount is $1,000 and is awarded to the Caitlin Creed Character Award recipient in the spring.
This award was established in memory of Joanne (Jody) Atchison. Jody taught at Homewood Middle School for 29 years and received numerous honors, including Public School Health Education Teacher of the Year and ASAHPERD Physical Education Teacher of the Year. This scholarship is awarded each spring to a female student of exemplary character that has an interest in a health related field or physical education.
The Dr. Jodi Newton Scholarship was established in 2008 by the Homewood City Schools Foundation and the Homewood Board of Education to honor former Superintendent Dr. Jodi Newton.
This $1,000 scholarship, which is funded by the Foundation and its generous donors, is awarded annually to a Homewood High School senior who best exemplifies the qualities of the late Dr. Newton. The scholarship winner is selected based on leadership skills, service to school and community, and strong character.