HCSF awards grants to fund innovative classroom projects, additional teaching resources, professional development opportunities, and more.
“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.
An amazing HCSF Grant application for the Hovercraft Project was approved in Fall 2024, thanks to our community’s generous giving. It is a 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.
“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!
We currently have 60 National Board-certified teachers and another 22 in process. Homewood City Schools continues to be named a National Board Accomplished District each school year based on its percentage of National Board Certified Teachers. HCS is one of only four school districts in Alabama to earn this recognition.
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.
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 2026 Teacher Impact Award Winners!
Mattie Eubanks, Edgewood Elementary, 4th grade
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 2026 Teacher Impact Award Winners!
Jennifer Ayers, Homewood High School, Dance Teacher
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 2026 Teacher Impact Award Winners!
Jeff Burton, Homewood Middle School, Special Education
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 2026 Teacher Impact Award Winners!
Kelsey Church, Shades Cahaba Elementary, 3rd Grade
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 2026 Teacher Impact Award Winners!
Lindsay Pugh, Hall-Kent Elementary, 4th Grade
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 2026 Staff Award Winner!
Catherine Austin, Homewood High School
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.
2025 Recipient - Abigail Box
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.
2025 Recipient - Charlotte Deerman
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.
2025 Recipient - Madelyn Thompson
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 $2,000 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.
2025 Recipient - Luke Binet
The William J Helf Scholarship is a $2000 scholarship awarded to a Homewood High School senior who best exemplifies the beliefs of Bill Helf. Mr. Helf taught science at Homewood High School from 1991 to 2009. “Helf” valued learning over grades and believed that learning was fun! This scholarship, established in 2023, will be presented annually to a student who has demonstrated a passion for learning, is well-rounded and has demonstrated strength of character.
2025 Recipient - Carmen Klimcak
The Bari Roseman Memorial Scholarship is a $2500 scholarship awarded to a Homewood High School senior who best exemplifies the qualities of Bari Roseman, former Homewood High School teacher and chair of the Social Studies Department. Mrs. Roseman had a love for life and the people around her, as well as a passion for travel. She was a life-long learner and native of Homewood who taught at HHS for over 25 years.
The scholarship, established in 2021, is funded by her family to honor her memory. The award is presented to a student who consistently demonstrates a strong character, loves to learn, and is involved in his or her community.
2025 Recipient - Sadie Busbee
