Homeschool Roster Weekly: October 20 – 26
Check out your Homeschool Roster news for Tennessee Homeschoolers for the week of October 20 through October 26, 2024, to keep up to date on what is happening.
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FIELD TRIPS
Homeschool Roster is going places and doing a lot of exciting things this fall. We are excited and hope you are too! Individuals and groups are invited to join us. Sign up for your free Homeschool Roster account and start making your field trip plans for the school year. Don’t miss out! Join the Homeschool Roster – Get Out of the House group to get quick field trip updates. See all of the field trips with open registration.
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ONGOING
tnAchieves needs 5,000 volunteer mentors by Friday, November 15, 2024, to serve Tennessee Promise high school seniors across the State of Tennessee. Learn more about how you can help!
Homeschool Days continue through October 2024 at the Alcatraz East Crime Museum and WonderWorks.
High school seniors that are 18 years old may register for the UpSkill Workforce Readiness Program that starts on Monday, November 4, 2024, through Jackson State Community College’s Workforce Solutions.
High school seniors should register for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship. Deadline is Friday, November 1, 2024, at 11:50 p.m.
“An Enchanted Evening” – A Homeschool Prom 2025
Tickets for the “An Enchanted Evening” – A Homeschool Prom 2025 are now on sale! LEARN MORE.
MONDAY, October 21, 2024
Homeschool Interactive Movie of Hocus Pocus will be held at the Mildred G. Fields Memorial Library { 1075 East Van Hook Street Suite A, Milan, 38358 } at 2:30 p.m.
Show your Tennessee State issued I.D. and get free admission at the National Civil Rights Museum from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
TUESDAY, October 22, 2024
Homeschool Day will be held at the Todd Family Fun Farm { 101 Tom Austin Road Dyer, 38330 } from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Homeschool Hangout: Halloween Party & Interactive Movie will be held at the Humboldt Public Library at 2 p.m. There will be music, a movie (Hotel Transylvania), treats, and games.
THURSDAY, October 24, 2024
The Metal Museum offers free admission to Tennessee residents with a Tennessee state issued photo ID for visitors 18 years of age or older. Visitors under the age of 17 without a state issued photo ID must be accompanied by a current Tennessee resident with a valid photo ID.
FIELD TRIP: Little Shop of Horrors. Space is still open for you to register.
FRIDAY, October 25, 2024
FIELD TRIP: Jackson Energy Authority Bunker. Space is still open for you to register.
FIELD TRIP: Little Shop of Horrors. Space is still open for you to register.
Christian Brothers Preview Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for prospective students and their families.
A Virtual Physical Therapist Assistant Information Session will be presented by Jackson State Community College from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
SATURDAY, October 26, 2024
Have You Considered Home School? free information session will be held at White House Coffee and Co { 12485 US-64, Somerville, 38068 }. Get an overview of how to legally homeschool in Tennessee, homeschool styles, curriculum options, sports, local resources for homeschoolers, and an open time for attendees to get their home school questions answered.
Homeschool Fall Festival will be held at Paris Landing State Park from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Games, activities, vendors and resource booths, food trucks, live band, s’mores fire pit, and more!
FIELD TRIP: Little Shop of Horrors. Space is still open for you to register.
Catch Up on Your Home School News!
JSCC to Offer Virtual Physical Therapist Assistant Information Session
Attendees will learn about the two-year program, career opportunities, admissions requirements, and more. READ MORE
Rhodes College to Hold Open House
Along with the campus tour, visitors will attend a class, have lunch in the dining hall, and learn information about admission, financial aid, and scholarships. READ MORE
Young Sportsman Deer Hunt Set for October
Youth ages six to 16 may participate. Participating youth can use gun, muzzleloader, or archery equipment. READ MORE
NaNoWriMo Young Writers Encourages Writing a Novel
November 1 is the kickoff of 30 days of writing and NaNoWriMo also encourages young writers to set their own writing goal through its Young Writers Program for children, ages 17 and younger. READ MORE
JSCC Adds Cross Country and Half Marathon Athletic Programs
Jackson State Community College (JSCC) Green Jay Athletics are set to expand its current intercollegiate athletics programs in the fall of 2025 with the addition of Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Half-Marathon teams. READ MORE
Lydia Rice Chosen as 2024/2025 Leadership University Class Participant
Lydia Rice, a HomeLife Academy student, was one of 40 student applicants chosen by the Greater Jackson Chamber for its 2024-2025 Leadership University class, a leadership development program for high school juniors in Jackson-Madison County. READ MORE
Country Music Hall of Fame Museum Homeschool Days
The unique educational experiences have been specially created for home school children ages eight through high school, but all ages are invited to attend. READ MORE
Discovering Your Own Destiny Field Trip Series
The Discovering Your Own Destiny (DYOD) experiences were created, so your teen can plan for their future/life after high school graduation. READ MORE
Upcoming Homeschool Roster Events
The Christmas Season does not begin until you see The Nutcracker. There are two opportunities. Choose one to kick off your holiday season with this memorable classic ballet production.
See the Ballet Arts in Jackson performance. LEARN MORE.
See the Memphis Ballet in Memphis performance. LEARN MORE.
NutRemix, a different take on The Nutcracker, is always an exciting performance. Space is limited and the deadline is soon. Learn more.
CONNECT
Connect with Other Tennessee Homeschoolers
Do you have questions about homeschooling in West Tennessee? You may connect with other homeschoolers by joining one or all of the following groups:
Join the Tennessee Homeschool Support group,
Join the West Tennessee Homeschool Support group.
Live in Hardeman County? Join the Hardeman County Homeschoolers group.
Homeschool Roster on Facebook.
Not on Facebook and have homeschool questions? Send an e-mail to Homeschool Roster at [email protected] with your questions. We are happy to help direct and connect you.
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How Do You Legally Homeschool in Tennessee?
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