Homeschool Roster Weekly: September 22 – 28
Check out your Homeschool Roster West Tennessee homeschool news for the week of September 22 through September 27, 2024, to keep up to date on what is happening in the West Tennessee area.
What’s Happening in West Tennessee?
FIELD TRIPS
The Homeschool Roster 2024/2025 field trip season has begun and we are going places and doing a lot of exciting things this fall. We are excited and hope you are too. If you would like to join us, sign up for your free account to register to attend and also start making field trip and event plans for your 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.
FIELD TRIP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK? – Confirm in-person events are still happening before heading out.
ONGOING
Homeschool Days continue through October 2024 at the Alcatraz East Crime Museum and WonderWorks.
MONDAY, September 23, 2024
FIELD TRIP: Bäckermann’s Country Market. We will see how they make the delicious foods they serve everyday as well as learn about the Mennonite community. A second field trip is planned to Bäckermann’s for Friday, November 1, 2024. Register for that field trip now!
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, September 24, 2024
The Forge is showing one more time at the Historic Luez Theater in Bolivar. Did you know Aspen Kennedy, who plays the lead role, is from Memphis, Tennessee?
THURSDAY, September 26, 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.
A Homeschool Information Panel will be held at Crossroads Baptist Church at 7 p.m. The event is geared towards homeschooling (or soon-to-be homeschooling) parents or guardians only. Although the event is free, please R.S.V.P. to attend.
FRIDAY, September 27, 2024
FIELD TRIP: S.T.E.M. Exploration and Investigation. If you have had the pleasure of sitting in the audience at any theatre for a performance, you know how magical is the experience. Space is still open for you to register.
SATURDAY, September 28, 2024
Have You Considered Home School? information session will be held at the Bolivar-Hardeman County Library from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The event is free and R.S.V.P. is requested.
Catch Up on Your Homeschool News!
Homeschool Graduation 2025 Date Announced, Registration Open
Plans are underway for the long awaited event where your senior will celebrate the occasion with family and friends. READ MORE
21 Tips for Teaching Students with Learning Differences
Several Tennessee State Parks are now equipped with all-terrain wheelchairs making it easier for visitors with accessibility needs to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. READ MORE
Jackson State Community College Adds Women’s Volleyball
The team will compete at the Division II level of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), joining 343 teams nationwide. READ MORE
Babysitting Classes Offered to Youth in Jackson
They will learn babysitting basics of care for the child as well as the parents who use their services. READ MORE
JSCC to Host Homeschool Day
Students will get to tour the campus, learn about the admissions process, dual enrollment, academic programs, and students will be able to meet with representatives from selected programs of interest to ask questions. READ MORE
Scholarship: Hardeman County Arts Council
The Hardeman County Arts Council (HCAC) is offering a scholarship to a qualified high school senior from Bolivar Central High School (BCHS), Middleton High School (MHS), and Hardeman County homeschool students zoned for their respective school. READ MORE
University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music First Friday Tours
“We try to make sure that if they are a tuba student, we would connect them with our tuba faculty. That way, they’re getting to meet the people they would be studying with.” ~ Kristen Russell, Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music READ MORE
Broadway Themed Prom Takes Center Stage
Homeschool Roster has presented a prom for West Tennessee homeschoolers for several years. READ MORE
Have You Considered Home School? Information Session to be Held
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. READ MORE
Mentors Needed to Serve Tennessee High School Seniors
Each volunteer mentor serves a smaller group of 2-3 high school seniors who are engaged and invested in the local support that a mentor provides. No experience is necessary! READ MORE
Upcoming Homeschool Roster Events
Celebrate Your Senior at the Homeschool Graduation 2025!
CONNECT
Connect with Other Homeschoolers in West Tennessee
Do you have questions about homeschooling in West Tennessee? You may connect with other homeschoolers by joining the West Tennessee Homeschool Support group. 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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