Homewood Middle School

Organization Sponsor: Mr. Ryan Murrell

The jazz band is an opportunity for instrumental music students to express themselves through a different means and enjoy the experience of participating in a small group performance. It develops training in jazz, rock, and popular music. Prior instrumental instruction is required. Students are selected for the jazz band through an audition process. 

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. McNeill and Mrs. Watford

Information about JUNA

Organization Sponsors: Mrs. Susan Edwards and Mrs. Janie Giffin

Eighth-grade students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 in seventh grade. Cumulative GPA for 7th grade for Beta Club includes all grades earned during the seventh-grade year. Members of the Beta Club must exemplify good character, creditable achievement, and a commendable attitude. Any transfer student with a 3.3 G.P.A. who is a member of Beta Club at the school they transfer from may participate in the Homewood Middle School Beta Club. The induction ceremony will be conducted in the fall of the eighth-grade school year.

Organization Sponsors: Mrs. Susan Edwards and Mrs. Janie Giffin

Eighth-grade students who are enrolled for at least one semester at Homewood Middle School are considered for membership. Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.7. The cumulative grade point average for the National Junior Honor Society excludes sixth grade but includes all grades earned in seventh grade and the first semester of eighth grade. Students must exemplify the qualities of service, leadership, character, and citizenship. The induction ceremony will take place during the second semester of the eighth-grade year.

Club Sponsor: Mrs. Kristen Brooks

The yearbook staff is an extracurricular activity for responsible seventh- and eighth-grade students interested in producing the school yearbook. Students must apply for a position on the staff and will meet during Patriot Time, 3 days a week as a Patriot Time course. To complete the yearbook, students will have an opportunity to learn about publishing using computers and will select pictures and design the cover. Students interested in photography and journalism are encouraged to apply.