Homestead High School (HHS) is proud to recognize senior Sophie Perry for earning a perfect 36 on the ACT exam this past July. The ACT is a nationally recognized college admissions test that measures students’ mastery of core academic skills in English, math, reading, and science. 

“We are thrilled to celebrate Sophie’s achievement,” said HHS Principal Eric Ebert. “A perfect ACT score is a rare milestone, and Sophie’s hard work, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to learning truly set her apart. She not only excels in the classroom, but also contributes her talents across a wide range of activities, enriching the Homestead community in countless ways."

The National Merit Scholarship Competition (NMSC) recently announced the names of over 16,000 Semifinalists in the 71th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Homestead High School is excited to announce that six of our senior students have qualified as National Merit Semifinalists. Those students are: Anderson Brewer, Benjamin Friederichs, Aurko Ghose, Aditya Kosaraju, Siddharth Kosaraju, and Brady Youngstrom.

These academically talented seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for 6,930 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of competition. Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

The U.S. News and World Report has ranked Homestead High School in the Mequon-Thiensville School District #5 out of 462 (Top 2%) ranked high schools in the state of Wisconsin. The school was also ranked #382 of nearly 18,000 (Top 1%) public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation, and their ability to prepare students for college. By earning this national ranking, Homestead High School has reaffirmed its achieved status as a U.S. News Best High School.

“Our school community takes great pride in the national recognition of the Mighty Highlanders, as it highlights the remarkable dedication and achievements of our students and staff,” said Eric Ebert, Principal of Homestead High School. “This honor is not only a reflection of their commitment and accomplishments, but also of the steadfast support from the Mequon-Thiensville community. We are truly grateful for the encouragement that helps our students and high school continue to thrive.”

Homestead High School’s Latin Team, led by longtime Latin teacher Marianne Wallach, recently returned from the 71st National Junior Classical League (NJCL) Convention held at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, from July 21-26. The team made a historic mark on the national stage with a stunning series of victories and milestones. As part of a team of 83 students representing the state of Wisconsin, Homestead’s 30 Latin scholars brought home unprecedented accolades in academics, the arts, spirit competitions, and athletics.

The Mequon-Thiensville School District (MTSD) and Board of Education held its Budget Hearing & Annual Meeting on the evening of Monday, July 21, 2025. This hearing provides an opportunity for community members to engage in the budget process,  reinforcing the District’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of public funds. During the Budget Hearing, the MTSD Board of Education voted to approve a preliminary balanced budget in the amount of $75,627,272 for the 2025-26 school year. 

“The information provided at this meeting was current as of Monday, June 16 due to the timing of the Board of Education approval of the preliminary budget,” said Andrew Sarnow, MTSD’s Executive Director of Business Services. “There are still assumptions and calculated estimates in the presented information that may need to be adjusted in advance of the presentation of the final budget, levy, and mill rate to the Board of Education in October.”