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The latest Homer Central School District Family and Community Liaison Newsletter is now online!

Posted Date: 5/12/25 (3:00 PM)
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Enjoy the latest Homer Central School District Family and Community Liaison Newsletter for May, 2025.

A newsletter from Homer Central School District, featuring a photo of four smiling staff members.
A green background with the text 'MAY 2025' in black, with a border of yellow tulips and white daffodils.
The phrase 'Did you know?' written in red on a white background.
Text on a green background that reads 'May is Mental Health Month'.
A blue and green graphic with the text 'Break the Silence, Ignite Change.' and the hashtag #MyMentalHealth. It also includes the website nami.org/mham and the NAMI logo.

Join NAMI’s Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign This May

Every challenge you’ve faced has shaped you into who you are today. By embracing and sharing your experiences, you empower others to do the same. Together, we create a movement of courage, healing, and connection. During the month of May, share your mental health story with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) by sending in a video, a message, a quote, or using #MyMentalHealth on social media.
Learn How to Share Your Story
 
The text 'CHECK OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING' in red handwritten font.
The logo for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) with the text 'Ending the Silence'.

IN DISTRICT OPPORTUNITY: Ending the Silence

Ending the Silence, is a free, evidence-based, one hour presentation for adults with middle or high school aged youth in their lives. Through this program you will learn to recognize the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if a youth in your life begins showing symptoms. 

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at HTEC 80 St. West St., Homer
  • Light Dinner & Childcare sign in 5:00-5:30pm
  • Workshop 5:30-7:00pm
For more details or to register click on the button below.
REGISTER for Ending the Silence
 

Cortland Mental Health Awareness Walk

The Mental Health Awareness Walk will be Thursday, May 15, 2025.
A community resource fair will be held at Cortland County Fairgrounds 4301 Fairgrounds Dr. Cortland, NY starting at 11am. The welcome message and walk will begin at 12pm. The walk leaves the Cortland Fairgrounds and continues down Homer Avenue to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center and then will return back to the fairgrounds. The walk is open to the public. Homer Central School District Family and Community Liaisons and School Social Workers will take a group of students on the walk as a field trip that day.
A flyer for the Cortland County Mental Health Awareness Walk, taking place on May 15, 2025, at the Cortland County Fairgrounds. The event includes a community resource fair and a walk.
 
A flyer for a Mental Health First Aid course, featuring a diverse group of people smiling and the course details.

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

May 27th 2025
9am-4:30pm
Cortlandville Fire Department
999 NY-13, Cortland, NY 13045

Everyone needs to know Mental Health First Aid and this is your chance to learn for free!

For more information or to register, click button below.
Register for MH First Aid
 
A colorful graphic promoting the 2025 Produce Prescription Program, featuring fresh vegetables and the text 'It's PRX Time!'
Apply HERE for PRx!

Produce Prescription Program (PRx)

Seven Valleys Health Coalition uses a ‘food as medicine mode’ to increase positive health outcomes by improving food security and preventing/treating diet-related chronic diseases by increasing access to and consumption of more fresh produce for those who live in Cortland County. Participants will receive approximately 22 weeks of fresh produce through a local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share. Home delivery of the weekly produce box provided by the CSA share is available to those enrolled in the program. Participants will also receive support and education throughout the program, and the option to attend cooking and/or chronic disease prevention and self-management classes to help lead to lifestyle change. To apply, complete the intake screening questionnaire linked below. If you are eligible for the program, you will complete a comprehensive screening process and enroll in the PRx program if you meet the eligibility requirements. Although the image says the deadline is May 1st, shares are still available!
 
A program guide for the Village of Homer, New York, featuring photos of summer and fall activities, including basketball, tennis, and outdoor movies.

Homer Recreation Department Programs

Click the image above to access the 2025 Summer/Fall Program Guide filled with programs for all ages happening this Summer and Fall! From Cheer Camp to Basketball to Learn to Swim and more there is something for everyone.
 
A poster advertising a High School Lego Club meeting on Saturday, May 17th at 10 AM. The event is free and takes place at the Phillips Free Library in Homer.

High School Lego Club

By request we are starting a high school LEGO Club that will meet monthly. There will be a challenge each month that is announced at the beginning of the program which will last about an hour. Participants do not have to register to attend, just show up. If there are questions, please email: office@phillipsfreelibrary.org
A graphic illustration of three young adults standing together, with the text 'Adulting 101' and 'Learn life skills to help you be a successful adult. Finances, Cooking, Car Care, Communication and more for young adults age 17-25' on a blue background.
Register for Adulting 101
 
An invitation to a Breastfeeding Cafe Open House hosted by the CAPCO WIC Program on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Enjoy light refreshments, meet the Cortland County WIC team, and learn more about community action.
 
A flyer for a free Family Mindfulness & Yoga Series for autistic youth and their caregivers, hosted by the Binghamton Regional Center for Autism (BRCASD) at the Cortland Free Library.
REGISTER for Family Yoga HERE
 

Youth Grief Program in Ithaca

Clay for the Healing Heart
May 14 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Instructor: Clay School Staff
Date: Wednesday, May 14
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
Location: The Clay School, Artist Alley at South Hill Business Campus, 950 Danby Road, Suite 28, Ithaca

This workshop at the Clay School in Ithaca is offered by Hospicare to grieving children, ages 8-14. This is an opportunity for children to process their grief through art by hand building a memory box. Children must be comfortable participating without their parent or guardian present.
Registration is required by May 12th and there is no cost. Use the form linked below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff via email at bereavement@hospicare.org or phone (607) 272-0212.
A logo for Hospicare, a palliative care services provider, featuring a circle with a leafy design and the company name.
Hospicare Program Registration