Through the collective knowledge and experience of the membership, SHHS provides a variety of resources that helps to enhance the homeschooling experience.  Members are empowered by means of being encouraged to connect with Jesus Christ, with each other, and with home schooling resources, grow in their connection with Jesus Christ and each other; and serve each other by sharing their gifts, abilities, and knowledge or experience through a SHHS team, event, or an online discussion.   

Group members also have opportunities for participation in organized events such as co-ops, field trips, and other group activities.  SHHS families represent many communities, educational styles, and church affiliations. We welcome all families who desire to support each other as we undertake the joyous and challenging task of educating our children at home! 

The guiding verses for SHHS are the following: 

Isaiah 33:6: He (the LORD) will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure. (NIV)

Colossians 2:2-3: My goal is that they will be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have full confidence because they have complete understanding of God's secret plan, which is Christ himself. In him, lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (NLT)

We have and welcome families with any/all ages. Our main goals are to support and encourage those who are considering taking the step of faith to homeschool their children and to support & encourage those who are already homeschooling to stay the course and finish the race. We gather once a month at our scheduled meeting but we are available to help and support each other as well as new people by phone or email any time and we have often set up small group meetings to offer support/encouragment/prayer to a member with a specific need. Our regular monthly meeting time is for dads as well as moms (babysitting is offered for a small fee). We have in the past offered co-op classes but this is not our main focus and is a year to year decision. We have a leadership team but we are member-driven meaning that members are encouraged to organize events and activities. Some of the activities we have offered in the past are family events, sports activities, moms gatherings, father/child gatherings,  teen gatherings, holiday events, park play days, field trips, co-op classes, a yearly display of children's projects, an informational open house for prospective homeschoolers, prayer meetings, and group testing. We welcome member's ideas for things the group can do.