New Vestal Site Offers Educational Options for Homeschooled Kids

Homeschooled children in the Southern Tier can now experience additional learning options through a program that's just been launched in Vestal.

The Homeschool offers various electives and special events for kids in grades K through 5.

A classroom at The Homeschool in Vestal on September 13, 2026. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

Sarah Tesar of Vestal, who was a teacher in the Johnson City School District for 12 years, said she began thinking about developing the initiative a couple of years ago.

When it was time to send her oldest daughter to kindergarten, she was concerned that play and hands-on learning opportunities were minimal.

The Homeschool provides "hybrid learning experiences" to augment the instruction they receive at home.

Sarah Tesar is the owner and director of The Homeschool in Vestal. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

Tesar and her husband liked the idea of homeschooling for their two daughters but they wanted to augment that with additional learning opportunities.

The Vestal drop-off program is run by experienced and certified teachers. The Homeschool currently is offering physical education and Spanish electives.

For the new school year, five different classes are being offered throughout the week.