HomeTown

Based in Columbus, OH, HomeTown is the leading K-12 event management and digital ticketing provider, supporting over 10,000 schools, districts, conferences, and associations across the United States. Their comprehensive platform helps athletic and activity directors, coaches and school leaders to maximize revenue, streamline event operations, and simplify event and activity management. HomeTown also collaborates with key partners to boost attendance through social media and provide students with meaningful fundraising opportunities.

The platform boasts end-to-end event management capabilities, enabling schools to create event pages, specialized tickets, and season passes, while facilitating seamless online and point-of-sale transactions. Clients benefit from reliable support and real-time reporting, which is essential for capacity planning and security enablement. It’s no surprise that HomeTown earns high praise from users.

“During my extensive 36-year career in education and 15 years as an Athletic Director, I have had the privilege of collaborating with numerous vendors... Their services have significantly simplified my responsibilities, and from the initial setup of our ticketing system to the ongoing daily operations, HomeTown has consistently provided remarkable customer service. Our fans find the website user-friendly, and our game workers have become proficient in managing as a host site.” – Athletic Director, KY

Those who use HomeTown’s digital platform appreciate its user-friendly design and digital-first approach. It supports a wide range of student activities – from athletics and performing arts to graduations, student organizations, summer camps, and school dances– all with just a few clicks.

"It’s all electronic. It’s digital, no need to take cash – only credit cards. Push a button, hit enter, and it’s done. It’s amazing!" - Athletic Secretary, TX

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the North East Independent School

District (NEISD) urgently needed to shift to a cashless system. NEISD turned to HomeTown’s digital ticketing system for their athletics events. The transition was a resounding success, dramatically improving their event operations and leading NEISD to expand to additional departments including aquatics and performing arts.

“HomeTown has been so successful in our athletics department, that fine and performing arts [now] have their own site for school plays - and aquatics, health and PE departments [now] have their own sites [as well].” – Athletic Director, TX

It’s all electronic. It’s digital, no need to take cash – only credit cards. Push a button, hit enter, and it’s done. It’s amazing!

HomeTown also understands the financial challenges that athletic directors, coaches, and activity sponsors face in maintaining and expanding their programs. To address these budget constraints, HomeTown has partnered with Schoolfundr to help schools raise the funds they need. This partnership equips schools with the tools to launch effective fundraising campaigns, ensuring students have access to essential resources and enriching experiences. By partnering with Schoolfundr, HomeTown helps schools achieve their financial goals while enhancing overall impact.

With its intuitive digital platform, dedicated customer service, and clear operational impact, HomeTown has become a trusted partner for school districts, educational institutions, and event organizers nationwide. HomeTown is a K-12 leader, delivering unparalleled solutions that empower students to thrive both on and off the field.

"We deliver technology that makes it easier for our clients to save time and money. We want to help them create an impact for their students" says Nick Mirisis, CEO of HomeTown.