Homecoming

MS/HS Spirit Days
Monday: Country vs. Country Club
Tuesday: Class Colors - Freshmen: White, Sophomores: Blue, Juniors: Red, Seniors and Staff: Red/White/Blue
Wednesday: Cowboys' Day Off (pajamas and baggy clothes) 
Thursday: Coastal Cowboy (Hawaiian)
Friday: Charger Gear Day

2026 Class Parade Slogans
Kindergarten
Yee Haw!! Go Chargers!! (wear bandanas)
Teachers: Megan Vander Haar, Katie Wagenaar, Emily Bosma, Sara Whitsell, and Jaclyn Kruse
First Grade
Boots on our feet—Chargers can't be beat!
Teachers: Nicole DeJong, Katie Kinney, Katelyn Droog, Cathy Huhnerkoch, Breanna Oolman
Second Grade
There's a new sheriff in town—Go Chargers! (Toy Story Theme)
Teachers:  Anita Christie, Stephanie Veltkamp, Melanie Odens, Trudi Van Zee, Briana Wallin, and Kenzie Small 
Third Grade
Saddle up for a Victory!
Teachers: Stacey VanderHaar, Shannon Niemeyer, Karmen Engbers, Davee Connell, and Heidi Shives
Fourth Grade
Slogan: Wanted: Another Charger Win—And We're Here to Take It!
Teachers: Emily Knopf, Jennie Cobb, Lauren Fey, Alison Kroese, and Sierra Weems 
Fifth Grade
Slogan: Hats off to a Charger Win! (wear hats & western wear)
Teachers: Jodi Burbach, Olivia Newbrough, Wynter Jiskoot/Stephanie Carpenter, and Cindy Nieuwendorp
 

Early Childhood — There is no Preschool, Prek, TK, or Extended Care on Homecoming. We have EC professional development and encourage families to attend the festivities.

Friday Early Dismissal at 2:00 pm - Walk-Up Pickup only - Student pick-up after the parade will be as follows:

• Kindergarten will be dismissed in their classrooms (parents enter Door H at the back of the school). Aides will be available at the doors to help parents enter.
• Grades 1-5 will be dismissed from the playgrounds:
  Grade 1 (NEW playground near the basketball hoops)
  Grade 2 will be lined up by the blue swing on the “old playground”.
  Grade 3 will be lined up near Door G.
  Grade 4 will be lined up by Door E and the Gaga Pit.
  Grade 5 will be lined up by Door F.

There is NO Kid’s Corner on Friday. All students must be picked up after the parade.

Please note: The new roadway (from Cliff & 77th) will not be open for end-of-day pickup due to the parade staging and ending area.

Events held at USF Stadium

5:30–6:30 pm | Tailgate Dinner | Chick-fil-A sandwiches for first 600 guests

7:00 pm | Varsity Football Game v. Lennox | Admission $6 adults, $4 students | Alumni & Families: Register for your free pass

7:00 pm | Alumni Event | Alumni Tent near south end zone: Snacks and socializing

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