SHS's Press Release:
Homecoming week begins Monday, Sept. 16, at Sparta High School and
will be highlighted daily with special activities and dress up days that
culminate parade and dance. Please note that the Homecoming parade time has
been changed this year to a later start time on Friday, Sept. 20.
Here is the week's schedule:
Dress up days:
Monday: House Color
(Seniors/Gryffindor: Red and Gold, Juniors/Slytherin: Green and Silver,
Sophomores/Ravenclaw: Blue and Gold, Freshman/Hufflepuff: Black and Yellow)
Tuesday: Aging Potion
Wednesday: Quidditch Day
Thursday: Dark Magic Day
Friday: Spartan Spirit
Monday, Sept. 16: Homecoming court introductions will be done during
the day with the Homecoming Variety Show at 7 p.m. In the Auditorium
Tuesday, Sept. 17: Parade of Athletes/Club participants, 9:15 a.m.,
Sparta High School.
Wednesday, Sept. 18: Anti-bullying activities will be done throughout the
morning followed by Rueball at 11 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 20: Homecoming king and queen coronation during assembly
at 10:52 a.m., followed by parade at 5:30 p.m. Parade begins at the corner
of Hill and Water streets, going north on Water Street, east
on Franklin Street and to the football field. Floats will enter the parking lot and park on
the east end of the stadium until halftime. At or after halftime, all floats
are responsible for cleaning up their floats, disposing of materials, and
taking everything with them. The Varsity Football game begins at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 21: Homecoming Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets available
at the door for $5 or $3 with a canned good/donated food item.
Also, Sparta High School students will be painting windows from
3:15 to 6:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13. This will go with the Homecoming theme.
They must be completed by 6:30 p.m. For judging.