I got to wear pajamas to school today.
You see, it’s Homecoming Week at the Webster high schools, which means that every day this week there’s a different dress-up theme for students. At Thomas High School, faculty members are encouraged to participate as well. So Tuesday — Pajama Day — we all got to wear our fuzzy pajama pants, or something equally comfortable, like sweats. Wednesday, we can dress up like superheroes or space aliens, and Thursday is “music genre” day. I’m thinking of pulling some polyester disco pants out of the box in the attic.
It all culminates on Friday with color day, when each class dresses in a different color. When the entire student body gathers in the gym at the end of the school day for the pep rally, the effect is dramatic. The bleachers are transformed into a rainbow, enveloping the gymnasium floor. And the noise is deafening.
I know that Spirit Week at Schroeder is much the same, down to the deafening pep rally on Friday. I think this is only the second year in which both schools have held their Homecoming celebrations in the same week, a decision which I think was long overdue. Even though we have two high schools, we are still one community, and should make an effort to hold joint events a whole lot more often than we do.
Which is why I am really excited to see that the Homecoming Parade is back for a second year on Saturday morning. Students will be making floats and walking with their classes, or teams, or clubs. The parade begins at Spry Middle School at 10 am and will proceed through the village.
There’s actually a whole line-up of Homecoming sporting events taking place this week, including the Schroeder Varsity football game on Friday and Thomas Varsity game on Saturday night. Click here for the entire schedule of this week’s events.
** P.S. Like last year, I will not be able to attend this weekend’s Homecoming Parade. So like last year, I’m asking my readers to submit photos for me to post in my blog. If you’re interested, choose a half dozen or so of your favorites and email them to me at missyblog@gmail.com. Thanks! **
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