Interstate 35 Community School District -

Get ready Roadrunner Country! Homecoming 2024 is upon us, and it promises to be a fun-filled, high-energy celebration of school spirit, community pride, and exciting events! Whether you're a student, parent, alumni, or community member, there's something for everyone to enjoy during this action-packed week.

Secondary School Spirit Week (7th Grade and Up)

Homecoming week is all about showing your school pride, and the secondary students (7th grade and above) have a whole week of themed days to do just that:

- Monday: Dress as the First Letter of Your Name

Get creative and dress up as something that starts with the first letter of your name! From astronauts to zookeepers, it’s a great way to show off your originality.

- Tuesday: “Two”sday – Iconic Duos

Grab a friend and dress as your favorite dynamic duo. Whether you’re Batman and Robin or peanut butter and jelly, this is your day to pair up and showcase a famous team!

- Wednesday: Whatever Wednesday (Anything but a Backpack)

Who needs a backpack when you can carry your school supplies in a laundry basket, suitcase, or even a wagon? Wednesday is all about the fun and quirky ways to tote your gear!

- Thursday: Favorite Team Day

Show off your support for your favorite sports team, whether it's college, professional, or even a local team. Jerseys, hats, and team colors are the go-to outfit for Thursday.

- Friday: Spirit Day – Wear School Colors!

End the week with a burst of school pride by donning your Roadrunner red and black! Let’s flood the school with our colors and get ready for the big game.

Elementary School Spirit Week

For the younger Roadrunners, the elementary school has its own set of themed days to ramp up excitement leading to the big game. Here’s the lineup for PK-6th grade:

- Monday: Pajama Day

Roll out of bed and head to school in your coziest pajamas. It’s a relaxed way to start the week!

- Tuesday: Twin Day

Find a buddy and match outfits for the day. Whether it’s with a friend, sibling, or teacher, let’s see how many twins we can spot in the hallways!

- Wednesday: Class Color Day

Each grade will light up the school with their own color:

- 3yr/4yr PK - Red

- Kindergarten - Yellow

- 1st Grade - Black

- 2nd Grade - Green

- 3rd Grade - Orange

- 4th Grade - Blue

- 5th Grade - Tie Dye

- 6th Grade - Pink

- Thursday: Sports Team Day

From local teams to pro sports, represent your favorite athletes with pride!

- Friday: Spirit Day

Join the rest of the school by wearing the I-35 school colors—red and black. Let’s come together to show off our Roadrunner spirit!

Special Events

Homecoming isn’t just about themed outfits—it’s about the whole community coming together to celebrate!

- Tuesday, October 8:

• Middle School Football takes the field at 4:00 PM (8th grade) and 5:00 PM (7th grade) against Earlham

• Middle School Volleyball hosts their Pink Out Game! 4:00 PM (8th grade) and 5:00 PM (7th grade) vs. SE Warren

• High School Volleyball squares off against Van Meter. JV and JV-R begin at 5:00 PM. Varsity takes the court at 6:20PM.

- Thursday, October 10:

• Middle School Volleyball hosts their last home game of the season against Central Decatur! 4:00 PM (8th grade) and 5:00 PM (7th grade).

• I-35 Backpack Program Fundraiser Meal: From 5:00 to 7:00 PM, head to the school to support a great cause while enjoying a delicious meal. For just $7, you’ll get a hamburger, chips, dessert, and water (cash or check). Proceeds benefit the I-35 Backpack Program, which supports students in need. Check out the flyer for all the details!

• Homecoming Parade: 6:00 PM:

  The Homecoming Parade will roll down the street, passing in front of the school, bringing floats, excitement, and cheers! Don’t miss this chance to catch candy and see the creativity of our student groups and community organizations.

• Homecoming Coronation & Wall of Pride Ceremony: 7:00 PM: After the parade, head to the high school gym for the Coronation of our Homecoming Court and the Wall of Pride ceremony, honoring outstanding alumni and individuals who have contributed to the I-35 community. Check out the Wall of Pride post here. Check out the Homecoming Court post here.

- Friday, October 11 - GAME DAY:

• The much-anticipated Homecoming football game is on Friday, October 11. The Roadrunners Varsity team will take on Clarke, and kickoff is set for 7:00 PM. Be sure to fill the stands and cheer on our athletes as they fight for victory on the field!

- Saturday, October 12 - Homecoming Dance:

• The week culminates in the homecoming dance for high school students! This year's dance will be from 8:30-11:00 PM in the High School Commons.

Homecoming 2024 is shaping up to be an unforgettable week filled with fun, spirit, and community pride. Be sure to participate in the Spirit Week activities, attend the parade and ceremonies, and come out to support the Roadrunners as they battle for a win on Friday night. See you there!