It's time for Homecoming Week at GCHS! Here's what you need to know:
Theme:
This year’s theme is “Candyland”! Think bright colors, gumdrops, lollipops, assorted sweets, and more!
Royalty:
Students will vote for King and Queen on the GCHS Symbaloo in advisory on Monday, September 22. We will crown the winners in a ceremony during the Homecoming Game this Friday.
6th Grade Prince and Princess: Cruz Frymier and Holly Moyers
7th Grade Prince and Princess: Bentley Armstrong and Hailey Short
8th Grade Prince and Princess: Jayden Dyson and Hayden Russell
9th Grade Prince and Princess: Austin Lamb and Elliot Fox
10th Grade Prince and Princess: Evan White and Kali Carpenter
11th Grade Prince and Princess: Evan Amos and Kahlen Parrish
12th Grade King and Queen Candidates:
Owen Butcher and Jenna Smith
Bobby Cottrill and Alyssa Wells
Hanley McAtee and Laura Brannon
Spirit Week:
Spirit week dress up days are as follows:
Monday: Sugar Rush
Wear your craziest, most colorful and mix-matched outfit!
Tuesday: Swirl into Sweetness
Wear your favorite tie-dye attire!
Wednesday: Candy Day
Dress up as your favorite candy!
Thursday: Class Color Day
Match the theme of your class hallway!
6th: Brown
7th: Orange
8th: Blue
9th: Purple
10th: Green
11th: Red
12th: Pink
Teachers: Yellow
Friday: Titan Nation Day
Deck out in your best red, white and blue Titan gear!
Titan Bonfire:
We’re bringing back a homecoming classic – the Titan Bonfire! Join us at Brooklyn Field at 7:00 PM for an unforgettable night of school spirit.
Bring your friends and come hungry—there will be hot dogs, snacks, and drinks to keep you fueled. Plus, test your skills and cheer on your classmates in tug-of-war, baby bottle races, and other fun games.
Pep Rally:
We will have a pep rally Thursday, September 25! School will run on the assembly schedule.
Parade:
Parade will function as it has in previous years. Teachers will walk their homeroom students to and from the parade. A form was sent home so that students can indicate their intention for the parade on Friday, September 26. Once all students have arrived back to school, we will continue through the remaining periods.
Tickets:
Tickets will be sold at both lunches during Homecoming week. Prices are $7 for a single and $12 for a couple. Students must pay their class dues before buying a ticket.
Class Dues:
Dues can be paid to the following teachers for each grade level:
6th-8th: Mrs. McClain
9th: Kelsey Hickman
10th: Mr. Yocum
11th: Mrs. Lora Chapman
12th: Mrs. Yoder
Pictures:
This year, pictures for the Homecoming Dance will be provided by Rolling Hills Photography by Sierra Reinhardt, a GCHS alumnus! Order forms will be in the office the week of homecoming. She will be set up by 7:00 PM and The DJ will announce “last call” before she leaves.
GCHS Homecoming Dance:
The GCHS Homecoming Dance will take place on Saturday, September 27.
Dance Schedule:
5:00 PM – Pictures begin
7:00–8:00 PM – Middle School students only
8:00–9:30 PM – All students, grades 6–12
9:30–11:00 PM – High School students (grades 9–12) only
We can’t wait to kick off another amazing Homecoming week with our students—let’s show that Titan pride!