Everything you need to know about Homecoming 2024 at Perryville High School!
This information will help students, alumni, staff, and the community enjoy Spirit Week and Homecoming activities next week.
Remember: PHS students must be in attendance all day on the days they wish to participate in Homecoming activities. They must attend all day on Friday to attend the dance on Saturday. School rules/regulations apply during all Homecoming activities, on and off campus.
Bonfire – Sunday, Oct. 13
The annual bonfire is set for Sunday, Oct. 13, and the fire will be lit at dusk. All school rules must be followed while attending the bonfire and anyone not following these rules is subject to be removed from school premises and/or school discipline. Everyone will be asked to leave at approximately 9:00 p.m.
Important bonfire info for seniors: The senior class is responsible for bringing wood for the bonfire. They will be allowed to bring wood on their trucks/trailers on Sunday, Oct. 13. Students will not be allowed to unload the wood until approximately 4 pm. All seniors can help with unloading wood and building the bonfire. Only senior captains of fall sports and presidents of clubs are allowed to light the bonfire, which will be lit at dusk or approximately 7 pm.
Spirit Week – Oct. 14-18
(All costumes must be school-appropriate, no face/body paint)
Monday, Oct. 14 – Cowboy/Cowgirl Day
Tuesday, Oct. 15 – Disney Day
Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Zoom Meeting Day (Professional top/PJ bottoms) * PJ Day for Grades PK-8
Thursday, Oct. 17 – Halloween Costume Day *Halloween Shirt Day for Grades PK-8
Friday, Oct. 18 – Green Out/Class T-Shirt Day
Float Construction – Oct. 14-16
The PHS classes (Freshmen- Seniors) will build their Homecoming floats Monday, Oct. 14-Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 4-8 pm daily at the Career Center.
Pep Assembly – Friday, Oct. 18
The PHS Homecoming Pep Assembly is Friday, Oct. 18. Students should report to their 7th hour class for attendance. You will then be escorted to the football field at 1:15 pm.
Parade – Saturday, Oct. 19
The PHS Homecoming Parade is Saturday morning, Oct. 19. It begins at Perryville City Park, with line up beginning at 8:45 am for students and 9 am for alumni. The parade travels from City Park along Ste. Maries St. to Main St. to National Guard Dr. Floats should park by the football field after the parade.
All parade drivers should email their name and mobile phone number to kmartin@pcsd32.com to receive text alerts about when to move forward and when the parade is leaving City Park.
8:30 am - PHS Class Floats move from the Career Center to the City Park and final clean-up of the Career Center float storage area – as needed by class sponsors and students
8:45 am - King and Queen Candidates, court members, class floats, and float drivers meet at the City Park
9 am - All students wanting to ride in the parade on their class trailer should be on the trailer and ready to leave the Career Center
9 am - Alumni parade lineup begins. Do not enter the park at the roundabout. Look for class year stakes along roadside. Drivers must be prepared to "tighten the line" at 9:45 am.
10 am – Parade begins
Homecoming Reception – Saturday, Oct. 19
All Pirates and the community are invited to attend the Homecoming Reception in the Old Senior High School from 10:30 am to Noon on Saturday, Oct. 19. This year’s Grand Marshals, Mrs. Janet Seibel and Mr. Bill Fischer, will greet friends and visitors. Light refreshments will be served. At 11 am, a brief ceremony will be held to present the Grand Marshal plaques and to honor the 2024 PHS Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus, Mr. Eric Seibel. There will also be historical displays of mementos from FBLA/DECA and the 1985-86 Lady Pirates Basketball team, which won the state championship.
Have lunch at the game!
We're firing up the grills again and the concession stand will offer burgers, hot dogs, and pulled pork sandwiches along with the regular concessions. Have lunch at the game and support Pirate Athletics! Serving begins at 12:15 pm.
Senior Night Recognitions – Saturday, Oct. 19
At 12:15 pm, all seniors in band, football, cheerleading, and color guard should be on the football field with their families. At 12:20 pm, the Senior Night Recognitions begin. All Pirates and the community are invited to attend.
Football Game — Saturday, Oct. 19
The Perryville Pirates will host the Herculaneum Blackcats at Pirate Stadium with kick off at 1 pm. The Pirates head into the Homecoming game 5-1 on the season.
Halftime
The PHS Marching Buccaneers will present their field show “Aurora” during halftime of the football game. After the performance, the PHS Homecoming Court will take the field and the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned.
Student Dance
The student Homecoming Dance will be held from 8-11 pm Saturday, Oct. 19 at Perry Park Center. This is semi-formal; jeans are allowed, but no shorts. A student bringing a guest who does not attend Perryville High School must fill out a form (available in the wall pockets outside the high school office window) and return it by 3 pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Guests cannot be 21 years old or older and middle school students are not allowed.
Tickets for the Homecoming Dance will be on sale Monday, Oct.14 through Friday, Oct.18. They will be sold in the lobby from 7:30-7:55 a.m. and 2:55-3:15 p.m. or in Mr. Broeking’s room (S204) during the day. You must have all your fines paid in order to purchase tickets. If you wish to bring a guest, your guest form must be signed before you can purchase tickets. Dance tickets will only be sold in advance and will not be sold at the door. Each ticket costs $10.