Homecoming will be held the week of September 21-26 at Falls City Sacred Heart Catholic School.
The Student Council has planned a week full of activities based on a “Mamma Mia” theme. This includes dress-up days for the high school students starting with Monday’s “S.O.S. Wardrobe Emergency.” Come dressed as an emergency responder or show up having a serious fashion crisis; Tuesday is “Winner Takes All” Sports Day: Represent your favorite team, sport or athlete; Wednesday is “Dancing Queen” Disco Day for all the 70s vibes; Thursday is for “Super Trouper” Heroes vs. Villains; and Friday is “Mamma Mia” class color day with freshmen wearing green, sophomores wearing white, juniors wearing black and seniors wearing purple. The K-8 students will join in the fun on Friday by wearing blue jeans and spirit shirts.
The All-School Homecoming Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, in remembrance of deceased Sacred Heart alumni.
Wednesday evening the Student Council will host a community Taco Feed serving from 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. in the Roh Activity Center commons area. Hard and soft tacos will be $3.00 each or a taco salad for $6.00 with options for meal deals. The Pep Rally and Football Jersey Auction will take place in the RAC beginning at 6:30 p.m. After the pep rally, everyone is invited to stay for the football jersey auction and bid on their favorite football player’s jersey with the privilege of wearing the jersey to the Homecoming game and then returning the jersey to the player Friday night after the football game. The National Honor Society will sponsor the high school Homecoming Scavenger Hunt following the jersey auction.
Friday afternoon, the Student Council is hosting a hot dog picnic for high school students and staff followed by the high school class skits and games to be held in Tiehen Gymnasium.
The Homecoming football game, featuring the Sacred Heart Irish vs. the Osceola Bulldogs will take place Friday evening at Jug Brown Stadium beginning at 7:00 p.m. The coronation of the Homecoming queen and king will be held following the football game. Candidates for Homecoming Queen are Emersyn Courtney, daughter of Justin and Hilari Courtney; Dorothy Crouse, daughter of Liz Luna and Gil Crouse; and Hallie Jones, daughter of Luke and Celeste Jones. King candidates are Hayden Clow, son of Trischa Clow and Chris Clow; Bo Fletcher, son of Dallas and Trisha Fletcher; and Charlie Rottinghaus, son of Elisa Rottinghaus and Eric Rottinghaus.
This year, the Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, September 26, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in Tiehen Gymnasium.