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Following the Homecoming Parade and the Powder Puff game Sunday, activities will continue this week for Effingham High School Homecoming for 2026.<\/p>\n

Here’s the rundown:<\/p>\n

Monday, September 21\u00a0 \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Special kickoff welcome for students before school – Passing out treats<\/span><\/li>\n
  • PJ Day<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Special Homecoming Week Library Activities –<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Student Council members to other schools to chalk sidewalks during 2nd hour\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tuesday, September 22 –\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Tropical Tuesday (Wear bright\/floral colors)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Wednesday, September 23<\/span> \u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        \n
      • No School<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Thursday, September 24<\/span><\/p>\n

          \n
        • Birds of a Feather (Twin Day)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
            \n
          • 1st Annual Hearts Homecoming Olympics – Pep Assembly and Class vs. Class Games at football field<\/span>\n
              \n
            • Same schedule as Water Olympics<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Students who wish to participate in the games should sign up with their class president or at lunch at the \u201cTicket Sales Table\u201d prior to Thursday<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Voting for King & Queen on the Chamber during English class<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Friday, September 25\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                \n
              • Freedom Friday (USA theme)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                  \n
                • Homecoming game @ 7:00 pm vs. Mahomet-Seymour on Klosterman Field at Washington Savings Bank Stadium<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Coronation during half time<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Saturday, September 26 – Dance @ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (EHS gym)<\/span><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • Dance tickets will be on sale during lunch hours September 15-22. Tickets will not be sold at the door.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Tickets are $10.00.<\/span><\/p>\n

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