Dawson County High School will celebrate its homecoming week starting Monday.
Students decorated the halls of the high school on Friday, and a schedule of events follows.
Monday, Sept. 12th
Students will get a few extra minutes of sleep since they won’t have to change out of pajamas for class.
Tuesday, Sept. 13th
Black is the color of choice for students’ wardrobe on Tuesday, with elementary pep assemblies being held at Jefferson and Lincoln Schools at 1:15 and 2:15 p.m., respectively.
Wednesday, Sept. 14th
DCHS students are asked to dress patriotically, as it’s “America Day” at the high school.
The pep assembly and coronation will be held at 1 p.m. in the DCHS gymnasium, with the bed races to follow.
Thursday, Sept. 15th
Students are asked to wear red on Thursday and attend the Lady Devils’ homecoming volleyball matches against Sidney. Freshmen play at 4 p.m. and junior varsity goes at 5:30 p.m. The varsity tips at 7 p.m. in the DCHS gymnasium.
Friday, Sept. 16th
Each high school class chose a category for dressing up on game day. The seniors will, of course, wear togas. Juniors will dress as their favorite sports figures. Sophomores will dress as superheroes, and freshmen will dress as twins.
The high school will be released early at 1:23 p.m. The parade beings at 3 p.m. and will start from the high school and head south on Merrill Avenue.
The football game against the Fergus Golden Eagles kicks off at 7 p.m. at Perham Field.
A dance will follow the football game at 11:45 p.m. in the DCHS cafeteria.