Lights, Camera, Homecoming! Spirit Week: September 15-19, 2025

Posted Date: 9/03/25 (1:05 PM)

Homecoming Week

September 13-20, 2025

Lights, Camera, Homecoming! SPIRIT WEEK

You are invited to celebrate Ottumwa High School Homecoming. Get ready to dress up and show your school spirit as we roll out the red carpet! Join us for a week of spirited fun and creativity with a series of themed dress-up days from Monday, September 15, through Friday, September 19. Whether you're a player, a fan, or just here for the fun, there's something for everyone!

Monday, September 15

HAUL-YWOOD Day

Bring anything but a backpack.

Tuesday, September 16

THE ROLES REVERSED

Teachers dress as students, and students dress as teachers.

Wednesday, September 17

INTERNATIONAL STAR

Dress like a global icon! Channel your favorite international celebrity or cultural superstar.

Thursday, September 18

REWIND THE REEL

Throwback Thursday/Decade Day. Dress in your favorite era.

Friday, September 19

FINALE: BULLDOG SPECIAL

Wear school colors, red and white.

Homecoming Week Events Schedule

Saturday, September 13

10:00 AM Homecoming Parade, Coronation following at Central Park
8-11:00 PM High School (9-12) Homecoming Dance at Ottumwa High School
9:00 AM Varsity Girls Swimming at Central Middle School, Waterloo

Monday, September 15

4:30 PM 7th Grade Girls Volleyball at Evans Junior High School
4:30 PM 8th Grade Girls Volleyball at Fairfield Middle School
5:00 PM Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball Triangular at Fairfield High School
6:00 PM Junior Varsity Boys Football at Des Moines East High School
6:30 PM PowderPuff Football at Schafer Stadium

Tuesday, September 16

4:15 PM Junior High Boys & Girls Cross Country at Edmundson Park, Oskaloosa
4:45 PM Varsity Boys & Girls Cross Country at Edmundson Park, Oskaloosa
7:00 PM 7th Grade Boys Football at Schafer Stadium

Wednesday, September 17

Ottumwa High School Field Day

Thursday, September 18

10:00 AM Varsity Boys Golf at Marshalltown
5:00 PM Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball at Oskaloosa High School
Athletics and Alumni Hall of Fame Dinner, invitation only

Friday, September 19

7:00 PM Varsity Boys Football at Schafer Stadium

Saturday, September 20

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Varsity Girls Volleyball Invitational at Ottumwa High School
9:30 AM Varsity Girls Swimming at Marshalltown High School
7:30 PM Varsity Boys & Girls Cross Country at Lighted Links Race, Ottumwa Golf & Country Club

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[Sunday, Sep 14 at 12:26 PM]
Join us for a week of spirited fun as we roll out the red carpet!

📣 Monday, September 15
HAUL-YWOOD Day:(PK-5) Wear Hollywood-inspired touches: sunglasses, scarves, or even a directors hat. (6-12) Bring anything but a backpack.