PCHS HOMECOMING 2026: THE RACE IS ON! 💙🏁

Posted Date: 09/02/26 (11:56 AM)

Start your engines, Midget fans! 🏎️💨

Putnam County High School is gearing up for Homecoming 2026, and this year THE RACE IS ON! 🏁

Mark your calendars for Friday, September 25, 2026, as we celebrate our students, alumni, school, and community with a full day of Homecoming traditions — capped off with Friday Night Lights at Dave Mitchell Field!

👑 2026 HOMECOMING CANDIDATES

Congratulations to this year’s Homecoming candidates:

💙 Bela Lopez & Sawyer Morgan
💙 Charli Ingersoll & Madden Foster
💙 Lea Simmons & Degen Wood
💙 Reagan Smith & Matthew Blanchard
💙 Ellie Updike & Kaleb Head

🏎️ HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK | SEPTEMBER 21–25

Theme: THE RACE IS ON!
NASCAR • Racing • Cars • Motorcycles 🏁

🇺🇸 MONDAY | Stars, Stripes & Country Nights Monday

Show off your Americana style! Think Americana gear, denim, overalls, camo, flannel, hats, and boots.

🏁 TUESDAY | Talladega Tuesday
Rev up your racing spirit! Wear NASCAR or racing apparel, black and white, or checkered print.

🤪 WEDNESDAY | Wacky Wednesday
The wilder, the better! Mix up your colors, patterns, hair and accessories and get creative.

🏆 THURSDAY | Trophy Case Thursday
Dress like a champion! Wear your favorite sports team jersey or apparel, gold, silver or metallic — or show off your favorite sports medal.

💙 FRIDAY | Final Lap Friday
We’re racing toward Homecoming Night! Finish Spirit Week strong in PUTNAM BLUE & WHITE!

🏆 2026 HOMECOMING GRAND MARSHAL

We are proud to announce Brian Quint as our 2026 Homecoming Grand Marshal!

Stay tuned for a special feature sharing more about Brian and his Putnam County legacy..

📣 HOMECOMING ASSEMBLY | 9:00 AM

Our Homecoming Assembly begins at 9:00 am in the PCHS Gymnasium and is open to the public.

Come join us as we celebrate our candidates, build some Midget spirit, and kick off Homecoming Friday together!

🏁 HOMECOMING PARADE | 2:00 PM

The annual Homecoming Parade rolls through Unionville beginning at 2:00 pm!

Want to enter a float or participate in the parade? We would love to have you join the fun!

Contact Ariane Casady at acasady@putnamcountyr1.net or call 660-947-3361, ext. 305, for parade information.

🏁 LINEUP OF EVENTS | Homecoming Night

🏈 Putnam County Athletics Hall of Fame Induction | 4:30 PM

🌭 Tailgate with PC Booster Club and Hy-Vee | 5:30 PM

🏈 HOMECOMING FOOTBALL | 7:00 PM

Then it’s time for the FINAL LAP! 🏁

💙 Putnam County Midgets 🆚 Marceline Tigers

📅 Friday, September 25 ⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 pm

🥁 Halftime Performance by PCHS Band & Color Guard | Guardians of the Galaxy

💃 🕺 PCHS HOCO Dance begins after the game.

Pack the stands, wear your blue and white, and help us create a Homecoming atmosphere our students will remember!

👕 HOMECOMING APPAREL

Want to gear up for Homecoming? Mrs. Dickerson and PCHS FCCLA have several Homecoming apparel choices. Order yours today! Buy your Homecoming gear at https://putnamhomecoming2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/. Orders are due by September 13, 2026.