October 18-26, 2024
A Friday Full of Fun!
Friday, October 18
Homecoming Event Information Parade
All divisions are welcome to join us around Loop Road near the Lower School and the Cramer Family Field House at 9:35am on Friday, October 18. Come out to see the banners, the band, athletic teams, Homecoming court, and more!
Football Game
Please join us for the Homecoming football game against Seminole High School at 7:00pm. If you plan on attending, admission to the game is free of charge for students with ID’s and $7.00 for adults.
Lower School
K-Prep 4’s-5th Grade
October 18-25
LET’S JOIN IN THE FUN AND CELEBRATE!
It’s Spirit Week and Homecoming Dress Up Days in the Lower School. Spirit Wear dress code for the week includes:
• TFA t-shirts (uniform, sports team, fine arts, etc.)
• Appropriate bottoms (uniform shorts or pants, jeans, jean shorts, or jean skirts)
Friday, October 18 - School Spirit
Dress in Blue and Gold or your Homecoming T-shirt
Monday, October 21 - Game Day
Dress up as your favorite board or video game character. Characters must be school appropriate (no weapons or anything violent or scary in nature).
Tuesday, October 22 - Scrabble Day
Dress up as something that starts with the first letter of your first or last name.
Wednesday, October 23 - Game Night
Dress up in pajamas.
Thursday, October 24 - Game of Life
Dress up as your future career (teacher, doctor, football player, gymnast, etc.)
Friday, October 25 - Game of Twister
Dress mismatched and crazy.
Lower School
K-Prep 4’s — 5th grade students will prepare to show school spirit at the parade by making spirit items such as shakers or paw prints in their classrooms. The parade route will be filled with blue and gold!
The Homecoming Parade is scheduled for Friday, October 18 at 9:35am around Loop Road. Come enjoy the banners, the band, the cheerleaders, and more! The Lower School parking lot will be closed after morning carline to allow the use of that area for parade viewing.
Please join us at the Homecoming football game on Friday, October 18 against Seminole High School (7:00pm kick-off) and the halftime crowning of our new King and Queen. If you plan on attending, admission to the game is free of charge for students and $7.00 for adults.
Middle School
6th-8th Grade
October 21-25
• Monday: Game Day
• 6th Grade: Operation
• 7th Grade: Clue (weapons or play weapons are not permitted)
• 8th Grade: Monopoly
• Tuesday: Scrabble Day
Dress up in something that starts with the first letter of your name.
• Wednesday: Game Night - Pajama Day
Prepare for an old-fashioned game night by wearing your most comfortable and dresscode appropriate pajamas.
• Thursday: The Game of Life
Dress up as your favorite TFA teacher, administrator, or coach.
• Friday: Class Color Day
• 6th Grade: Blue
• 7th Grade: Red
• 8th Grade: Black
• Tank tops
Middle School
The following items are not acceptable:
• Spaghetti straps, strapless, crop tops
• Torn clothing
• Outfits must be longer than fingertip length when standing
• Full face paint
• Character masks that cover the entire face
• Low cut shirts/blouses
• Tight-fitting outfits
• Any non-uniform clothing not joining in the theme of the day. If a student chooses not to dress up, TFA Spirit Wear with jeans or uniform bottoms is approved
• Any political apparel, accessories, or promotional materials of any type
• Weapons or play weapons of any kind.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 SCHEDULE:
The Parade will be at 9:35am followed by 2:45pm dismissal.
Please join us at the Homecoming football game against Seminole High School (7:00pm kick-off) and the halftime crowning of our new King and Queen. If you plan on attending, admission to the game is free of charge for students and $7.00 for adults.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 SCHEDULE:
Middle & Upper School students will attend the Pep Rally at 2:05pm in the Cramer Family Field House.
Royal Nation is then invited to the Upper School Powder Puff game at 6:30pm at the Payne Stewart Athletic Complex. The Powder Pull game is free of charge. Come out to see which Upper School grade will claim the trophy!
Upper School
9th-12th Grade
Homecoming Fashion Show, the Parade, and the Coronation.
Court Eligibility
The First Academy determined that it is important to recognize a variety of students, giving more students the opportunity to be on the court. Therefore, students who are selected for Homecoming Court will not be eligible for Homecoming Court again until their senior year. This will ensure that more students are recognized and highlighted throughout the year.
Coronation
On October 7-10, students in grades 9-12 will vote for our Senior Homecoming King & Queen. Results will be announced at the coronation which takes place on Friday, October 18 at halftime during the football game at the Payne Stewart Athletic Complex.
Dress Up Days
The Homecoming Court participated in a Fashion Show to display various ideas for each of the themed dress-up days. Students are welcome to use one of the ideas displayed, or come up with their own outfit within the theme. If students choose not to dress up, TFA Spirit Wear with jeans or uniform bottoms is approved.
• Tank tops
The following items are not acceptable:
• Spaghetti straps, strapless, crop tops
• Torn clothing
• Outfits must be longer than fingertip length when standing
• Full face paint
• Character masks that cover the entire face
• Low cut shirts blouses
• Tight-fitting outfits
• Any non-uniform clothing not joining in the theme of the day
• Any political apparel, accessories, or promotional materials of any type
• Weapons or play weapons of any kind.
Game Day
• Freshmen - Candy Land
Monday, October 21
• Sophomores: Operation
• Juniors: Clue
• Seniors: Monopoly
Scrabble Day
Tuesday, October 22
Wednesday, October 23
Thursday, October 24
Friday, October 25
Dress up in something that starts with the first letter of your name.
Game Night - Pajama Day
Prepare for a good old fashioned game night by wearing your most comfortable and dress code appropriate pajamas.
The Game of Life
Dress up as your favorite TFA teacher, administrator, or coach.
Class Color Day
Dress Head to Toe in your class color for the pep rally.
• Freshman: Blue
• Sophomores: White
• Juniors: Red
• Seniors: Black
Upper School Competitions
Powder Puff (Grade Level)
1st place: 400 points
2nd place: 300 points
3rd place: 200 points
4th place: 100 points
Hall Decorations (Grade Level)
1st place: 400 points
2nd place: 300 points
3rd place: 200 points
4th place: 100 points
Parade Banner Competition (Grade Level)
1st place: 400 points
2nd place: 300 points
3rd place: 200 points
4th place: 100 points
Dress Up Days (Grade Level)
1st place: 400 points
2nd place: 300 points
3rd place: 200 points
4th place: 100 points
Banner & Hall Decoration Participation (Grade Level)
1st place: 400 points
2nd place: 300 points
3rd place: 200 points
4th place: 100 points
Homecoming Dance
Upper School, Grades 9-12
Homecoming will be a dessert-only dance held in Faith Hall at First Orlando on Saturday, October 26, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. We encourage students to enjoy dinner at a restaurant of choice prior to the dance.
TICKET PURCHASE
Tickets may be purchased online HERE and are $40.00 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased through October 18. Outside guests must complete the “Outside Guest Form”.
DRESS GUIDELINES
Visit the link below to view the 2024-2025 Dance Dress Code Guidelines.
View Guidelines
2024 Upper School Homecoming Schedule
Homecoming T-Shirt
2024 Homecoming T-Shirts are available for pre-order September 20-29 through. Students in all divisions who order a T-shirt will receive it the week of October 15 to wear for the parade on Friday, October 18. You can order your Homecoming T-Shirt Below! Order Now!
Upper School Homecoming Hall
Decorating & Parade Banner Competition
All Upper School students are invited to participate in hall decorating on Sunday, October 20 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the Upper School building.
View Banner & Hall Decorating Guidelines 2024-2025
The
Classical School,
The
First Hope, & The Preschool
The Classical School
The Classical School students are invited to join the fun of the Homecoming parade on Friday, October 18, at 9:35am around Loop Road between the Natalie Thomas Gym Loop and Lower School carline loop. They can enjoy the sound of the TFA band, banners created by our own students, and much more.
Lower School
• Tuesday, October 22: Class Colors
• K - Yellow
• 1 - Red
• 2 - Orange
• 3 - Green
• 4 - Blue
• 5 - Purple
• Thursday, October 24: Game Night Dress in pajamas
Middle School & Upper School
• Tuesday, October 22: Pick Your Team or Duo/Group Day Dress in blue or white to cheer on our TCS Middle & Upper School Powder Puff Flag Football Game or dress with friends as your favorite duo or group.
• Thursday, October 24: Game Night or Pajama Day
• Middle School - Video game character or game night pjs.
• Upper School
• 9th Grade - Candyland or game night pjs.
• 10th Grade - Operation or game night pjs.
• 11th Grade - Clue or game night pjs.
• 12th Grade - Monopoly or game night pjs.
• Tank tops
• Spaghetti straps, strapless, crop tops
• Torn clothing
• Outfits above 3” from the knee
• Low cut shirts/blouses
• Tight-fitting outfits
• Pajama pants
• Full face paint
• Character masks that cover the entire face
• Any non-uniform clothing not joining in the theme of the day
• Any political apparel, accessories, or promotional materials of any type
• Weapons or play weapons of any kind
Students not dressed according to the day’s theme may wear Spirit Wear.
Please join us at the Homecoming football game on Friday, October 18 against Seminole High School (7:00pm kick-off) and the halftime crowning of our new King and Queen. If you plan on attending, admission to the game is free of charge for students and $7.00 for adults.
Homecoming Dance for 9-12 grade students - see page 14 for more information.
The First Hope
Homecoming Week is scheduled for October 18-26 this year, and we can’t wait to enjoy the week full of fun! We will kick off the day on Friday, October 18 with a parade at 9:35am, where TFH will be watching the parade on Loop Road between the Natalie Thomas Gym Loop and the Lower School carline loop. The Homecoming Dance is for 9-12 grade students - see page 14 for more information.
We look forward to sharing all of the fun Homecoming festivities with our students and we hope you will mark your calendar for this exciting week!
The First Hope Dress-Up Days October 18-25
• Friday: Spirit Day - Wear your Homecoming t-shirt or TFA colors.
• Monday: Sports Game Day - Dress up in your favorite sports attire or team colors.
• Tuesday: Game Character Day - Dress up as your favorite game character.
• Wednesday: Game Night - Get ready for an old fashioned game night and dress in your comfortable pajamas.
• Thursday: Game of Life - Dress up as your future occupation
• Friday: Fall Colors - Dress in your favorite fall colors.
Please join us at the Homecoming football game on October 18 against Seminole High School (7:00pm kick-off) and the halftime crowning of our new King and Queen. If you plan on attending, admission to the game is free of charge for students and $7.00 for adults.
Under The Sea
The Preschool
Homecoming Week is scheduled for October 18-26 this year, and we can’t wait to enjoy the week full of fun! We look forward to sharing all of the fun Homecoming festivities with our students and we hope you will mark your calendar for this exciting week!
The Preschool Dress-Up Days October 18-25
• Friday: Blue and Gold Day (School Spirit)
• Monday: Crazy Hair Day
• Tuesday: Silly Hat or Headband Day
• Wednesday: Pajama Day
• Thursday: Crazy Sock Day
• Friday: Get Crazy and Wear It All!
Please join us at the Homecoming football game against Seminole High School on Friday, October 18 (7:00pm kick-off) and the halftime crowning of our new King and Queen. If you plan on attending, admission to the game is free of charge for students and $7.00 for adults.
Powder Puff Friday
Friday, October 25 Event
Information
Pep Rally
Middle and Upper School students will gather in the Cramer Family Field House at 2:05pm for a fun-filled pep rally.
Powder Puff Football Game
Royal Nation is then invited to the Upper School Powder Puff fame at 6:30pm at the Payne Stewart Athletic Complex. The Powder Pull game is free of charge. Come out to see which Upper School grade will claim the trophy!
October 18-26
