Homecoming 2017 Festivities Montwood High School 2017 Homecoming Festivities Week September 11 th September 16 th Participation Packet
HOMECOMING WEEK September 11th September 16th Information inside this packet includes: List of events Homecoming Dress up days Homecoming Parade Form/Booth rental form Homecoming Registration form Homecoming Hallway Decorating requirements
Homecoming Timeline Date Event Time Friday, September 8 Hall decorating time - Clubs/Organizations and Sports! Plan ahead to help the decorating time to be smoother and quicker. 4-7 PM Saturday, September 9 Hall decorating time - Clubs/Organizations and Sports! Plan ahead to help the decorating time to be smoother and quicker. 8 AM -12 PM Monday September 11 th Hall decorating judging 8:00 AM 8:40 AM Tuesday September 12 th Movie under the stars @ Football Field 7:30 or sunset Wednesday September 13 th Thursday September 14 th Friday September 15 th Homecoming parade- Come out to our annual parade! Bring your friends and family! Let s make this one a cinematic masterpiece. Parade floats and booths set up at 6:00-7:00 PM. Gates to parking lot will close at 6:30 to begin line up for parade. Fireworks to close the night! Homecoming Pep Rally- Cheer our team for the win! 7:00-10:00 PM 8 th period Pep Rally Saturday September 16 th Homecoming Game- Go out and support our Football team at the SAC. A night filled with entertainment! Homecoming Dance- Dress formal and dance the night away at the homecoming dance in the gym. Football Game 7:00 pm 8-12 PM
Homecoming 2017 Dress-up Days Descriptions Monday: Military Monday Honor our Military wear camouflage Ex) Tuesday: Cowboys vs. Alien Dress like up in cowboy attire or as an alien. Ex)
Wednesday: Character Wednesday Dress up like any character from any movie/television show Ex) Thursday: Glam Day Dress like to impress/ as if you re going to the Oscars Ex) Friday: Spirit Day! Wear tons of green and continue the Montwood spirit. Ex)
Montwood High School Homecoming 2017 Festivities Participation Registration Deadline for participation form Thursday, August 31 st by 4:30 PM (Note forms can be turned in any time before final date, to secure sots and themes. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) Please print or type all information Type of organization: Sport Club Community Business Organization Name: Address: Contact Person: Phone Number: Email: If your organization will be participating in any Homecoming 2017 Festivities, Please check the event(s) below you will participate in. Hallway Decorating (School organizations and sport teams only) Carnival Booth after Parade Parade Performance Pep-Rally Performance Decorating Homecoming Dance As the sponsor of the above organization, I accept the responsibility for completing all other necessary Registration Forms and submitting them by the deadline date of Thursday, August 31 st. I state by signing below, that I have read and understood all of the Homecoming Festivities rules to participate in these events; I also understand that I will be held responsible for all infractions of my organization. Signature of Sponsor: Date: **Please drop off the Participation Registration Form at the MHS Business Office or Room A118 to Mrs. Player.
Montwood High School Homecoming Parade 2017 Wednesday September 13 th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Glamour and Glitz Application Deadline August 31 st, 2017 Name of Group: (Name of School, Club, Team or Business) Contact Name (Day of): Phone: (Day of) Cell: Email: Number of Participants: Select Division to enter for judging: (Please check one) High School Club/Sport Middle School Elementary School High School Class Float Business/Community Type of entry: Float Walking/Marching Vehicle & trailer (Ex: Bands, Boy/Girl Scouts, Dance) Describe vehicle/trailer entry, how many vehicles, and include approximate vehicle/trailer length: Driver(s) name and Driver License number: Driver(s) name and Driver License number: Driver(s) name and Driver License number: Driver(s) name and Driver License number: Decorated Car/Truck (Example: Hummer, Classic car, etc.) Please give a detailed description about your Parade Entry. This information will be used by the parade organizers for lineup purposes:
SIGNAGE FOR FLOAT/ENTRY: All vehicles must have signage about what school or business they represent for the judges to identify the float/entry/vehicle. Signage needs to be on the front and back or sides of the vehicle. IMPORTANT Drivers of vehicles in the parade must have a copy of their certificate of vehicle insurance coverage and a valid driver s license. Agreement of Liability Waiver I hereby release, waive, discharge, covenant not to sue and agree to hold harmless for any and all purposes Socorro ISD, The City of El Paso, Texas, its officers, employees, successors, assigns, sponsors and volunteers (collectively the City ) and S. I. S. D., its officers, employees, successors, assigns, sponsors and volunteers (collectively SISD ) from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, personal injury, or property damage that may be sustained by me while participating in the Montwood High School Homecoming Parade, including injuries or damages sustained as a result of the negligence of the City or SISD. Contract Agreement I have read the General Information and Rules and Regulations regarding the Montwood High School Homecoming Parade. I agree to the conditions and terms of this contract. It is understood and agreed by applicant that this entire document constitutes a contract between the applicant and the Montwood High School Homecoming Student Activities confirms this contract. Confirmations will be e-mailed. I HAVE READ THE HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE RULES AND REQUIREMENTS AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THEM. I ALSO AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL CITY OF MONTWOOD AND SOCORRO. I. S. D. POLICIES AND ORDIANCES AS RELATED TO MONTWOOD FESTIVALS AND EVENTS. RESPONSIBLE PARTY Sign Here: SIGNATURE Print Name: Title: Montwood High School and S. I. S. D. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR DECLINE ANY ENTRY FORM For more information contact Ana Player: aplayer@sisd.net Please drop off complete forms to: 12000 Montwood Drive El Paso, Texas 79936 Attention: Student Activities. E-mail electronic form to aplayer@sisd.net
Montwood High School s Homecoming Parade Information, Rules & Tips for Success Glamour and Glitz! Montwood High School is excited to celebrate the spirit and tradition with the fourth annual Montwood High School Homecoming Parade. Our goal is to raise pride and spirit and bring the entire community together! The following guidelines are what we must to keep this parade a great success! Professional-looking signage is required and needs to be at the front of the entry and on the left side of the entry. We can provide names of local sign companies if you prefer to have them made, but hand-made, clearly visible signage is fine. All entries must have an adult and licensed driver to represent each entry. Each float/car/truck must have AT LEAST 2 people for passenger cars and 4 people for all other vehicles walking around the sides of the vehicle to ensure the safety of everyone involved if participants are inside back of truck, on float, etc. These people will be responsible for making sure the spectators do not get too close to the vehicle. Operators (drivers) of motorized or non-motorized vehicles may not throw any item or items from a moving vehicle. Operators (drivers) of motorized or non-motorized vehicles may not talk or text on their cell phone during the course of the parade. Participants must keep all body parts within the confines of the vehicle or float. Dangling feet over the edge of the vehicle is prohibited. Parade participants should in no way encourage spectators to leave the curb or move into the street for any reason. Participants are prohibited from stepping or jumping onto or off of any parade apparatus, moving or stopped, during the course of the parade. Open-flame devices are prohibited on parade floats. The use of fuel-fired torches, candles, grills or similar devices that serve as potential ignition sources are prohibited. Each parade apparatus, excluding unmodified vehicles with no trailer in tow, is required to have at least one portable fire extinguisher rate Type A/B/C that shall be in working order with all handles, hoses, and pull-ins intact and a pressure gauge indicating the device is fully charged. Hard or pointed objects such as pens, pencils, etc., are prohibited. Those who do not comply may be removed from the parade. Montwood High School staff, Student Council, and SISD Police will be on site to assist in the coordination of the parade organization and will be able to direct you to your exact spot in the line-up. Please don t hesitate to ask for assistance if needed or if you have any questions. Please remember that SAFETY is our #1 CONCERN during the parade. Please keep this in mind while planning and constructing your float and also during the parade.
Montwood High School Homecoming Parade Route Line-up begins at 6:30 PM. Parade starts at 7 Parade will begin at West side parking exit, off of Bob Mitchell Dr. at 7:00 PM Floats will park in assigned spot in numerical order in west side parking. Line up begins at 6:30. Do not be late At conclusion of parade, floats will park in front parking off of Montwood. Directed by Officers and Security. Parade will continue through the East side parking exit, off of Firehouse Dr. to come in to parking lot and be judged. Floats will continue to travel through parking lot from East side to front to assigned parking.
Homecoming 2017 Festivities Booth Registration for Parade Deadline for Registration: August 31 st, 2017 4:30 pm Name of Organization: Contact Email: Type of Booth: Entertainment Games Information/Services Spirit Items Arts/ Crafts Other: Please see below for a list of suggested activities, entertainment, and other booth ideas; check the box next to the item you would like to sponsor. If you are sponsoring an information booth, please indicate the type of information or service(s) you will be providing. For additional information or questions, please contact Ana Player Reserve Booths Reserve Booths Reserve Entertainment: Balloons Bungee Run Dunk Booth or Tank Face Painting Mini Golf Haystack Search Jail-Bail Obstacle Course Petting Zoo Pie Throw Pony Ride Rock/ Wall Climb Games: Ball Toss Basketball Hoop Shot Bean Bag Toss Coin Toss Duck Pond Fishing Pond Football Throw Hacky Sack Toss Horse Shoe Toss Ring Toss Soccer Kick Other: Slides Giant/Super Speed Pitch Washable Tattoos Arts & Crafts: Information Service: Herbalife Dance Lessons/Choreograph Other: Spirit Items Homecoming Mums Sweatshirt Sales T-Shirts & Caps etc
Join your club and come decorate the halls for homecoming from 4:00 7 pm on Friday, September 8 th & Saturday, September 9 th from 8:00 am 12:00 pm. Hallway judging will take place Monday morning September 11 th. Materials must be provided by the organization or sport team. Butcher paper is available, just come by the student council room, A118. Decorations must be appropriate and comply with school and district policies Decorations must not block any; Doors, Fire alarms, Cameras, fire extinguishers, lights or defibrillators Students may not write on the wall Students may not decorate any other time except for designated times Decorations may cover only 20% of the wall and must leave 8 inches on the top uncovered Please plan to have decorations made and ready prior to Monday, so your time can be focused on putting up your decorations rather than created them on the day of.
Homecoming Dance! Saturday, September 16 th, 2017 8:00pm - 12:00am in the Tony Harper Gym $25 Per Person Week of September 5-8 $30 Per Person Week of September 11-15 $35 Per Person at the Door ID s must be displayed upon purchase. TICKETS GO ON SALE! Tuesday, September 5 IN THE MORNING, LUNCH AND AFTERSCHOOL SEMI-FORMAL ATTIRE REQUIRED Gentlemen: are expected to wear a suit, or slacks, with a dress shirt, and shoes. NO JEANS, t-shirts, or head wear. Ladies: are expected to wear semi-formal or formal dresses that are appropriate and covers your feminine areas. NO JEANS, t-shirts, or head wear. Students are expected to dance respectfully for a school dance and not in a distasteful manner. Obscene dancing is not allowed. Students will be dismissed from the dance if they act or dress inappropriately.
Got Questions? Contact Student Activities Director Ana Player Email: aplayer@sisd.net