Homecoming is not only a dance, but a week to show school spirit. Each day of Homecoming week, Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) will have dress up days, girls playing football, boys cheering them on and a very exciting football game. Here are the events to know about for the exciting week:

Saturday September 16:

Movie Night is at 8 p.m. STUCO will be showing “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” in the school parking lot.

Monday September 18:

Dress-Up Day Theme: ‘Merica Monday. Show pride of America by dressing up in as many variations of the American Flag as possible!

Powder Puff is at 6:30 p.m. at the middle school field. Powderpuff is a game of football but the girls play football and guys are the cheerleaders.

Tuesday September 19:

Dress-Up Day Theme: Tacky Tourist Tuesday. Hawaiian shirts with socks and sandals are the way to go.

Wednesday September 20:

Dress-Up Day Theme: Wanderer Wednesday. Dress up as someone who is wandering in the woods appreciating nature.

Thursday September 21:

Dress-Up Day Theme: Class Colors/Toga Day. Freshman dress in blue, Sophomores dress in black, Juniors dress in Pink, and Seniors dress in either purple or a Toga.

The Bonfire is at 8p.m. Come to the Upper Activity Area to watch the bonfire and hangout with friends.

Friday September 22:

Dress-Up Day Theme: Green and Gold Day.

The homecoming assembly will be full of crowd involvement, lots of fun games and a performance from the cheerleading team.

Homecoming Parade is at 1:30 in Downtown Manitou.

Homecoming Tailgate: Come at 4p.m. to get some food and help support the MSHS Cheer Team!

Homecoming Football Game: Come to support the MSHS Football Team playing against Englewood at 7 p.m.

Saturday September 23:

The Homecoming Dance is at 8 p.m. Come dance with the theme of Around the World. Tickets are $10 and VIP tickets are $15. With VIP, early entry, free food and an exclusive VIP room is available!