Homecoming | September 29-October 3, 2026

Community Events

Friday, October 2, 2026

Homecoming Parade | 2 p.m.

Homecoming Parade along Old Crystal Bay Road North. The community is invited! NOTE: Roads will be closed from Kelley Parkway to County Road 6 from approximately 1:45-2:45 p.m., so please plan accordingly.

Community Tailgate Party | 5-6:30 p.m.

Join us at the Homecoming Tailgate party! This event is hosted in partnership with OHS Student Senate and the Orono Foundation for Education. We hope to see many students, families, community members, and alumni on campus to show their Spartan Spirit before kick off.

Orono Activities Center & Orono High School. Everyone is welcome. This is an all ages event. Don’t miss the Tailgate tradition!
- Free bounce houses, face painting, wacky hair, Orono swag, music, and lawn games.
- Food for purchase from delicious food trucks
- OHS DECA will be selling extra Homecoming t-shirts at the tailgate. Sizes are not guaranteed.

Pre-game Band Concert | 6:30 p.m.

Join the band on the Spartan Plaza and hear pep band classics alongside recent pop hits. This year's halftime show at the football game is dedicated to sports, and will feature prominently recognized themes from the world of professional sports.

Homecoming Football Game | 7 p.m.

Homecoming Varsity football game vs. Zimmerman at Pesonen Stadium starting at 7 p.m. See you there!
Tickets can be purchased in advance online or with a credit card at the stadium. No cash will be accepted.
Please review the fan expectations

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Dress-Up Days & Schedule

Orono High School & Transition | Dress-Up Days & Schedule

Monday, Sept. 28

No School, Professional Day
Hallway Decorating | 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 29

Dress Up: Greek-out, Frat vs. Sorority Day (jorts, polos, tennis dresses, hats, etc.)
Schedule: Reverse Spartan Hour
Activity: Coronation | OHS Gym

Wednesday, Sept. 30

Dress Up: Twin Day
Schedule: Regular
No Homecoming events

Thursday, Oct. 1

Dress Up: Class Color

Seniors - green
Juniors - black
Sophomores - white
Freshmen - purple
Staff - orange

Schedule: Reverse Spartan Hour
Activity: Class Competition | OHS Gym

Friday, Oct. 2

Dress Up: Spartan Spirit (wear red, navy, or your Spartan gear)
Schedule: Regular Spartan Hour with interruptions
Activity:

Women's Football & Field Day | 8:55-9:25 a.m. | Pesonen Stadium
Pep Fest | 1:15-1:55 p.m. | OHS Gym
Parade | 2 p.m. start | Old Crystal Bay Rd. N.

Saturday, Oct. 3

Homecoming Dance | Moved to Gym

8:00-9:30 p.m. in the OHS gym
Purchase Tickets | $12 until Friday, Oct. 1 at noon. Purchase tickets on MyPaymentsPlus. Tickets at the door are $15, Venmo only.
If students wish to bring a guest from another school, they will need to complete a form (available in the OHS Main Office) by Friday, September 25 at 3 p.m.
The Dress Effect is sponsored by Youth in Action and offers free formal wear for Homecoming and Prom as well as other school activities. To access the formal wear, students can fill out this form. Questions? Email genna.torney@orono.k12.mn.us.

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Orono Middle School | Dress-Up Days & Spartan Gear

Monday - No school
Tuesday - Pajama Day
Wednesday - College Gear Day
Thursday - Western vs. Beach
Friday - Spartan Spirit (wear red, navy or your Spartan gear)

Homecoming Gear: Purchase your Spartan Homecoming items from OMSPA during lunch on September 30 - October 2. Cash or Venmo accepted.

$1-$5 each: Orono Spartan bracelets, bead necklaces, and Spartan stickers!

REMINDER: To ensure that middle school students have a fun and safe time at the Homecoming game, they must enter the Stadium with an adult who will be in attendance all evening and oversee their safety. Thank you and enjoy the game!

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