It's Awards Season! FC

This year’s Homecoming is rolling out the red carpet for Awards Season! 🌟🏆 Don’t miss a single moment—our newsletters are your all-access pass to everything Homecoming. Inside, you’ll find the full lineup of Spirit Days, after-school activities, the parade, and of course, all the details for the big dance.

So dress to impress, bring your school spirit, and get ready for a week worthy of the spotlight. Read closely and stay tuned—because this Homecoming, the Mustangs are the stars of the show! 🎬✨

Get ready to roll out the red carpet, Mustangs!

Homecoming Week is all about Awards Season, and every day gives you a new chance to dress the part, show your school spirit, and prove that Morton is the real star of the show!

⭐ Friday, September 4th — Show Your Mustang Pride!

• Before we officially kick off Homecoming Week, it’s time to show us your Morton pride! Wear your Homecoming shirt or favorite Morton gear and fill the halls with maroon. You’re the stars of the show, so get ready to walk the red carpet and show off your Mustang spirit next week!

🚨 NO JEANS TODAY! 🚨

Wear:

• 🐴 Homecoming Shirt
• ❤️ Morton Gear
• ⭐ Maroon & Morton Spirit Wear

🎬 Tuesday, September 8th — Dress Like the Cameras Are Waiting!

• The red carpet is officially rolled out! 📸✨Come to school dressed to impress and ready for your close-up! Show off your most glamorous, polished, or semi-formal red-carpet look as we kick off Homecoming Week in true Awards Season style.
• 🚨 NO JEANS TODAY! 🚨
• ✨ Red Carpet Inspiration:
• 👔 Button-down shirts
• 🧥 Blazers or suit jackets
• 🎀 Ties or bow ties
• 👗 Dresses
• ✨ Dress pants
• 💃 Reuse your quinceañera, Homecoming, or prom dress

🎬 Wednesday, September 9th — Adam Sandler Day

• Even the stars need a day to dress down! Channel Adam Sandler’s signature laid-back style or dress as one of his iconic characters. Think oversized T-shirts, basketball shorts, plaid, sneakers, comfy clothes, and classic Sandler style.

Happy Birthday, Adam Sandler! 🎉

Not sure how to dress the part? Keep it simple—wear your comfiest clothes and call it Sandler style!

🚨REMINDER NO HOODIES! 🚨

👯 Thursday, September 10th — Casting Call: Grab Your Co-Star!

• Every star needs a supporting cast! ⭐Grab a friend, partner, or groupmate and bring your favorite duo to life! Whether you’re iconic, hilarious, legendary, or unforgettable, come dressed as a famous pair from movies, TV, music, sports, or pop culture.
• 🎥 Need Inspiration?
• 💗 Barbie & Ken
• 🧅 Shrek & Fiona
• 🍄 Mario & Luigi
• 🖤 Wednesday & Enid
• 🍍 SpongeBob & Patrick
• 🎤 Bad Bunny & Rosalía
• 🎶 Peso Pluma & Becky G
• 🐱 Tom & Jerry
• 🏀 Jordan & Pippen
• ⚽ Haaland & Bellingham
• ⚽ Messi & Neymar
• …and so many more!

🏆 Friday, September 11th — And the Award Goes To… YOU! Trophy Day

• It’s time to shine like a winner! ✨ Break out your gold, silver, metallics, sequins, sparkles, or anything that makes you feel like a trophy! On this day of remembrance, let’s come together in unity, light up the halls and stands, and show how Morton shines through Mustang pride.
• ✨ Trophy Day Inspiration:
• 🥇 Gold • Silver • Metallics
• ✨ Sequins • Sparkles • Glitter
• 💎 Shiny Accessories • Statement Jewelry
• 👟 Gold or Silver Shoes
• 🏆 Trophy-Inspired Looks
• 🪩 Aluminum Foil Creations
• 🎀 Tinsel, Bows & Anything That Shines

Accessories like medals, sunglasses, jewelry, glitter, or other shiny details are great additions to your look—but please make sure they are part of a full outfit and not the entire outfit.

❓ What If I’m Not in Theme?

As always, all Spirit Week outfits must be school appropriate. If you are not participating in the Spirit Day theme, you must be in school uniform. Failure to follow Spirit Week or school dress-code guidelines may result in a consequence.

🚨 Spirit Week Guidelines

• No crop tops, spaghetti straps, or revealing clothing.

• Shorts, dresses, and skirts must be an appropriate length, defined as extending to or beyond the point where the fingertips reach when the arms are fully extended at the sides.

• No hoodies.

• No clothing with inappropriate language, images, or safety concerns.

• No open-back shoes, including slides or backless heels.

🎥 Lights. Camera. Mustang Spirit.

Dress the part. Bring the energy. Walk the red carpet.

Because this Awards Season…

🏆 And the Winner Is… MORTON! 🐴❤️✨

Homecoming Week is about to hit the red carpet—and you don’t want to miss a single moment of the action! 🌟🏆 After school each day, the spotlight stays on with:

• TUESDAY 9.8 - 🎬 Movie Night playing La La Land, East Auditorium @ 3:30pm. Free popcorn!
• WEDNESDAY 9.9 - 🍄Houby Bowl Powederpuff Football Game at 5:30pm @ West Stadium. Come cheer on your class!
• THURSDAY 9.10 - Club Olympics
• FRIDAY 9.11 - 📣 Pep Assembly - Varsity Football Game 7:00pm @ West Stadium
• SATURDAY 9.12 - 🎈 HOCO Parade & DANCE

📅 Parade: 9.12
⭐ Stars arrive at 9:00 AM — 9:30 AM at the latest!
🎬 The show starts at 10:00 AM
📍 Morton East → Morton West via 26th Street

So grab your Mustang gear, rally your crew, and get ready to walk the red carpet down 26th Street—because whether you’re marching, cheering, or stealing the spotlight, this is one Homecoming worthy of an award! 🏆🌟

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF UP YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE A CAR IN THE PARADE.

NEW THIS YEAR, IT MUST BE DECORATED IF YOU ARE GOING TO DRIVE

Let’s make it a showstopper, Mustangs—the spotlight is yours! 🐴🏆✨

✅ Participation Rules:

• Maximum of 30 participants per group (class, club, or office).

• All materials must be provided, purchased, or created by the sponsoring group—nothing will be supplied.

• Decorations must stay within one foot of the door. Anything beyond that will not be considered in judging.

🎯 Goal: Design a door that reflects the homecoming theme in a spirited, creative, and eye-catching way. Judges will be looking for attention to detail, color, originality, and effort. Keep it festive and theme-focused!

📅 Important Dates:

• Judging will take place after School on September 9th at 4:00pm

🏆 Judging Criteria:

1. Creativity & Proximity to the Theme

2. Visible School Spirit

3. Overall Appearance – Neatness, detail, and design count!

🎉 Prizes:

• 🥇 1st Place: Pizza Party

• 🥈 2nd Place: Donut Party

• 🥉 3rd Place: Donut Party

Bring your best effort, your most spirited team, and make your door one to remember!

Important Information

Join us on Saturday, September 12th (6:30PM-10:00PM) for a night of dancing, fun, and memories to last a lifetime! Grab your tickets early at the bookstore in the cafeteria for $10 (8/21-9/11), or snag one at the door for $20. We’ve got an amazing DJ, Rainbow Cone & Food Truck for purchase, and photo ops to capture the fun.

ALL STUDENTS MUST BRING IDS OR YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED!

Doors open at 6:30 PM and close at 8:30 PM, so don’t be late!

DRESS CODE IS SEMI-FORMAL

Bringing a guest from a different school or campus?

Download and complete guest form as soon as possible!
Deadline to turn in is September 9th

To be considered for the Homecoming Court, students must nominate themselves and meet the following requirements:

• Students must have minimal attendance and discipline issues to be eligible.
• All nominees must submit a short statement explaining why they best represent a Mustang.
• A panel will review all nominations and determine who will be placed on the official Homecoming Court ballot.
• Deadline to submit a nomination: Thursday, September 3rd at 12:00 PM.
• Students who do not meet the eligibility requirements will be notified.
• The official Homecoming Ballot will be announced Friday, September 4th.

📣Campaigning

• Do not promote yourself or campaign until the official Homecoming Court is announced!
• STUDENTS CANNOT PUT UP POSTERS UNTIL AFTER THE BALLOT IS ANNOUNCED.
• All campaign posters must be approved and signed by an Assistant Principal before being displayed in the hallways or anywhere at school. GO TO 312

🗳️ Homecoming Court Voting

• Voting will take place Wednesday, September 9th during English classes.
• The voting link will be emailed to English teachers to share with their classes.
• 🏆 Homecoming Court winners will be announced at the Pep Assembly on Friday, September 11th!
• Be sure to follow all guidelines and deadlines to ensure your nomination is valid.

Good luck, Mustangs! 🐴⭐

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