HOCO 2025
Homecoming UPDATES 10/1

HOCO Festivities:
Our Homecoming festivities begin on Monday, September 29th and conclude with the dance on Saturday, October 4th.
Our HOCO events are as follows:
- Spirit Days (see below)
- Juniors vs. Seniors Powder Puff Game - 7 p.m. on September 30th
- Bonfire at 7:30 p.m.
- Pep Assembly - October 3rd
- Parade - October 3rd at 5:30 p.m.
- Game - October 3rd at 7 p.m.
- Dance - October 4th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.*
Important Dance Notes:
- This is a high school event. Students MUST be in at least 9th grade and no more than 20 years old.
- Excellent behavior is expected (behave like you dress... be your best).
- Gets from other schools will be registered when tickets are purchased. Guest tickets must be purchased by Thursday before the dance.
- If you bring a guest from another school, you are responsible for them and their behavior.
- Students must be in the dance by 8 p.m. - - Students are not admitted after 8 p.m.
- For security purposes, please do not drop off before 7 p.m. and remember to pick students up by 10 p.m.
Bell Schedule for HOCO Week & Count Day
No Late Start HOCO Week
Spirit Days - Monday through Friday
Monday - Movie Character Day
- Pick an iconic movie character from your favorite decade, movie, or genre.
Tuesday - Jersey Day
- Wear a jersey to represent your favorite team or player from any decade.
Wednesday - Class Color Day
Staff - TBD
12th - Pink
11th - Blue
10th - Green
9th - Orange
Thursday - Decade Day
- Wear a radical outfit from the 80s, a groovy outfit from the 70s, or an outta sight outfit from the 60s.
Friday - Blue and Gold
- You got this one!!!
Powder Puff Game
The game will take place on Tuesday, September 30th
- Juniors v. Seniors at 7 p.m.
Want to watch the game?
- Fans pay $5 to watch the games. Because it is a fundraiser, NO PASSES will be accepted.
The Bonfire - September 30th at 7:30 p.m.
Students are invited to attend the BONFIRE on Thursday, September 30 from 7:30 p.m. to 9(ish) p.m.
Be sure to dress for the weather. All school rules apply for HOCO events.
- Cider and Donuts will be provided by the OHS Leadership Class
Pep Assembly - October 3rd
Friday's Pep Assembly is an activity that we host for our students and staff. The assembly is an extension of 7th period.
Pep Assembly Absences:
- For pre-arranged absences, please be sure to call prior to NOON. Due to a very busy office on Homecoming Friday, we need extra time to allow for processing. Any calls left after 12:00 p.m. may not be processed by 2 p.m. 248-969-5100 (ext. 4)
- After 12 p.m. DO NOT LEAVE MESSAGES ON THE ATTENDANCE LINE. Please call the main office and speak to one of our secretaries.
Sometimes, parents inquire about attending.
- Due to spaces availability and SECURITY reasons, we are not able to open this activity up to parents. We look forward to seeing our parents and community in the evening for our Varsity Football Game!
Homecoming Parade - October 3rd - 5:30 p.m.
Line up begins on Mill Street at 5 p.m.
The Parade begins at 5:30 p.m.
We are NOT permitted to park in the following places:
- Burdick Lumber's parking lot
- On Mill Street
- Church on Burdick Street
The Game - October 3rd - 7 p.m.
The game begins at 7 p.m. on Friday. We are excited to have our community members here to celebrate our school and students. Our stadium will be very busy. Please remember to use kindness to all of our guests (home and away).
A few important notes:
- All attendees will enter through the EVOLV scanners.
- Handicap parking will be in the back for properly identified vehicles.
- Only small purses/diaper bags are allowed.
- No tobacco or alcohol is allowed - no Silly String, either ;)
The Dance - October 4th - 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The dance is 7p.m. - 10p.m.
- ALL STUDENTS (including guests) must have student IDs / ID to enter the dance
- Entry will be through door 2 and we will use the EVOLV entry system. Doors open at 7 p.m.
- In order to bring a guest that does not attend OHS, guests must complete the online Homecoming Guest Form.
- Students must be in the dance by 8 p.m. - - Students are not admitted after 8 p.m.
For safety purposes, parents that are picking up students, must be at OHS by 10 p.m.