DeSoto ISD Homecoming 2021 Guide

DeSoto ISD Homecoming 2021 Guide
Posted on 10/06/2021
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DeSoto Independent School District and DeSoto High School are excited to kick off homecoming week 2021, Oct. 5-8.

This year’s theme, “Seeing Beyond The Mask” Masquerade will be an exciting time for students, families, alumni and community members to engage with the district and showcase their Eagle spirit.

Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally:
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 5:30 PM 
There is a $15.00 entry fee, which will lend a graduating senior's book scholarship.
(Pep Rally will follow the parade)

Homecoming Parade Entry Form


Click here to view the parade route.



Deadline to submit entry form is October 1.

For those interested in volunteering, participating and/or attending the parade, the district has set forth the following guidelines:

DROP OFF PROCEDURES AND PARKING

Floats will all line up on Terrace Dr. facing North. They will enter the lineup off of Parkerville Rd. The band and all walkers will be entering the front parking area off of Amber Ln and all float riders can be dropped off at the east parking lot off Amber Ln.

 

FLOATS AND VEHICLES WITH PASSENGERS UNLOADING

  • On Eagle Drive by Eagle stadium  – you will be directed to pull into the visitor side parking lot of Eagle Stadium (DO NOT STOP UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN TOLD TO DO SO)

  • Pull to a stop to unload all passengers – be safe, make sure students are all clear

  • After unloading, you will be directed to pull out and turn south (left turn only) onto Westmoreland Drive. You can then leave the event, park on the south side of the Freshman wing or into the MPC – depending on your needs

 

PARADE CARS / NO PASSENGERS

  • Vehicles not carrying participants in the parade will continue west bound on Eagle past the drop-off area and turn north (right) onto Westmoreland

 

WALKING ENTRIES

  • Elementary/Middle School students enter the parking lot and proceed directly to ES/MS designated area in the stadium visitor section stands

  • DHS students enter the parking lot and proceed to Eagle Stadium (visitor side)

    • This includes band, cheer, drill team, JROTC, etc.

 

YOUNGER STUDENT PARENT PICKUP (elementary and middle school)

Elementary and middle school students will be escorted by chaperones to the designated area in the stadium visitor section stands. School staff members will wait with the students at the designated area until the students are picked up by their parents.

 

PARKING

Parking is available in all parking lots except the visitor section and the parking lot between the stadium and the west side of the school. These lots are reserved for float debarkation and specific participant vehicles.


For more information regarding the parade, please contact DHS Student Council Advisor, Brittany Williams Harris at [email protected].

Homecoming Mums:

The Future Farmers of America (FFA) Floral Design department will be taking orders for homecoming mums beginning Thursday, Sept. 16 through Oct. 1. Pricing for the mums will be:

  • Extra Small: $5 ($7 with garter)

  • Small: $7 ($10 with garter)

  • Medium: $15

  • Senior Long (Seniors Only): $25

To order the mums, DHS students may visit Ms. Hunter in room 2308. The cash-only payment can be made in Room F181 with Ms. Kelsey.

They may also be ordered online by clicking the link below:

Homecoming 2021 Mum Order form


Homecoming Game:

The 2021 DeSoto High School homecoming game will be played against Waco High School at 7 p.m. at Eagles Stadium located at 600 Eagle Dr.  DHS students must show their school ID to gain entry into the game.

Those interested can purchase tickets in advance of the game at the Athletics Office or before games at the ticket gate. For more information, call the DeSoto ISD Athletics Office at 972.274.8118.

Homecoming T-shirts available for purchase
It is a #whiteout!

DeSoto Football Homecoming Shirts Are available for purchase pre-order your shirt today through September 30!
Homecoming T-shirt Presale Link (EACH SHIRT WILL HAVE TO BE ORDERED SEPERATLY)




DeSoto Alumni Association Eagles Nest 2.0 Event on  Oct. 9 at DeSoto East Middle School has been Cancelled.  For more details contact [email protected]