Homecoming 2026 - "Tame The Wildcats"
Get ready for a full week of Bulldog spirit as Hitchcock High School celebrates Homecoming 2026!
This year’s Homecoming theme is Tame the Wildcats as the Bulldogs prepare to take on Katy Harmony. The week will include spirit days, Soak a Senior, the Community Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally, JV football, tailgating, Distinguished Alumni recognition, the Homecoming football game, and the crowning of the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen.
Homecoming Week Schedule
Monday, October 26
Adam Sandler Day or Frat Boy
Dress comfy and oversized with big T-shirts, hoodies, basketball shorts, slides and a laid-back Adam Sandler-inspired look.
Soak a Senior
More information will be announced soon.
Tuesday, October 27
Throwback to 2016 Day or the 80's
Bring back your favorite 2016 trends, including flannels, denim, leggings, graphic tees and throwback accessories.
Wednesday, October 28
Wake Up and Win – Pajama Day or Character Day
Wear school-appropriate pajamas or other cozy sleepwear.
6:00 PM – Community Homecoming Parade
The Hitchcock community is invited to come out and line the parade route as our Bulldogs celebrate Homecoming.
Community Pep Rally – Immediately Following the Parade
Join us at Bulldog Stadium for a community-wide pep rally following the parade.
Thursday, October 29
Bulldog Takeover – Red & Black Day
Show your Bulldog pride by wearing Hitchcock spirit gear or dressing in red and black.
6:00 PM – JV Football vs. East Bernard
Bulldog Stadium
Friday, October 30
No School for Students or Staff
3:00 PM – Food Truck Round Up & HOCO Tailgate
HHS Parking Lot
Come out early and enjoy Homecoming festivities before the game. Eat off of a food truck or grill up your own! Tailgate spaces are limited and free but must be reserved. Participants may begin setting up anytime that morning or afternoon and should indicate whether they need one or two 10x10 spaces.
To reserve a tailgate space, contact:
Nikesha Green
ngreen@hitchcockisd.org
6:15 PM – Distinguished Alumni Recognition
Presented on the field by the HISD Education Foundation.
7:00 PM – Varsity Homecoming Football Game
Hitchcock Bulldogs vs. Katy Harmony
Bulldog Stadium
WHITE OUT
Fans are encouraged to wear white and help fill Bulldog Stadium for the Homecoming game.
Halftime – Homecoming Court & Crowning
The Homecoming Court will be introduced at halftime, followed by the announcement of the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen.
Calling All Alumni!
Hitchcock High School alumni are invited to take part in the Community Homecoming Pep Rally on Wednesday, October 28.
We are looking for:
- Dance Team Alumni willing to perform one dance with the current dance team
- Alumni Cheerleaders willing to perform one cheer with the current cheerleaders
- Band Alumni with their own instrument willing to perform the fight song and alma mater
- Alumni Football Coaches
- Alumni Football Players
Interested alumni may contact:
Patricia Lewis or Nikesha Green
409-316-6544
plewis@hitchcockisd.org
ngreen@hitchcockisd.org
Join Us for THE Homecoming 2026 PARADE
The 2026 Hitchcock Homecoming Parade will be held on Wednesday, October 28, at 6:00 PM, with lineup beginning at 5:30 PM. This year’s theme is "TAME THE WILDCATS!" as our Bulldogs prepare to take on the Katy Harmony Wildcats.
We are asking our staff to help us spread the word and get as many groups involved as possible. If you are connected to a church, civic organization, youth sports league, business, nonprofit, alumni group, community organization, club, or other local group, encourage them to join us in the parade.
We also want all of our Hitchcock ISD groups represented. Campuses, departments, athletic teams, band, cheer, Swingerettes, clubs, student organizations, and other school groups are encouraged to participate.
Every participating group must register by Friday, October 23, 2026. Each sponsor, coach, director, or organization representative is responsible for registering their own group. Please do not assume your organization has automatically been added to the lineup.
REGISTER HERE:
https://forms.gle/
The parade will begin near Bulldog Lane and Highway 6 and travel east along Highway 6, ending near Fourth Street. A Community Homecoming Pep Rally will follow at Bulldog Stadium immediately following the parade.
We are also proud to have Ms. Nadine Smith serving as this year’s Grand Marshal.
Please share the registration link with any groups you are involved with or anyone you think would enjoy being part of this Hitchcock tradition. The more schools, churches, teams, businesses, organizations, alumni, and community groups we have involved, the better the celebration will be.
Questions about the parade may be directed to:
Linda Leuschen
Hitchcock ISD Athletic Department
409-316-6554
LLeuschen@HitchcockISD.org
Let’s fill Highway 6 with Bulldog spirit and TAME THE WILDCATS!
