homecoming
Lake Shore Central School District
Homecoming Week
Once Upon a Homecoming
September 25 - October 3, 2026
Homecoming Week runs September 25 through October 3 across Lake Shore Central School District. Every school celebrates differently, so this page is the one place to find your building's spirit days, the district-wide events, and how to join the parade.
What's happening, and when?
These are the big events for the whole community. Spirit days and dress-up themes are different at every school; scroll down for those.
| Fri, Sep 25 | Hallway Decorating begins at the High School (3-10 PM) |
| Mon, Sep 28 | Lake Shore Cares Community Service Day, district-wide (all day) |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Homecoming Game Night, High School students only (6-8 PM, Media Center) |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Orange Shirt Day / Every Child Matters Day, district-wide |
| Wed, Sep 30 | High School Class and Club Float Prep Day (4 PM) |
| Thu, Oct 1 | Powder Puff Game (3:30-6:30 PM, Football Field) |
| Thu, Oct 1 | High School Carnival (6-8:30 PM, East Side Parking Lot) |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Pep Assemblies at the High School and Middle School (times to be confirmed) |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Community Homecoming Parade, 5:00 PM, Main Street, Village of Angola |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Varsity Football Homecoming Game, 6:30 PM, Football Field |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Homecoming Dance, 7-10 PM, High School Gym and Athletic Lobby (High School students only) |
Spirit days by school
Every school picks its own dress-up themes for the week. Find your school below.
Lake Shore High School
- Mon 9/28Bikers vs. Surfers Day
- Tue 9/29Dress as your favorite fairy tale character
- Wed 9/30Wigged Out Wednesday / Orange Shirt Day
- Thu 10/1Class Color Day
- Fri 10/2Green and White Day
W.G. Houston Middle School
- Mon 9/28Pajama Day
- Tue 9/29Twin Day
- Wed 9/30Orange Shirt Day / Every Child Matters
- Thu 10/1Jersey Day
- Fri 10/2Green and White Day
A.J. Schmidt Elementary
- Mon 9/28Crazy Hair Day
- Tue 9/29Mismatch Day
- Wed 9/30Orange Shirt Day / Every Child Matters
- Thu 10/1Class Color Day by grade: K red, 1st orange, 2nd yellow, 3rd green, 4th blue, 5th violet
- Fri 10/2Eagle Spirit Day, wear green and white
Highland Elementary
- Mon 9/28Hawaiian Day
- Tue 9/29Mismatched Pattern Day
- Wed 9/30Every Child Matters, wear orange
- Thu 10/1Class Colors Day by grade: K red, 1st orange, 2nd yellow, 3rd green, 4th blue, 5th violet
- Fri 10/2Eagle Pride Day, wear green and white Eagles gear
Parade and football participation is welcomed but not mandatory.
J.T. Waugh Elementary
- Mon 9/28Bikers vs. Surfers Day
- Tue 9/29Dress Your Class
- Wed 9/30Wigged Out Wednesday / Orange Shirt Day
- Thu 10/1Class Color Day
- Fri 10/2Green and White Day
W.T. Hoag Educational Center (UPK)
- Mon 9/28Vacation Theme
- Tue 9/29Super Hero Day
- Wed 9/30Orange Shirt Day
- Thu 10/1Disney Day
- Fri 10/2Green and White Day
Hoag holds its own pep rally Friday and enters a UPK staff float in the parade.
Join the Community Homecoming Parade
The parade steps off Friday, October 2 at 5:00 PM on Main Street in the Village of Angola. This year's theme is Once Upon a Homecoming, so watch for fairy tale heroes, superheroes, and a villain or two. The parade ends at the High School, and larger floats loop through the Middle School to exit.
Classes, clubs, teams, businesses, and community groups are all welcome to walk, ride, or build a float. Stick with Lake Shore green and white, or go all in on the theme. Last year, more than 30 organizations took part. The goal this year is 40.
Want to sign up?
Sign-up details for organizations are coming soon. Check back here, or contact the Communications Office below.
Homecoming Dance
The High School Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 3, from 7 to 10 PM in the High School Gym and Athletic Lobby. This is a High School students-only event. Students must have attended the Drug and Alcohol Forum with a parent or guardian to be eligible to attend.
Questions?
Contact Jim Montour, Public Relations Specialist, at jim.montour@lscsd.org or (716) 259-5918.
Page last reviewed September 2026. Next review: October 6, 2026.