Tuesday, October 14–Saturday, October 18
Dress Up Days
A Hill Country tradition and a fun way for our students to show their school spirit, celebrate the week’s festivities, and build excitement for the big game on Friday, all while enjoying fellowship with their friends!
Pre-K and Elementary
Tuesday: Sports Team
Wednesday: Neon Colors
Thursday: Favorite Holiday
Friday: Knights Spirit Friday!
Middle & High Schoolers
Tuesday: Tailgate Tuesday (wear your favorite sports jersey)
Wednesday: Neon
Thursday: 2000s
Friday: Knights Spirit Friday
Middle school students will earn House Points for the number of participants each dress-up day, Tuesday–Friday. Students must follow the principle of appropriateness in their choices during dress-up days, as described in the school dress code. Flip-flops, sandals, costumes, and hats are not permitted for Preschool and Elementary School.
Homecoming Court Selections
Nominees will be six juniors and six seniors chosen by their classmates.
Homecoming Court criteria for nomination should not be based on physical beauty or popularity but on godly character. The student-established criteria state: “Students nominated will be classmates who inspire others in good times and bad, glorify God through service to others, and live lives of strong moral character, serving as an example to the younger students at Hill Country. Their servant leadership and strong moral character reveal their heart for God.”
Friday, October 17: RALLY!
8:15-9:00 a.m.: Elementary School Pep Rally
Located in the MAC. Check in (with your driver’s license) at the MAC
to attend the Pep Rally (Kinder Bridge-5th) and Elementary Knights Games.
9:15-1:45 p.m.: Elementary School Knights Games
Join us on the Knight Field (Kinder & 1st: 9:15-10:15 a.m.; 4th & 5th: 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; 2nd & 3rd Grade: 12:45-1:45 p.m.).
2:25-2:40 p.m.: Relay Race
Located in the parking lot, high school students compete …
2:40-3:15 p.m.: Middle and High School Pep Rally
Located in the MAC, students gather to play and see the Homecoming Court Nominees announced.
3:15-3:45 p.m.: Homecoming Court Rehearsal in the MAC (nominees & parents)
Friday Evening, October 17: Game Time
6:15-7:00 p.m.: Middle School House Points
Middle School Students check in with Mrs. Schulenburg near the entrance to earn house points by attending the game.
6:30 p.m.: Elementary Parade: Knightly Stars
Elementary School students and teachers should meet on the track near the north end zone entrance at 6:15 p.m. Look for the grade level signs. The parade will exit onto the grassy field in the south end zone area, and parents must pick up their children immediately following the parade.
6:30-9:00 p.m.: Alumni Tailgate
Alumni should check in at the alumni check-in table next to ticketing outside the gate for free game entry. We will have an alumni hospitality tent with dinner and refreshments for alumni; it’ll also serve as a place to socialize with fellow alumni and faculty during the game. Alumni must RSVP by Monday, October 13, for their free entry ticket and dinner.
Show your school spirit as we cheer on our Knights. Tickets may be purchased online or at the gate. Prices are $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for non-Hill Country students, or $10.00 for a family. Students, faculty, family pass holders, and alumni are free (please check in with the alumni table).
Between Q1/Q2: Alumni Announcement
Halftime: Homecoming Court Presentation & Photos
Mr. Lindsey and Mr. Wiatrek announce Homecoming court nominees, and parents should gather on the track five minutes (game clock) before halftime. The king & queen will be announced and photos taken.
Pep Squad Performance
Alumni Parent Fellowship
We will have an alumni hospitality tent open to parents of alumni. Alumni Parents must RSVP by Monday, October 13, and check in at the alumni check-in table next to ticketing outside the gate for free game entry.
Concessions will be available. Grilled sausage wraps, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, and other items will be available for purchase.
Saturday, October 18: Homecoming Dance
The High School Homecoming Dance will be held at the UT Golf Club (2200 University Club Dr, Austin, TX 78732) from 6:30-9:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18.
Tickets are available for $60/person and may be purchased here until Thursday, October 16, at 9:00 p.m. Tickets will also be for sale at the door for $80 cash or check. No credit or debit cards will be accepted at the door. For dress code information, see pages 43-45 of the Student and Parent Handbook.
Non-Hill Country Student Dates
Students bringing a non-Hill Country student of the opposite gender must submit an Event Guest Form to the High School Office (Portable 9) no later than 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 16.
- Event check-in will begin at 6:30 p.m.
- Dancing will start at 7:00 p.m., and dessert will be provided for students.
- The event will end at 9:00 p.m.
- Students are permitted to enter the dance during the first hour from 6:30-7:30 p.m. No additional students or guests will be admitted after that time.
- Hill Country students hosting a non-Hill Country guest for a dance must register and enter together.
- Once students and/or guests leave the dance, they are not permitted to reenter the event.
