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Homecoming
October 18 & 19, 2024
All members of the Hopkins Community (students, alumni, faculty, staff, and their families) are encouraged to join us on the Hill for a weekend of athletics and family fun!
Don't forget to wear your Maroon & Grey!
All members of the Hopkins Community (students, alumni, faculty, staff, and their families) are encouraged to join us on the Hill for a weekend of athletics and family fun!
Don't forget to wear your Maroon & Grey!
Homecoming Fall Festival
Friday, October 18
5:30–8:30 pm
Pep Rally, Student Performances, and a special appearance by local Americana band, Goodnight Blue Moon!
Schedule:
5:30 pm
Food trucks open: New Haven Pizza Truck & Los Mariachis
food is available for purchase
Pumpkin Carving begins - first come, first served
Drop off Pie/Cookie contest submissions (see below to sign up & info)
School Store opens
HPA Table opens
6:00 pm
Performances begin in front of Thompson Hall:
5:30–8:30 pm
Pep Rally, Student Performances, and a special appearance by local Americana band, Goodnight Blue Moon!
ALSO: Meet the new mascot, shop the school store, pumpkin carving, festive decorations, food trucks with food for purchase, or BYOPicnic!
Schedule:
5:30 pm
Food trucks open: New Haven Pizza Truck & Los Mariachis
food is available for purchase
Pumpkin Carving begins - first come, first served
Drop off Pie/Cookie contest submissions (see below to sign up & info)
School Store opens
HPA Table opens
6:00 pm
Performances begin in front of Thompson Hall:
Pep Rally for our Varsity Teams
Student Performances by:
Student Performances by:
Pep Band
7th & 8th Grade Instrumental Groups
Jazz Band
Concert Band
Concert Choir
Peaches
Orchestra
Orchestra
Dance Crew - Thriller!
Mascot Meet & GreetPie & Cookie Contest Tasting begins
7:15 pm
Dessert is served - fall treats on us, while they last!
7:30 pm
Goodnight Blue Moon performs!!
Americana band featuring Hopkins' own Erik Elligers!
learn more about Goodnight Blue Moon on their website
Pie & Cookie Contest Details:
Drop Off your Baked Goods by 6:00 pm to the Baking Contest table.
Pies will be judged on appearance, originality, taste, and crust.
Cookies will be judged on appearance, originality, taste, and texture.
Homecoming Day
*The schedule is subject to change, please check the athletic calendar for the latest information. Saturday's events are rain or shine, please dress for the weather!
Saturday, October 19
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Schedule:
4:30 PM
Athletics:
Varsity Boys Water Polo vs Williston Northampton
Walter Camp Athletic Center, Bud Erich Pool
Homecoming Dance
7:00–10:00 PM
for grades 9-12
Walter Camp Athletic Center
$10 per person at the door
Snacks & drinks available for purchase - $1 each
Saturday, October 19
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Come cheer on all our fall athletes at their home games on campus!
featuring Pep Band performances, meet the new mascot and shop the school store! Lunch from Mission BBQ is on us, family activities including a bounce house, as well as tours of the new APAC building!
Schedule:
11:00 AM
Athletics:
Athletics:
Varsity Field Hockey vs King
Parr Field
Point Play Tennis
contact Mike McManus to sign up to play!
South Tennis Courts
Activities:
School Store opens
HPA Table opens
Bounce House opens on Pratt Field
Point Play Tennis
contact Mike McManus to sign up to play!
South Tennis Courts
Activities:
School Store opens
HPA Table opens
Bounce House opens on Pratt Field
12:00 PM
Athletics:
Varsity Girls Soccer vs Masters
Smilow Field
Varsity Girls Soccer vs Masters
Smilow Field
JV Girls Soccer vs Sacred Heart Greenwich
Track Field
Activities:
Mission BBQ opens for lunch (12:00–2:00 pm) complimentary
Pratt Field
Track Field
Activities:
Mission BBQ opens for lunch (12:00–2:00 pm) complimentary
Pratt Field
2:00 PM
Athletics:
Varsity Football vs Newark Academy
w/ Pep Band Performances!
Parr Field
Varsity Football vs Newark Academy
w/ Pep Band Performances!
Parr Field
Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Miss Porter’s
Walter Camp Athletic Center, Big Court
Walter Camp Athletic Center, Big Court
JV Girls Volleyball vs Miss Porter’s
Walter Camp Athletic Center, South Gym
Activities:
Food Trucks - Pizza & Ice Cream (open 2:00–5:00 pm)
food is available for purchase
Pratt Field
Activities:
Food Trucks - Pizza & Ice Cream (open 2:00–5:00 pm)
food is available for purchase
Pratt Field
2:30 PM
Athletics:
Varsity Boys Soccer vs Kent
Track Field
JV Boys Soccer vs Kent
Smilow Field
Activities:
APAC Tour - Departing from the Library patio. We can only accommodate 10 guests, so it will run on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests must wear closed-toed shoes. Hard hats and safety glasses will be provided.
3:15 PM
Activities:
APAC Tour - Departing from the Library patio. We can only accommodate 10 guests, so it will run on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests must wear closed-toed shoes. Hard hats and safety glasses will be provided.
Athletics:
Varsity Boys Soccer vs Kent
Track Field
JV Boys Soccer vs Kent
Smilow Field
Activities:
APAC Tour - Departing from the Library patio. We can only accommodate 10 guests, so it will run on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests must wear closed-toed shoes. Hard hats and safety glasses will be provided.
3:15 PM
Activities:
APAC Tour - Departing from the Library patio. We can only accommodate 10 guests, so it will run on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests must wear closed-toed shoes. Hard hats and safety glasses will be provided.
3:30 PM
Athletics:
Athletics:
JV Boys Water Polo vs Williston Northampton
Walter Camp Athletic Center, Bud Erich Pool
Walter Camp Athletic Center, Bud Erich Pool
Athletics:
Varsity Boys Water Polo vs Williston Northampton
Walter Camp Athletic Center, Bud Erich Pool
Homecoming Dance
7:00–10:00 PM
for grades 9-12
Walter Camp Athletic Center
$10 per person at the door
Snacks & drinks available for purchase - $1 each
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