The longstanding tradition of announcing Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) Homecoming Royalty took place this week at WSHS, as the details of 2023 Homecoming Week (September 18-22) were also revealed. The 2023 Queen and King candidates, along with crown bearers are pictured at left, back row, left to right: Brock Krueger, Carter Gaikowski, Blake Larson, Maverick Jones. Front row: Haeleigh Mulder, Alyssa Grohs, crown bearers Dally Jo Nickels and Kactus Coleman, Hannah Heezen and Raylee Fagerhaug. From dress up days to coronation and pep rallies to sporting events, the full gamut of “Decades” themed WSHS Homecoming happenings can be found in one place, listed below:
Monday, September 18
• MS/HS dress up day - Early 2000s
• ES dress up day - Pajama day
• Pep Rally at elementary school gymnasium. Community is welcome to attend - 12:40 p.m.
• Parents vs. staff dodgeball at WSES gymnasium - 2:20 p.m.
• Volleyball, home vs TDA - 4:30 p.m.
• JH Football at Wagner - 4:30 p.m.
• JV Football, home vs Wagner - 4:30
Tuesday, September 19
• MS/HS dress up day – Pink Ladies vs. T-Birds Day (1950s)
• ES dress up day - Wacky day, crazy sock day
• Coronation - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, September 20
• MS/HS dress up day – 1970s
• ES dress up day - Hat day
• Cross Country at Plankinton
Thursday, September 21
• MS/HS dress up day – 1980s
• ES dress up day - Backwards day
• Volleyball at home vs Lower Brule - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, September 22
• MS/HS dress up day– Spirit Day
• ES dress up day - Blackhawk or Spartan apparel
• Pep Rally at elementary school gymnasium. Community is welcome to attend - 8:15 a.m.
• Early dismissal at 1 p.m.
• Homecoming parade - 2 p.m.
• Blackhawks in Wessington Springs vs TDA/ACDC at 7 p.m.
