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Eisenhower Elementary

Homecoming Parade

Posted Date: 10/07/26 (03:00 PM)
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Ottumwa Community School District

Homecoming Week

October 10-16, 2026

Principal leading students in a parade

Join Mr. Van Vark and Others in the Homecoming Parade!

Students and their parents and caregivers are invited to represent Eisenhower in the Homecoming Parade on this Saturday, October 10. If you are interested, please meet in front of the main steps at Ottumwa High School between 9:30 and 9:45 AM. Look for Mr. Van Vark and the Eisenhower banner. The parade will begin at the high school at 10:00 AM and will go down 2nd Street to Market, then north to 3rd Street, before ending at Central Park for the king and queen coronation. 

Students must be accompanied by an adult. Candy will not be provided. However, you are welcome to bring your own to toss into the crowd.

I hope to see you all there!
 

Dress Up Days

Rio Carnival: "A Celebration of Color and Joy!"

You are invited to celebrate Ottumwa High School Homecoming. Join us for a week of spirited fun and creativity with a series of themed dress-up days from Monday, October 12, through Friday, October 16. There's something for everyone!
Monday, October 12
Pajama Day
Come to school cozy in your favorite pajamas.

Tuesday, October 13
Tropical Day
Bring the beach vibes with your best tropical look.

Wednesday, October 14
Class Color Day
Rep your class color and show your Bulldog pride.
Kindergarten: Pink
1st Grade: Orange
2nd Grade: Yellow
3rd Grade: Green
4th Grade: Blue
5th Grade: Red

Thursday, October 15
Twin Day
Match with a friend or staff member and dress alike.

Friday, October 16
School Spirit
Show your Bulldog Pride and wear school colors, red and white.
Bulldog Spirit tattoos will be available to students.
 

Homecoming Week Events Schedule

Saturday, October 10
  • 10:00 AM Homecoming Parade, Coronation following at Central Park
  • 8-11:00 PM High School (9-12) Homecoming Dance at Ottumwa High School

Monday, October 12
  • 6:00 PM Junior Varsity Boys Football at Schafer Stadium
  • 8:00 PM (estimated) PowderPuff Football at Schafer Stadium

Tuesday, October 13
  • 4:00 PM Junior High Boys and Girls Cross Country at Washington Golf & Country Club
  • 4:30 PM 7th Grade Girls Volleyball at Keokuk
  • 4:30 PM 8th Grade Girls Volleyball at Evans Junior High
  • 4:30 PM 7th Grade Boys Football at Schafer Stadium
  • 4:30 PM 8th Grade Boys Football at Burlington
  • 5:30 PM Junior Varsity and Varsity Girls Swimming at Beach Ottumwa
  • 4:45 PM 9A and Junior Varsity 2 Girls Volleyball at Ottumwa High School
  • 6:00 PM 9B and Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball at Ottumwa High School
  • 7:15 PM Varsity Girls Volleyball at Ottumwa High School
  • 6:30 PM Junior High Fall Vocal Concert at Evans Junior High School
Wednesday, October 14
  • 4:00 PM Varsity Boys and Girls and Boys Cross Country at Des Moines
Thursday, October 15
  • 4:30 PM 7th Grade Girls Volleyball at Evans Junior High
  • 4:30 PM 8th Grade Girls Volleyball at Mt. Pleasant
  • 4:45 PM 9B and Junior Varsity 2 Girls Volleyball at Washington
  • 5:45 PM 9A and Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball at Washington
  • 6:45 PM Varsity Girls Volleyball at Washington
  • 6:00 PM Freshman Boys Football at Schafer Stadium
  • Athletics and Alumni Hall of Fame Dinner, invitation only

Friday, October 16
  • 7:00 PM Varsity Boys Football at Schafer Stadium
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