Homecoming
Homecoming Court
Senior Queen Candidates Seated:
Anaya Yarnell | Olivia Emery | Chloe Vinson
Homecoming Court Standing:
Junior - Mariah Standlee | Freshman - Layla Ann Weber | Sophomore - Kiley Muhic
Spirit Week
Monday, Oct. 6
Fishin’ in the Dark – Country Theme (Neosho National Fish Hatchery)
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Let’s Bloom – Flower Theme (World’s Largest Flower Box)
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Save by the Victory Bell – 90s Theme (Ring the Bell)
Thursday, Oct. 9
The BOB – Bob Theme (Bob Hair, A Person Named Bob - Bob Anderson Stadium)
Friday, Oct. 10
NO SCHOOL – Parade Hometown Throwdown (Vintage Wildcat Theme)
Friday, Oct. 10 Events
NO SCHOOL – Parade Hometown Throwdown (Vintage Wildcat Theme)
10:00 AM – Business Window Judging Contest
2:00 PM – Homecoming Parade Lineup Starts
2:30 PM – Homecoming Parade / Pep Rally – Historical Neosho Downtown Square
6:30 PM – Coronation - Bob Anderson Stadium
7:00 PM – Football Game – Neosho Wildcats vs Joplin Eagles
Window Decorating Contest
Eligibility:
- The contest is open to all local businesses within the community.
- Businesses must register to participate by the specified deadline of Friday, October 3.
Theme:
- Window decorations must align with the official Homecoming theme “Hometown Throwdown”.
- Designs should promote school spirit and celebrate the Homecoming event.
Design Guidelines:
- Businesses are encouraged to be creative and incorporate the official Homecoming theme “Hometown Throwdown”.
- Decorations should be appropriate for all audiences and must not include offensive or inappropriate content.
- All elements of the design must be safely and securely installed on the business’s windows.
Judging Criteria:
- Creativity and Originality: How unique and creative is the design?
- Theme Adherence: How well does the design reflect the Homecoming theme?
- School Spirit: How effectively does the design promote school pride?
- Overall Presentation: How visually appealing and well-executed is the design?
Judging Process:
- A panel of judges will visit each participating business to evaluate the window decorations.
- Judging will be based on the criteria listed above, and each criterion will be scored on a scale of 1 to 10.
- The business with the highest total score will be declared the winner.
Prizes:
- The winning business will receive a Wildcat Swag Bag.
Timing:
- All decorations must be completed and ready for judging before 10:00 a.m., Friday, Oct. 10
- The winner will be announced at the Homecoming Pep Rally.
Safety and Liability:
- Participants must ensure that decorations do not obstruct the view through the windows in a way that could compromise safety.
- Businesses are responsible for the safety and security of their decorations.
- The contest organizers are not liable for any damage or injury resulting from participation in the contest.
Participation Agreement:
- By entering the contest, businesses agree to abide by these rules and accept the judges’ decisions as final.
Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally
Friday, October 10
Homecoming Parade
Lineup: 2:00 p.m.
Parade Start Time: 2:30 p.m.
Downtown Square
Pep Rally to Follow
Northside of the Historic Downtown Square
To participate in the homecoming parade, please complete the registration form below. Once the entry form has been accepted, a copy of the release form will be emailed to the contact for distribution. All parade participants will be required to turn in a signed physical release form to the parade lead.
Parade entry deadline: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Click Here to Complete the 2025 Homecoming Parade Registration Form
Game Admission and Directions
The Cost of Admission to all Neosho High School and Neosho Junior High Games.
Admission Cost – Cash only
Adults: $4
Student: $2
Neosho Students and Staff: Free - Neosho High School students and staff must present their school ID at gate and younger students must be accompanied by adult.
Season Pass: $75 per person or $125 for family, available for purchase at the gate or during school hours at Neosho High School or Neosho Junior High Office.
Game locations:
Bob Anderson Stadium