October 20-25, 2025
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Lower School K-Prep 4’s-5th Grade
LET’S JOIN IN THE FUN AND CELEBRATE!
It’s Spirit Week and Homecoming Dress Up Days in the Lower School. Spirit Wear dress code for the week includes:
TFA t-shirts (uniform, sports team, fine arts, etc)
Appropriate bottoms (uniform shorts or pants, jeans, jean shorts, or jean skirts)
Monday, October 20 - Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
Dress up as your favorite animal!
Tuesday, October 21 - Make Yourself at Home
Wear your favorite pajamas and bring a stuffed animal along.
Wednesday, October 22 - Munchkin Land Day
Dress in your brightest colors, silly hats, and crazy hair. Embrace Muchkin Land!
Thursday, October 23 - Blue & Gold, Let’s Go!
Wear your blue and gold from head to toe.
Friday, October 24 - There’s No Place Like Home
Wear your Homecoming t-shirt and Spirit Wear!
Lower School
K-Prep 4’s — 5th grade students will prepare to show school spirit at the parade by making spirit items such as shakers or paw prints in their classrooms. The parade route will be filled with blue and gold!
The Homecoming Parade is scheduled for Friday, October 24 at 9:35am around Loop Road. Come enjoy the banners, the band, the cheerleaders, and more! The Lower School parking lot will be closed after morning carline to allow the use of that area for parade viewing.
Please join us at the Homecoming football game on Friday, October 24, against Hun School (7:00pm kick-off) and the halftime crowning of our new King and Queen. If you plan on attending, admission to the game is free of charge for students and $10.00 plus a $1.00 convenience fee for adults.
Middle School
6th-8th Grade
Middle School Dress Up Days October 20-24
Monday: Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
Dress up as your favorite animal!
Tuesday: Make Yourself at Home
Wear your favorite pajamas.
Wednesday: Duo Day
Grab some friends and come together to dress as your favorite duo or group.
Thursday: Class Color Day
6th Grade: Grey
7th Grade: White
8th Grade: Black
Friday: There’s No Place Like Home
Wear your Homecoming t-shirt and Spirit Wear
Middle School
The following items are not acceptable:
Tank tops
Spaghetti straps, strapless, crop tops
Torn clothing
Outfits must be longer than fingertip length when standing
Full face paint
Character masks that cover the entire face
Low cut shirts/blouses
Tight-fitting outfits
Any non-uniform clothing not joining in the theme of the day
If a student chooses not to dress up, TFA Spirit Wear with jeans or uniform bottom is approved
Any political apparel, accessories, or promotional materials of any type
Weapons or play weapons of any kind
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 SCHEDULE:
The Parade will be at 9:35am. This is a regular school day, with dismissal at 2:45pm.
Please join us at the Homecoming football game against Hun School (7:00pm kick-off) and the halftime crowning of our new King and Queen. If you plan on attending, admission to the game is free of charge for students and $10.00 plus a $1 convenience fee for adults.
Upper School
9th-12th Grade
Homecoming Court
Each grade level voted for members to represent them on the 2025 Homecoming Court. Court students represent their grade level in the Homecoming Fashion Show, the Parade, and the Coronation.
Court Eligibility
The First Academy determined that it is important to recognize a variety of students, giving more students the opportunity to be on the court. Therefore, students who are selected for Homecoming Court will not be eligible for Homecoming Court again until their senior year. This will ensure that more students are recognized and highlighted throughout the year.
Coronation
On October 14-16, students in grades 9-12 will vote for our Senior Homecoming King & Queen. Results will be announced at the coronation, which takes place on Friday, October 24, at halftime during the football game at the Payne Stewart Athletic Complex.
Dress Up Days
The Homecoming Court participated in a Fashion Show to display various ideas for each of the themed dress-up days. Students are welcome to use one of the ideas displayed, or come up with their own outfit within the theme. If students choose not to dress up, TFA Spirit Wear with jeans or uniform bottoms is approved.
The following items are not acceptable:
Tank tops
Spaghetti straps, strapless, crop tops
Torn clothing
Outfits must be longer than fingertip length when standing
Full face paint
Character masks that cover the entire face
Low-cut shirts/blouses
Tight-fitting outfits
Any non-uniform clothing not joining in the theme of the day
Any political apparel, accessories, or promotional materials of any type
Weapons or play weapons of any kind
Dress Up Days
Monday, October 20
Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
Dress up as your favorite animal!
Tuesday, October 21
Wednesday, October 22
Thursday, October 23
Friday, October 24
Make Yourself at Home
Wear your favorite pajamas No pajama shorts permitted.
Duo Day
Grab some friends and come together to dress as your favorite duo or group
Class Color Day
Dress Head to Toe in your class color for the pep rally.
Freshman: Yellow
Sophomores: Green
Juniors: Red
Seniors: Light Blue
There’s No Place Like Home
Wear your Homecoming t-shirt and Spirit Wear.
Upper School Grade - Level Competitions
Powder Puff
1st place: 400 points
2nd place: 300 points
3rd place: 200 points
4th place: 100 points
Parade Banner Competition
1st place: 400 points
2nd place: 300 points
3rd place: 200 points
4th place: 100 points
1st place: 400 points
2nd place: 300 points
3rd place: 200 points
4th place: 100 points
Dress Up Days Hall Decorations
1st place: 400 points
2nd place: 300 points
3rd place: 200 points
4th place: 100 points
Banner & Hall Decoration Participation
1st place: 400 points
2nd place: 300 points
3rd place: 200 points
4th place: 100 points
Homecoming Dance Upper School, Grades 9-12
Homecoming will be a dessert-only dance held in The Uth Center (formerly Faith Hall) at First Orlando on Saturday, October 25, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. We encourage students to enjoy dinner at a restaurant of choice prior to the dance.
TICKET PURCHASE
Tickets may be purchased online HERE and are $40.00 per ticket for TFA students and $60 for outside guests. Tickets can be purchased through October 17. Outside guests must complete the “Outside Guest Form”.
DRESS GUIDELINES
Visit the link below to view the 2025-2026 Dance Dress Code Guidelines. View Guidelines
2025 Upper School Homecoming Schedule
9/23 Homecoming Fashion Show 9:35am Language Ministry Center
10/14-10/16 Voting for King & Queen Virtual Vote N/A
10/19 Hall Decorating & Banner Creation 2:00pm-4:00pm US Building
10/20
Dress Up Day: Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! 8:00am-2:45pm N/A
10/20 Powder Puff Game For Upper School Traditional College Prep Only Participants must be in their Powder Puff Shirt to Access the Playing Field 6:30pm-8:30pm PSAC
10/21 Dress Up Day: Make Yourself at Home 8:00am-2:45pm N/A
10/22 Dress Up Day: Duo Day 8:00am-2:45pm N/A
10/22 Homecoming Court Practice 8:45am Meet in Upper School Lobby to head to PSAC
10/23 Dress Up Day: Class Colors 8:00am-2:45pm N/A 10/23 Pep Rally 9:35am CFFH 10/24 Dress Up Day: There’s No Place Like Home 8:00am-2:45pm N/A 10/24 Parade 9:35am Loop Road 10/24 King/Queen Coronation Halftime at Football Game PSAC
10/25 Homecoming Dance 7:00pm - 10:00pm Uth Center (formerly Faith Hall)
Homecoming T-Shirt
2025 Homecoming T-Shirts are available for pre-order September 19-30. Students in all divisions who order a T-shirt will receive it the week of October 20. You can order your Homecoming TShirt below!
Upper School Powder Puff, Homecoming Hall
Decorating & Parade Banner Competition
Powder Puff Game
All Upper School students (Traditional College Prep only) are invited to participate in Powder Puff on Monday, October 20 from 6:30-8:30pm on the football field at Payne Stewart Athletic Complex.
Girls participate as players and guys participate as coaches.
Grade-level interest meetings will be held during recharge in early October. Look for communication sent to students via email in late September.
All Upper School students will receive grade-level Powder Puff shirts during the school day on Monday, October 20.
Students must wear their Powder Puff shirts to get field access and participate. Only Upper School students are permitted on the field.
All Upper School students are invited to participate in hall decorating on Sunday, October 19 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the Upper School building.
Hybrid Home+School, Distinct Abilities Learning, & The Preschool
Hybrid Home+School
Hybrid Home+School students are invited to join the fun of the Homecoming parade on Friday, October 24, at 9:35am around Loop Road between the Natalie Thomas Student Center Loop and Lower School carline loop. They can enjoy the sound of the TFA band, banners created by our own students, and much more.
Kindergarten - 5 Grade th
Monday - Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
Dress up as your favorite animal!
Tuesday - Make Yourself At Home
Wear your favorite pajamas and bring a stuffed animal along.
Wednesday - Munchkin Land Day
Dress in your brightest colors, silly hats, and crazy hair. Embrace Muchkin Land!
Thursday - Blue & Gold, Let’s Go!
Wear your blue and gold from head to toe.
Friday - There’s No Place Like Home
Wear your Homecoming t-shirt and Spirit Wear!
6th - 12th Grade
Monday: Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
Dress up as your favorite animal!
Tuesday: Make Yourself at Home
Wear your favorite pajamas
Wednesday: Duo Day
Grab some friends and come together to dress as your favorite duo or group.
Thursday: Class Color Day
6th Grade: Grey
7th Grade: White
8th Grade: Black
9th: Yellow
10th: Green
11th: Red
12th: Light Blue
Friday: There’s No Place Like Home
Wear your Homecoming t-shirt and Spirit Wear.
The following items are not acceptable:
Tank tops
Spaghetti straps, strapless, crop tops
Torn clothing
Outfits must be longer than fingertip length when standing
Full face paint
Character masks that cover the entire face
Low-cut shirts/blouses
Tight-fitting outfits
Any non-uniform clothing not joining in the theme of the day
Any political apparel, accessories, or promotional materials of any type
Weapons or play weapons of any kind
Students not dressed according to the day’s theme may wear Spirit Wear.
Please join us at the Homecoming football game on Friday, October 24 against Hun School (7:00pm kick-off) and the halftime crowning of our new King and Queen. If you plan on attending, admission to the game is free of charge for students and $1000 plus a $1 convenience fee for adults
Homecoming Dance for 9-12 grade students - see page 13 for more information.
Distinct Abilities Learning
Homecoming Week is scheduled for October 20-25 this year, and we can’t wait to enjoy the week full of fun! We will kick off the day on Friday, October 24 with a parade at 9:35am, where DAL will be watching the parade from the Lower School carline loop. The Homecoming Dance is for 9-12 grade studentssee page 13 for more information.
We look forward to sharing all of the fun Homecoming festivities with our students, and we hope you will mark your calendar for this exciting week!
Distinct Abilities Learning Dress-Up Days October 20-25
Kindergarten - 5 Grade th
Monday, October 20 - Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
Dress up as your favorite animal!
Tuesday, October 21 - Make Yourself at Home
Wear your favorite pajamas and bring a stuffed animal along.
Wednesday, October 22 - Munchkin Land Day
Dress in your brightest colors, silly hats, and crazy hair. Embrace Muchkin Land!
Thursday, October 23 - Blue & Gold, Let’s Go!
Wear your blue and gold from head to toe
Friday, October 24 - There’s No Place Like Home
Wear your Homecoming t-shirt and Spirit Wear!
Distinct Abilities Learning
Distinct Abilities Learning Dress-Up Days October 20-25
6th - 12th Grade
Monday: Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
Dress up as your favorite animal!
Tuesday: Make Yourself at Home
Wear your favorite pajamas.
Wednesday: Duo Day
Grab some friends and come together to dress as your favorite duo or group.
Thursday: Class Color Day
6th Grade: Grey
7th Grade: White
8th Grade: Black
9th: Yellow
10th: Green
11th: Red
12th: Light Blue
Friday: There’s No Place Like Home
Wear your Homecoming t-shirt and Spirit Wear.
Please join us at the Homecoming football game on October 24 against Hun School (7:00pm kick-off) and the halftime crowning of our new King and Queen.
If you plan on attending, admission to the game is free of charge for students and $10.00 plus a $1 convenience fee for adults.
The Preschool
Homecoming Week is scheduled for October 20-25 this year, and we can’t wait to enjoy the week full of fun! We look forward to sharing all of the fun
Homecoming festivities with our students and we hope you will mark your calendar for this exciting week!
The Preschool Dress-Up Days October 20-24
Monday: Crazy Hair Day
Tuesday: Silly Hat or Headband Day
Wednesday: Pajama Day
Thursday: Blue and Gold Day (School Spirit)
Friday: Wear it All!
Please join us at the Homecoming football game against Hun School on Friday, October 24 (7:00pm kick-off) and the halftime crowning of our new King and Queen. If you plan on attending, admission to the game is free of charge for students and $1000 plus a $1 convenience fee for adults
A Friday Full of Fun! Friday, October 24
Homecoming Event Information
Parade
All divisions are welcome to join us around Loop Road near the Lower School and the Cramer Family Field House at 9:35am on Friday, October 24. Come out to see the banners, the band, athletic teams, Homecoming court, and more!
Football Game
Please join us for the Homecoming football game against Hun School at 7:00pm. If you plan on attending, admission to the game is free of charge for students with IDs and $10.00 plus a $1 convenience fee for adults.
