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ONCE UPON A HOMECOMING September 28 - October 3
Table of Contents Lower School | K-Prep 4’s-5th Grade
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Lower School Dress Up Days & Info Middle School | 6th-8th Grade Middle School Dress Up Days & Info
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Upper School | 9th-12th Grade
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Homecoming Court Dress Up Days Dress Up Upper School Competitions Homecoming Dance 2026 Upper School Homecoming Schedule Homecoming T-Shirt Upper School Homecoming Hall Decorating & Parade Banner Competition
Hybrid Home+School, Distinct Abilities Learning, & The Preschool
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Hybrid Home+School Dress Up Days Distinct Abilities Learning Dress Up Days The Preschool
A Friday Full of Fun!
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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, September 28 - Put Your Ears On!
Thursday, October 1 - Disney Character Color Day
Disney ears and hat day
K4/TK- Green (ex. Tinkerbell, Mike Wazowski, Buzz Lightyear, Rex, etc.) Kindergarten/1st- Blue (ex. Sulley, Cinderella, Dory, Stitch, etc.) 2nd/3rd- Yellow (ex. Belle, Winnie the Pooh, Flounder, Pluto, etc.) 4th/5th- Red (ex. Incredibles, Lightning McQueen, Mickey, etc.)
Tuesday, September 29 - Sleeping Beauties Wear your favorite pajamas
Wednesday, September 30 - Woody’s Roundup Dress in your best Western wear
Friday, October 2 - Royalty Day Wear your Homecoming t-shirt and Spirit Wear! 03
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 2, 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 2, against Cocoa High 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.
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Middle School 6th-8th Grade
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Middle School Dress Up Days
September 28-October 2
Monday: Mirror, Mirror (Duo/Twin Day) Grab some friends and come together to dress as your favorite duo or group.
Tuesday: Sleeping Beauties (Pajama Day) It’s time for a royal slumber, so wear your favorite pajamas. No pajama shorts permitted.
Wednesday: Woody’s Roundup Howdy, partners; it’s “Western Wednesday.” Dress in Western wear.
Thursday: Class Colors Character Day Colors must match specific characters 6th Grade - Red Characters: Minnie, Incredibles, Mickey, etc. 7th Grade - Yellow Characters: Belle, Winnie the Pooh, Simba, etc. 8th Grade - Blue Characters: Cinderella, Stitch, Dory, etc.
Friday: Royalty Day (Blue and Gold or Homecoming Shirt) Wear your Homecoming t-shirt and Spirit Wear.
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Middle School
The following items are not acceptable: Regular dress code shoes required -
Low-cut shirts/blouses
no boots, Uggs, Crocs, slides, or
Tight-fitting outfits
slippers
Any non-uniform clothing not
Tank tops
joining in the theme of the day.
Spaghetti straps, strapless, crop tops
If a student chooses not to dress up,
Torn clothing
TFA Spirit Wear with jeans
Outfits must be longer than fingertip
or uniform bottom is approved
length when standing
Any political apparel, accessories, or
Full face paint
promotional materials of any type
Character masks that cover the entire face
Weapons or play weapons of any kind
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 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 Cocoa High 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.
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Upper School 9th-12th Grade
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Homecoming Court Each grade level voted for members to represent them on the 2026 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 and give more students the opportunity to be on the court. Therefore, students selected for Homecoming Court are not eligible to be selected again until their senior year. This ensures that more students are recognized and highlighted throughout Upper School. Coronation On September 22-24, 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 2, at halftime during the football game at the Payne Stewart Athletic Complex.
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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: Regular dress code shoes required - no boots, Uggs, Crocs, slides, or slippers 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 that does not fit the theme of the day Any political apparel, accessories, or promotional materials of any type Weapons or play weapons of any kind
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Dress Up Days
Monday, September 28
Mirror, Mirror Grab some friends and come together to dress as your favorite duo or group.
Tuesday, September 29
Sleeping Beauties It’s time for a royal slumber, wear your favorite pajamas. No pajama shorts permitted.
Wednesday, September 30
Woody’s Roundup Howdy, partners; it’s “Western Wednesday.” Dress in Western wear. Cowboy boots are allowed on this day only.
Class Color Day - Dress as a Disney Character that matches your class color
Thursday, October 1
Friday, October 2
Dress Head to Toe in your class color for the pep rally. Freshman: Red (Incredibles, Mickey, Minnie) Sophomores: Green (Rex, Tinkerbell, Buzz) Juniors: Yellow (Belle, Winnie the Pooh, Simba) Seniors: Blue (Cinderella, Stitch, Dory)
Royalty Day Wear your Blue & Gold Spirit Wear or Homecoming t-shirt
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Upper School Grade - Level Competitions Powder Puff
Hall Decorations
1st place:
400 points
1st place:
400 points
2nd place:
300 points
2nd place:
300 points
3rd place:
200 points
3rd place:
200 points
4th place:
100 points
4th place:
100 points
Parade Banner Competition
Dress Up Days
1st place:
400 points
1st place:
400 points
2nd place:
300 points
2nd place:
300 points
3rd place:
200 points
3rd place:
200 points
4th place:
100 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
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Homecoming Dance Upper School, Grades 9-12
Homecoming will be a dessert-only dance held at the Language Ministry Center at First Orlando on Saturday, October 3, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.
TICKET PURCHASE Tickets may be purchased online HERE. Ticket sales are open September 14-25. Price: $40.00 TFA students and $60 for outside guests TFA students may bring 1 outside guest and must complete the “Outside Guest Form.” Outside guest tickets cannot be purchased alone; they must be purchased with a TFA student ticket.
DRESS GUIDELINES Visit the link below to view the 2026-2027 Dance Dress Code Guidelines.
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2026 Upper School Homecoming Schedule Day/Date
Event
Time
Location
9/15
Homecoming Fashion Show
9:35am
Language Ministry Center
9/22-9/24
Voting for King & Queen
Virtual Vote
N/A
9/27
Hall Decorating & Banner Painting
2:00pm-4:00pm
US Building
9/28
Dress Up Day: Mirror, Mirror
8:00am-2:45pm
N/A
9/28
Homecoming Court Practice
8:45am
Meet in Upper School Lobby to walk to PSAC
9/28
Powder Puff Game For Upper School Traditional College Prep Only. Participants must wear their Powder Puff Shirt to Access the Playing Field
6:30pm-8:30pm
PSAC
9/29
Dress Up Day: Sleeping Beauties
8:00am-2:45pm
N/A
9/30
Dress Up Day: Woody’s Roundup
8:00am-2:45pm
N/A
10/1
Dress Up Day: Disney Character Class Colors
8:00am-2:45pm
N/A
10/1
Schoolwide Pep Rally
9:35am
CFFH
10/2
Dress Up Day: Royalty Day
8:00am-2:45pm
N/A
10/2
Schoolwide Parade
9:35am
Loop Road
10/2
Homecoming Football Game & King/Queen Coronation
7:00pm Kickoff, Coronation at Halftime
PSAC
10/3
Homecoming Dance
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Language Ministry Center
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Homecoming T-Shirt
2026 Homecoming T-Shirts were available for pre-order August 31-September 11. Students in all divisions who order a T-shirt will receive it the week of September 28.
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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, September 28, from 6:30-8:30pm on the football field at Payne Stewart Athletic Complex. Girls participate as players, and guys participate as coaches. All Upper School students will receive grade-level Powder Puff shirts during the school day on Monday, September 28. Students must wear their Powder Puff shirts to access the field and participate. Only Upper School students are permitted on the field.
All Upper School students are invited to participate in hall decorating on Sunday, September 27, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the Upper School building.
View Banner & Hall Decorating Guidelines 2026-2027
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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 2, 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 - 5th Grade Tuesday - Sleeping Beauties Wear your favorite pajamas
Thursday - Disney Character Color Day Kindergarten/1st- Blue (ex. Sulley, Cinderella, Dory, Stitch, etc.) 2nd/3rd- Yellow (ex. Belle, Winnie the Pooh, Flounder, Pluto, etc.) 4th/5th- Red (ex. Incredibles, Lightning McQueen, Mickey, etc.)
6th - 12th Grade Monday: Mirror, Mirror (Duo/Twin Day) Grab some friends and come together to dress as your favorite duro or goup
Tuesday: Sleeping Beauties Wear your favorite pajamas
Wednesday: Woody’s Roundup
Thursday: Class Colors Character Day 6th Grade: Red (Incredibles, Mickey, etc.) 7th Grade: Yellow (Belle, Simba, etc.) 8th Grade: Blue (Cinderella, Stitch, etc.) 9th: Red (Incredibles, Mickey, etc.) 10th: Green (Tinkerbell, Buzz, etc.) 11th: Yellow (Belle, Simba, etc.) 12th: Blue (Cinderella, Stitch, etc.)
Dress in your favorite Western wear
Friday: Royalty Day Wear your Homecoming t-shirt and Spirit Wear!
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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 2, against Cocoa High 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. Homecoming Dance for 9-12 grade students - see page 13 for more information.
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Distinct Abilities Learning Homecoming Week is scheduled for September 28 - October 2 this year, and we can’t wait to enjoy the week full of fun! Select classes will join Middle & Upper Students at Thursday’s Pep Rally, and we will kick off the day on Friday, October 2, with a parade at 9:35am, during which DAL will watch from the Lower School carline loop. Some DAL students will even be walking in the parade, so keep an eye out! The Homecoming Dance is for 9-12 grade students - see 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 Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Monday, September 28 - Mickey & Minnie Day
Wednesday, September 30 - Woody’s Roundup
Wear classic red, black, and yellow clothing or put on your iconic mouse ears.
Howdy, partners; it’s Western Wednesday. Dress in Western wear.
Tuesday, September 29 - Sleeping Beauties It’s time for a royal slumber. Wear your favorite pajamas
Thursday, October 1 - Dress as a Disney Character Friday, October 2 - Royalty Day Wear your Homecoming t-shirt and Spirit Wear!
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Distinct Abilities Learning
Distinct Abilities Learning Dress-Up Days 9th - 12th Grade
Monday: Mirror, Mirror Duo/Twin Day - Pair up with a friend & get creative.
Tuesday: Sleeping Beauties It’s time for a royal slumber. Wear your favorite pajamas.
Thursday: Class Color Day 9th: Red (Incredibles, Mickey) 10th: Green (Rex, Tinkerbell) 11th: Yellow (Belle, Winnie the Pooh) 12th: Blue (Cinderella, Stitch
Wednesday: Woody’s Roundup
Friday: Royalty Day
Woody's Roundup - Howdy, partners; it’s Western Wednesday. Dress in Western wear.
Wear your Homecoming t-shirt and Spirit Wear.
Please join us at the Homecoming football game on October 2 against Cocoa High 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.
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The Preschool
Homecoming Week is scheduled for September 28-October 3 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 September 28-October 2 Monday: Put on Your Ears (Disney ears or hats) Tuesday: Sleeping Beauties (Pajama Day) Wednesday: A Hundred Acre Wood Day (Winnie the Pooh - bring a teddy bear or stuffie to school) Thursday: Dress Like Your Favorite Disney Character Day Friday: Royalty Day (Spirit Wear/Blue & Gold) Please join us at the Homecoming football game against Cocoa High School on Friday, October 2 (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.
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A Friday Full of Fun!
Friday, October 2
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 2. 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 Cocoa High 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.
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ONCE UPON A HOMECOMING September 28 - October 3