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Students walk in the Homecoming Parade for Cross Country, holding up a red sign with "We Are Lions XC"
A student practices the flute as they set up for a band performance during Founders Day
Primary students paint on white paper
Students run across a field, the one on the left holding a football (from a recent Flag Football game).
Enjoying the annual World Parade
Students play guitars in music class
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Homecoming

Homecoming 2025

 

Founders Day Celebration kicks off Homecoming week

Saturday, September 20 

Founders Day celebrates our school roots and our staff and families that make our community what it is. We will have hands-on activities, music, food, and games. See details!

 

 

 

Students march, dance, and drive in the Homecoming Parade

 

Meridian Homecoming Parade

Thursday, September 25 6:30 p.m.

 

Open to the whole Meridian community! Celebrate Meridian's homecoming with nearly 20 student groups as they march or ride in our second annual Homecoming Parade, complete with musical accompaniment from the Meridian Band and Choir! See event map.

 

Volunteers in Partnership will have pom poms for sale.

 

6:00 p.m. - Parking lot closed to cars and spectators may begin arriving.

6:30 p.m. - Parade begins

Noon-10 p.m. Homecoming Spirit Night at Shake Shack

 

Parking opens at 6 p.m. Limited parking is available on the grass along Meridian Way. We recommend parking at Round Rock Collision Center or Curtiss-Wright (formerly Ultra Energy), which have graciously shared their parking lot for the after-hours event. Please do not arrive to park before 6 p.m. to give their staff members time to leave.

 

Handicap accessible parking is available at the High School entrance off of the IH-35 frontage road. ViP is selling Pompoms. Head on over to Shake Shack before/after for spirit night, where 25% goes to Meridian with code DONATE!

 

Students make mums, cheer at Pep Rally, and show off senior pride with decorated jeans.

Secondary (6-12) Homecoming Fun

A black, red, and white homecoming mumMum and Garter Social (9-12)

Wednesday, September 17

 

Homecoming mums and garters are fun, colorful accessories full of ribbons, flowers, and trinkets, worn to show school spirit. The tradition started in the 1930s when students gave each other real flowers for homecoming, and it’s grown into a creative and exciting way to celebrate today!

 

Buy NOW on MySchoolBucks. Sales end on Sept 17 at noon. Pick up your mum or garter kit at the mum and garter making event after school on Wednesday, September 17. Wear your mum or garter to school on September 26!

 

Middle School mum or garter kit $20 (plus taxes, fees)

High School mum or garter kit $30 (plus taxes, fees)

 

Secondary Spirit Week (6-12) Dress Days

September 22-26

Each year our Student Council selects special themed dress days for homecoming to generate spirit and fun.

 

Monday (Sept. 22) – Adam Sandler Day
Think oversized everything—baggy basketball shorts, oversized t-shirts, sneakers, hoodies, baseball caps, and sunglasses.
Tuesday (Sept. 23) – Rhyme Without Reason
For this dress-up day, pick two words that rhyme—but don’t need to make any sense together—and turn each word into a costume. The only rule: both words must rhyme and be costume-worthy!
Wednesday (Sept. 24) – Double Up or Subject Style
Dress up to match your favorite subject or dress like a faculty or staff member!
Thursday (Sept. 25) – Meme or Character Day
Dress up as your favorite meme, TV/movie character, or internet icon! Whether it’s funny, iconic, or totally viral—bring your favorite screen moments to life!
Friday (Sept. 26) –  Color War
12 - black
11 - pink
10 - purple
9 - blue
8 - yellow
7 - green
6 - orange
 

Homecoming Friday

Friday, September 26

Secondary students: wear your Mums or Garters and attend the Pep Rally with special performances by Fierce Dance Team to generate school spirit before the homecoming volleyball games. When you're done, bring some of that school spirit to the volleyball games that night!

 

High School (9-12) Homecoming Dance

Saturday, September 27 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

 

Homecoming Dance "Moonlight Masquerade" Sept. 27; mask-making, live DJ! Semi-formal attire. For grades 9-12.

The high school Homecoming Semi-Formal Dance is the biggest dance of the year! Buy student tickets now on MySchoolBucks. Tickets are $10 on MySchoolBucks until September 26 at noon. At the door, the price goes up to $15 (cash only).
 

Volleyball Games

Adults vs Students Volleyball Games

A Homecoming week tradition! Join us for the 2nd Annual Adults vs. Students Volleyball Games! Free admission. Parents, guardians, teachers, and staff - Sign up to play!
 
When: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Where: Mays Gym
 
7:15 - 7:45 p.m. - Boys Varsity vs. Adults
7:45 - 8:15 p.m. - Girls Varsity and Girls JV vs. Adults
 

Home Volleyball Games


Tuesday, September 23
Come cheer on our Volleyball teams as they host home games! Fierce Dance Team will be there!

5:30 p.m. - Girls Middle School Brave vs. Unparallel Prep
6:30 p.m. - Girls Middle School Beast vs. East Austin College Prep
7:30 p.m. - Girls Varsity  vs. East Austin College Prep

Friday, September 26
Join us for the most exciting home games of the season! Our Varsity teams play in their Homecoming games! Fierce Dance Team will be there!

5:30 p.m. - Boys Varsity vs. IDEA Pflugerville
7:00 p.m. - Girls Varsity vs. Austin Royals
 
Home Gym Admissions:
Cash only. $5 adults; $1 for adults wearing Meridian spirit wear; $3 for students not wearing Meridian spirit wear or school uniform.
  • Meridian staff are always admitted for free with their badge!
  • Families of our teams that are playing are admitted for free to home games at Meridian w/ their 2025 Volleyball Family Pass.
  • New! Meridian students will be admitted for free into home Volleyball games when wearing Meridian spirit wear or Meridian school uniforms!
 
Secondary students may attend home games without their parents/guardians in attendance; however, they must follow the behavior expectations to keep this privilege.