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Homecoming

Homecoming Week Activities

Sunday, September 13, 2026 Float Building sponsored by Student Council 10AM outside the Bus Barns in the Student Parking Lot

Monday, September 14, 2026: Wear your favorite Concert or Band Merch

  • Find your record in the hall 
  • Airbrush tattoos at lunch
  • Door Prizes all day! 

Tuesday, September 15, 2026: Class Clash (Seniors wear Black, Juniors wear White, Sophomores wear Pink, Freshmen wear Blue, Staff wear Red)

  • Sweet treats from Varsity Club at the entrances to start your day
  • Billy Bricks Pizza and Deli Sandwiches food truck during lunches

Wednesday, September 16, 2026: Wear your favorite Chicago Sports Gear

  • Music Bingo all day with prizes
  • Hot Dog Food truck at lunch
  • A little treat as you enter from Varsity Club

Thursday, September 17, 2026: wear Bright Colors or Neon

Friday, September 18, 2026: Wear your Red All School Tshirt

  • Salty snacks at the entrances sponsored by Microfinance Club
  • Music in the cafe
  • Food truck during lunches
  • Pep Rally 2:21 PM for all current students. Livestream link will be posted closer to event
  • Homecoming Football game v. DGS High School  7PM on Dickinson Field/Hinsdale Bank Stadium

Saturday, September 19, 2026

  • Join the Hinsdale Central Foundation at the annual Pancake Breakfast in the Student Cafe from 8-10AM. Tickets can be purchased on site for $10 a person.
  • Homecoming Parade leaves the Student Parking Lot at 9:30 AM
  • Homecoming Dance from 7:30-10PM

  

Homecoming Parade Information

Saturday, September 19, 2026

The parade will line up in the senior parking lot starting at 8 a.m., leave promptly at 9:30 a.m. and go through downtown Hinsdale. It is open to any organized group from Hinsdale Central or alumni. To enter your group in the parade, please fill out this application.

All participants must have an adult chaperone with them during the parade. Applications to be part of the parade will be posted on this page soon. 

Building Tour Information

If you are interested in a building tour, please meet at the Grant Street Entrance (Door 5) immediately following the Homecoming parade (approx. 10:30 am) for a guided tour from Hinsdale Central Building Administration.  All are welcome! 

Please use this link to let us know if you are planning on attending the building tour so we can plan accordingly. 

Homecoming Dance and Ticket Information

The homecoming dance will  take place on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 7:30-10:00 pm.  All guest must check in by 8:45 pm using their current Student ID. Purchase tickets HERE 

To purchase your Homecoming 2026 Dance Ticket click HERE starting Monday, Aug. 24.  All Guests who are NOT current Hinsdale Central students will need to be preapproved using this GUEST form.  Guest requests must be submitted by Wed. Sept. 16th by 3PM - NO EXCEPTIONS. Hinsdale Central Students must fill out the form and will receive notification of approval via their school email accounts. Only 1 Guest approved per Hinsdale Central Student.  Hinsdale Central Students must log into the their 5Star account in order to purchase a ticket for themself and their guest.  

Your price of admission includes a DJ, dancing, video games, Photo booths and more... Join us for a Hinsdale Centralpalooza Homecoming! Doors open at 7:30 PM and the dance ends at 10:00 PM.  You must enter before 8:45 for admission and have your CURRENT student ID to check in.  Tickets are $30 for Hinsdale Central Students and $40 for Guests + processing Fees Online sales end on Friday, Sept. 18th at 10PM.  No Refunds. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door the day of the dance for $40 CASH ONLY. 

All Guests who are not current Hinsdale Central Students must be preapproved using this form. 

Purchase tickets HERE 

Guest Form HERE GUEST REQUESTS ARE DUE BY WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 AT 3PM - NO EXCEPTIONS!

 

Future Homecoming Dates 

Friday, Oct. 8, 2027 - Homecoming Football game vs. Glenbard West

Saturday, Oct. 9, 2027 - Homecoming Parade and Dance