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Homecoming Week 2026

Homecoming week is here, Ducks! 🦆💚 Get ready for a week full of school spirit, tradition and plenty of reasons to celebrate! Below, you’ll find everything you need for Homecoming, including spirited theme days for our elementary and secondary campuses, information about the Community Pep Rally on Wednesday, September 30, and details for the big Homecoming game on Friday, October 2, when the Ducks take on Canyon Lake! We also welcome our ex-students to come back home and join us for the pep rally and game, and you’ll find information about the Ex-Student Association’s Alumni Lunch below, too.

Once a Duck, Always a Duck!

Meet the 2026 Homecoming Court

Senior Royalty: King & Queen Nominees

King Nominees — Back Row, L–R:
Josh Meller, Brendan Church, Landon Coulter, Brendan Camacho Benavente, Edward Robles, Ben Bachmayer, Jayden Clarke, Ethan Green

Queen Nominees — Front Row, L–R:
Nevaeh Rodriguez, Yocelyn Gallegos, Karla Macias, Liliana Oberkrom-Ortez, Danica Carter, Shaimarie Warren, Lacey Thompson, Joleen Haselman

 

A diverse group of students posing together outdoors in front of a brick wall and leafy trees.

Class Princes & Princesses

  • A young man and a young woman pose smiling in front of a green and white sign that reads 'TAYLOR'.
    Junior Class - Freddy Macedo Alvarado Jr. & Rihanna Durrett
  • A smiling young woman with long wavy hair sits in front of a young man standing against a green and white background.
    Sophomore Class - John Meller & Jaylah Munoz
  • A smiling young woman sits on a bench while a young man stands with arms crossed behind her in front of a green sign with white lettering reading "BAYLOR".
    Freshman Class - Ruben Rochez & Madison Martinez

Everything Homecoming

Explore all the details you need to celebrate Homecoming Week, including dress-up day themes, important events and dates, pep rally and game information, helpful links, and more!

  • Taylor Homecoming Spirit Days flyer in English and Spanish detailing daily themes from Monday to Friday.

  • A poster for TMS Homecoming Spirit Week outlines daily themes from Monday, September 28 to Friday, October 2.

  • A Taylor High School Homecoming Week flyer for September 28 to October 2, 2026, featuring daily spirit themes like Meme Day, Twin Day, and Western Day.

  • An aerial map of Taylor High School showing the route for the Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally on Wednesday, September 20th.

    Taylor High School Homecoming Parade & Community Pep Rally

    Wednesday, September 30

    Taylor High School is excited to welcome our community to celebrate Homecoming this Wednesday!

    The parade begins at 6:30 PM, followed by the Community Pep Rally at Taylor Stadium. Parade participants should arrive by 6:00 PM.

    Please review the attached map for the parade route, parking, viewing area and road closures. Closures will begin around 5:45 PM, with Wesley Miller Lane closing around 6:25 PM.

    Weather Backup Plan

    We are monitoring the weather and will make a final decision by 2:00 PM Wednesday. If conditions are not suitable for outdoor events, we will pivot to an indoor event for the safety of our students, families, staff and community.

    If the parade and outdoor Community Pep Rally will be canceled, and an indoor Homecoming Pep Rally will begin at 6:30 PM in the THS Gym.

    Due to limited capacity, the indoor pep rally will be limited to students and their families participating in THS Athletics, Band, Color Guard, Steppers, Cheer, Homecoming Court and TMS Athletics.

    Any changes will be communicated by 2:00 PM Wednesday.

    We’re hoping for great weather and look forward to celebrating with Duck Nation! ?

  • A group of athletes in green jerseys stand at the front of a room, addressing a seated audience.

    THS Homecoming Alumni Luncheon

    Friday, October 2, 2026

    Taylor KC Hall
    2201 E. 4th St., Taylor, TX

    Join fellow Taylor High School Exes for a day of food, fellowship, memories and Homecoming traditions!

    9:00 AM | Doors Open

    Registration begins at 9:00 AM at Taylor KC Hall.

    Enjoy cookies, coffee and tea provided by Chicken Express, owned by Taylor Duck Clayton Rhoades, Class of 1990.

    11:15 AM | Lunch

    Menu: Pulled Pork Sandwiches & Chips

    Lunch will be prepared by one of our famous Taylor Ducks, Cassie Taylor Leschber, Class of 1999. Cassie is well known in the BBQ world as Twisted L BBQ and is a frequent trophy winner on the BBQ circuit!

    200 plates have been ordered.

    There will be no presale tickets. Tickets may be purchased at registration when you arrive.

    Please Note: We are not set up to accept Cash App or Venmo. Please bring cash or a check.

    12:15 PM | THS Exes Official Program

    The official program will include:

    • Welcome of the Exes by Pat Helbert, Class of 1969
    • Introduction of Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Garcia-Edwardsen
    • Introduction of Taylor High School Principal Matthew Wamble
    • Introduction of THS Athletic Director & Head Coach Earven Flowers

    Duck T-Shirts

    We hope to have Taylor Duck T-Shirts available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the THS Exes Association.

    Bring your money and support a great cause while showing your Duck pride!

    After the Program | Duck Museum

    Immediately following the program, the Duck Museum will be open until 6:00 PM or later.

    Then, it's off to the Duck Pond for the Taylor Duck Homecoming Game as the Ducks take on Canyon Lake!
    Purchase Your Football Game Tickets Here

    For additional information, call the Taylor High School office at 512-365-1391.

    Saturday, October 3, 2026

    Duck Room

    1004 Dellinger St., Taylor, TX

    10:00 AM – 2:00 PM or later

    Stop by the Duck Room and continue the Homecoming festivities with fellow Taylor Ducks!

  • Two people converse in a room filled with memorabilia, including framed jerseys and a glass display case.

    Take a walk down memory lane!

    Step inside The Duck Room Museum and explore more than 100 years of Taylor Public Schools history, school traditions, famous Ducks, memorabilia, photos, and plenty of Duck pride!

    Whether you’re a former student, longtime Taylor resident, or visiting for Homecoming, come reconnect with the people, places, and memories that have helped make Taylor ISD what it is today.

    The Duck Room Museum will be open during Homecoming festivities for ex-students, alumni, families, and visitors to stop by, reminisce, and celebrate our shared history.

    Location: 

    1004 Dellinger St., Taylor, TX

    Hours: 

    Friday, October 2 – Opens immediately following the Alumni Luncheon through 6:00 PM
    Saturday, October 3 – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM or later

  • A banner advertising 'THS Pep Rally' on Friday, October 3, at 3:30 PM at Taylor High School.A group of students in green athletic jerseys celebrate in a crowded gymnasium.

    Pep Rally Guest Pre-Registration

    Guests and visitors planning to attend Friday’s Taylor High School Pep Rally are encouraged to pre-register in advance! Pre-registration will help make check-in faster and easier when you arrive.

    Click Here to Pre-Register for the Friday Pep Rally

     

     

  • A promotional banner for a Game Night featuring a football graphic, the text "Game Night," and "Go Ducks!" along with event schedules.

    Homecoming Game

    Join us Friday night for the big game! Come cheer on the Ducks as they take on Canyon Lake and enjoy performances from the Taylor High School Band, Color Guard, Hi-Steppers and Cheerleaders!

    The excitement begins with halftime performances at 7:00 p.m., followed by kickoff at 7:30 p.m. During halftime, we’ll also celebrate Homecoming with our Homecoming Ceremony and the crowning of the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen!

    Get Your Tickets Here

    Before you go: Be sure to review our Stadium Guidelines and Spectator Expectations Here

    Come out, show your Duck pride and help us make Homecoming Night one to remember!

    Once a Duck, Always a Duck!

  • Keep the Night Going!

    Boots, Bling & HoCo Night Lights
    Taylor High School Students! Join us after the game to celebrate Homecoming under the Friday night lights!

    A promotional poster for Taylor High School's post-game homecoming celebration titled "Boots, Bling & Hoco Night Lights."

  • COMING SOON: Click here to view the 2026 Homecoming Photo Galleries