Monday:

Homecoming week kicked off with a cozy start as students arrived at school, dressed in their favorite pajamas, with donuts waiting for them at the mosaic stage. Beginning at 8:00 a.m., Leadership quickly emptied their plentiful boxes filled to the brim with donuts, making sure every passing student received one. Sophomore Luke Pialloux fueled the beginning of his spirited week with a glazed donut.

“It was the right amount of [sweet] and savory to start my day,” Pialloux said.

Both excited and hopeful, Pialloux described his enthusiasm for the coming week.

“I’m very excited for homecoming week, but I would like more school spirit,” said Pialloux.

Tuesday: 

On Tuesday, students and staff showed up decked out in denim for “Denim Day.” From plain jean pants, spectacular jean jackets to spirited overalls, the halls were filled with blue. At lunch, the excitement carried over to a round of Homecoming Court trivia, where nominees competed on two teams in a friendly game that had the crowd both laughing and cheering.

When asked about his experiences as part of the Homecoming Court, senior James Mostafavi explained how meaningful this week was for seniors, as it was one of the final chances to come together as a class and celebrate school spirit.

“It was a shock to get elected first of all, but I embraced it and I’m happy to be a part of it,” Mostafavi said. “Spirit and community [are] very prominent throughout the school during Homecoming.”

Students felt connected on campus throughout the week, as themed days and spirited events brought students closer than ever, reminding everyone of the strong pride that defines the Redwood community.

Wednesday:

On Wednesday, students showed their immense school spirit by dressing head to toe in red for Spirit Wear Day. The energy around campus was electric, as students and staff gathered in the Phil Roark gymnasium for the long-awaited Homecoming rally. The rally was kicked off by Associated Student Body President Madison Bishop and senior class President Morgan Sicklick. The event featured an exciting performance from the varsity cheer team that got the crowd loud and on their feet, followed by grade-level skits that brought plenty of laughter, cheers, boos and competition. Each grade’s skit had its own theme: seniors showcased the jungle, juniors embodied the outer space, sophomores went “under the sea,” and freshmen found themselves “buried beneath.” In the end, the seniors took the win for the best skit, while the juniors claimed victory in the stairway decorating and flag contest.

Thursday:

On Thursday, upperclassmen celebrated the week by showing off their class jerseys. The day was filled with a competitive nature, including the yearly Klassy Kickoff at lunch, where junior and senior girls face off in a game of flag football. Lauren Van Dusen is a junior flag football athlete and Klassy Kickoff participant.

“[The game] had a really fun, competitive atmosphere, especially because everyone was so passionate,” Van Dusen said.

The juniors won the game 14-0 with the help of Riya Pyle, who played a key role in their success. “Riya made a big difference in the game, scoring both touchdowns and being a key player in her competitive nature,” Van Dusen said.

 The crowd definitely favored the seniors at the start, and that showed in the players’ competitive drive to win when they weren’t favored.

“We were really excited [to play] especially because we were the underdogs,” Van Dusen said.

In the end, win or loss, the day turned out to be a huge success, fueling school spirit as students and faculty prepared for the big homecoming dance.

Friday:

Friday wrapped up the Fall 2025 Homecoming Week with Grade Level Colors Day, each class shining with spirit by dressing in their assigned color: seniors in black, juniors in white, sophomores in blue and freshmen in green. During lunch, students lined up for the annual Fall Feast, which featured $5 food items including pulled pork sandwiches, pizza, salads and burritos. The event also included Homecoming Court karaoke, where nominees took to the Mosaic Stage, singing their hearts out before the winner was announced the following night at the Homecoming dance. 

The Homecoming Week left a big impression on first-year students. Freshman Colin McNamara reveled in his first rally and the tasty food at the Fall Feast.

“The pepperoni pizza was delicious,” Colin McNamara said. “The Homecoming skits were also super entertaining and amusing.” 

Saturday: 

On Saturday afternoon, varsity football beat Napa High School 42-0 for their annual Homecoming game. During halftime, the varsity cheer team performed at center field, followed by Homecoming Court introductions. The nominees lined up on the field, escorted by loved ones as their names and short biographies were announced to spectators. Ending in a defeat by the giants 42-0, an atmosphere of pride was strong as the evening began. Wrapping up the eventful week, the Homecoming dance began on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and provided fun for students until 10 p.m., featuring food such as Crumbl Cookies, churros and brownies, dancing to popular songs. Senior Charlotte “Cat” Domet was crowned Homecoming Royal after popping the coveted “gold confetti popper,” followed by her victory song choice, “Just Like Heaven,” by The Cure.

Freshman Violet Hamilton attended both the Homecoming football game and dance for the first time this year. Overall, she had a positive experience at both events.

“The atmosphere at the football game was good despite the heat,” Hamilton said. “The dance was fun. I loved being with my friends.”

The week was successfully wrapped up with a great night of fun, leaving students with school pride for the weeks to follow.