MICDS Homecoming Weekend—September 25 & 26, 2026!

Friday, September 25, 1:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Location: Holtman Stadium
*Student Event Only

All students from Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade will gather together at Holtman Stadium for the annual full-school Homecoming pep rally. They’ll cheer on each Upper School athletics program, show school spirit as they compete in fun contests, and get ready to cheer on the Rams all weekend.

Friday, September 25, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
(Food Truck sales end promptly at 7:30 p.m.)
Food Truck Location: Back service road behind the MAC
Parking: A & C Lots

**Reminder: Please bring your own filled water bottle if you do not wish to purchase a drink from the food trucks.

Enjoy dinner on campus before the bonfire at Food Truck Friday! A variety of food trucks (e.g., Blues Fired Pizza, Cajun Kitchen, Homestyle Grill, Mr. Gonzo’s Tacos, and more) offering dinner and dessert will be available. Please bring payment for food and beverage purchases, and don’t forget to bring a picnic blanket! Also, please help keep our campus clean by disposing of your trash after your picnic.

Bonfire

Friday, September 25, 7:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Bonfire Field
Parking: C Lot off of Ladue Road
This event will occur rain or shine.

The traditional lighting of the bonfire kicks off the weekend full of cheering on your favorite Rams teams! The festivities begin with the annual parade of bagpipers, football players, and cheerleaders, before culminating with a glowing bonfire.

MICDS-JBS Family-Friendly & Free Fun Run

Saturday, September 26
7:30 a.m. Registration check-in
8:00 a.m. Start
Locations: Begins at MICDS’ Founders’ Court/Tschudy Gates and ends at JBS
This event will occur rain or shine.

The day’s festivities begin with a 2.5-mile family-friendly walk, run, or stroll from MICDS to JBS. All runners, walkers, strollers, wagons, scooters, and dogs are welcome! Dress in your spirit wear and even decorate your scooter, wagon, stroller, etc.! A complimentary shuttle will pick up participants from JBS and transport them to MICDS’ Founders’ Court/Tschudy Gates at the end of the race. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the race starts at 8 a.m. Fun Run spirit items are available at the event on a first-come, first-served basis.

MICDS Homecoming Carnival & BBQ

Saturday, September 26, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: The MAC

Calling all MICDS families! Bring your kids (of any age!) to an entertaining and free event that features games, prizes, face painters, balloon artists, and inflatables. Enjoy a complimentary BBQ lunch (while supplies last) from 12:00-1:30 p.m. on the north patio of the MAC. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy a meal on the Beasley Playground or on the available natural grass fields. Please help keep our campus clean and dispose of your trash after your picnic.