September 2026 - Homecoming
Since the graduation of Grossmont High’s first senior class in 1921, Homecoming has been a tradition. In the 1920’s Homecoming was called “Alumni Day”; the early decades, the celebrations varied, but often included an alumni play, a basketball game, a dance, and alumni attending classes of their favorite teachers “to live again, for a while, in memories of the time when they, too, were students here.”
Homecoming Pep Rally
Homecoming 2026 Pep Rally Staff
Halftime Country Dancers
This year’s Homecoming theme, celebrating the start of our 106th year, was Hiller Hoedown (Country) with dress up days for students and staff including Tuesday, Denim Days; Wednesday, Country Sunset (wear sunset colors); Country!; and Friday, Extreme Blue and Gold.
Friday’s events began early with the KUSI Alarm Clock Pep Rally from 6:30 am - 8:55 am in the New Gym. The ASB class encouraged “Every Hiller to join - This year we were back LIVE on KUSI showing the community why it is Great to be Young and a Foothiller! They were live all morning on KUSI culminated with a 10-minute segment!”
2nd Period Picture: Students came to school decked out in BLUE & GOLD. In their 2nd period, they took a class photo. If their class had a higher percentage of BLUE & GOLD compared to other classes, they won a prize. If 50% or more of the class were dressed up, they automatically won a prize!
Homecoming Pep Assembly: After 2nd period in the New Gym, ASB hosted the Homecoming Pep Assembly with nonstop fun for Foothillers students and staff.
Homecoming Football Game: the Hillers defeated Otay Ranch 54-45. During the half-time Marching Band and Dance performance, 2026 GHS Homecoming Royalty Court Queen and King were revealed as the show concluded with fireworks.
2026 Royalty Court: Madi Busch, Madi Naputi, Saraya Roppe, Elsie Strongosky, Aurora Rodriguez and Jonah Yost, Tyler Holmes, Marshal Rhine, Santiago Monreal, and Darion Crawford. Congratulations to Queen Madi Naputi and King Marshal Rhine.
Saturday’s Homecoming Dance for GHS students again took place behind the 1922 “Castle” from 6-10 pm. Students enjoyed learning country dances from a line dance instructor and the 2 food trucks, photobooths, photo opportunities, games, and more! (Casual attire and closed toed shoes were encouraged.)
While the details of GHS “Homecomings” have evolved over the years and the decades, the spirit of our alumni is ever present when they visit the campus. This summer several classes have already visited campus to relive their memories of being a Foothiller and to celebrate the new buildings and improvements on campus.
Upcoming GHS Museum Hours for All and Reunions
10-1 Saturdays, October 10th (Classes of 1956 and 1966),
October 24th (Class of 1976), November 21st
OR
Fridays by prior appointment when school is in session
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