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Homecoming

Welcome to Deuel School Homecoming!

We’re excited to celebrate Homecoming at Deuel School and invite our students, families, and community to join in the fun all week long!

On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know to be part of the celebration. Be sure to check out our Homecoming schedule, including dress-up days, special events, and activities happening throughout the week.

Take a look at our parade route map to find the best spot to watch and support our students. If you’re participating, the map will also help you know where to line up and where the route will take you.

We’re also proud to share photos of our past Homecoming Kings and Queens, celebrating the tradition and history of Deuel School.

From spirited dress-up days and the parade to the football game and dance, Homecoming is a great time to come together and show our Cardinal pride. We hope you’ll join us in making it a fun and memorable week for everyone!

Deuel’s Got Game! — Homecoming 2026

Get ready to play, Cardinals! This year’s Homecoming theme is “Deuel’s Got Game!” and we’re turning Homecoming Week into a celebration of iconic board games, card games, and video games!

The High School Student Council is in the very earliest stages of planning Homecoming Week, but students can look forward to a week filled with school spirit, fun activities, and plenty of opportunities to show off their game-themed creativity. More details about dress-up days, activities, and other Homecoming events will be shared as plans come together.

The week will officially get underway with Homecoming Coronation on Sunday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. The Booster Club is once again planning a Fan Fest before Coronation, giving students, families, and fans a chance to gather and kick off Homecoming Week together.

The Cardinals will wrap up the week on Friday, September 18, when Deuel takes on the Flandreau Fliers. Come out, show your Cardinal pride, and help cheer our team to victory!

2026 Schedule

Sunday, Sept 13th
1:00 PM  -  Coronation Walk Through
2:00 PM  -  Seniors Paint the Street
5 to 6:45 PM  -  Fan Fest
7:00 PM  -  Coronation

Wednesday, Sept 16th
7:00 PM  -  Juniors vs Seniors Kickball

Friday, Sept 18th
1:00 PM -  Homecoming Parade
Pep Rally Following Parade
7:00 PM  -  Football Game
Fireworks Following Game
Homecoming Dance 15 Minutes After Fireworks.

 

Parade Route

Map for homecoming parade

 

2026 Parade Line Up

Parade Line Up – Parade Begins at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 18th.

●    Color Guard 
●    King and Queen and first graders (pause at hospital to let combines HS/MS band in – band marches in parade after the Color Guard)
●    Remaining Royalty Candidates (in pickups)
●    School Floats
○    Seniors
○    Juniors
○    Sophomores
○    Freshman
○    8th grade 
○    7th grade 
○    6th grade
○    MS student council
○    FFA
○    HOSA
●    Community Floats
○    Community floats – Please line up in the staging area by the Methodist Church by 12:30. (see Parade Route map) There will be no assigned order – just show up on time and form a line. Many local businesses are very familiar with the parade route after participating for so many years – follow along if you are new!
●    Elementary (PK-5th) (Will wait at the hospital)
●    Football players on fire truck (wait for elementary to join in the parade at the hospital)
 

Staging Areas

School Float Staging Area (yellow):
Located along the west side of the school on 5th Ave South.

Non-School Staging Area (olive/green):
Also located on the west side, just north of the school staging area on 5th Ave South and 5th Street West around the Clear Lake Methodist Church.

Parade Routes by Group
All groups will start on Valley View Drive on the south side of the school and travel east to 3rd Ave South (Hwy 15).

Pre-K, Junior Kindergarten, and Kindergarten (Red Route):

  • Will begin on Valley View Drive (south of school) and turn north on 3rd Ave South (Hwy 15).
  • Continuing on 3rd Ave South (Hwy 15) they will pass Sanford Clear Lake Hospital/Clinic.
  • Turn west on 4th Street West at pass DNB National Bank.
  • Walk one block and turn south at the corner of 4th Street West and 4th Ave South.
  • They will end at the school by the Deuel County Court House.

Bands and Walkers (Green Route):
The bands will only play music along Main Street.

  • Will begin on Valley View Drive (south of school) and turn north on 3rd Ave South (Hwy 15).
  • Continuing on 3rd Ave South (Hwy 15) they will pass Sanford Clear Lake Hospital/Clinic.
  • Turn west on 4th Street West at pass DNB National Bank.
  • They will travel through the business district and turn west on 2nd Street West. This is the corner of the Clear Lake City Building and Maynard's Food Center.
  • After one block they will turn at 4th Ave South and proceed west and and end back at the school.

Community Floats and Vehicles (Blue Route):

  • Will begin on Valley View Drive (south of school) and turn north on 3rd Ave South (Hwy 15).
  • Continuing on 3rd Ave South (Hwy 15) they will pass Sanford Clear Lake Hospital/Clinic.
  • Turn west on 4th Street West at pass DNB National Bank.
  • They will travel through the business district and turn west on 2nd Street West. This is the corner of the Clear Lake City Building and Maynard's Food Center.
  • After two blocks they will turn south on 5th Avenue South and end by the Clear Lake Methodist Church.


Please Note:

  • The band will only play along Main Street, indicated by the dashed purple line on the east side of the route.
  • Candy is NOT allowed to be thrown during the parade.
  • Candy will instead be distributed during halftime of the football game.
  • Candy donations can be dropped off at the school business office before the parade.

Class Color Day

List of Class Colors for Dress Up Day

 

Students are encouraged to wear their class color!

  • Seniors: Black
  • Juniors: Pink
  • Sophomores: White
  • Freshmen: Green
  • 8th Grade: Maroon
  • 7th Grade: Grey
  • 6th Grade: Neon Yellow
  • 5th Grade: Light Blue
  • 4th Grade: Red
  • 3rd Grade: Purple
  • 2nd Grade: Orange
  • 1st Grade: Yellow
  • Kindergarten: Light Green
  • Jr. Kindergarten: Red
  • Preschool: Blue
  • Teachers/Staff: Tie Dye