Paris Independent School District

Homecoming is always a special time at Paris High School, and this year promises to be no exception. Alumni, students, families, and the entire Paris community are invited to join us September 15–19 as we celebrate Homecoming 2025: There’s No Place Like Homecoming.

The week-long celebration kicks off Monday, Sept. 15, with traditional Wildcat Spirit Days, when students show their pride by dressing up in themed attire throughout the week.

Festivities culminate on Friday, Sept. 19, with three major community events:

•    Distinguished Graduate Ceremony for John Dalen Bunch (PHS Class of 2000) - 1:00 p.m. at Paris High School
•    Official Homecoming Pep Rally – 2:00 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium, featuring the crowning of the 2025 Homecoming King
•    Homecoming Parade – 3:00 p.m. through downtown Paris

Individuals wishing to participate in the parade should contact PHS Counselor Sommer Dear at sommer.dear@parisisd.net no later than Tuesday, Sept. 9, to receive parade instructions.

Special Game Night Activities – Friday, Sept. 19:

•    6:45 p.m. – Pre-game Homecoming Court presentation and coronation at Wildcat Stadium
•    Pre-game coin toss – performed by 2025 Distinguished Graduate John Dalen Bunch (PHS Class of 2000)
•    Alumni recognition – All PHS alumni will be honored, with special recognition for reunion classes that notify the district of their plans to attend

For more details, including the parade map and reunion information, please contact Melanie Meredith, Paris ISD Public Information Officer, at melanie.meredith@parisisd.net or 903-609-4018.