Homecoming roared into town last week for the Dragons, and despite a tough football game loss to the Aberdeen Tigers, it was a great time for students, faculty, parents, families, and all those returning to the valley and all those who were already here.

Over the course of the week, MHS hosted a series of student-led games and contests, played against the backdrop of bragging rights between the classes.  The week’s events included the traditional bonfire, as well as the hometown Homecoming parade that filled the streets with noise and a certain, not insignificant, amount of candy.

The parade included members of the Fall sports teams, including Dragons Football, who has had some success this year, including wins over Firth and Soda Springs heading into Friday’s game with a 3-2 record.  At 3-3 afterward, the team is facing its biggest challenges of the season as they look forward to the tail end of the season with games against Declo (who defeated Soda Springs by a sizable margin over the weekend), and West Side (who is at 5-1).  

The Cross country team is the largest in many years, and includes increasingly energized runners at the underclassmen and senior levels, as well as the middle school.  Both Men’s and Women’s Cross Country have been having a fantastic year, and just came off the Eagle Swoop in Marsh Valley with the men placing second as a team, and the women fifth.

The Lady Dragons continued their ongoing dominance in Volleyball, as they continue to march through an undefeated season.  Coverage of team sports can be found on pages 11 and 12 of this issue.

In addition to those teams, the parade also featured MHS’ amazing cheer and dance teams, along with the band.  The School Board, Boosters, and many others helped join the class floats that brought a smile to the faces of those watching on from the crowded sidewalks.

In this issue we also bring you the bios of your MHS Dragon Royalty, whose handwriting itself is a work of art (as their teachers can no doubt attest).  On Page 4, you’ll find those writer-ups, as well as a collection of pictures from the parade on Friday.  

The parade also saw the appearance of the America250 representatives, who were accompanied by a set of Revolutionary Spuddy Buddies who rode through town.  More plans for America250 are being developed, and we will bring you updates on them as we receive them.

The weather stayed perfect, the company throughout town was unbeatable, and the class of 2026 put on a great show!