Homecoming Week
Jackson State Community College is excited to bring back Homecoming Week this November! This year's theme is "Return to the Nest." Set for Nov. 3-8, the week will be packed full of spirit days, events, and competitions.
Homecoming is all about coming together as Green Jays—students, faculty, staff, and alumni—to celebrate what makes JSCC special. From themed spirit days and fun activities (schedule below) to opportunities to connect and show your school pride, this year’s Homecoming Week marks the beginning of a new tradition we can all share and grow together.
We also have a week of spirit competitions for teams to compete in for the Homecoming Cup! To register to compete, you can submit the online form here. Check out our Homecoming Packet for more information.
JSCC Homecoming Week Events
Show your Green Jay pride Nov. 3-6 during Homecoming Spirit Days! Not only is this a great way to build campus spirit and community, but you can also earn extra Homecoming points for your team! Just snap a photo of yourself in your Spirit Day attire and tag JSCC Student Life on Instagram to be counted. The more spirit we see, the better!
- Nov. 3 – Spirit Day — Wear green & gold and your JSCC Gear
- Nov. 4 – Travel Tuesday — Dress where you want to go
- Nov. 5 – Wacky Wednesday — Wear your wackiest!
- Nov. 6 – Throwback Thursday — Dress like the decade JSCC was founded... the 1960s!
Hype the Nest
Monday, Nov. 3, 1:30 p.m. – Join us in the Nest for a Homecoming Kick-Off Pep Rally! Bring your best Green Jay spirit! Featuring a special address from President Rothstein.
Once a Green Jay
Monday, Nov. 3, 2 p.m. – Following Hype the Nest, join us in the Administration Building for Once a Green Jay, Always a Green Jay, our Faculty/Staff/Alumni Reunion Social for our JSCC family.
Eat. Play. Win.
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m. – Join us for our Student Center takeover! Play in esports tournaments, enjoy casual games, and grab food — it's the perfect way to level up HOCO week.
Tip-Off Tailgate
Saturday, Nov. 8, 11:15 a.m. – Join us at the Nest for our Homecoming Tip-Off Tailgate before the basketball double-header! Homecoming Winners Announced!
Homecoming 2025 T-shirt
Check out our brand-new JSCC Homecoming Week tees! Pre-orders start next week. Watch for our upcoming email to get yours!
Homecoming Week Competitions
In addition to our Spirit Days and events for all, we also have a week of spirit competitions for teams to compete in for the Homecoming Cup! To register to compete, you can submit the online form here. Check out our Homecoming Packet for more information.
- Teams may include students, faculty & staff (Example team entries: Student Services, JSCC Baseball, Student Government Association, Humanities & Social Sciences, MSA & Spanish Club)
- Clubs & Organizations can combine to enter as one team.
- All participants must register by October 24.
- Good sportsmanship is required. Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in disqualification.
- Follow all campus policies and codes of conduct.
Due To JHub Oct. 31 by Noon
- Theme: “Return to the Nest”
- Banners will be provided based on number registered. Teams are responsible for supplies to decorate.
- Points will be awarded based on two categories: social media popularity & in person voting
Social Media (most likes/engagement): 25 pts
In Person Voting (most votes): 25 pts
Due Nov. 3 by 8 AM
- Assigned campus doors
- Multiple submissions from the same team are permitted. (For example, for the Student Services team the Dean for Students and the AVP of Enrollment Management can each submit a door for consideration.)
- Judging: Creativity, school spirit, theme.
- Points will be awarded based on two categories: social media popularity & official judging panel decisions
Social Media (most likes/engagement): 25 pts
Judging Panel decision (most votes): 25 pts
Due Nov. 3
- Max length: 90 seconds.
- Post on Instagram with #RETURNTOTHENEST25 + tag @jscc_studentlife
- Goal: social media engagement.
Hype Reel with the most engagement (likes, shares, comments): 50 pts
Nov. 4, 11 AM–1 PM
- Games may include cornhole, axe throwing, ladder ball, etc. Indoor options will be available if weather prevents outdoor activities.
- Points will be totaled for participation in each activity, ranking teams accordingly.
Overall top scoring team: 40 pts
Nov. 6, Noon
- Find hidden items and follow the clues to find Jax.
First team to finish: 40 pts
Hidden items: 10 pts each
Nov. 6, Afternoon/Evening
- Teams of 8 minimum
- Double elimination format (or single depending on entries)
- Standard intramural kickball rules apply.
1st place: 50 pts
Due to campus pantry by Nov. 7th at Noon
- Collecting items for Thanksgiving in a Bag:
• boxed stuffing (chicken or turkey)
• canned chicken or turkey
• canned cranberry sauce
• canned veggie (corn or green bean)
• canned yams
• packaged turkey or chicken gravy mix
• Instant mashed potatoes (multi serving packet or box)
• box cornbread muffin mix (like Jiffy)
• box macaroni
• shelf stable pie crust + canned pie filling OR boxed cake mix + can of frosting OR boxed brownie mix
For each completed bag (all items from list) donated, team receives 30 pts
Deadline is October 24. Confirmation emails will be sent after registration has closed.
1. Complete the online form here.
2. List your team and team members, designate a captain, and select which competitions your team will enter.
- Banner Contest: 25 pts/25 pts
- Door Decorating: 25 pts/25 pts
- Hype Reel: 50 pts
- Yard Games Olympics/Minute to Win It: 40pts
- Scavenger Hunt: 40 pts/+10 pts each
- Kickball Tournament: 50 pts
- Thanksgiving Collection: 30 pts (per bag)
- Most Spirited Team Award - to be determined at the Hype the Nest pep rally (25 pts)
🏆 Highest total points = Homecoming Champion (announced at Tip-Off Tailgate, Nov. 8)
Contact
Questions? Contact Emily Ridgeway at eridgeway@jscc.edu.
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