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Homecoming Week

It's that time again! Homecoming Week is back at Jackson State Community College!

Join us for a week of fun and festivities as we celebrate our Jackson State heritage. See a full schedule of events below, and join us as we celebrate another year of Green Jay pride!

We'll also have fun challenges throughout the week as teams compete for the Homecoming Cup. Go ahead and sign up your team here.

 

Homecoming Week Challenges Team Signup

 

 

A table covered with historic Jackson State Community College memorabilia.

 

Homecoming 2026 Schedule

ALL WEEK

  • Donate to our Snack Drive to benefit our pantry and gain points for the homecoming cup.
    • For Centers, please email Lisa Crow as items come in. 
    • Peanut butter crackers 
    • Canned fruit or shelf-stable fruit cups 
    • Ramen (chicken flavor preferred) 
    • Frozen pizzas 
    • PopTarts 
    • Single-serve or variety pack of chips 
    • Pre-popped popcorn (like Smartfood brand or Skinnypop) 
    • Canned protein (chicken or tuna preferred) 
    • Granola/snack bars Uncrustables 
    • Snack cakes or other shelf-stable packaged desserts (Cosmic Brownies are popular) 
    • Canned soups 
    • Drop-offs can be made to jHub or Lisa Crow in the Student Center
    • List of items preferred: 
  • Social Media Spirit Challenge
    • Post your best team cheer for homecoming week and tag JSCC!
 

Monday November 9

  • Dress Theme: Decades Day
    • Dress as your favorite decade! 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s. 
  • Homecoming Door judging to take place by 4:30 PM
    • Decorate your office, department, or classroom door in JSCC colors based around this year’s theme “Green & Gold Forever"
    • Send a picture of your door to Seth Harden (sharden2@jscc.edu) to enter
  • Game Day in the Student Center
    • E-sports, bracelet making, and free snacks (while supplies last)

 

Tuesday November 10

  • Dress Theme: Green and Gold Day
    • Represent Green Jay Nation in our merch or best Green and Gold colors! 
  • Student basketball Tournament 

Illustrated Jax the Green Jay mascot with a yellow chest and blue beak waving one wing, shown in front of a green circular background.

 

Wednesday November 11

  • Dress Theme: Wear Red, White, & Blue
  • Veteran’s Day Event in the Student Center at 11 a.m.
    • Ceremonial Veterans Day event along with traditional cake cutting ceremony.

 

Thursday November 12

  • Dress Theme: Favorite Character Day
    • Pick your favorite character from a book, a show, or a movie and dress like them! 
  • Student Organization Showcase and Fall Fest       
    • Join us in the Student Center to showcase our clubs and organizations and enjoy some fun and games with other students. 

 

Friday November 13 

  • Dress Theme: Rep Your Department Day
    • Break out the department shirt or feel free to get creative. Here’s your chance to represent your area to campus! 
  • Faculty and Staff Basketball Game

 

Saturday November 14

  • Homecoming Games starting at 2 PM (Women’s) and 4PM (Men’s)
  • Homecoming cup winner announced during games at some point
  • Food will start being grilled at Noon for the tailgate. Bring a chair, tent, or your whole tailgating setup and have some fun!

 

 

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