Homecoming 2026 is scheduled for the week of October 5, 2026, with Homecoming Day festivities and the football game against the Red Oak Tigers on Friday, October 9, 2026. 

This year's theme is "Children's Books" with the motto "One Team, One Story, One Goal". 

Friday, October 9th Schedule

8:00    Elementary, Middle and High School have their own activities in the morning. Students will be given this information.

11:30  High school students will be dismissed and should promptly leave school grounds.

11:30  Middle School and remaining high school students will eat lunch and stay with teachers.

11-1   Burgers, brats & hot dogs @ Zion. Zion Flyer

1:00   Pep Rally at Athletic Complex. Please refer to the Pep Rally seating document for section assignments.

1:45  Parade begins (route will run west to east, with floats lining up in the football field south visitor parking lot). Elementary floats will park and line up in the St. Paul parking lot here.

• Homecoming Guide - (this guide will be updated with this year's information soon)
• Community parade entities need to fill out the Homecoming 2026 Parade Entry Form.
  • Please be aware that there is an issue surrounding Cat in the Hat coming from TikTok. We would encourage our community members to consider this when deciding on a theme. All school grade levels will not be allowed to use this as a theme.
• K-12 Float Information
• Busses will leave immediately after parade
• If there is inclement weather, the parade will be canceled and we will have an adjusted schedule. The Pep Rally would be at 1:00 in the West Gym, including Coronation. Busses would run at the completion of the Pep Rally.

3:00-4:30  Cardinal Core Youth Combine Event for K-5 Girls and Boys. Check out the flyer for details. 

4:00-5:00  Homecoming Carnival in the HS Parking Lot presented by Treynor Dance Team. More details to come.

5:15-6:45  BBQ & Hot Dog Dinner @ St. Paul. See flyer for more details.

7:00  Football game at athletic complex. Treynor will play against Red Oak.

• Treynor Hudl Page for Livestream
• King & Queen will be crowned during halftime of the football game

Dress-Up Days & Decorating Monday 10/5 through Friday 10/9

Students will be taking part in Homecoming week events at school, such as hall and door decorating. Students and staff are encouraged to take part in the dress-up days during the week.Hats/head-wear may be worn but must be part of the dress-up theme for the day. Please be sure the way you dress follows the proper guidelines for modesty, morality and shows respect for others.

• MS/HS Homecoming Dress-Up Days
• Elementary Homecoming Dress-Up Days

High school students will take part in a contest between classes where points are given for various activities. Check out the points system. The results will be announced at the Pep Rally.

Saturday, October 10th

What:  Homecoming Dance for 9th-12th Grade Students

Where: Treynor Community Center

Time:  7-9 PM

To the parents picking up their child from the dance: Please arrive BEFORE 9 p.m. This ensures all students are collected promptly and our chaperones can get home as well. Thank you for your help and support. 

Guest Dance Permission Form for 26-27

Get your Homecoming Spirit items from the Football Cheerleaders. Information coming soon. 

2026-2027 Yearbook Early-Bird Special (Ends October 2nd):

• High School: $60 (increases to $75 after September 17th)
• Middle & Elementary School: $20 (increases to $30 after Sept 17th)
• Order Online via Jostens.com

Many people may not realize that Treynor Activities are funded primarily through event ticket sales, generous donations and sponsorships, and the outstanding support of our Athletic and Fine Arts Booster organizations. Together, these contributions help provide athletic equipment, fine arts resources, competition fees, uniforms, and everything in between.

The success our students achieve in athletics, fine arts, speech, music, and countless other activities is only possible because of the investment made by those who believe in our programs. To continue providing outstanding opportunities for our students, we are actively seeking sponsors for the 2026-27 school year. This year, we have expanded our sponsorship program to include Hudl livestream advertising, creating even more opportunities for businesses and families to support Treynor Activities while gaining visibility throughout our community.

Whether you own a business, work for an organization that may be interested, or know someone who values supporting local students, we would love to connect with them. We have sponsorship levels and advertising opportunities to fit a variety of budgets and goals.

Please take a look at the sponsorship opportunities and benefits program. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, or know someone who might be, please direct them my way.

With your help, we can build on the incredible momentum from this past year and continue a tradition of excellence for Treynor students for years to come.

Thank you for your continued support of Treynor Activities.

Jason Shupp 
Activities Director 
Treynor CSD 

Cardinal Families and Fans,

We are excited to share a new and affordable way to follow Treynor Activities throughout the 2026-2027 school year found on our Hudl page!

Beginning this year, the Western Iowa Conference will move to a subscription-based streaming model for athletic events. For just $20 for the entire school year, Cardinal fans will have access to available streamed contests from schools throughout the Western Iowa Conference. For assistance with completing the subscription process, please read the Hudl Streaming Service Help Article. 

Streaming Options:

• Single Event - $7

• Entire School Year - $20

One of the biggest benefits of the yearly subscription is convenience. Rather than purchasing separate streams throughout the year, one $20 subscription allows you to follow the Cardinals both at home and on the road when events are streamed by WIC schools.

Whether you are unable to make it to a game, have family members who live outside the area, or simply want another way to follow Treynor students throughout the year, the WIC subscription provides an affordable way to stay connected.

At Treynor, we will continue to livestream events from Cardinal Stadium and our high school gymnasiums, giving Cardinal fans access to many of our football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, soccer, track, and other activities throughout the year.

Please keep in mind that streaming availability for road contests will depend on the host school having the necessary streaming equipment in place.

One subscription. One conference. A full year of Cardinal Activities.

With school starting back up, now is a good time for a school bus safety refresher. Make sure you know when to stop. Remember, these are not just suggestions - this is the law. Have a great year, everyone!  Learn more here: iowadot.gov/schoolbus

SCHOOL NEWS

• Activity Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits. The success our students achieve in athletics, fine arts, speech, music, and countless other activities is only possible because of the investment made by those who believe in our programs. To continue providing outstanding opportunities for our students, we are actively seeking sponsors for the 2026-27 school year. Please read more information in this web article and take a look at the sponsorship opportunities and benefits program. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, or know someone who might be, reach out to AD Jason Shupp.

• Pink-Out Volleyball Night is scheduled for October 1st at home against Tri-Center. Pumpkin pie by the slice will be sold at the game as well as other items for the Pink Out fundraiser. Make plans to attend. Get your pink-out shirt from Anytime Tees by Friday, September 17th at 11:59 p.m.

• Homecoming Week: The Homecoming 2026 Web Article is a resource for the details of the week. Check back to the page for updates as they become available.
  • When: October 5-9th
  • Theme & Motto: Children’s Books, “One Team, One Story, One Goal!”
  • Community Floats: If your group would like to participate in this year’s Homecoming parade, please sign-up using the sign-up form.  This will allow us to email you more details before Homecoming Day..
    • Please be aware that there is an issue surrounding Cat in the Hat coming from TikTok. We would encourage our community members to consider this when deciding on a theme. All school grade levels will not be allowed to use this as a theme.

• HS Food Drive: To help our local Treynor food pantry, HS students will be collecting the following foods starting next Wednesday, September 22 - Thursday, October 1. The winning grade will get snacks provided for their Homecoming decorating time (Oct. 2).
  • 10 granola bars = 1 item
  • 12 ramen = 1 item

• Yearbook Early Bird Special Has Been Extended!!
  • 2026-2027 Yearbook Early-Bird “Back-to-School Special” has been extended to Friday, October 2nd. Save money now while the deal lasts.
    • High School: $60 (increases to $75 after promotion)
    • Middle & Elementary School: $20 (increases to $30 after promotion)
    • Order Online via Jostens.com

• Last Year’s Yearbooks
  • We have extra 2025-2026 MS & HS yearbooks that came in recently. If you didn't purchase one and would like a copy, send payment to "THS Yearbook" ($35 for MS yearbook and $75 for HS yearbook). Act fast, we have limited supply.

• Cardinal Livestream: Subscription updates are active for this school year. Read the details on our Cardinal Livestream webpage. For assistance with completing the subscription process, please read the Hudl Streaming Service Help Article.  

• Junior Class Prom Fundraiser (Sept. 14–24): Juniors need to raise or pay $135 (plus $35 for outside/underclassmen guests) via the 30PoP! donation platform to cover the school-sponsored dinner and dance. Please note this is our only fundraiser for the dance itself and is completely separate from the Junior Parent Group's Post-Prom/Parade of Stars events.

• Junior High Strength & Speed: JH Weight lifting will begin on Tuesday, September 8th at 7am in the weight room. Check out the full 2026-2027 calendar (subject to change).

• ACT Test Dates: Sept 19 | Oct 17 | Dec 12 | Feb 27 | Apr 10 | Jun 12 |  Jul 10.  The ACT is a standardized test encouraged but not required for 4-year college bound students. Register online at ACT.org.

• Picture Retakes will be done by Pyles on Friday, October 2nd. All students will get an envelope back from the original picture day (Sept 9th) regardless if they originally ordered or not. Within the picture envelope will be retake instructions. Students will need to bring back their original pictures and half of the package price will be due (unless the retake is a Pyles Photography error). For those who did not originally order pictures or get a sample packet, you can go online to http://www.pylesphotography.com/ to order. Or, pick up (or download) an order form from any school office.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

• Elementary Color Shirts: Get your Treynor Elementary Homecoming color shirt and support the Music Boosters at the same time. Order through the Mascot Merch Store.

• Back to School Nutrition: View lunch menus, pricing, free/reduced applications, and policies in the Back to School Nutrition Article.

• Classroom Grant Donations: Make a tax-deductible contribution to support future teacher classroom projects. Support our teachers via the Classroom Grant Fund.

COMMUNITY NEWS

• Bring the Noise, Bring the Spirit & Bring Your Electric Energy:
  • When: Friday, September 25th
  • What: Treynor vs. Underwood Football Game
  • How: Wear your Treynor Electric Energy T-shirt for game night from Anytime Tees. (Order deadline was September 9th ).
  • Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our boys to victory.

RECURRING REMINDERS

Apps & Portals

• Treynor CSD App: Search Treynor CSD in the iOS App Store or Google Play Store for quick links on mobile.
• JMC Family App: Report absences, monitor lunch balances, grades, and attendance. Learn how to set it up in this JMC Guide.

Important Calendar Links

• Academic Calendar: 2026-27 Academic Calendar (Note: Every Wednesday is a 2:00 PM early dismissal for Teacher In-Service)
• Breakfast & Lunch Menus: Online Menu | Read Menu News | Watch How-To Video.
• Activities Calendar: Bound Calendar | Purchase Passes via Bound (pre-purchase tickets for faster gate entry)

Athletics & Training

• Cardinal Apparel: Shop for general gear on the Treynor Apparel Webpage
• Sports Trainer’s Schedule: (Josh Bintz)
  • Mondays 3:00-4:30pm
  • Thursdays 7:30-9:00 am. 
    • Injury reports will still be going out regularly via email but as always, feel free to message Josh with any questions or concerns!

School Zone Speed Limits:

• Speed Limits: 25 mph is effective in the school zone on Hwy 92 during the flashing times of 7:40-8:20 AM & 3:20-3:50 PM (1:50-2:20 PM on 2:00 PM dismissal days).

School Bus Safety:

• Bus Transportation Notice: Assigned buses are for designated regular riders only. For management and safety, students may only ride their assigned bus.
• Highway Stopping: Review the law and safe stopping guidelines via the Iowa DOT School Bus Safety Page.