This week, Ste. Genevieve County R-II celebrated its 2026 Homecoming! Monday through Friday, the schools held dress-up days, cheered on our sports teams and celebrated with our community in the Homecoming parade!
After Spirit Night on Wednesday, students cheered on our junior and senior girls during the annual Powderpuff game, which ended with a score of 7-0 in favor of the seniors. The girls and their coaches showed great sportsmanship throughout the evening!
During the high school pep assembly Friday afternoon, Grant Wolk was crowned the Ste. Genevieve High School’s 2026 homecoming king. Other members of the court were: freshman attendant Landon Gegg, sophomore attendant Connor Hill, junior attendant Trenton Werner; and king candidates Garret Gallup, Wyatt Grein, Mason Trollinger, Parker Warren and Jett Weibrecht.
Ste. Genevieve High School took on Fredericktown for a 40-8 win on Friday night! During the coronation ceremony at halftime, Clementine Birkenstock was crowned the Ste. Genevieve High School’s 2026 homecoming queen. Other members of the court were: freshman attendant Sloan Stewart, sophomore attendant Kate Fischer, junior attendant Lilli Farlow; and queen candidates Olyvia Beckermann, Keely Fallert, Anna Fischer, Launa Gegg and Kathryn Herzog. Congratulations to all of the members of the Homecoming Court!
This year, Bristol Basler and Caleb Schwent were the miniature cheerleader and football player at the game. The winners of the week’s various competitions were also recognized during the game. The winners of the float competition were the juniors! Congratulations to all of the classes for a job well done!
The week’s festivities concluded with the Homecoming Dance, held in the Peggy J. Johnson Gymnasium on Saturday night.