Erath has new homecoming rules

ERATH - When it is homecoming in Erath, the town and the schools go all out.
Superintendent Tommy Byler. who taught and coached at Erath High for years, is aware of what happens for homecoming in Erath.
This year there will be slight changes in school visitations for homecoming this year due to safety protocols.
Superintendent Byler’s wrote a letter to the parents and the community explaining what the changes are. .
“As we all know, Erath Homecoming is a community event like no other, many have called it “the big blue national holiday.” Over the past three years, many of the past traditions have changed because of Covid protocols. In addition, the increase in enrollment has caused capacity issues. Changes in safety protocols have also changed in this time period. Because of this, many unknowns about the future of Erath High Homecoming traditions have been in question. After consultation with school administration and my central office administrative team, I would like to share the comprehensive plan that we have put together to ensure that we keep the traditions of the past and adjust to our current situations to put together a safe, fun-filled day that honors the past Bobcat history and helps to ensure the continuation of these events in the future.
“It is crucial that we all understand the task at hand and follow the protocols that we have put in place. It is our job as the school system, first and foremost, to ensure a safe and orderly environment for our students on our campuses. While I love to see the many spirited Bobcat blue fans all through the town, I am asking for complete cooperation with our policies, procedures and wishes of the school administration in charge of the campus on the day of the events. This absolutely needs to be a day that follows our plan to the fullest extent and cooperation by all parties involved will ensure that it is a “great day to be a Bobcat.”

New Protocols

·• No bags/purses of any kind will be allowed during visitation at Erath High, Erath Middle, or Dozier Elementary.

• All visitors (NO MATTER THEIR AGE) must obtain a ticket to enter for visitation at Erath High, Erath Middle, and Dozier Elementary. (Each school has a different ticket.) Students went home with forms for tickets to complete ahead of time. If you are unable to obtain a ticket ahead of time, you will be required to sign in and obtain a ticket upon arrival. It is highly suggested getting your tickets beforehand. School specific tickets are required for entry at each school.
• ·Alumni and visitors can pick up free tickets from each school on these dates.
Erath High from September 13, 2022, until September 23, 2022
Erath Middle will hand out tickets on October 3, 2022
Dozier Elementary will hand theirs out from Thursday, September 15th to Friday, September 23rd at the front office.

Events on October 7, 2022-Homecoming Day
• Annual Homecoming Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church at 7:15 AM
• Visitation at each school is below. NOTE: Ticket or sign in required at each school.

Erath High 10:15 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

Erath Middle 10:10-11:00 a.m.

Dozier Elementary visitation will be from 8:45-10:00 a.m. - Dozier visitation ends promptly at 10 AM.

• Erath High Pep Rally will begin at 11:00.
• Parade will begin at 12:30 PM. Checking out procedures will be established by school administration and there will be no deviations from the plans put into place. Erath High and Erath Middle will dismiss after the parade. Dozier Elementary will dismiss approximately at 1:30.
• ·Presentation of the court will be at 6:15 PM
• ·Homecoming game against St. Martinville will begin at 7:00 PM at Robert J. Segura Stadium.

Note: The Erath Hall of Fame event is being held Thursday, October 6, 2022, @ 7:00 PM in the Erath Community Center. The public is invited. (Free event)