West Families, Students & Alumni: 
 
We look forward to celebrating Homecoming 2026! This year’s theme is A Night in Fiji.  

The Homecoming Calendar with all dates and links to forms can be accessed in the links below. 
Joliet West Homecoming Calendar (English) 
Joliet West Homecoming Calendar (Spanish) 
 
Powder Puff 
The Powder Puff game takes place on September 23, 2026 at 6 p.m. Students from other schools are not allowed to attend. Families of participants may attend with younger siblings.  Spectators (non JWHS students) must purchase tickets online at GoFan. Adults tickets are $6 and tickets for children are $3.  Gates open at 5:00 pm.   

West students must purchase a paper ticket at the JWHS textbook center beginning September 17 from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $5 and the activity sticker does not apply to this event. 

Pep Rally 
The Homecoming Pep Rally is on Friday, September 25th, during the school day for students.  The Junior and Senior Pep Rally will take place during period 3 and the Freshmen and Sophomore Pep Rally takes place period 8. There will be a live Homecoming Court announcement during the Pep Rally.  

Homecoming Parade 
The parade is Friday, September 25, at 4:15 p.m.  It starts in the Joliet West parking lot and proceeds east on Glenwood Avenue to Woodlawn; turns left and heads to Douglas; turns left and heads south on Westminster; turns right and heads west on Glenwood; turns left and heads back into the West parking lot.   
 
Homecoming Football Game Tickets 
The Homecoming football game v Romeoville takes place on September 25 at 6:30 pm and gates open at 5:30 pm. 
 
Community Members & Non-Students must purchase tickets online prior to game day on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are NOT sold on game day.  Senior citizens need to present ID at the gate for complimentary admission.   
View Varsity Football Pre-Sale Information  
  
Joliet West Alumni must complete the West Alumni Homecoming Ticket Request Form if they wish to receive free admission to the football game.  A pass list will be held at the gate and alumni must show an ID at the entrance to confirm free entry.  
 
JTHS Season Pass Holders: Present your season pass card or family pass information at the gate for free admission. 
 
Joliet West High School Students: must pick up or purchase tickets at the bookstore during bookstore hours Monday – Thursday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and on Fridays until noon. Tickets are only available the week of the game and cannot be picked up for all games at once. Students without an activity sticker must pay $2. Tickets will NOT be sold or distributed on the day of the game.  All Joliet Township High School Students must bring their school ID to attend game, and younger students must always be accompanied and supervised by an adult.   
 
Homecoming Dance  
The Homecoming Dance, A Night in Fiji, is Saturday, September 26, from 6:30-9:30 p.m.  All students must enter by 7:30 PM. Tickets are $25 and are on sale starting September 1 through September 23.  Purchase tickets through MySchoolBucks.  For students who still owe fees, a payment towards student fees is required for students to attend the dance. For students who owe fees to be eligible to purchase dance tickets, you must have made an arrangement through the Principal’s Office. All students and guest must arrive to the Dance by 7:30 to gain entry, anyone who arrives after 7:30 will not be allowed to stay on Joliet Township Property. 
 
Homecoming Dance Guests 
Only tickets for approved guests can be purchased in the Book Store.  All outstanding fees must be paid before tickets can be purchased.  There are no refunds for students who purchase more than one ticket.  Completed guest forms are due to the student’s dean by 3:15 p.m. on September 18.

Homecoming Spirit Week  
Students and staff can participate in Spirit Week by dressing according to the themes below.  

Monday, September 21 
Adam Sandler Day 

Tuesday, September 22 
Smurf Day-No Face Painting  
 
Wednesday, September 23 
Flamingo Day- Pink Out 

Thursday, September 24 
Western Day 
 
Friday, September 25 
Show your Tiger Pride in Black and Gold