The Winona Montgomery School District announced it will cancel all tailgating activities for this year’s homecoming festivities, citing recent safety concerns across Mississippi and recommendations from the Mississippi High School Activities Association.
“Our student and community safety is our number one priority,” district officials stated in a social media announcement.
The decision comes in response to unfortunate events at other Mississippi schools during recent homecoming celebrations. The MHSAA released a video addressing safety concerns and providing guidance to schools across the state during homecoming week.
Other WMSD homecoming events will proceed as planned. The parade will take place on Thursday at 5:30 p.m., followed by a pep rally on Friday at 12:30 p.m. The homecoming ceremony is scheduled for 6:20 p.m. on Friday.
