Homecoming for Community
You’re Invited to Cotter Homecoming 2025!
We’re rolling out the blue carpet and welcoming alumni, families, and friends home to Cotter! Whether you're reconnecting with classmates, cheering on the Ramblers, or making memories with fellow Cotter families, there's something for everyone throughout the weekend. This is your time to come back, reminisce, and celebrate everything that makes Cotter so special.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, October 1
- Cotter Band Polka Fest (details below)
Friday, October 3
- 9:00 AM – Homecoming Parade - gather together in front of John Nett Rec (360 Vila Street).
- Campus tours to follow - meet at John Nett Rec.
- 4:00 PM – Hall of Fame Social Gathering | 4:30 PM – Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (RSVP Required)
- 6:15 PM – Pregame Performance by the Alumni Pep Band (details below)
- 7:00 PM – Varsity Football Game (WSU Stadium)
- Cotter Alumni, stop by the alumni tent before halftime to pick up a free gift. (RSVP Required)
- National Anthem sung by the Cotter Choir
- Halftime: Alumni Pep Band performance
Saturday, October 4
- 9:00 AM – Bloedows Donuts & Tours (RSVP Required)
- 11:00 AM – Boys Soccer Game vs. Lourdes (Cotter Fields)
- 4:30 PM – Mass at St. Mary’s Parish (1303 W Broadway Street)
- 5:00–7:00 PM – Alumni & Friends Gathering at Wellington’s (1429 W Service Drive)
- Enjoy appetizers and a complimentary drink chip (RSVP Required)
- 7:00 PM - Hurryback Productions Artists Next Door concert by Nicholas David (Academy Theater at MCA, 1164 W Howard St)
- Purchase your tickets online (details below)
- Alumni use coupon code: COTTER25! for a free drink at the show
Cotter Alumni Band
It’s time for one of Cotter Band’s newest and most enjoyable traditions: the Alumni & Friends Pep Band at our 2025 Homecoming Football Game!
We invite ALL band alumni, band parents, friends of band members (Cotter or not!), and anyone connected to our school community to join us for a huge pep band to cheer on the football team at their Homecoming game.
Friday, October 3
Kickoff at 7:00 PM
WSU Football Field
The band trailer will be outside the stadium at 5:30 PM with instruments and music available to borrow. Alumni and friends will play pregame at 6:15 PM and again at halftime alongside the band. Expect plenty of familiar favorites plus a few new tunes!
All playing levels are welcome, whether you remember every note or just a little, you’ll have a great time being part of the group. Music and instruments can be provided as needed.
To sign up, email Mr. Meurer at ameurer@cotterschools.org.
