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Homecoming 2024

Come home to CHCA!

Homecoming is about connection. It’s about coming together to celebrate our Eagle pride. It’s about following the path that brings you back to where it all began.  

Volunteer 

It takes more than 200 volunteers to keep the fun going. Staff a booth for an hour, donate your favorite baked good for the cakewalk, or help us set up and tear down. Your help will make the night an unforgettable experience for our community!  

Volunteer Sign-Up & Cakewalk Donations

Games 

Multiple game booths will provide hours of entertainment for kids of all ages. Games require between 2–6 tickets to play. Pre-purchase an unlimited game play wristband for $25 ($30 at the festival) or buy tickets individually when you arrive (3 for $1).

Order wristbands by September 26 at 9:00 a.m. for delivery to your student before the festival begins. 

Purchase Unlimited Game Play Wristband

Food 

Food will range from $5–$10 (cash or card). This year’s options include:   

  • Food Trucks: Red Sesame (Korean BBQ & tacos), Caveman Crepes (savory and sweet crepes), Topped Fries (French fries), Funnel Vision (funnel cakes), Granny’s Goodies on the Go (soft serve ice-cream treats). 

  • Food Booths: Silver Springhouse (chicken tenders), Montgomery Inn (BBQ sandwiches), CHCA Teaching Kitchen (woodfired pizzas), GTF hotdogs, pretzels, nachos, and more! 

Homecoming Merch 

Rep CHCA with this year’s limited-edition Homecoming t-shirt. Colors and sizes are going fast. Order yours today!

  • Cost: $20 first shirt, $15 all others (+ 3% processing fee) 
  • Colors: White, Purple, Black 
  • The shirts are 100% cotton and may shrink some with normal washing and drying. 
  • Sizes and quantities are limited. 
  • Shirts can be worn as a uniform top replacement from the first day of school through the day of the Homecoming Festival (September 27, 2024). 

T-shirt orders may be picked up at the Beshear Family Welcome Center (8283 E. Kemper Road) starting August 14, 2024. The Welcome Center is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m, when school is in session. 

Order Your Homecoming T-shirt

Black T-shirt front
Black T-shirt back
Dark Heather Grey t-shirt front
Dark Heather Grey T-shirt back
Heather purple t-shirt front
heather purple t-shirt back

FAQs 

What’s the 2024 schedule?

School dismissals will occur at normal times with afternoon buses. 

  • 3:30–7:00 p.m.: Homecoming Festival @ MSL Campus (outdoor event) 

  • 6:00–6:30 p.m.: Entertainment by CHCA’s Pep Band 

  • 7:00 p.m.: Kickoff against Norwood High School 

  • Halftime: Homecoming Court Festivities / Class of 2014 Football Team Recognition 

  • End of game: Fireworks Show (sponsored by Summit Financial Group) 

Where do I park? 

Parking will be divided between our North Campuses, Welcome Center (auxiliary lot), and neighboring churches. CHCA families should park at the campus where their youngest student attends. (Parking passes will be sent home with students on September 25 and should be displayed on your dashboard when you arrive for the festival.) Shuttles will run through the end of the football game and fireworks show.

Here’s a breakdown of where to park: 

  • EBL and Armleder families: Montgomery Community Church lot behind EBL Campus and around EBL Campus
  • Founders' Campus families: Founders' Campus and EBL Campus parking lots
  • MSL families: Welcome Center/Auxiliary Lot (8283 East Kemper Road)
  • Visiting team, alumni, and overflow: Faith Bible Church (8130 East Kemper Road)
  • Disabled Parking: MSL Campus main parking lot (Enter via Snider Road; must have disability permit in vehicle)
  • Champions Club Foundational and Legacy members: MSL Campus (Enter via Kemper Road)
  • High School Football Parking Pass: MSL Campus (Enter via Kemper Road)
How much do festival games cost to play, and how do I buy tickets?  

Games require between 2–6 tickets to play. You can pre-purchase an unlimited game play wristband for $25; it will be sent home with your student on the day of the festival (September 27).

Wristbands will also be available to purchase at the festival for $30. Game tickets can also be purchased individually at the festival, 3 for $1.

Note: Wristbands and tickets are for games only. Food and drink purchases will require cash or card.

Will there be food? 

Definitely! Come hungry. Here’s this year’s food lineup:  

  • Food Trucks: Red Sesame (Korean BBQ & tacos), Caveman Crepes (savory and sweet crepes), Topped Fries (French fries), Funnel Vision (funnel cakes), Granny’s Goodies on the Go (soft serve ice-cream treats). 

  • Food Booths: DOPE! (pork dumplings), Decibel Korean Fried Chicken, Silver Springhouse (chicken tenders), Montgomery Inn (BBQ sandwiches), CHCA Teaching Kitchen (woodfired pizzas), GTF hotdogs, pretzels, nachos, and more! 

How do I purchase tickets for the football game?  

Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online at chcaeagles.com/tickets. Students, alumni, and CHCA faculty/staff enter home games for free. 

Can we bring neighbors and friends?  

Absolutely! Homecoming is for everyone, whether you’re part of the CHCA community or not. All are welcome. 

What if it rains?  

Football is an all-weather sport and so is our festival. Rain or shine, we’ll be celebrating. 

Can I volunteer at the festival?  

Yes! It takes many volunteers to make Homecoming Festival a success. Volunteer sign-ups are now open. After you sign up, you will receive an email confirmation of your time slot and booth, as well as a reminder a few days before the event.

What if I lose something at Homecoming?  

Visit the Lost & Found at the ticket sales booth. 

 

Questions? Contact Julie Carnes, Events Manager, at Julie.Carnes@chca-oh.org.