Homecoming

A Tradition of Pony Pride

Join us for the Pony Homecoming Carnival! This free, family-friendly event brings people together from Woodbury to Marine to show their Pony Pride and have some pre-game fun. The event features traditional carnival games and activities, inflatables, food trucks and more for ALL ages.

Volunteers needed for the carnival. Sign up online.

Carnival Details

Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 on the Stillwater Area High School campus

4:30-6:30 p.m.: Carnival featuring fun for all ages

7 p.m.: Homecoming football game

Homecoming News

Sponsorship Opportunities

This family-friendly community event is not possible without our local businesses. Thanks to past support from local businesses and organizations this free event has become a favorite of students, families, alumni and district residents.

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities:

Platinum Sponsor (2 sponsors): $2,500

As a Platinum Sponsor you will receive your business name and logo included on:

Event banner displayed front and center at carnival
Sandwich boards located throughout the event
Thank You insert in Homecoming football game program
Signage at carnival game/inflatable of your choice
Signage in Pony Plaza
REVISED: Your business logo/name listed on printed posters and calendars promoting the event
Your business tagged and mentioned on a Facebook event and other social media posts
Link to your business on the Homecoming website

Gold Sponsor (3 sponsors): $1,500 each

As a Gold Sponsor you will receive your business name and logo included on:

Signage at carnival game/inflatable of your choice
Signage in Pony Plaza
REVISED: Your business logo/name listed on printed posters and calendars promoting the event
Your business tagged and mentioned on a Facebook event and other social media posts
Link to your business on the Homecoming website

Silver Sponsor (5 sponsors): $1,000 each

Bronze Sponsor: $500 each

Volunteer to run a booth, game or activity: FREE

Want to learn more about sponsoring the event? Contact Carissa Keister at keisterc@stillwaterschools.org.

Homecoming Dance

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 | Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. |Location: Stillwater Area High School

Cost: $15 for students / $20 for guest outside of our district

Tickets will be on Sale:

September 8th - September 17th

Tickets sold before / after school in the main rotunda & the Pony Store during 4th and 5th hours

Cash, Check, Debit, (Apple Pay before or after school)

GUEST Tickets - You must turn in a guest contract prior to buying a guest ticket. You will also need a paper copy of guests' school ID, License, or other school identifier. Guest Contract can be found in your Pony Center.

Football Information

Homecoming Week Activities

Sunday, Sept. 7

Paint the Town Red: All Day Activity Sponsored by SAHS Student Council
Businesses share their Pony Pride by having their windows painted by students with homecoming artwork or messages

Monday, Sept. 8

Theme Day: Groutfit (check with school)
SAHS Royalty Nominees Announced

Tuesday, Sept. 9

Theme Day: Jersey Day (check with school)
Senior Citizen Royalty Coronation: TBD
Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Park: 5 p.m. at Pony Stadium
Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Park: 7 p.m. at Pony Stadium
Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Lakeville South: 7 p.m. at SAHS gym
Spikeball Tournament: 6:30 p.m. SAHS

Wednesday, Sept. 10

Theme Day: Pink Out (check with school)
Varsity Girls Tennis vs. Mahtomedi: 4 p.m. at SAHS tennis courts
Powder Puff Football Game: 6 p.m. at Pony Stadium (Tackle Cancer Fundraiser)

Thursday, Sept. 11

Theme Day: Summer or Winter (check with school)
Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Roseville: 5 p.m. at Pony Stadium
Girls Swim and Dive Conference Meet: 6:30 p.m. at SMS pool
Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Roseville: 7 p.m. at Pony Stadium
Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Woodbury: 7 p.m. at SAHS gym

Friday, Sept. 12 - Pony Pride Day

Theme Day: Pony Pride Day (all schools)
High School Spirit Tour
High school students in athletics, music, clubs, and activities greet PreK-5 students in the morning at elementary schools.
Coronation and Pep Fest Assembly
Students Only at SAHS
Carnival: 4:30-6:30 p.m. at SAHS
This free event features traditional carnival games and activities, inflatables, and food trucks.
Varsity Football vs. Shakopee 7 p.m. at Pony Stadium

Saturday, Sept. 20

Homecoming Dance: 7-10:30 p.m. at SAHS (students only)

Schedules for B and JV competitions can be found at SuburbanEast.org
Not all schools participate in theme dress up days. Watch for announcements from your school on dress up days.

Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors

Platinum
HealthPartners & Lakeview Hospital

Gold
Lake Elmo Bank
Pediatric Dentistry
Royal Credit Union

Silver
Kraus-Anderson
Mathnasium
Schmitty & Sons

Bronze
First State Bank and Trust

MidwestOne Bank