UPDATE (Oct. 10, 6:15 PM): Due to environmental conditions this evening – strong winds and dry surroundings – unfortunately the Maple Hill Bonfire will need to be canceled. Our apologies for this late notice, thank you for understanding.


Information and schedules are below for Maple Hill’s 2024 Spirit Week, Homecoming and Fall Sports Weekend. Go Wildcats!

Homecoming Events for Sr. High School Students

The following events are only for grades 9-12 students.

  • Maple Hill Bonfire (Thursday, October 10, 6:30 PM outside Maple Hill)
  • Pep Rally at School (Friday, October 11)
  • Homecoming Dance (Saturday, October 12, 7:00 PM-10:00 PM in the Maple Hill Gym, $12 admission, meal included)

Fall Sports Weekend Athletics

Please check Maple Hill’s Schedule Galaxy page here for an up-to-date athletics schedule for Fall Sports Weekend (October 11-14, 2024).

Celebrating 50 Years of Coach Dan Gillespie on October 12

At the 11:30 AM boys varsity soccer home game on Saturday, October 12, Dan Gillespie will be honored for 50 years of coaching Maple Hill Soccer. All in the community – including any Maple Hill Soccer Alumni and their families – are invited to attend and celebrate Coach Gillespie. Wearing red and blue is strongly encouraged if attending!

Volunteers for Fall Sports Weekend

Maple Hill’s Athletic Booster Club needs help to ensure the weekend is a success! There will be many visitors at Maple Hill over the weekend and concession stands in different locations to serve them. Please consider helping Booster Club by signing up online to volunteer at a concession stand or to donate food. Concession money raised benefits all Maple Hill Athletic Programs. Email the Booster Club if you have any questions (mhboosterclub@gmail.com).

Maple Hill Spirit Week Themes

All grades 7-12 students may participate in the daily Spirit Week themes between October 7-11, 2024.

Share Spirit Week pictures with us for posting on the district’s social media by emailing them to communications@schodack.k12.ny.us – send full-size or large images if your phone gives you a choice.

  • Monday, October 7: Pajama Day & Anything But a Backpack Day
    • Administration reserves the right to prevent inappropriate items. Please do not bring anything excessively large (ie: can’t fit through doors horizontally or vertically), anything alive, loud or that will otherwise disrupt the school day.
  • Tuesday, October 8: Jerseys Vs. Jersey Shore
  • Wednesday, October 9: Dress like a Disney Character or Class Colors (combine them if you want!)
    • 7th: White
    • 8th: Gray
    • 9th: Orange
    • 10th: Green
    • 11th: Yellow
    • 12th: Purple
  • Thursday, October 10: Country Vs. Country Club
  • Friday, October 11: Wildcat Pride
    • 12th: Purple
    • 9th – 11th: Blue
    • 7th – 8th: Red