Pep rally showcases PHS students' spirit
Posted Date: 10/19/26 (10:11 AM)
Poughkeepsie High School kicked off eight days of school spirit on Friday with a pep rally at the end of the school day.The school held its Homecoming football game later Friday night and has five days of Spirit Week activities planned for this week in advance of its Homecoming Dance on Oct. 23.The pep rally began with each school club and athletic team being recognized as they walked into the gym, followed by a group photo with all the seniors who participate in clubs. After getting Principal Dr. Phee Simpson to join the photo, the school then serenaded her for her birthday.
The rally continued with cheerleading performance and a slew of games that had each grade level jumping with excitement in the stands. In grade-level teams – in addition to a faculty team – students competed in a football toss and Hula Hoop relay. The day was capped with a game of musical chairs.
Poughkeepsie City School District buildings are celebrating Spirit Week this week, with various theme dress up days planned. At the high school, Monday is "Meme and Character Day;" Tuesday is "Time Hop Day," in which students dress in their favorite era's clothing; Wednesday is "Culture Day," celebrating each student's diversity; Friday is "Ages and Stages Day," with each grade level assigned a different age theme (ninth grade "Babies," 10th "Toddlers/Kids," 11th "Adults," 12th "Senior Citizens;" and finally Friday is a "Pink Out Day" for breast cancer awareness. 
