Activities all this week will help Smith-Cotton students, alumni and supporters build toward the weekend’s homecoming football game and other events.
Spirit days started Monday, with high school students — and some teachers — attending classes in their pajamas. Student Council President Elena Sharp said aside from Friday’s traditional black and gold day, pajama day likely will see the most participation by students.
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