Homecoming Parade

We are excited to invite you to the  2026 Sidney Homecoming Parade and Bonfire! Join us as we bring our  community and schools together for an evening of Yellow Jacket spirit, fun, and celebration.   Thursday, September 24, 2026   Parade Begins: 7:00 PM   Pa......More

We are excited to invite you to the  2026 Sidney Homecoming Parade and Bonfire! Join us as we bring our  community and schools together for an evening of Yellow Jacket spirit, fun, and celebration.   Thursday, September 24, 2026   Parade Begins: 7:00 PM   Parade Lineup: 6:30 PM   Bonfire: Following the Parade The parade will showcase our Sidney students, teams, organizations, and community groups as we celebrate Homecoming and what it means to be a Yellow Jacket. The  bonfire will begin immediately following the conclusion of the parade , giving everyone an opportunity to continue the celebration and enjoy the Homecoming spirit together. This event is proudly  sponsored by Sidney Athletics , and we encourage everyone to come out, support our students, and help make this a special night for the entire Sidney community. Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your Yellow Jacket spirit! We look forward to seeing you there! Go Jackets!    Parade Lineup:(Order in The Parade and asking Coaches to attend to help with lineup) VESPA Cruiser- Mike Mitchell Pride of Sidney Band- Chris Adams Varsity Cheer- Ashley Swiger Court Members- Cindy Biddle Varsity Football- Kyle Coleman Senior Class- Joe Spangler Junior Class- Sam Slover Sophomore Class- Kim Voisard Freshman Class- Stacey Goffena and Sarah Olding Middle School Cheer- Amanda Taylor Youth Cheer - Ashley Swiger Middle School Football- Nathan Arling Youth Football- Seth Ellis Middle School Cross Country- Adam Doenges Middle School Soccer (Boys and Girls)- Kate Burden and Kate Morrison Middle School Volleyball- Payton Boshears

Emerson to Sidney Memorial in front of SHS to Stadium

No School - Staff PD

Picture Day - WECC

9/29/26 - Whittier Photo Day  10/20/26 - Whittier Retake Day  

Whittier Early Childhood Center

Picture Retakes - Emerson

9/9/26 - Emerson Photo Day 9/30/26 - Emerson Retake Day

Emerson Primary

Picture Retakes - Longfellow

9/10/26 - Longfellow Photo Day 10/6/26 - Longfellow Retake Day

Longfellow Primary

Picture Retakes - Northwood

9/15/26 - Northwood Photo Day 10/7/26 - Northwood Retake Day

Northwood Intermediate

2-Hr Delay - Staff PD

Students will start school 2 hours later. 

All Schools

Picture Retakes - SMS (plus Staff/Clubs/Groups)

9/16/26 - SMS 5th & 6th Grades Photo Day 9/17/26 - SMS 7th & 8th Grades Photo Day  10/13/26 - SMS Retakes + Staff Group + Clubs/Groups

Sidney Middle School

Picture Retakes - SHS (plus Senior Group/Staff/Clubs/Groups)

9/16/26 - SMS 5th & 6th Grades Photo Day 9/17/26 - SMS 7th & 8th Grades Photo Day  10/13/26 - SMS Retakes + Staff Group + Clubs/Groups

Sidney High School

End of First Quarter

Picture Retakes - WECC

9/29/26 - Whittier Photo Day  10/20/26 - Whittier Retake Day  

Whittier Early Childhood Center

2-Hr Early Dismissal - Parent/Teacher Conferences

Students are dismissed 2 hours early.  Conferences are 3:30-7 PM. Some may be by appointment only. 

All Schools

WECC Preschool Screening

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Families who are NEW to Whittier Early Childhood Center begin the registration process by completing the pre-registration form. * Once you have completed the pre-registration form online , you will receive an email to complete the rem......More

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Families who are NEW to Whittier Early Childhood Center begin the registration process by completing the pre-registration form. * Once you have completed the pre-registration form online , you will receive an email to complete the remaining online enrollment forms.  * When online enrollment forms are complete, WECC will call to schedule a screening time for your child. All preschool students must be screened—this is a series of developmental tests to determine whether your child might require additional services.  * Additionally, the preschool enrollment process requires the following pieces of information for permanent records to be brought to your child's screening appointment: * Parent/Guardian Photo ID * Child’s Birth Certificate * Proof of Residency - mortgage, lease/rental agreement, phone/water/utility bill, pay stub * Immunization Record - shots must be up to date in accordance with the state guidelines * Proof of Custody (as applicable) * Medical Statement (signed by a doctor) -  download here * Dental Statement (signed by a dentist or doctor if a dentist isn't available) -  download here * Proof of Income for each Working Adult in the Household (W2, tax return, or 4 consecutive pay stubs, JFS statements) Preschool Registration Fee All typically developing children who take part in the preschool program will be asked to pay a registration fee of $25, due at the time of screening.

Whittier Early Childhood Center - 425 Belmont St., Sidney