MST Joins the Richardson High School Homecoming Parade! 🎉

Richardson High School (RHS) has invited MST Elementary to take part in their annual Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 3rd. This year’s theme is “Be The Legend”—and MST is excited to bring a legendary float to the parade!

One of our MST STEM Specialists, Ms. Hebert, is leading the effort and has invited the MST PTA to participate in supporting this exciting project. Together, we’ll make sure MST shines on parade day!

Overview

We need supplies, float builders, and parade participants (students and accompanying parents) to help make this happen. Whether you can lend a hand in planning, building, or riding along, there’s a role for everyone!

And of course—anyone can come watch and cheer us on! 🎉
The parade route will begin at on Friday, October 3rd at 4:00pm at Heights Elementary -- and end at the RHS parking lot.

Planning the Float 📝

The first planning session will be held:

📅 Tuesday, September 16th
⏰ 3:20 - 4:30pm
📍 MST Elementary, Room C101

Can’t make it in person? Join us virtually via WebEx:

🔗 Join WebEx
📌 Meeting number: 2498 266 9832
🔑 Password: Homecoming25!

Additional planning sessions may be scheduled as needed.

📦Supplies: An Amazon wish list will be created so families can contribute needed supplies. Stay tuned for the link!

Building the Float 🛠️

The first building session will be held:

📅 Wednesday, September 24th
⏰ 3:20 - 5:00pm
📍 MST Elementary Parking Lot

We’ll work on the float until the Family Picnic starts at 5:00pm. Additional building sessions may be scheduled as needed.

The float trailer is already secured—now we just need your helping hands!

Riding on the Float in the Parade 🚩

📅 Friday, October 3rd
⏰ Line-up at 3:00pm
📍 Heights Elementary Parking Lot

Students from the KMST Broadcast Team and the Cheer Club will proudly lead MST’s presence in the parade. Additional MST students may be invited to ride the float if they assist with the float build.

To participate, students must:

Obtain permission from Ms. Hebert; and
Submit a signed parent/guardian permission slip.

Participants will receive detailed instructions from Ms. Hebert about what to bring and where/when to meet on parade day.

In addition, as part of the RHS Homecoming collection drive, all float participants are required to donate a new pack of socks or underwear. Donations must be received by the MST Front Office by Wednesday, October 1st.