Sept. 16. Next week is Spirit Week at Hough High School, and students are encouraged to dress in a different theme each day.

Monday: Bright Beginnings — Kick the week off in your favorite neon-colored item.

Tuesday: Slide into School — Hop out of bed and step into your favorite slides or slippers.

Wednesday: You’ve Got 90 Reasons to Get to School — Raid your parents’ closet and don their favorite ’90s apparel.

Thursday: Team Up for Attendance — Bust out gear to support your favorite college or pro team.

Friday: Rep Your Class — Freshmen wear blue, sophomores wear white, juniors wear gray, and seniors wear black.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools holds spirit week each September as part of Attendance Awareness Month to promote the importance of showing up for school every day.

Rockin’ in the USA

This Friday night is USA Night for the home Hough football game against New Bern. The school is selling a red, white and blue tie-dyed shirt with the Huskies logo that can be purchased in advance online and picked up at Hough. Click here to place your order.