Raymond, Miss. – Hinds County School District (HCSD) will launch of its first-ever Unity Bowl Week, a new district tradition designed to celebrate school pride, community spirit, and togetherness.
The weeklong celebration begins with the inaugural Unity Bowl Pep Rally on Sunday, September 21, at 5:00 p.m. on the Hinds Parkway in Byram. The rally will showcase performances from student drumlines, cheerleaders, and student leaders from both Raymond High School and Terry High School, setting the stage for a week of community-centered events.
Unity Bowl Week will conclude with the much-anticipated football game between the Raymond Rangers and the Terry Bulldogs on Friday, September 26, at 7:00 p.m. at Terry High School.
“The Unity Bowl is a celebration of unity, school pride, and community spirit,” said Dr. Mitchell Shears, HCSD Superintendent. “We are proud to launch this new tradition and bring our students, families, and community together in a way that highlights the best of Hinds County School District.”
In addition to the pep rally and the big game, HCSD schools will host a series of special events and service projects throughout the week. These activities will highlight the district’s commitment to community engagement and student leadership:
Sunday, September 21 - Unity Bowl Pep Rally, 5:00 p.m. | Hinds Parkway
Monday, September 22 - Unity Bowl Bears for Children with Cancer Challenge
Tuesday, September 23 - Unity Bowl Community Volunteer Day
Wednesday, September 24 - Unity Bowl Community Service Project
Thursday, September 25 - Unity Bowl Senior Leadership Breakfast | Invitation Only
Friday, September 26 - Unity Bowl Football Game, 7:00 p.m. | Terry High School
HCSD invites local media outlets, families, and community members to be part of Unity Bowl Week and join in celebrating the launch of this new district tradition.
