Dear Parents and Students,

This year's Mum Day is on Sept. 25. A legendary Hoban tradition since 1962, Mum Day is yet another event drastically impacted by COVID-19. The Class of 2021 has spent countless hours planning and preparing for their day to lead this tradition.

While the Hoban calendar originally stated we would attempt to hold two Mum Days, the senior class leadership conferred with administration to propose a new plan and uphold the traditions of Mum Day as a single-day event. This change is the only way to offer a traditional experience to our seniors. The administration and senior leaders also feel it is important and appropriate to include only the seniors and the freshman classes as it is these students’ first and last Mum Day. As such, only freshmen and seniors will be at school on Friday, Sept. 25.

We are planning several ways for all students to participate in Mum Day. 
  
  • Monday, Sept. 21 - Friday, Sept. 25 will be Spirit Week. Students attending school will be permitted to dress up in the daily themes to build excitement for the big game.  
  • Student Council is planning poster parties during enrichment time over the next two weeks. Details will be sent to students.
  • Seniors will receive a separate email regarding sign ups for decorating the building.
  • Spirit bags will be given to all sophomores and juniors to encourage them to participate virtually on Mum Day. 
  • The Mum Day rally will be live streamed for all students, alumni and parents. An email will be sent with the link to watch remotely on Friday, Sept. 25.
  • If your family is planning to host a watch party for the game, please plan responsibly to maintain guidelines set forth by the Ohio Department of Health. 

We know this news will be disappointing to many sophomores and juniors and their families. The Class of 2021 deserves the opportunity to plan and be together on campus on Mum Day, their last as students. Thank you for your support and understanding. 

Dr. Emily Ramos, Principal
Mr. Tim Lucey ’97, Associate Principal and Dean of Students