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One Big Spartan Week: Turkey Bowl, the Marching Spartans and the First-Ever Spartan Way 5K

11/13/2026 4:25 pm

The week before Thanksgiving Break is one of the busiest on the LCHS calendar. From November 16 to 21, our 7/8 students will be practicing flag football, cheering on classmates and lining up for a brand-new race. Here's what's happening and how families can join in.

Turkey Bowl 2026: Friday, November 20

The Turkey Bowl is a 30+ year LCHS tradition held right before Thanksgiving Break. SS1 takes on SS2 and SS3 takes on SS4 in flag football, and the whole grade turns out to cheer. Football players, cheerleaders, band, color guard and the decorating committee all come together to make it happen.

  • Practices (football and cheer): Monday through Thursday, November 16–19, 3:30–5:00 PM, on the baseball, football or soccer field (varies by day). LCHS varsity football players, both girls and boys, coach the teams.
  • Attendance: Students may miss one practice and still play half of the game. Students who miss two or more may not participate. 7th and 8th grade basketball players are the exception.
  • Game day: The 7th grade game is during Periods 1–2 and the 8th grade game is during Periods 3–4. Students who attend every practice play at least two series.
  • Spectators: Parents are welcome and admission is free. Please sit in the visitor stands.

Questions? Reach out to your child's PE teacher or Coach Luthey, LCHS PE Department Chair.

Marching Spartans Friends & Family Show: Thursday, November 19

The LCHS Marching Spartans are performing their field show, Red, for friends and family at 7:00 PM in LCHS Spartan Stadium. Admission is free. It's a great chance for younger students to see the high school band and color guard up close.

The Spartan Way 5K: Saturday, November 21

LCHS is hosting its inaugural Spartan Way 5K on the LCHS track and campus from 7:00 to 11:30 AM. All proceeds support La Cañada High School Athletics.

SPARTAN 5K FLYER - FINAL

Tickets are $25 to participate and $5 for spectators. Children under 5 are free. Scan the QR code on the flyer to buy tickets. Questions? Contact Sarah Beattie at sbeattie@lcusd.net.

We hope to see lots of Spartan families out on the field, in the stands and on the course. Go Spartans!

Important News

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