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HTG Games
meridian high school
RAIN OR SHINE!!!
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
4:30 p.m. – Pregame Activities
- Raffle Baskets
- Concessions
- Spirit Gear
5:30 p.m. – Gym Opens
6:00 p.m. – Games Begin
IMPORTANT UPDATE: HTG Games will be moved into the Meridian High School Gym this year in anticipation of a rainy Saturday. This change limits the numbers we can support in the space and so we have extended the online sales for tickets at the discounted rate through the end of the day on May 1. As we are quickly nearing the capacity limits we anticipate the tickets will sell out today so please order online as soon as you can if you plan on joining us. WE ANTICIPATE SELLING OUT. All those orders already completed for tickets have secured their spot. If the online store is sold out we will also have donation tickets to support the PTA in lieu of attendance.
Will the Tigers hold onto the Golden Pencil this year? Or will the Hippos and Giraffes take back the prize? Rubber chickens, flying hula hoops, and Mr. Kasik racing in snorkeling gear. Come see it all unfold live at Meridian High School. In case of rain, the games will be held inside of the Meridian gym!
What are the HTG Games?
The Hippo Tiger Giraffe (HTG) Games are an annual City of Falls Church school-spirit event that draws over 1500 students, families, teachers, and staff. The teachers and staff from Oak Street Elementary competes against the teachers and staff from Mount Daniel and Jessie Thackrey in Olympics-style competitions with the winner receiving the ultimate prize – the Golden Pencil!
HTG is one of the PTA’s biggest fundraisers, providing attractions other than the Games. Support your teachers with spirit gear and enjoy the game with pizza, baked goodies, and other snacks from our concession stands. You also can enter to win a classroom raffle basket before the event.
Check out these student demonstrations of the games in which the teachers will competing!
Balloon Launch Teacher Ring Toss
Event Tickets
- All fans will need a ticket to enter the stadium.
- Tickets ordered after April 30th or at the door are $15 each.
- Tickets will be available at will call on May 3rd in the Meridian High School auxiliary gym.
Raffle Baskets
- Each paired classroom has created an awesome themed raffle basket that our students will want. Prior to the games, students will be able to place their raffle tickets into a fishbowl during the pre-event from 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. in the Meridian High School auxiliary gym.
- The money raised from these ever-popular baskets helps the FCEPTA fund teacher grants and school-related activities. The raffle baskets winners will be announced between games. The raffle winner does not have to be present to win their prize.
- Choose from 25 different prize baskets! Enter in as many as you like, as often as you want!
- Raffle ticket pricing: Pre-order 5-packs of tickets for $10. Single tickets will be $3 at the event.
Spirit Gear
- Pom poms, foam fingers, tattoos, and other goodies will be available for sale AT THE GAMES! Please stop by the Spirit Gear table to purchase your school swag.
- All spirit gear will be delivered to classrooms by THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025. If you don't receive your items by Friday, please contact fceptaspiritgear@gmail.com or stop by the Spirit Gear table on Saturday!
- If you ordered after the deadline, your order is being filled as received! Items are available unless listed as "SOLD OUT" in the HTG Store.
- Show your school pride with spirit gear! Order your student an HTG Games 2025 t-shirt or other apparel so they can sport it during Spirit Week which begins on April 28, 2025. All non-apparel spirit gear will be available at will call on May 3rd in the Meridian High School gym
Get involved with the GAMES
HTG is a huge event and it needs volunteers to make it happen. Consider volunteering for a shift before or during the games. Can't make it? You can also support the event with baked goods. See links of opportunities below.
HTG Games sponsors
Our sponsors help make the HTG Games a success! Support the local businesses that support our students and us. Select the sponsor logo for more information.
GOLD SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
