12 members of the 2026 Homecoming Court stand in front of Old Senior High.

Perryville High School has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court. The court will ride in the Homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 17, and the King and Queen will be crowned during halftime of the football game.

Senior Candidates
Kristina Kishbaugh, daughter of Sunshine Flentge and Ian Layton, and Ethan McGraw and Melissa Harris
Gunner Britt, son of Heather and Austin Britt
Leah Bell, daughter of Letitia and Wes Bell
Riley Kemp, son of Becky Kemp and Jim Kemp
Paige Berkbigler, daughter of Megan and David Berkbigler
Cabren Kirn, son of Tracy and James Watkins

Juniors Representatives
Charli Gerler, daughter of Jaimy and Chris Brown, and Scott and Amy Gerler
Kaden Lane, son of Nicole and Thomas Lane

Sophomore Representatives
Grace Buchheit, daughter of Carrie and Ryan Buchheit
Jasper Burress-Johnson, son of Caitlin Burress, and Thomas Johnson and Lindsey Laws

Freshman Representatives
Bailey Barnett, daughter of Randi Barnett
Easton Bader, son of Jamie and Todd Bader

Pictured, from left, are freshman representatives Easton Bader and Bailey Barnett; sophomore representatives Jasper Burress-Johnson and Grace Buchheit; Junior representatives Kaden Lane and Charli Gerler; and senior candidates Kristina Kishbaugh, Gunner Britt, Leah Bell, Riley Kemp, Paige Berkbigler, and Cabren Kirn.

2026 HOMECOMING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, Oct. 11

Buccaneer Bash, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Pirate Stadium Parking Lot (Bus Lot)

Powder Puff Football, 5:30 p.m.
Pirate Stadium

Snake Dance, 6:40 p.m.
Traveling from Pirate Stadium to Bonfire

Homecoming Bonfire, 7 p.m.
Between Middle School parking lot and National Guard Drive

Saturday, Oct. 25

Homecoming Parade, 10 a.m.
City Park - Town Square - Campus
Parade Grand Marshals: PHS Alumni Veterans

Football game vs. Herculaneum, 1 p.m.
Halftime Band Performance & Presentation of King and Queen

Dance, 8 p.m.
Perry Park Center