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Council OKs Sherando High homecoming parade, declares Sherando Pride Week

Stephens City Town Council · August 11, 2026

Summary

Stephens City Council authorized Sherando High School's homecoming parade for Sept. 17 at 6:00 p.m., approved use of Newtown Commons for festivities and declared the week of Sept. 13 Sherando Pride Week. The motion passed unanimously.

Lisa Slaughter, speaking for the Sherando Warrior Club, asked the council "for permission for Sherando High School to have their homecoming parade on Main Street on September 17 th at 6:00 pm." Councilwoman Smith moved to authorize use of Newtown Commons for homecoming festivities, to assist in facilitating use of Route 11 for the parade and to declare the week of Sept. 13 as Sherando Pride Week; the motion carried unanimously.

The council did not attach any special conditions in the motion beyond coordination for roadway use and Commons activities. The vote was recorded as L. Fravel — Aye; P. Fravel — Aye; Smith — Aye; Stevens — Aye; Swygert‑Smith — Aye; Woodruff — Aye. The authorization enables school organizers to proceed with event planning while coordinating with town staff on logistics and safety.

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