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HTG Games

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Saturday, May 3rd 2025

4:30 p.m. – Pregame Activities

- Raffle Baskets

- Concessions

- Spirit Gear

5:30 p.m. – Stadium Opens

6:00 p.m. – Games Begin

Will the Tigers hold onto the Golden Pencil this year? Or will the Hippos and Giraffes take back the prize? Come see it all unfold live at Meridian High School.

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 staff from Oak Street Elementary competes against the 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 team 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!

Hula Hoop Chain

Funky Chicken Bean Bag Toss

Balloon Launch Teacher Ring Toss

Event Tickets

All fans will need a ticket to enter the stadium.
Tickets ordered after April 16 or at the door are $15 each.
Tickets will be available at will call on April 20 in the Meridian High School auxiliary gym.

Tickets

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

Show your school pride with spirit gear! Order your student an HTG Games 2024 t-shirt or other apparel so they can sport it during Spirit Week which begins on April 15, 2024. All non-apparel spirit gear will be available at will call on April 20 in the Meridian High School gym.
Place your order soon, to guarantee you will receive the HTG Games shirt.

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.

Volunteer

Donate Baked Goods

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.

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