Barnesville/Olney Homecomings on Tap This Week
BARNESVILLE – Barnesville High School and Olney Friends School students, alumni, parents and friends mark Homecoming 2026 this week.
Barnesville’s activities will take place on Thursday and Friday while Olney’s special activities will follow at the Olney campus on Sandy Ridge Road on Saturday.
On Friday evening, the 4-3 Wheeling Central Maroon Knights invade Shamrock Stadium. The small powerhouse is currently ranked #8 in the state among West Virginia Class A teams.
At halftime, the 2026 BHS Homecoming Queen will be crowned. Who will pick the “white rose?” Candidates are profiled on Barnesville Area News.
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Join us as we celebrate Homecoming 2026 and our 150th year in the Barnesville community!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Email alumni@olneyfriends.org RSVP for Homecoming and sign up for the events below.
Events:
10:00 a.m. Olney Distance Run (ODR)
12:15 p.m. Lunch: Groundhog Gravy!
2:00 p.m. Alumni-Student Soccer Game
6:15 p.m. Supper
7:30 p.m. Talent Show: Students, Faculty, Alumni
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