Right: The Elgin Middle School cheer team fires up the crowd during the Meet the Wildcats event at Elgin High School Aug. 8. Friday night lights return to Elgin Sept. 12 for the Wildcats’ first home game against Montgomery.
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Above: Elgin Independent School District staff proudly take the floor Friday afternoon, welcoming in new teachers and returning students gearing up for the 2025-26 school year, which begins Aug. 13. Above right: The Elgin High School marching band gives students, parents and the Wildcat community a preview of this fall’s halftime shows with a performance at Meet the Wildcats. The lineup stayed sharp over the summer with camp rehearsals and appearances at local parades.