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Waukee Homecoming Royalty to be Crowned After Parade

Waukee homecoming activities are in full swing.

From the Waukee Community School District web site:

Thursday
 - Homecoming Parade

  • Parade route will be that same as all Waukee parades (Staging at Vince Meyer parking lot and ending at Waukee Stadium).
  • Homecoming parade will begin at 6:00 p.m.
  • All parade participants must be at the Vince Meyer Learning Center by 5:30 p.m.
  • Coronation follows the parade at around 7 p.m. at the stadium.
  • Powderpuff football games follow coronation.
 Thursday – Waukee Homecoming BBQ
  • The Waukee Homecoming BBQ will be held at the Waukee Football Stadium from 6:30-7:30 p.m. (immediately following the Homecoming Parade).  The BBQ is sponsored by the Waukee Band Boosters and Waukee Athletic Boosters.  Cost of the BBQ dinner is $5.  Proceeds will assist in paying for the electronic sign in front of the Waukee High School.  Food is sponsored by Hy-Vee and Backyard BBQ.
Friday – Student Pep Assembly
  • Homecoming Pep Assembly for students will be Sept. 20 at 2:15 in the Field House. This is not a community event.
Friday – Football Game
  • Waukee vs. Johnston – Game starts at 7:30.
  • Court and King and Queen introduced at game.
Saturday – Homecoming Dance
  • Dance Saturday from 8-11 p.m. in the west gym at the high school.  Admission $10 per student. Only WHS students in grades 10-12 may attend or bring guests. No one in grade 9 or lower will be admitted and no one older than 20 will be admitted as per past practice.  All attendees must show an ID at the door.  Dress is semi-formal.

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