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Charles City homecoming week kicks off with bonfire and pep rally

Charles City homecoming week kicks off with bonfire and pep rally
The Charles City High School homecoming court for 2022 is, front from left, Ava Ellis, Olivia Litterer, Hailey Kowalski, Nora Hruska and Harper McInroy; back row, Drew Martin, Nathan Lopez, Zachary Chambers, Anders Haglund and Kayden Blunt. Photo courtesy Charles City School District
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Comet Pride will be brighter than ever this year as students and the community celebrate homecoming.

Leading off this year’s homecoming schedule is a new event that brings back a flair of nostalgia as Comet Council kicks the week off with a bonfire and community pep rally.

The event will be held Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Charles City Elks Lodge. A  meal of hot dogs, chips, and a beverage will be served for $5.  The meal starts at 7 p.m., and the bonfire and pep rally will begin at 7:30 p.m.

The homecoming theme this year is “Back In Orange and Black.”

Homecoming Schedule of Events

Sunday, Sept. 18 

  • 7 p.m. – Bonfire and meal ($5 for meal), Charles City Elks Lodge.
  • 7:30 p.m. – Pep rally begins.

Monday, Sept. 19 

  • 4:30 p.m. – McBooster Night, Soifer Family McDonald’s; meet the Comet fall athletes; from 4:30 to 7 p.m. mention the fundraiser and 20% of purchase will benefit the Charles City Athletic Booster Club.

Thursday, Sept. 22

  • 6-8:30 p.m. – Team dinner for 9-12 grade students, 1200 1st Ave. – across from the middle school; all athletes and performing arts students eat free; open to the public for $5 (food available until 7:30 p.m.); yard games, bounce house and DJ; hosted by the Charles City Booster Club and sponsored by Hy-Vee.

Friday, Sept. 23 

  • Morning – Community-wide spirit activities by high school students.
  • 1:30 p.m. – Pep Rally, Comet Gym.
  • 2:55 p.m. – Homecoming Court Coronation, Comet Gym.
  • 4:15 p.m. – Parade, Main Street.
  • 5 p.m. – 9-10 grade football, Comet Field.
  • 7 p.m. – Homecoming Court Recognition, Comet Field.
  • 7:30 p.m. – Varsity football vs. Hampton-Dumont-CAL, Comet Field.
  • Halftime – Marching band and dance team performs
  • 9 p.m. – Dance, high school cafeteria.

School Dress Up Days Schedule

Charles City High School 

  • Monday – Kick-Off Day (Dress in your favorite sports team apparel).
  • Tuesday – Celebrity/Movie Star Day.
  • Wednesday – Anything But the BackPack.
  • Thursday – Throwback Thursday (Dress from a different decade).
  • Friday – Comet Pride Day (Orange & Black).

Charles City Middle School 

  • Monday – Kick-Off Day (Dress in your favorite sports team apparel).
  • Tuesday – Celebrity/favorite person.
  • Wednesday – America Day-  Red, White, and Blue .
  • Thursday – Throwback Thursday (Dress from a different decade).
  • Friday – Comet Pride Day (Orange & Black).

Lincoln and Washington Elementary Schools

  • Monday – Kick-Off Day (Dress in your favorite sports team apparel).
  • Tuesday – Celebrity/Movie Star Day (Real or animated; no masks).
  • Wednesday – Color Wars (PK-Pink, K-Blue, 1-Green, 2-Yellow, 3-Red, 4-Purple).
  • Thursday – Throwback Thursday (Dress from a different decade).
  • Friday – Comet Pride (Orange & Black).

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