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Urbandale Homecoming Week: September 12–September 17 Go J-Hawks!

Come support your J-Hawks and celebrate our Urbandale community spirit during Urbandale High School Homecoming 2022! We’ll be celebrating with a variety of activities the week of September 12th. We look forward to welcoming you!

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Community Open House Events: Olmsted Elementary & UHS Performance Lab & Studio

  • Please join us in celebrating the completion of Olmsted Elementary and the Urbandale High School Performance Lab and Studio (fitness center) during our Community Open House Events from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. 
  • Attendees will have an opportunity to take self-guided tours of both Olmsted and the UHS Performance Lab and Studio during the two-hour timeframe. 
  • In addition, a short program will take place at 7:00 p.m. at Olmsted. We look forward to welcoming you!

Thursday, September 15, 2022
5:30 p.m. 9th Grade Football Game

  • Urbandale vs. Des Moines Roosevelt at UHS Frerichs Field; kick-off at 5:30 p.m.
  • Please make sure you are prepared to cheer on your J-Hawks at our home venues by either purchasing tickets in advance at www.j-hawks.com/tickets or purchasing tickets at the gate with a credit card (there will no longer be a cash option at the gate).
  • Please make arrangements to arrive early to the high school in order to find a parking spot, or park east or south of the stadium on neighborhood streets.

6:00 p.m. Homecoming Parade 

  • The UHS Homecoming Parade begins at Urbandale Middle School and ends at Urbandale High School.

5:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. UHS Street Party 

  • The UHS Street Party will take place in the UHS Parking Lot before and after the Homecoming Parade. We’ll have a variety of activities highlighting UHS clubs and teams in the UHS parking lot. 
  • Bring the kids for activities, autographs with the UHS football team, bounce house, and food trucks! (Note: food available for purchase) 
  • All Urbandale students, families, staff, alumni, and community supporters are welcome to attend.

Friday, September 16, 2022
5:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m. Urbandale Lions Club Annual Homecoming Pancake Supper 2022

  • Urbandale High School Commons (lunchroom)
  • No tickets required; attendees are welcome to give “free will” donations.

7:00 p.m. Varsity Football Game

  • Urbandale vs. Des Moines Roosevelt at UHS Frerichs Field; kick-off at 7:00 p.m.
  • Please make sure you are prepared to cheer on your J-Hawks at our home venues by either purchasing tickets in advance at www.j-hawks.com/tickets or purchasing tickets at the gate with a credit card (there will no longer be a cash option at the gate).
  • We will be presenting the Homecoming Court at the football game.
  • All varsity events will be streamed online at www.j-hawks.com/live

Saturday, September 17, 2022
8:00 p.m.– 11:00 p.m. UHS Homecoming Dance “Out of This World” at UHS Commons

  • Cost is $10/person (Note: The Homecoming Dance is only open to UHS students and guests.)
  • Homecoming Dance tickets will be on sale beginning September 6th using the QR code on posters around the building or this link
  • If a UHS student would like to bring a guest from another school, the UHS student must complete a guest form. Guest forms are located outside of room 231 and 226. The form must be completed and turned in prior to the dance (preferred) or on the night of the dance. Tickets for guest students must be purchased by Friday, September 16th at 4:00pm. Any questions, please email: petersonk@urbandaleschools.com or hansonk1@urbandaleschools.com 
  • Must have a School ID to get into the dance; School IDs required for all attendees (Note: guests from other schools could provide a School ID or a driver’s license)

UHS Homecoming Spirit Days — “Out of This World”

  • Monday 9/12: PJ Day
  • Tuesday 9/13: Tacky Tourists
  • Wednesday 9/14: Color Years
  • Thursday 9/15: Soccer Mom vs. BBQ Dad
  • Friday 9/15: J-HAWK Spirit

(Note: Please see announcements from UMS and elementary schools for school-specific Homecoming dress up days.)

We wish everyone a safe, fun, and memorable Homecoming 2022!