POULSBO — The week of Oct. 2 was North Kitsap High School’s homecoming week. The week was full of activities celebrating alumni and student-athletes of North Kitsap.

Sept. 28 was the powderpuff football game, with girls coming out to show their skills on the field. The juniors overthrew the seniors 26-24 after what was described as a “Super Bowl-like delay” when the lights went out.

The homecoming parade, which showcased all of the fall athletes, took place on Sept. 30. Floats for each class were on display, as well as different clubs and homecoming royalty nominees being driven down Front Street in Corvettes. The parade began at the Lutheran Church on Fourth Street in downtown Poulsbo and ended on the waterfront. There, by the gazebo, was a bonfire, and captains from each of the fall teams spoke about their programs.

“After the parade, there’s a pep rally and bonfire at the pavilion,” Matt Stanford of North Kitsap High School’s ASB said. “And that will bring up each of the captains for each of the teams during the bonfire.”

On Oct. 2, there will be a pep rally announcing the 2015 homecoming royalty. During the game Oct. 2, the royalty will be showcased.

“There will be a halftime show where the band will perform, and there will be a parade of golf cars for the royalty,” Stanford said.

Even with all the excitement during the week, head coach Jeff Weible ensures that Friday night is all about football.

“The main focus we’ve told the kids is that homecoming is a fun event, and we certainly want them to participate and enjoy the other festivities,” Weible said. “But the main reason homecoming is during football season, is for football.

“The community and alumni come back, and they want to see football be successful.”

After last week’s 27-10 win over Sequim, the Vikings are looking to take another victory in front of their home crowd.

“The kids gained a lot of confidence, and things started clicking offensively,” Weible said. “The defense was great again and special teams was a lot better. we expect to win this week.”

The game against North Mason begins at 7 p.m. Oct 2. The following night, Oct. 3, is the homecoming dance with a theme of “Romecoming”.

Next week is Kingston High School’s homecoming week. The Bucs host Olympic on Sept. 9.