Homecoming court usually happens at the start of school. People usually fill out their nominations and when the court is announced, there is normally homecoming queen who is announced at the homecoming dance. Before that, the court has four girls who had the most nominations. It's a right of passage to most high schoolers because it signifies the beginning of the sports season. And there is a homecoming king too. When both are announced, the king and queen share a dance at homecoming. Hope this helps.