West High School Prom 2024

Friday, April 26^th from 7-10:30PM

Location: The Annunciation Ballroom/ Greek Orthodox Cathedral

555 North High Street  

Columbus, OH 43215

Theme: Enchanted Garden

If you are bringing a guest, please see Ms. Ebright in room 234 for a Guest approval form   

7:00pm:  Arrival and Registration

·       All attendees must have a ticket to gain admittance into prom.

·       Please arrange your own transportation to prom.

·       Guests from another school must provide photo identification to get in.

·       All attendees must enter through the check-in location.

·       All bags should be left inside your vehicles or at home. There are no bags allowed into Prom (other than purses). 

·       Persons and personal belongings are subject to search at any time.

            7:00 – 8:15pm:  Doors Open. After 8:15 there is no admittance to the Prom.

·       Snack food/appetizers will be provided. Dinner WILL NOT be provided -- eat before coming!

·       Voting for Prom King and Queen will take place at Prom.  Only West seniors can vote. 

·       Prom King and Queen winners will be announced at 9:30PM. 

10:30pm:  Prom Ends.

Alcohol and Substance Use/Possession

The following procedures will be carried out for any student or guest suspected of possession or use of alcohol or other controlled substance:

1. The students will be removed from Prom.

2. The parent/guardian will be notified.

3. The police at Prom will handle the student at that point. You will be charged with underage possession.

4. Consequences will include but are not limited to school suspension, suspension of extra-curricular activities, loss of school leadership positions, loss of ability to participate in graduation ceremonies.

Prom Rules and Guidelines

1.      All prom attendees must be on the pre-approved check-in list.  Guest must show photo ID at entry. All attendees must abide by all school rules and board policies. Prom is a school sponsored event.

2.     There is no smoking at the prom. The venue is a non-smoking facility and the prom is a school function. If you are caught smoking anywhere on the grounds, you will be asked to leave.

3.     No food, beverages, or containers are allowed into Prom.

4.     No bags will be permitted into the Prom. All persons and personal belongings are subject to search at any time.

5.     Students will not be permitted into Prom after 8:15pm.

6.     Students will not be permitted to go outside or to their cars once they are admitted into prom.

7.     Students who leave will not be permitted into Prom again once they leave, under any circumstances.

8.     The use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and/or other illegal substances are strictly prohibited by state law and school/district policy.

9.     Any students found under the influence, appearing to be under the influence, and/or has the odor on their persons will be subject to disciplinary action as defined by the CCS substance abuse policy in addition to state and city laws. The Columbus Police Department will present.

10.  Disorderly or inappropriate persons will be removed from the premises. Parents/guardians will be contacted in the event of a problem; the Columbus Police Department will be on site to deal with any issues.

11.  Violations of school policy while at prom can result in loss of privileges, future opportunities, leadership positions, and sever disciplinary sanctions.

12.  Guests can be no younger than 9^th grade and no older than 20 years.

There will be no refunds given.