Prom

• Early Dismissal | Juniors and seniors with a prom ticket and parent permission may be dismissed from school after 4th hour (11:34 a.m.). Make sure your parent/guardian checks the permission box in MyPaymentsPlus if you want to be excused after 4th hour on prom day.
• Prom Court | All seniors attending prom will be eligible for prom court. The court will be voted on by their peers. Prom court will be introduced during Grand March and King and Queen will be voted on by the prom court.
• Grand March | The Grand March is at 6:00 p.m. in the Orono High School Gym. Students should plan to arrive between 5:15 and 5:45 p.m. Family, friends, and the community is invited to attend the Grand March.
• Evening Location | Dinner, the dance, a photo booth, games, and other activities will be from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at The Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom (5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN 55416).

Tickets will be on sale starting Tuesday, April 14 at 3:00 p.m.

• Prom tickets must be purchased first on MyPaymentsPlus. Purchase an individual or a couple ticket.

• Table selection will begin at lunch on Thursday, April 16. 

  • Prior to selecting your table, pick up a red “Detention Pass” from the office indicating you have no unfilled detentions. You may pick up these passes beginning April 14 (you may pick up the detention pass before you purchase a prom ticket, as it simply indicates you have no unfilled detentions). You must have all detentions cleared prior to selecting a table. Everyone must have a Detention Pass.

  • When you arrive to select your table, you will turn in your Detention Pass (indicating no detentions), AND we will check that you have purchased a prom ticket in MPP.

• If you purchase your ticket after school/in the evening, you may reserve a spot during lunch the following day, or any day after. For same day ticket sales and table reservations, 11 a.m. each day is the cutoff. You may also reserve a spot any day AFTER the day you purchase your ticket.
• You may only reserve spots for tickets you have paid for (prior to 11 a.m. that day).
• Any students who have purchased a ticket but not reserved a table spot by May 9 will be placed by the prom advisors. 
• Each table seats 10, so it is best to form groups of 10 or under prior to reserving a table and to come up together as a group when possible. If your group is larger than 10, simply reserve tables near each other. If your group is smaller than 10, you can either join a table with others, or start a new table with your group, understanding that you will be combined with others. We will not break up groups, but we may combine smaller groups together.
• When you reserve a spot at a table, you will choose your meal (beef, chicken, vegetarian pasta, chef's choice vegan) and notify us of any dietary restrictions.
  • No nuts or nut oils will be in any item. Chefs can accommodate almost all dietary restrictions, but you must tell us when you sign up!

purchase tickets

• Prom is for juniors and senior students only, including guests from other schools. Guests who are not currently attending high school but are under 21 may be eligible but require administrative approval. If you would like to bring an older guest who is not a high school student, please complete a guest form, and make an appointment to see Ms. Head. All guest forms are due by May 8, 2026 at 2:40 p.m.
  • You may purchase tickets and reserve spots before turning in your guest form, but your guest will not be allowed to attend prom without the form. If your guest is not approved, you will not be able to receive a refund for their ticket.
  • Each Orono student is allowed only one guest and is responsible for that guest for the evening.
• All tables are reserved first come, first serve (you must have purchased your ticket on MyPaymentsPlus before 11 a.m. on any given day to reserve a spot at a table during lunch that day, or you may reserve on any day following your ticket purchase).
  • Once you reserve a spot, you may not move except in extenuating circumstances and with approval from Mr. Lundquist.
• Ticket sales close on Tuesday, May 5 at 11:59 p.m., unless we sell out (unlikely, but possible). The last day to sign up for prom tables during lunch is May 6.
• Anyone not signed up for a table by May 6 will be placed by the prom advisors.
• No refunds will be given for purchased tickets, except in extenuating circumstances.

• Please plan to arrive for Grand March between 5:15-5:45 pm. Check in at the Orono Activities Center, entering through the OAC main entrance.

• You may walk through Grand March with anyone you choose. You may walk through alone, with a group, with a date or friend.

• When you arrive at Grand March, Ms. Nohner (and student or parent helpers) will check you in. Please arrive with the person/people you plan to walk with, and inform the person checking you in who you will be walking with. We will write all the names walking together on one note card, which you will give to Mr. Lundquist to announce your names.

• Grand March begins with our student body presidents, senior class presidents, junior class presidents, prom committee chairs, and prom court. After these traditional exceptions, you will walk through the Grand March in the order that you arrive. (Come early if you want to watch other people!).

• This year, we will have a prom court, in addition to a prom king and queen. All seniors are eligible for the prom court, which is voted on by their peers. The court will be announced at the end of Grand March.

• A professional photographer will be taking your pictures. You will receive a link to the photos shortly after prom. Your parents/guests may also take your photos.

• Parents, family members, friends, and community members are invited to attend the Grand March at 6 pm in the OHS gym. Please invite your family!

Free dresses and formal wear are available for prom from the Dress Effect, a donation-based closet dedicated to reusing dress clothing. To set-up a time to access the formal wear, please fill out this form. 

Dress Effect is sponsored by Youth in Action.

• After the Grand March, prom-goers will go to the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley. You must drive yourself or find your own transportation. Only prom-goers who have purchased tickets are allowed to come to the Metropolitan Ballroom.
• Upon arrival, you will check in and receive a place card indicating table number, meal choice (options below), and dietary restrictions.

  • Herb Roasted Farmhouse Chicken Breast, Roasted Red Potatoes, Haricot Vert, Roasted Pearl Onions, Miso-Mustard Sauce (gluten free)

  • Short Rib of Beef, Balsamic Glaze, Roasted Red Potatoes, Grilled Broccolini (gluten and dairy free)

  • Fettuccine Alfredo, Parmesan Black Pepper Butter Sauce (vegan)

  • Chef's Choice: Gluten free/dairy free/vegan Plate

• From arrival (7:00 or so) until 8:00, we will have a social hour, with beverages, snacks, games, and a photo booth.
• Around 8:00, you will be asked to find your seat. Dinner will be served shortly after this.
  • Dinner includes a salad, bread, your chosen entree, and a dessert buffet.
  • During dinner, we will watch the prom court wake-up videos and play a Kahoot with prizes!
• At approximately 8:30-9:00, the dance and games will begin.
  • Dancing and games will be in the same area as the dinner.
  • Students may also continue to mingle, play board games and other activities, or enjoy the dessert buffet as long as it lasts.
• All activities conclude by 10:00 pm. Prom-goers will need to find their own transportation home.

With questions, please contact the prom and student senate advisors:

• Ms. Grace Nohner | grace.nohner@orono.k12.mn.us
• Mr. Jarrett Lundquist | jarrett.lundquist@orono.k12.mn.us