Join us for our fifth annual homeschool prom at the CSS Neuse Museum in Kinston on Saturday, March 21, 2026! Tickets are $40 per person. Homeschool students ages 14-19 are welcome. All homeschool students are welcome to bring a guest, regardless of whether the guest is also a homeschool student. Food, drinks, ice cream, Dole Whip, and photos are included in the price. Pre-registration is required and closes on March 14, 2026, at 11:30 pm.
Registration link:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/uq4rk7h/lp/4fc1cbf1-346f-4c0a-8526-c81b9cc293ac
Behavior Code of Conduct and Dress Code:
*Bullying of any kind WILL NOT be tolerated.
Parents/Check-In and Out
Check-in begins at 5:30 pm
Pick-up is at 10:05 pm. All attendees need to be out of the building by 10:30 pm, unless you have volunteered to assist with the removal of decorations.
Students who are of age to drive themselves to the prom are allowed to drive themselves, but they will not be allowed to leave before the prom is over unless permission is granted by a parent or a chaperone. THIS IS FOR SAFETY REASONS.
Attendees are expected to exhibit safe and courteous behavior at all times
No running, pushing, hitting, or fighting (even if you are playing around), and no playing with or removing any prom-related props or museum exhibit materials whatsoever
Attendees are expected to keep food and drink off the dance floor. No outside food or drink (including water bottles) will be allowed inside the venue
Attendees are expected to respect all chaperones and abide by the rules.
*Absolutely no tobacco, alcohol, weapons, smoking devices, vaping, or drugs of any nature are permitted at the prom.
Dress Code
Ladies: We recognize that all bodies are unique and come in various shapes and sizes, so we will take this into consideration when approving dresses.
If you are unsure if a dress is appropriate, you may send a picture of the attendee in the dress to the Program Coordinator, Rachel Kennedy, at
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Dresses should not extend higher than 3 inches above the knee.
Slits in the side or front of the dress may not come higher than 3 inches above the knee.
Dresses need to be modestly cut in the front.
The back of the dress must NOT go below a line drawn from your belly button around to the back; however, lacing on the back of the dress is permitted, provided it does not go below the belly line.
No undergarments may show.
Shoes are required to enter and exit the venue. Please be aware that many girls choose to wear comfortable Vans or other shoes rather than heels and that is okay.
Remember that this is a formal event.
No 2-piece dresses will be allowed if they do not cover the abdomen.
Gentleman: Please ensure that your clothing selections meet the rules listed below. If you are unsure if your attire meets the rules, you may send a picture of the attendee in the attire to the Program Coordinator, Rachel Kennedy at
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A tuxedo or dress suit is preferred. Neck ties or bow ties required.
Shoes are required to enter and exit the venue. Sneakers/Converse are fine to wear. No jeans or t-shirts are allowed.
If you have any questions, please email
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