• SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

    MONDAY, Sept. 25

    • Tickets go on sale during lunch. $12.

    TUESDAY, Sept. 26

    WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27

    THURSDAY, Sept. 28

    FRIDAY, Sept. 29

    • Homecoming Parade
    • Homecoming Football Game at 7:00 p.m.

    SATURDAY, Sept. 30

    • Dance at 7:00-10:00 p.m.
    • Coronation

    DANCE INFORMATION:

    • Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and there will be no admission to the dance after 8:00pm. Students should plan accordingly for their arrival as loitering outside of the doors will be limited or prohibited.
    • If students leave the dance at any time, they will not be allowed re-entry.
    • Students that are bringing a date from another school must have previous approval before purchasing a ticket for them.
    • All students will be checked in at the door. All students must have their ticket and a secondary form of identification for admission.
    • The dance will end promptly at 10:00 p.m. The only students that will be allowed in the building after 10:00pm will be pre-approved student council members.
    • Students should have rides arranged to pick them up AT 10:00 p.m. or BEFORE. Loitering after the dance will not be permitted.

     

    TICKETS:  

    • All attendees are required to purchase a ticket.
    • Tickets will go on sale the Monday of Homecoming (Monday, September 25).
    • Tickets will be $12 during the week. 
    • Tickets will be $12 during the week. More details to come.
    • Students that are bringing a date from another school must have previous approval from Assistant Principal Kristen Hughes before purchasing a ticket for them.

    GUESTS:

    • Students are permitted to bring a guest from outside of the building; however, they have a Guest Permission Form filled out and signed by Mrs. Hughes in room 138.
    • Individuals will not be allowed to purchase tickets until this form has been approved by Mrs. Hughes
    • All guests must be a current high school student or not above the age of 19 on the day of the dance.
    • Forms must be submitted by 12:00 on Thursday, September 28, 2022.

    HOMECOMING COURT:  

     

    Juniors and seniors will able to submit nominations September 4-14. The court will consist of the top three individuals who received the most nominations in each category.

    • Any senior who runs for Homecoming Court will be ineligible to run for Prom Court in the Spring.
    • Court voting will take place at the Homecoming Date. It starts at 7:00pm and will close at 9:00pm.
    • Crowning of the Homecoming Court will be at 9:30pm.

     

    CRITERIA: Only seniors who meet the following criteria are eligible to run.

    • 2.5 GPA or higher
    • No serious behaviors and in good character as determined by their administrator
    • No more than 3 days of unexcused absences (minutes do build up)

     

    GUIDELINES FOR ATTENDING DANCE:

    From Page 8 of Benson Code of Conduct

     

    Prom and Homecoming dances are time-honored traditions at Benson High and are meant to celebrate school spirit and enhance students’ high school experiences. The Homecoming dance is meant to be enjoyed by all BHS students and Prom is designed for juniors and seniors. There are behavioral expectations that must be met in order to be able to attend these student functions. The following behaviors will exclude students from participating in the Homecoming dance and prom. The following guidelines also pertain to guests.

     

    • Students suspended during the first semester for fighting (less or more serious), may not attend the BHS Homecoming dance that school year.
    • Students suspended during the first semester for drug/alcohol/controlled substance related behaviors may not attend the BHS Homecoming dance that school year.
    • Students considered chronically absent (10% or more missed total days of school) the Friday prior to Homecoming, may not attend BHS Homecoming.
    • Students suspended during the second semester of school for fighting (less or more serious) may not attend BHS Prom that school year.
    • Students considered chronically absent (10% or more missed total days of school) the Friday prior to Prom, may not attend BHS Prom.
    • Students suspended during the second semester of school for drug/alcohol/controlled substance related behaviors may not attend BHS Prom that school year.