Prom-a-Palooza postponed by Harris County School District
HARRIS COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — For some Harris County promgoers, dress shopping will have to wait another week.
After forecasts warned of potential flooding, the Harris County School District (HCSD) decided to postpone its 4th Annual Prom-a-Palooza to Saturday, March 16.
“We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this change, but the safety of our community is our top priority,” Shelia Baker, HCSD assistant superintendent of support services said in a statement Friday.
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The event, meant to help relieve some of the costs of prom on local high schoolers will still take place at the H.O.P.E. Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Men’s and women’s formal wear and accessories will be available at the event for students to “shop” through. They will be able to take home dresses, shoes, shirts, pants and accessories for prom free of charge.
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According to HCSD representatives, the event is conducted discreetly. There will also be gift bags with makeup, personal hygiene items, water and snacks available for students.
HCSD is still looking for donations of dress and formalwear for male students.
Those willing to volunteer or dontate to the event may call (706) 628-4206, ext. 2301, or email carey-t@harris.k12.ga.us. Additional information about the event is available at www.harris.k12.ga.us.
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