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Merkel Middle School

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From PTO: Rules for Winter Formal

Posted Date: 01/08/26 (09:00 AM)


Parents/Guardians,

Please see the below rules for the upcoming Winter Formal. This is not a school sponsored event and is not on school property. However, the below rules will be enforced.

Winter Formal Dance rules:

*This event is for middle school students only. No high school students will be allowed to attend. 

* Every student must purchase a ticket. Tickets will be available at the door on Saturday (please no bills larger than $20). 

* Dance will begin at 7:00 p.m and the last song is played at 9:50 p.m.

* Students attending the dance should not arrive earlier than 7:00 p.m. and must be picked up no later than 10:15 p.m.

* NO student will be allowed to walk home. All students MUST have a ride pick them up at the front door. 

* No outside food or drink allowed

* No student will be admitted after 8:00 p.m. unless prior arrangements have been made with an MMS PTO member.

* Any student who leaves during the dance will not be readmitted.

* Prior to leaving all students must contact their guardian and wait inside until they arrive.

* Students must be respectful of others and the facility.

* No crude language

* No Fighting

* If a student cannot abide by the rules they will be asked to leave and their guardian will be contacted.

* Students removed from the dance will not be given refund.

If you have any question please contact Lauren McKeehan or Victoria McDuff.