Formal Details Page
5:00 pm: Guest Welcoming
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Dinner with short devotional
7:00 pm: Games and Dessert
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Dance (Professionally led by swing instructor)
9:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Dance (via DJ)
10:30 pm: Dance Ends
Location:
The Felt Mansion
Holland Homeschool Events Spring Formal
The Holland Homeschool Events (HHE) Spring Formal is intended to be a joyful evening of fellowship, music, and celebration for homeschooled high school students. As a Christian homeschool community, we desire that this event reflect biblical values, modesty, and Christ-like conduct.
Eligibility
To attend the HHE Formal:
• Students must be homeschooled high school students
• Ages 14–19
• Guests may attend only as the guest of an eligible homeschool student and must also be high school age (14–19)
• Both criteria must be met. 14 and in high school. Not an 8th grader doing high school work.
Senior Ticket Priority
Because this event may be the final high school dance for graduating seniors, HHE provides a senior priority ticket window before general ticket sales.
A senior is defined as a student graduating during the current academic year.
During the senior priority window:
• Only graduating seniors may purchase tickets.
• Each senior may purchase one ticket for themselves only.
Senior tickets are intended to ensure that graduating seniors have the first opportunity to attend what may be their final homeschool high school dance.
After the senior priority window closes, general ticket sales will open the following day. At that time:
• Juniors and other high school students may purchase tickets
• Guests or dates of seniors may also purchase tickets, if tickets remain available
Tickets historically sell out very quickly.
Ticket Policy
• Each attendee must have a valid ticket
• Tickets must match the registered student name
• Tickets must be shown at check-in (digital or printed)
• Tickets are non-refundable (with the exception of extenuating circumstances).
• Tickets may not be transferred without approval from HHE
Students who are denied entry/asked to leave for violation of these policies will not receive a refund.
In order to purchase tickets and attend the HHE Formal, both the student and parent must read and digitally agree to the following terms during ticket purchase.
Tickets must be presented at the event either on a phone or printed.
Dress Expectations
Formal attire is required. Clothing should reflect modesty, dignity, and a desire to honor the Lord Jesus Christ.
Young Men
Young men are expected to wear:
• Dress suit or dress jacket
• Dress shirt
• Dress tie
• Dress shoes (Nobody is getting kicked out for clean tennis shoes)
Young Ladies
Formal dresses should be:
• Modest and age appropriate
• No shorter than four (4) inches above the knee
• No exposed midriffs or bare stomachs
• No see-through clothing
• No slits above mid-thigh
• No extremely tight or extremely low-cut dresses
If there is any doubt about the appropriateness of attire, families are encouraged to contact HHE prior to the event.
Students who arrive in clothing deemed inappropriate may be asked to leave and change. If the student does not return appropriately dressed, no refund will be issued.
Dress Approval Option
Dress Approval Option (Optional)
If there is uncertainty about whether a dress meets the Formal guidelines, students are encouraged to request approval before the event.
Students may submit a photo of the dress to HHE for review prior to the Formal. This helps avoid the uncomfortable situation of being asked to leave and change at the door.
Photos may be submitted to:
hollandhomeschoolevents@gmail.com
Please note:
• Pre-approval is optional but recommended when in doubt
• Final discretion regarding dress appropriateness remains with HHE chaperones at the event
Conduct Expectations
The Formal is intended to be a joyful and respectful evening. Students are expected to demonstrate Christ-like character in their speech, behavior, and interactions with others.
The following behaviors are prohibited:
• Alcohol, marijuana, or illegal drugs
• Smoking, vaping, or tobacco use
• Bullying or harassment (including texting or online behavior)
• Fighting or aggressive behavior
• Theft or damage to property
• Weapons
• Any form of indecency
Students are expected to behave in a mature, respectful, and honorable manner throughout the evening.
Dancing
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Dancing is professionally led for part of the dance.
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Later unstructured dancing is allowed, but must remain respectful and appropriate
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No slow dancing
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Students may dance individually or in groups.
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Students are expected to maintain appropriate physical boundaries while dancing.
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Dancing that is sexually suggestive, overly intimate, or disrespectful to others will not be permitted.
Music:
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Music will include positive and Christian selections
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Students may send in their songs ahead of the dance for review.
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No song requests will be entertained at the dance.
Leaving the Event
Students who leave the Formal early may not re-enter.
Parents may be notified if a student leaves before the event ends.
Enforcement
The Formal will be well chaperoned to ensure a safe and enjoyable evening.
Students who violate these policies may:
• Be denied entry
• Be asked to leave the event
• Have parents contacted
No refunds will be issued if a student is denied entry or removed from the event.