WBHS Prom 2026 Information
Event Details
Theme: Casino Royale
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia
Eligibility Requirements
Students must take care of all financial obligations with the school prior to receiving tickets. Financial obligations include IT (Chromebook) invoices, chef jackets, parking fines, textbook fines, library fines, and senior dues.
A list of students with outstanding financial obligations will be available in the cafeteria during ticket distribution on 4/12, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, and 5/13.
Students may also check with Mrs. Drew in the main office, in advance, to see if they have any obligations.
All financial obligations can be paid on the school website under menu/parent/online school payments or by cash/check with Mrs. Drew in the main office.
Permission Forms
A completed permission form is required before registering for prom.
Forms are available:
Main Office
Guidance Office
Library
Online
Each junior and senior must complete their own form.
Guest information must be included on the student’s form.
Guest Information
Guests must be under 21 years old.
All guests must be listed on the permission form.
Non-WBHS guests must have the form signed by one of the following:
Employer
Clergyman
School official
Tickets - Go on sale April 1st
Cost: $100 per ticket
Tickets must be purchased online through the WBHS Online School Payment System
All sales are non-refundable
Tickets must be purchased before turning in the permission form
Ticket Pickup & Permission Slip Submission
Location: Cafeteria (during all lunch periods)
Dates: April 15, April 22, April 29
Late Sign-Ups: May 6, May 13
Important Deadlines: Late fee after May 1: +$25 (total $125), Ticket sales end: May 13 at 9:00 AM
Important Rules
School ID required for CPS students
Photo ID required for non-CPS guests
Formal attire required:
Tuxedo or suit and tie
Dressy short or long dress (not overly revealing)
Appropriate footwear
No smoking or alcohol
All school rules must be followed
No leaving and re-entering the event
Behavior Expectations
All students and guests must follow Chesapeake Public Schools and WBHS policies.
Failure to follow rules may result in:
Immediate removal from prom
Parent notification
Possible school disciplinary action
Important:
Anyone removed from prom will not be allowed to return
Students may only exit and re-enter if accompanied by a security officer or administrator
Accessibility Note
If you need accommodations to attend prom, please contact the school in advance so arrangements can be made.