Dear Harrisburg High School Students, Parents, Guardians, and Community Members,
We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2026 Prom on Saturday, May 9 at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees, please adhere to the following guidelines, rules, and expectations.
Prom is a formal school-sponsored event. All Harrisburg School District policies remain in effect, and all students, parents, guardians, and spectators/community members are expected to abide by the District's student handbook, as well as behavior, discipline, and Code of Conduct policies. No Exceptions.
NO parents, guardians, nor spectators will be allowed to park on the Sheraton property. The only exception is for handicapped individuals who MUST display a valid handicapped placard or license plate. All parents, guardians, and spectators MUST park in the shopping plaza parking lot and utilize the stairway that leads from the shopping plaza onto the Sheraton property. Please enter the plaza parking lot from Chambers Hill Road and High Point Boulevard, near the Target Store.
Parents and guardians of the Class of 2026 will receive a full hard copy Prom notification from their child's school, which will be sent home with seniors on Friday, May 8. For questions, please call the main office at your school.
LET’S REPRESENT WITH PRIDE!
• Remember, your behavior reflects not only on you but also on our students, staff, and the school district as a whole. Please be a positive ambassador for our community, as your actions may impact future use of this hotel/prom venue.
• Personal photographers are NOT permitted on the Red Carpet or inside the prom venue.
• Respect Host Policies: The entire event, including the parking lot, is a non-smoking/non-vaping event.
• Encourage, Don't Criticize: Support all students at the event. Avoid negative comments or criticism.
• If any disagreements arise, please handle them respectfully, at another time or location, and involve district security if necessary.
• Dress Appropriately: Please wear attire that reflects the event's formal nature, avoiding clothing with offensive language or imagery.
• The Red Carpet is an integrated part of the Senior Prom. If your child is not eligible to attend the prom, they will NOT be able to participate in the Red Carpet walk.
• Only students attending Harrisburg High School and their approved guests will be permitted on the Red Carpet.
• Parents, children, and pets are NOT allowed on the Red Carpet or inside the prom venue.
• NO cursing or vulgar language.
• Please communicate concerns respectfully. If an issue arises that needs to be addressed, please do so calmly and respectfully through the appropriate channels — either the building administration or Senior class advisors.
• Please avoid unauthorized gatherings or after-parties; the District is NOT responsible for off-site activities.
With your support and adherence to all rules, guidelines, and policies, Harrisburg High School's Prom will be a safe and memorable event for our students.
Thank you for your cooperation as we celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026!
Sincerely,
Harrisburg High School Administrators, Senior Advisors, and the Harrisburg School District