Daniel Hand School Staff Working to Ensure Senior Prom is a 'Safe and Fun' Filled Event

MADISON, CT - The Daniel Hand High School senior prom is fast-approaching and top school officials are preparing for a safe, fun night for students.

The Senior Prom is scheduled for Saturday, June 4th.

Anthony R. Salutari, Jr., who is the principal, has sent a note to parents and students informing them of the dos and don't associated with the prom and protocol for the evening. 

In the letter:

To Parents/Guardians and Students:

We can all sense the excitement that comes with the Senior Prom for the Class of 2016. A great deal of time, planning, and commitment have gone into making this gala occasion at the Aqua Turf a safe and fun- filled event. Please read this letter carefully and support the outstanding efforts of the Senior Class council and their advisors.

The safety and welfare of all participants attending the Senior Prom are of utmost importance. Parents/Guardians and students should be aware that this event is chaperoned by DHHS faculty, staff, school security, administration as well as a Southington police officer. The following specific rules and guidelines will be strictly enforced:

1. Any non-DHHS guests should have furnished their name, home address, a parent/guardian telephone number, and email address prior to the close of school on Friday, May 13th.
2. The prom begins at 6:30 p.m. with dinner served at 7:30 p.m. All participants are expected to arrive at the prom by 7:00 p.m. No one will be admitted after 7:30 p.m.
3. Anyone arriving under the influence or in possession of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to attend the prom. Parents/guardians and the police will be called and the school policy on drug and alcohol use and/or possession will be enforced (Please refer to the Code of Conduct for additional information.) The breath alcohol tester will be considered for use in the event that there is reasonable suspicion that a student has consumed anything containing alcohol. Use of the breath alcohol tester will follow guidelines as stated in Board of Education Policy #5090.7. If suspended, a student will not be allowed to participate in school activities during the duration of the suspension, including special senior activities.
4. If it is reported that there is any behavior suspected to be related to drug and/or alcohol possession or use by students, all students transported in the same vehicle as those students will also be asked to submit to a breath alcohol test and/or a search of their possessions by the administration. Students who are determined not to have been in violation of the school policy on drug and alcohol possession or use will be allowed to attend the prom. Their parents/guardians will be notified that there has been a problem, and in the event that the driver refuses or is incapable of driving the student(s) home, it will be expected that the parents/guardians will provide such transportation. Those students found to be under the influence or in possession of drugs or alcohol will incur those consequences stated in the Code of Conduct, will not be allowed to attend the prom, and their parents/guardians will need to pick them up.
5. If a student leaves the prom for any reason, he/she will not be permitted to return. Parents/Guardians will be called if students leave the prom prior to 10:00 p.m. The prom ends promptly at 11:00 p.m. There is not a sanctioned after prom party sponsored by Daniel Hand High School.

Making this a positive and memorable event is only possible when we have the Daniel Hand High School community of parents/guardians, students, and faculty working together in a positive and supportive manner. I thank you in advance for your support and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Anthony R. Salutari, Jr. Principal