This year’s Prom Plus, held in May, once again gave Crescenta Valley High School students a safe, fun and memorable place to continue the celebration after prom. While attendance numbers were similar to last year, the energy and engagement throughout the night reached an all-time high.

From the moment students arrived, every activity was in steady use. Crowd favorites included the mechanical bull, obstacle course, game truck and laser tag –though Spikeball, ping pong, mini-golf, casino, arts & crafts center, and giant Jenga kept students playing throughout the night. The henna tattoos, face painting, caricature artist and balloon souvenirs were also in high demand, giving students plenty of ways to take home a fun reminder of the evening.

As always, the food was a major highlight. Students enjoyed turkey mac casserole, ramen soups, pinwheels, hot dogs, nacho bar, quesadillas from Los Gringos, rotisserie chicken and sides from Seasoning Alley, and pizzas from Domino’s and La Cañada Imports. Sweet treats included pastries generously donated by Porto’s Bakery, ice cream donated by Moo Moo Mia, and a cookie table that stayed popular throughout the night.

The evening ended with a generous raffle funded by the Elks Lodge including a scooter that one lucky prom-goer took home.

Behind all of the fun is the ongoing importance of Prom Plus in the local community. National safety data continues to show that teen drivers face heightened risks at night and on weekends and especially on prom and graduation nights, and that passengers, distractions, alcohol and fatigue can all increase the danger. Prom Plus helps reduce those risks by giving students a supervised, drug- and alcohol-free place they actually want to be a part of to celebrate together after prom, surrounded by activities, food, friends and caring adults who want them to have a great night and get home safely.

Prom Plus is made possible by the generosity of local businesses, service organizations, parent volunteers, school partners, and community members who continue to believe in the value of giving students a joyful and safe prom night experience.
Special thanks to our community partners: Ace Hardware, American Legion, Andy’s Transfer & Storage, Arktos Wealth Management, Be Bright, Bob Smith Toyota, Copy Network, CV Chamber of Commerce, CV High School ASB, CV Town Council, CV Weekly newspaper, Glendale Elks Lodge, Glendale Kiwanis Club, Glendale Orthodontics, Han Kook Market – La Crescenta, IHOP, J’s Maintenance and J’s Maids, La Cañada Flintridge Kiwanis Club, La Cañada Imports, La Crescenta Woman’s Club, Lion’s Club, Los Gringos Locos restaurant, Merle Norman – Montrose, Moo Moo Mia, Once Upon A Time, Porto’s Bakery, Quilt ’n’ Things Fiber Arts Sewing Studio, Ralphs, State Farm – Chris Aristo, The Mary Pinola Education Fund, Trader Joe’s and VFW.

This year’s event was a strong reminder that Prom Plus is not just a tradition; it is a community commitment to celebrating Crescenta Valley High School students while helping protect their futures.

Submitted by Prom Plus