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Riverside University High School Announces 2026 Prom: “Midnight in Venice”
Riverside University High School is excited to announce that the 2026 Prom will take place on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Italian Community Center. This year’s theme, “Midnight in Venice,” promises an elegant and memorable evening for Riverside’s upperclassmen.
Ticket Sales
Prom tickets will be available for purchase beginning April 6 and ending April 29. Tickets must be purchased in person in the Bookstore during students’ assigned lunch hour. Online payments will not be accepted.
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April 6 – April 17: $75
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April 20 – April 29: $85
Students must bring the following when purchasing a ticket:
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A completed permission slip
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Their student ID
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Cash or check (checks made payable to Riverside University High School)
Students must keep their ticket receipt, which must be presented at the door along with a photo ID on the night of Prom.
Eligibility Requirements
To attend Prom, students must meet the following requirements:
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No suspensions during the second semester, beginning January 28, 2026
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No excessive tardies
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Be off the Unfinished Business List (UBL), meaning all school fees—including fees from previous school years—must be paid. Fees can be viewed and paid through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
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Note: Seniors do not need to pay their senior fee in order to attend Prom.
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Be a junior or senior in good standing (based on credits earned), or a student in an alternate curriculum.
Only juniors and seniors may purchase Prom tickets. However, they may escort a Riverside underclassman if the underclassman meets all Prom requirements.
Students may also bring a non-Riverside guest, but the following rules apply:
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A guest permission slip must be completed and approved.
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Guest tickets must be purchased at the same time as the Riverside student’s ticket.
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Any guest previously removed from Riverside for administrative reasons is not eligible to attend.
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Administration will review all non-Riverside guest requests before approval.
Students who purchase a ticket but later become ineligible due to discipline or excessive tardies will not receive a refund.
Permission Slip Process
To purchase a ticket, students must complete the following steps:
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Complete a permission slip (available in the Bookstore and Main Office).
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Have the slip signed by a parent or legal guardian.
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Submit the partially completed slip to the marked bin in Room 215 for administrative review.
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Permission slips will be reviewed and signed by Riverside administrator Mr. Brown.
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Students may pick up their approved permission slip from Mr. Brown in the cafeteria during their assigned lunch hour. Please allow 24–48 hours for processing.
Prom Policies
All Prom attendees must follow Riverside policies and event guidelines:
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Student ID Required: Students must present a valid ID for entry.
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Ticket Receipt Required: Prom admission will use a computerized list, but students must bring their receipt and photo ID to enter.
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No Late Admittance: Students will not be admitted after 8:00 PM.
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No Reentry: Students who leave the venue may not reenter.
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Formal Attire Required: Prom is a formal event. Students not dressed in attire appropriate for a formal school event may be denied entry and forfeit payment.
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Follow Riverside Behavior Policies: Students suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be denied entry, and their parents will be contacted to pick them up. If a parent cannot be reached, the Milwaukee Police Department will be notified. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
Supervision and Safety
Riverside staff will supervise students at the venue from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Any activities taking place after Prom are the responsibility of students and their families.
Riverside administrators emphasize that their goal is to work with students and families to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and memorable evening for everyone attending.
Students and families with questions are encouraged to contact the school for additional information.