Formal Dances

Bid dances are special dances (e.g. Prom and Homecoming) which require presale tickets.  There are no refunds or exchanges for bid sales.  Bid Dance dates must be of the opposite sex and all dates must accept our school dress code, and abide by the same rules of behavior that govern our students.  Bishop Montgomery students are accountable for the behavior of their dates.  Instructions are given via the bulletin for date/guest passes and other arrangements for bid dances.  Freshmen are not allowed to attend the Senior Prom dance. Bishop Montgomery students may purchase single bids for bid dances.  Dance dates cannot be over the age of 20 verified by a passport or driver's license and seniors may not attend Homecoming with freshmen.

Dress Code for Homecoming/Prom​

Gentlemen are required to wear tuxedos or suits.  Gentlemen may wear earrings, but cannot wear sunglasses, hats, gloves nor may they carry canes.  Nose, eyebrow, or lip piercing jewelry is not allowed.  Gentlemen must be clean shaven.  Shoes must be appropriate for a formal event.

Ladies may wear two pairs of earrings but may not wear sunglasses.  Fitted dresses may not be excessively tight. Dresses should be comfortable for dancing and sitting. The length of the dress must be floor or ankle length only, with solid material, not transparent, throughout. Strapless or backless dresses are not permitted.  Dresses may not show a bare midriff, contain cut-outs which expose the torso (front or back), nor may the back of the dress fall below mid-back. Ladies may wear a formal women's dress suit/tux.  Nose, eyebrow, lip piercing jewelry is not allowed.  Ladies are reminded that the display of excessive cleavage is inappropriate and unbecoming. Shoes must be appropriate for a formal event. 

The event venue requires that shoes remain on at all times while on the premises. Students' attire should be appropriate, modest, and in good taste. Please do not assume any liberties with these guidelines when you (or in the case of students with guest passes) purchase dress attire. All non-BMHS guests are required to conform to these guidelines. Anyone not adhering to the above stated guidelines will not be permitted to enter the dance, and will be sent home. In these cases, the bid money will not be refunded. Freshmen may not attend the Senior Prom but are welcome to attend the Homecoming dance. Guests over the age of 20 are not permitted at any school dance. The school reserves the right to refuse admittance to any person not properly attired.

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