By Sarah Nigbor

It might not feel like Spring, but that doesn’t mean it’s not here – event-wise, at least. Pierce County schools will be bedecked and bedazzled the next two weekends for junior proms. Grand marches are open to the public this year, so parents and grandparents can snap as many photos as they want.

Here’s a rundown of area schools’ prom events: Ellsworth

The theme for the 2022 Ellsworth High School prom promises to bring Spring to mind with its “enchanted garden” theme and sage and lavender theme colors on Saturday, April 30.

Photos will kick off festivities at 3:30 p.m. at EHS with photos. Doors will open for spectators at 4:30 p.m., followed by a 5 p.m. grand march. Students will then board a bus and head to the dinner and dance at the Little Log House Pioneer Village in Hastings, Minn.

The grand march will include the annual awards ceremony for titles such as “Mr. Comedy” or “Ms. Hilarious.” The winners will be revealed the evening of prom.

Volunteers are welcome to help decorate 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 29. Also take down after Grand March.

Elmwood/Plum City Elmwood and Plum City high schools will again hold a joint prom on Saturday, April 23 at Barn Again Lodge (S683 Lovely Road, Mondovi). Students will board the bus in Elmwood at 5 p.m. and head to the venue, where they’ll enjoy a pizza and dessert buffet.

The grand march will begin at 7:30 p.m. Parents are invited to the venue for this event. The dance will be held 8-11 p.m., followed by post prom festivities at the school.

Elmwood High School’s 2022 Prom Court includes Hannah Forster, Lily Webb, Rylee Hartung, Savannah Nevin, Francis Weix, Bennett Luther, Trace Anderson and Joseph Carlson.

Plum City High School’s 2022 Prom Court consists of Derek Lifto, Beau Holt, Jacob Hemphill, Sawyer Raethke, Katelyn Roen, Allyson Fleischauer, Brandy Sanchez Vazquez and Makenzie Brunner.

Prescott

Prescott High School will hold its Roaring 20s-themed prom Saturday, April 23. The grand march is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m. at PHS, followed by a sit-down dinner and DJ (Vast Entertainment) at The Ridgetop (W10516 Highway 10, Prescott) from 8:30 p.m. to midnight.

Tickets for the grand march will be sold for $3. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Professional photographer Jinger Brulz will take couple portraits starting at 6:30 p.m. and a photo booth will be set up at Ridgetop.

Students selected to the Junior Prom Court are: Katrina Budworth, Ella Johnson, Isabel Matzek, Madasyn Rundquist, Ava Salay, Aimee Yaeger, Brady Block, Charles Huppert, Matthew Lynes, Tobias Ripley, AJ Rohl and Dryden Seeley.

River Falls

River Falls High School’s prom, which will be held Saturday, April 30, will also have an “Enchanted Garden” theme. Grand march will kick off at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person.

“This year, RFHS National Honor Society is sponsoring a food drive at grand march, and patrons are encouraged to bring an item for the food pantry to support our community,” said Prom Advisor Sarah Plum.

Prom court will be announced Tuesday, April 19 (after the Journal’s press time).

Spring Valley

The Class of 2023 will celebrate prom on Saturday, April 23 with a “Stars at Night” theme. Prom will be held off-campus this year at Emerald Ridge Weddings and Receptions near Menomonie. However, grand march will take place at Spring Valley Middle/ High School at 5 p.m.

This year’s Junior Prom Court includes students Phoebe Vodnik, Addisyn Kado, Tatum Timm, Mattie Wilk, Keegan Merth, Walter Hollstadt, RJ Hybben and Justin Rielly.

Plum City High School’s 2022 Prom Court includes (back row, from left) Derek Lifto, Beau Holt, Jacob Hemphill, Sawyer Raethke; (front) Katelyn Roen, Allyson Fleischauer, Brandy Sanchez Vazquez and Makenzie Brunner. Photo courtesy of Plum City School District