IRHSA Winter Formal Code of Conduct and Guidelines
Date: December 5, 2025
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Location: Celebration Grove
Tickets: $50/IRHSA members; $65/nonmembers
Admission Requirements:
The IRHSA Winter Formal is an event sponsored by IRHSA for our members, so only members are able to purchase tickets. You may join IRHSA at https://irhsa.wildapricot.org/Join-us. Members may purchase tickets for their guests at the nonmember rate. By purchasing a ticket, members and guests are agreeing to adhere to the Dress Code and Code of Conduct. Tickets must be purchased in advance by December 4, 2025.
This event is for IRHSA homeschooled students and their guests who are between the ages of 14 and 18 on the date of the event.
Purchased tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. ID may be requested at the door.
Students must arrive within 30 minutes of the announced start time. Exceptions can be made for students coming from athletic or school-related events. Please reach out for prior approval.
Dress Code:
Gentlemen- Suit (or dress slacks and jacket) with dress shirt and tie; no baseball hats
Ladies- Classy, elegant, and modest dresses.
Attire should reflect the formal nature of the event and uphold a standard of modesty and respect. Dresses should have modest necklines and should not be tightly form-fitting. Hemlines should be of modest length - approximately at or below mid-thigh when standing naturally. The midriff area must remain fully covered, whether standing, seated, or with arms raised. Two piece outfits are permitted only if they meet this standard.
A student will not be admitted if the adult in charge feels his or her outfit does not comply with these standards.
Code of Conduct:
To ensure a wonderful evening, everyone is expected to behave like gentlemen and ladies. Any person behaving inappropriately or disrespectfully may be asked to leave by the coordinator or a chaperone. The safety of our students is our highest priority and in today’s climate we are taking some new measures to ensure the most security, within reason. As such, we will have one or more security officers on duty to help with security, in addition to our regular chaperones.
Items Permitted:
Items NOT Permitted:
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Outside food or drinks will not be permitted
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Large bags and backpacks will not be permitted
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Liquids of any kind will not be permitted
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Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping, drugs, alcohol, and other substances are not permitted
Re-entry:
Students are not permitted to come and go from the event. If a student needs to leave the event, they will not be permitted to return.
These guidelines have been put in place to ensure a positive and safe experience for our young people.
Release of Liability:
Indian River Homeschoolers Association and Celebration Grove will not be liable for any medical conditions and/or expenses that may arise from attending this event.
By purchasing tickets to this event, parents agree that their student(s) will abide by these guidelines.
For questions, please contact Melanie Lockhart at 772-539-1848, Abby Stone at 772-766-0181, or Jess Harlan at 610-563-6128.
Directions for purchasing multiple tickets with one transaction:
1. Enter name of registrant and add required contact information
2. Add guest(s), if needed
3. Click "Next"
4. Click "Pay Online"
5. On the payment page, click "Cancel" (next to the blue "pay" button)
6. Click "New Registration" (next to the blue "View/Pay Invoice" button)
*you may have to repeat step 6 twice
7. Repeat steps 1-6 until all members have been registered
8. After all members and guests have been registered, proceed to "Pay Online." You will be able to pay for everyone with one transaction.
