More than 250 life skills students get dazzled up for prom

More than 250 life skills students from across Simcoe County had their prom Friday morning at Barrie North. It was a big day for the students who dressed up, had their picture taken and danced the day away.

The students arrived to the prom all dressed up and ready to go. Many excited to experience a real prom.

“Oh I put on my dress on, I did my nails. oh yeah. I got make up, I got my hair done. I’m looking forward to dancing and what I’m most looking forward to is seeing all the people,” shared Ashley Dale a Grade 9 student.

The Special Education County Class Prom is put on every year at this time for life skills students in Simcoe County. The photo booth was a popular spot. Lots of pictures being taken all day.

Cutting lose away from school pressure, just being a teenager is the only lesson. Even staff have a day to celebrate.

“We get to see all of our students across the county dress up in their very best. They dance, they have a great time, you can see the relationship with all of their friends. It’s just a wonderful day,” shared Rhonda Stone, the event organizer.

More than 125 volunteers made up of students, staff and parents have spent many weeks preparing for the prom. An experience many won’t forget.

“I think I just wanted to help out because I know what prom means to me. Like, I went to my prom and it was super fun and these kids deserve a prom as well and I think it’s just a real wholesome moment for every body,” said Lucie Terveld a grade 12 student at the school.

More than 250 students took part in the prom and another 100 students made it all happen. Staff and students say they can’t wait to make it all happen again next year.