This email was sent out by Principal Ann N. Bonitatibus on 04/09/2021.

We have received some graduation and prom updates from FCPS that we’d like to pass along.

The Class of 2021 will graduate together at the Woodson High School Stadium on Saturday, June 5 at 9 a.m. The rain date is scheduled for Saturday, June 12 at 9 a.m., also at the Woodson High School Stadium. More details (including how many guests will be allowed) will be released at a later time.

FCPS has given all high schools the go ahead to hold a prom on campus, but there is a significant limitation. The prom has to be limited to no more than 100 students on site at a time. The restriction is due to proms being classified by the Governor as entertainment as opposed to educational or athletic. 

TJ Administration is working with the 2021 prom committee to create the best experience possible. To be clear, NOTHING has been decided yet, but here are some potential ideas:

• Seniors could still get dressed up, come to campus in shifts for pictures, get a gift bag, have music playing, get a snack bag, etc.
• Seniors could sign up to attend the prom in shifts. Groups of friends could sign up together.
• Hiring a DJ and setting up a decorated entertainment area.
• Find a creative way to allow people to take pictures similar to a red carpet arrival.

Again these are just some very preliminary ideas. More information on the final plan, including the date of the event, will come.