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May 9, 2025

Kids come with their VIP's

One of our proudest events and one that is most certainly a memorable time!! This Papa Panda’s signature event happens every year and is a highlight of the student experience as they age into attendance or near wrapping up there time at BW.

General Information

  • Who: 3rd, 4th and 5th graders

  • When: 6:30PM to 8:30 PM

  • Where: BW Auditorium (& Covered Lunch Area)

  • Why: Because we love to have fun and create lasting memories for the kiddos while the concession fundraiser goes to benefit the 5th grade class. 

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Top 3 Important Points

  • Panda Prom is NOT an event that Students bring other students to as a “date”. Each student MUST have an adult chaperone “date” or they will not be admitted.

  • ZERO TOLERANCE rule. Alcohol or other illicit substance should NEVER be brought on campus

  • AGAIN, students should not plan to ask other students to Panda Prom or stress out about having a date. VIP (Very Important Parents) are their best company at prom.

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Need something else?
Have more questions than what you see below? 

Contact: vip [at] papapandas [dot] org

 

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Mostly from the parents but some from the kids too

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Who makes this thing happen?

  • The Papa Pandas of BW in conjunction with the 5th grade class. Not to forget we also have a wonderful DJ and a generous BW staff that allow this to happen, provide the facilities, and people help setup/clean up.


Who’s invited?

  • Any student grades 3-5. Why is it only grades 3-5? This is a mutual decision between the panda prom organizers and the school administrators to limit the attendance, and to also have something for the younger grades to look forward to in the future.

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Is this a dance for students to bring other students as a date?

  • No. This is a spirit event in which the student will be bringing an adult guardian as their accompanying person.

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If I have 2 children, one in grades 3-5 and one not, can I bring both?

  • No, this is for students grade 3-5.

 

What do I wear?

  • There is NO formal requirement to dress up. Let the kids have fun. From sneakers to salsa, and from waltz to hip-hop, the clothing doesn’t make up the moves. Dress as you would for a fun school event with comfort enough to get the wiggles out and let the dancing make the impression.

 

Is this a “drop off” event?

  • No. Each student must have an accompanying guardian.

 

Is there a charge for Panda Prom?

  • No. The Papa Pandas are passionate about making this free of charge. 

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Will there be snack or food available?

  • There will be food available for purchase, prepared by the 5th grade class. All revenue from the food goes toward the fifth grade class (and future 5th grade classes)

 

Will there be a DJ?

  • Yes! We will have an amazing DJ at Panda Prom.

 

Do we need to stay the whole time?

  • No, you may come and go as you please as long as you take your children with you when you leave.

 

What else will be at Panda Prom?

  • There will be photo booths and glow sticks. Donations will be accepted for both and will go toward putting on future Panda Proms.

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