Since 1986, this event has been held for senior students and their approved guests. It is immediately held after Senior Prom. From 11pm-4am, it provides the attendees with a secure place to have fun and stay safe & sober. We are the only local high school that hosts this type of event. It provides a drug-free and alcohol-free environment to keep the students and community members safe. Many students choose to attend After Prom even if they don't attend Senior Prom. 

This year, it will be held on May 3 at Bowlero in Goleta. The students bowl, play arcade games, use the photo booth, and play a myriad of other games in the secured patio. There is an abundance of food, treats and soft drinks. The sudents are enticed to attend After Prom by the awarding of raffle prizes every 15 minutes. The grand prizes are awarded at 4am, which is a strong motivator to keep the students in a safe environment the whole time. 

We rely on adult volunteers to fundraise, organize, facilitate and chaperone this event. The prizes are funded through donations from families, local organizations and businesses. Due to constantly rising costs (Bowlero's rental fee is increasing by $5000 this year), fundraising is essential, especially given the financial constraints faced by many of our families. At DPHS, 47% of students, come from socioeconomically disadvanted households. 

The total costs to hold After Prom this year is $32,000. Tickets are provided at no charge if the $20 ticket fee poses a financail burden to the family. 

Keeping the students and community members safe on Prom Night is of utmost importance to all of us at DPHS.