Prom is open to homeschooled high school students in grades 9–12, regardless of church cover school, co-op membership, or home address. Students and guests must be at least 14 and no older than 20 on prom night. Following our past prom policy, a graduate who attended the previous year’s prom as a senior may return the following year, provided the age requirement is not exceeded

Yes. Each homeschooled attendee may invite up to two guests who are not homeschooled. All guests must be ages 14–19 on prom night, have their own ticket, identify the homeschooled student who invited them, and follow the same prom rules. Special permission may be obtained for someone slightly older than the upper limit on a case by case basis. Email us connection@cullmanhomeschool.com

Avalon takes place Saturday, April 24, 2027, from 6:00–10:00 PM at The Byre at St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman, Alabama.

Not at all. Come with a date, friends, a sibling or cousin, a group, or on your own. Everyone attending must meet the eligibility requirements and have a ticket.

This is a special evening, and we invite everyone to dress for the occasion! Whether you prefer a formal gown, a cocktail dress, a favorite special-occasion outfit, a tuxedo, or a suit, we encourage you to choose something that makes you feel confident and comfortable.Dress pants with a dress shirt, tie, and jacket are also wonderful choices. There's no need to purchase an expensive outfit or follow a particular style. We simply ask that guests embrace the elegance of the evening.To maintain the formal atmosphere, jeans, T-shirts, and athletic shoes are not permitted.We want everyone to look and feel their best while enjoying the festivities. Please choose attire that provides appropriate coverage, including while dancing, and is suitable for a formal event.

Each student and guest needs a ticket purchased in advance. Capacity is limited, so plan to purchase early once registration opens. Early Bird tickets are $35. Regular admission $40.

Tickets are nonrefundable, as event expenses are committed in advance based on attendance.If your plans change, please contact us before the event. Ticket transfers to another eligible attendee may be permitted with prior approval. Tickets may not be resold or transferred without authorization.

Bring your ticket printed or available on your smartphone. Guests should be registered with the name of the homeschooled student who invited them. Any additional check-in instructions will be shared before prom.

Prom is a night for the students. Parents may not stay simply to watch; only approved volunteers, staff, and designated adult chaperones will remain at the event. Parents should stay reachable and arrange pickup by 10:00 PM. Students should bring any concern to a chaperone or organizer.

Absolutely! St. Bernard Abbey offers beautiful architecture, scenic grounds, and picturesque settings for memorable prom photographs.Guests are welcome to enjoy designated photography areas while respecting the Abbey grounds, private spaces, and any posted restrictions.  We will send out information on designated photo spots closer to prom and have them clearly marked the day of. You are welcome to come early to take advantage of the amazing setting St Bernard provides.

For everyone's safety, attendees are expected to remain within designated event areas throughout the evening.Guests who leave the event will not be permitted to re-enter.

Our goal is to create a welcoming, memorable evening where everyone feels comfortable and respected.We ask all guests to:Treat fellow attendees, volunteers, and staff with kindness and respect.Respect the venue, decorations, and surrounding property.Keep dancing and displays of affection appropriate for a formal teen event.Avoid roughhousing, aggressive behavior, moshing, flipping, acrobatics, or crowd surfing.Follow instructions from event staff and security personnel.Remain within designated event areas.Bullying, harassment, fighting, and disruptive or unsafe behavior will not be tolerated.For the safety and comfort of all guests, alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco products, vaping devices, and weapons of any kind are prohibited.Security screening may be conducted upon arrival.

The 2027 menu and refreshments will be announced. Outside food and drinks are not permitted for safety reasons. If you have a food allergy or dietary concern, contact connection@cullmanhomeschool.com before purchasing so you can discuss your needs with the organizers.

Absolutely! We want the music at Avalon to reflect the tastes of our guests. Have a favorite song you can't wait to dance to? We'd love to hear it!Song requests may be submitted in advance for consideration. All music must be appropriate for a teen event, with clean lyrics and suitable content. While we'll do our best to accommodate requests, song selection is ultimately at the discretion of our DJ and event organizers.We can't promise every request will make the playlist, but we look forward to hearing your favorites!

Email connection@cullmanhomeschool.com with questions about Avalon or interest in helping. Volunteer and chaperone roles are arranged by the planning committee.

Avalon is an indoor event and will take place rain or shine.If severe weather creates unsafe travel conditions or prevents the event from proceeding safely, organizers may reschedule the event. Registered attendees will be notified of any changes.