Cardinal After Prom

04/26/2026

04/26/2026

Thank you to the OTTUMWA YMCA for everything. The space, the swimming, the pictures… all of it. Thank you for help making the kids night extra special and being down for all the crazy!

04/26/2026

First and foremost thank you, to all the parents who made Afterprom happen. Who made sure the kids had a great time. It was wild, it was new and it was a blast. Happy 26’ Cardinal After Prom

04/21/2026

This page is important, especially if you have a date coming from out of district.

please make sure to get a copy and have it signed and turned into Ms. Smarts off of Mrs. Alberts office, or at the last minute please bring it to prom with you :)

04/19/2026

Here is one of the most important pages in the packet.

All of our wonderful sponsors, who have either donated or supported us all year long.

Frase Company, Christner Contracting, B&B Propane, Benson Heating and Air, Bladensburg Tire, Copeland Autobody, Grinnell College, Iowa State Bank & Trust, JCM Mutual Insurance, Kayser Soil Service, Lee's Photography, The country mile, Brian & Vicky Rupe, Tri County Grain, UAW Local 74, YMCA (Ross Family), Jordan Edward @ Pioneer, 1st State Bank Agency, David & Marlene Durflinger, Knights of Columbus, Mrs. Bonser's Noodle, Hickenbottem INC, Winger, Waynes Tires, Wartburg College, Wash King, Wapello County Fair Association, The Buckle, SOZO Massage, South Ottumwa Savings Bank, Simpson College, River Community Credit Union, Ridgway Electric, Ottumwa Lodge 16, Mark & LeAnne Clark, Living Hope Bible Church, Libertyville Savings Bank, Leon Durflinger, Norris Asphalt, Rominger Insurance, Vaughns Automotive, Ashbys bakery and icecream shop., Kelly Ashton, Cardinal PTO, Olive Branch Lodge 21, Renaissance Charitable, Mahaska Drug, Lego, Kim Ann Photography, Joe Kent, Fairfield Elks Lodge, Fairfield Dental, Dexter Laundry, City of Eldon, Buena Vista University, Bladensburg Church, Bethany Short, Logan Laughlin, Batavia United Church, Schroeder Graphics, Brenden & Erin Clancy,10-15 Transit, Ajinomoto, Be the light cupcake, Stephanie Meyer, Cedar Creek Golf Course, Cranston Funeral Home, Chommy's Bar & Grill, Chickering Foundation, Farmers Telephone Company, Jeannie Guiter, Hopkins Tire, American Legion Post 3, Nutrien, Kendra Scott, Kirkland, Oakley

And many familles of Juniors and Seniors who have spent lots of time and effort working to make this a safe and fun evening for all the kids attending!

04/17/2026

Let's talk about this page.
Prom goers with enter at the Elementary off of HWY 16 follow the path to the gravel lot at the middle/high school pull up to the FIRST STOP SIGN (adults will be standing here) to take your bags that has your stuff to change into after prom. In the packet we sent out (in Ms. Smarts office) you were given two tags one with a pink ribbon one withe a blue ribbon. Boys will write their names on blue tags and girls on pink tags ( this will determine where you bag goes to change. After dropping bags off you will wait in line to pull up to second stop sign (again adults will be there) this will be almost to the high school entrance where an adult will take your park and park it for you and you will enter the building to get lined up for Promenade :) You keys will go to Christina Albert and be put in an envelope with your name on it for easy access when its time to leave.

04/16/2026

Couple of questions that have come up about after prom.
-Question - Can I leave and come back **Anwer - No, if you leave after prom, you will not be allowed to return.
-Question -When do we do gifts ** Answer- We are doing gifts when we return from the YMCA**students have to return on the bus to be eligible for prizes.
-Questions - Can I drive myself to the YMCA **Answer - No, you have to ride the bus.
-Question - Can I Leave after prom early? **Answer - Yes- with parent permission. Also note that if we are the YMCA and you leave with parent permission you are responsible for your ride home or back to your car.
-Question - Can I do both bags tournament and Pickle tournament **Answer- Yes.

More Questions? please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]

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04/15/2026

Did you know that Cardinal After Prom booked local artist Nicki Wyldes to do faceless watercolor paintings of you in your prom attire FOR FREE!!!!! She'll be sat up from 7-10 in the High School Lounge, stop by and see her!