2025 is here, and that means the first high school semester is nearing an end.
With prom season approaching quickly, the Halton District School Board (HDSB) is launching their annual Fashion Forward campaign. Donations of clean, current styled formal wear are being accepted until the end of the day on Friday, January 24th. The HDSB will host several Fashion Forward Open Houses from February to May for students to select, at no cost, donated formal wear for upcoming prom/graduation celebrations.
Students will have the opportunity to view and try on formal wear in a friendly and welcoming environment. Students may select from a variety of new and gently-used attire that has been donated for proms, graduations and other special events. Many different styles, colours and sizes of formal dresses will be available as well as suits, shirts, ties, shoes and accessories.
Donations of clean, current styled formal wear, such as party dresses, formal gowns, formal suits, dress shirts, ties, footwear and accessories can be dropped off at various locations.
Donations can be dropped off during school hours at the following locations:
Oakville
- Garth Webb Secondary School (2820 Westoak Trails Boulevard)
- Sheridan Public School (1555 Lancaster Drive)
Burlington
- Alton Village Public School (3290 Steeplechase Drive)
- Lakeshore Public School (2243 Lakeshore Road)
- M.M. Robinson High School (2425 Upper Middle Road)
Milton and Halton Hills
- Gary Allan Learning Centre, Halton Hills (96 Guelph Street, Georgetown)
- W.I. Dick Middle School (351 Highside Drive, Milton)
- Irma Coulson Public School (625 Sauve Street, Milton)
The dates and locations of the Fashion Forward Open Houses to browse for formal wear are the following:
- W.I. Dick Middle School, Milton – Monday, February 24th and Wednesday, February 26th from 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at 351 Highside Drive
- Rolling Meadows Public School , Burlington – Monday, March 31st from 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at 1522 Mountain Grove
- Rolling Meadows Public School, Burlington – Wednesday, April 2nd from 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at 1522 Mountain Grove
- W.I. Dick Middle School, Milton – Wednesday, May 7th from 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at 351 Highside Drive
An opportunity will be made available for gender diverse youth who require a private shopping experience between the hours of 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Students are required to bring student identification to the Open House they attend.
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