Pella High School will see changes to prom on April 7th.

This year’s event includes both a promenade and dinner before the dance, with activities starting at 5 p.m. Students attending the dance will have to attend the dinner that begins at 6 p.m. Principal Eric Nelson said at a recent school board meeting the changes were intended to prevent students from engaging in dangerous behaviors prior to prom and to make the event more equitable for all students by keeping all students local and giving them a more uniform experience before and after the event.