NKC Schools Education Foundation • PROM 2027

A little retro.
A lot of good.

Step back to the ’50s and step up for NKC Schools students. Join us for PROM: At the Hop, an evening of diner-inspired bites, soda-shop sips, dancing and friendly competition, all supporting the NKC Schools Education Foundation.

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Date Friday, March 5, 2027
Time 7:30–10:30 p.m.
Location The Abbott, Kansas City
VIP, sponsor, and Champions early entry: 7:00 p.m.
Guests must be 21 or older. No exceptions.

Why PROM Matters

An evening inspired by the past.
A purpose focused on the future.

PROM supports the Education Foundation’s work across all of our programs, helping remove barriers, support educators’ ideas and expand opportunities for NKC Schools students. Gather your friends for a night that makes a difference long after the last dance.

Bites & soda-shop sips

Enjoy diner-inspired bites, desserts and soda-shop sips, plus cocktails, mocktails, wine, beer and spirits. All food and drinks are included with admission.

Meet us on the dance floor

We want you out on our black-and-white checkered dance floor! Enjoy music, a photo booth and themed photo opportunities throughout the evening.

Games for a good cause

Play Plinko, try the bottle pull, take a turn at Skee-Ball or enter our champagne raffle. Explore our silent auction packages for even more ways to support students.

Tickets

Join us at the Hop.

General Admission

One Ticket

$100
Entry at 7:30 p.m.
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All tickets include food and drinks, complimentary valet parking and coat check.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Bring your people. Support our students.

PROM sponsorships make the evening possible while giving your organization a visible way to support NKC Schools students.

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Year-Round Partnership

Make an impact all year.

Champions for Education opportunities begin at $2,500 and support students and educators throughout the year, with year-round recognition and event benefits, including VIP entry for PROM guests.

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Need an invoice or prefer to pay by check? Contact foundation@nkcschools.org.

Games & Silent Auction

A little friendly competition for a good cause.

Game tickets: $20 each or 10 for $150.

Game tickets will be sold at the event venue only.

Skee-Ball

1 ticket per play

Bottle Pull

2 tickets per pull

Plinko

3 tickets for 3 drops

Champagne Raffle

4 tickets per entry
A 10-ticket bundle covers one Skee-Ball play, one bottle pull, three Plinko drops and one champagne raffle entry.

Silent Auction

Good things worth bidding for.

You don’t have to be at PROM to join the bidding. Our mobile silent auction lets you bid from anywhere on packages built around memorable outings, getaways and experiences.

Date Nights for a Year
Family Fun All Year
The Best Seats in KC
The Good Life
Away We Go
Only in NKC

Package names and contents are subject to change. Auction purchases are separate from game tickets.

Explore the Auction

PROM Fund-a-Need

A great night can help create a strong start.

Alongside PROM’s support for all Education Foundation programs, our special fund-a-need will directly support Belong from the Start for the 2027–28 school year.

Our goal is to raise $10,000 through PROM’s fund-a-need to give the coming school year a strong head start. Your generosity helps students begin the year prepared, confident and included, while giving schools resources to respond when financial barriers stand in the way.

Your gift can help:
$25

Stock care closets with clothing and hygiene essentials.

$50

Pack a backpack with school supplies.

$100

Equip a first-year teacher with classroom supplies.

$250

Create belonging for 10 students through meaningful school experiences.

$500

Support an entire school in responding to student needs.

These examples illustrate what gifts can make possible. Belong from the Start gives schools flexibility to respond to students’ needs. Every gift, in any amount, is appreciated.

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Get Involved

Help make the Hop happen.

Volunteer with us

Help bring the evening to life. Explore opportunities to lend your time and be part of the team making PROM possible.

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Serve up some nostalgia

We’re seeking food and beverage partners to contribute diner-inspired bites, drive-in treats, desserts and beverages for our soda-shop-inspired celebration.

Become a Food or Beverage Partner

Donate something worth winning

From $25 gift cards to vacation rentals and one-of-a-kind experiences, your donation can help power our games and silent auction. We welcome prizes, outings, tickets, services and memorable experiences.

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Past PROM Celebrations

Good times. Great company.

A few favorite moments from past celebrations.

Guest Information

Before you head to the Hop.

  • Our only dress rule: no jeans, please. Otherwise, we strongly encourage you to dress for the theme! Take inspiration from Grease, a classic sock hop or ’50s Hollywood. Think swing skirts, fit-and-flare dresses, cardigans, neck scarves, bowling shirts or leather jackets paired with trousers. Themed accessories will also be available at the event.

  • Yes. All guests must be 21 or older. No exceptions.

  • General admission begins at 7:30 p.m. VIP guests may enter at 7:00 p.m. for the first chance at games, food and drinks. All sponsor and Champions for Education tickets include VIP early entry. The event ends at 10:30 p.m.

  • Complimentary valet parking is available for all guests at the parking lots adjoining The Abbott. Tips are strongly encouraged. Street parking is also available near the venue.

  • Sponsor tables and reserved seating will be marked with designated signs. All other seating is open and available first come, first served. The venue will offer a mix of cocktail tables, soft seating areas and seated round tables.

  • Yes, coat check will be available.

  • The Abbott is fully accessible. For accessibility needs or questions, or questions about food allergies, please contact foundation@nkcschools.org.

PROM Partners

Thank you to the partners making the Hop happen.

Their support helps make PROM possible while creating opportunities for students and educators across NKC Schools.

Committed to Bright Futures

Our 2026–27 Champions

Together, these businesses, organizations and community members are helping create brighter futures for students and staff across NKC Schools.

Lead Champions

$20,000 Champions

$15,000 Champions

$10,000 Champions

$5,000 Champions

Joe
Jacobs

Ikey Harris

Bill & Sue Woods
Charitable Fund

Dick & Mary Linna Woods

$2,500 Champions

Margaret
Cummings

Susan
Hines

Jan & Dr. Bruce
Kauk

Dr. Katie & Greg Lawson

Jan Lewis
Lewis Learning
Impact Fund

Year-Round Partnership

Make an impact all year.

Champions for Education opportunities begin at $2,500 and support students and educators throughout the year, with year-round recognition and event benefits, including VIP entry for PROM guests.

Explore Champions for Education

Need an invoice or prefer to pay by check? Contact foundation@nkcschools.org.

PROM: At the Hop

We’ll see you at the Hop.

Gather your friends, find your ’50s inspiration and join us for an evening supporting NKC Schools students.

Friday, March 5, 2027 · The Abbott
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