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Clintondale Won't Reschedule Prom and Will Refund Tickets

The district says an active police probe makes rescheduling unsafe, prompting residents to arrange a separate community prom.

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Community members, alumni, and local businesses are stepping in to give Clintondale High School seniors a prom-like sendoff after the school’s prom was canceled due to a gun threat last week, about an hour before it was set to begin.

Overview

  • Clintondale High School canceled its prom about an hour before it was to begin on June 2 after an OK2SAY tip passed to Michigan State Police warned a student might bring a firearm.
  • After reviewing options, the district announced on June 8 that it will not reschedule the dance and will issue refunds by check payable to the student who purchased each ticket.
  • School officials say the tip is being treated as credible and the investigation remains active under the district’s school resource officer and the Clinton Township Police Department.
  • Local residents, trustees, alumni and businesses have organized a free, independent “community prom” for June 12 at the Anton Arts Center with a GoFundMe, donated services, and security planned with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office and a private firm.
  • The district emphasized it is not affiliated with the community event and its decision reflects standard safety practice when a credible threat is under investigation, leaving families waiting for police findings and the refund process details.