Under The Stars
Please note that students will now give their name at the door for admittance, no printed tickets will be provided. All sales are through our new sales platform, Arux. You can create an Arux account here. For help setting up a new account, click here.
When the lights glow and the music begins to pulse, the night sky comes alive inside the War Memorial.
Calling all 6th–8th graders to join us Under the Stars for an unforgettable evening in the ballroom overlooking Lake St. Clair on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 6:30–8:30pm. For two hours, we’ll trade textbooks for twinkle lights and transform the dance floor into a galaxy of music, laughter, and memories in the making.
Students are encouraged to dress for a night that sparkles. Think celestial shimmer, midnight blues, silvers, soft glows, or any look that makes you feel star-worthy. Whether your style is classic, bold, or a little cosmic, come ready to shine.
Gather your friends, bring your best dance-floor energy, and get ready for a night that feels like it’s written in the stars.
Each ticket includes a voucher for one slice of Jet’s Pizza (pepperoni, cheese, and gluten-free available). Additional slices, chips, and cookies will be available at the snack bar for $2 each. Both cash and credit are accepted. A complimentary water station will keep dancers hydrated throughout the night.
Want to join the fun as a chaperone? Your child will receive a free ticket to the dance! Email ce@warmemorial.org if you’d like to volunteer.
Registrations MUST be purchased by the parent or the legal guardian for any student attending.
SALES EXTENDED UNTIL 3pm - DON’T MISS OUT!
Students are required to have their school ID on their person in order to attend the dance.
Tickets
$22 per dance for pre-sale registration
$25 per dance week of event starting April 27
Registration Policies and Information:
Grades: 6-8 *Grosse Pointe Students Only
Online sales only. No door sales. Pre-registration is required.
No refunds or transfers.
Policies and FAQ’s
Click the (+) to read the important information below. Purchasing a ticket indicates that you have read and will abide by the following.
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Middle School Dances at The War Memorial are open to students in grades 6–8 who reside in Grosse Pointe or attend school in Grosse Pointe.
Purchase your registration online! If you prefer to sign-up in person, visit The War Memorial in advance of the event date. Sorry, there are no door sales at the event.
Please provide a valid email address during checkout.
Your student may present their name at the door to show proof of registration. A picture ID is also required. Registration required for admittance.
Tickets must be purchased by a parent or guardian.
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Your Student ID - park passes and library cards also accepted!
If your name is not on our registration list, you will not be allowed in the dance.
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Doors open at 6:15pm. In order to keep order and ensure the safety of all students, please do not arrive early.
The dance ends at exactly 8:30pm.
We understand that some students may need to arrive late or leave early. For the safety of all attendees, entrance to and/or dismissal from the dance at times other than the above will not be permitted without the authorization of the Youth Dance Coordinator. Please email the Community Engagement team to make arrangements at ce@warmemorial.org.
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The War Memorial adheres to The Grosse Pointe Public School System Dress Code. If you have any questions, please review this document. This dress code is in place to support a positive, safe, and respectful environment for all students. The Grosse Pointe Public Schools dress code allows for comfort, individuality and choice as long as such clothing and manner of dress does not interfere with and/or disrupt the educational process, endanger health and safety, or violate the student code of conduct.
Footwear must be worn at all times.
Inappropriate dress may result in dismissal from the event, though every effort will be made to avoid this situation. If this happens, parents/guardians will be notified and required to pick up their child. Parents/Guardians are responsible for their child’s attire at all times
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Sorry, no refunds or transfers will be given for any reason whatsoever.
For the safety of all students, registrants are not permitted to resell or give their space to someone else under any circumstances. There are no exceptions to this rule. Violation of this rule will mean that you will be denied admission to any remaining dances for the rest of the school year.
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Unfortunately, since there are no refunds, there is no waitlist available.
Due to fire code regulations, once the capacity of The War Memorial ballroom is met, the dance will be considered sold-out and no further tickets can be sold. There are no exceptions to this rule per Michigan law.
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Included in your child’s registration will be a voucher for a slice of pizza. We will have pepperoni, cheese and a gluten free option available. Additional slices, chips and cookies will be available for purchase for $2. There will also be a water station open throughout the night.
No food or drink may be brought into the dance, including empty or sealed water bottles. The War Memorial provides refreshments. Alcohol, tobacco, drugs, toys, games, utensils, weapons, obscene language, and disruptive behavior are not allowed. A student may be banned from attending any future dances at the discretion of the Youth Dance Coordinator, The War Memorial Community Engagement staff, and/or the Grosse Pointe Farms Department of Public Safety.
The War Memorial is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
Any illegal activities will be directed to the police officers who have been hired to attend the dances.
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We are currently looking for chaperones! Please email ce@warmemorial.org if you are interested in volunteering. If a parent/guardian volunteers their child’s registration will be refunded when they check-in on the day of the dance.
When parents/guardians arrive at the dance, a list of duties will be given to each volunteer, and other duties may arise and will be given at the discretion of the onsite Dance Coordinator. Light snacks will be provided for all chaperones.
Any parent/guardian that volunteers will be required to complete a background check form that will be kept on file at The War Memorial for one calendar year.