As April 27 approaches, juniors and seniors have begun to finalize their plans for prom.

From picture locations to after parties, students have been preparing for a “Midnight in Paris” at the Renaissance Grand Hotel for weeks.

Lafayette administration, however, have also been heavily preparing for the highly anticipated prom night.

With the “Midnight in Paris” theme, presented by the junior class, administration has taken time and effort into making prom a night to remember for outgoing seniors.

“We’re trying to create a glamorous and fun event for the seniors while still keeping it a safe celebration,” Assistant Principal Kirti Mehrotra said.

In order to maintain a safe environment, all students will be required to follow the same standards and policies upheld within school with the help of parent chaperons.

Local police forces, including Chesterfield, Ballwin and Ellisville, will also be observing teens before, during, and after prom.

These “party patrols” will be watching all of the neighborhoods zoned to the Rockwood School District.

Local florists will also be a part of the drug and alcohol free mission for prom attendees.

They will attach “safe and sober” cards on their orders that read, “PROMise to be alcohol and drug free!”

In accordance to the safety rules, all prom guests must be under 21 years of age to attend.

Doors will open at 7 p.m., with dinner starting at 7:15 p.m.

Students who arrive dressed informally or after 8:15 p.m. will not be allowed to enter.

Despite the many regulations, the one thing on students’ mind is having an eventful night.

“It will be exciting, a lot of fun, very decorative, fancy and eloquent,” senior Wyatt Lear said.