- April 3, 2025
Lydia Negron, Julie Hager, Linda Parrott, Lori Hager and Jackie Mathis volunteered at the dance.
With his lightsaber in hand, first-grader Remi Perez and his 2-year-old brother, Luca Perez, were ready for the dance.
Pre-kindergartner Kezia Arline and Ronda Arline greeted guests as they entered the dance.
Dan Shaw attended the dance with his kindergartner, Clara Shaw. "I'm looking forward to playing with and dancing with my friends," Clara Shaw said.
Students hit the dance floor.
First-grader Nolan McCowan had to take a photo to match his "The Mandalorian" outfit.
Kindergartner Remy Ortiz had his favorite "Star Wars" villain, Darth Vader, tattooed onto his hand.
Fifth-grader Dominic Farrant, his mother, Becky Farrant, and Assistant Principal Dr. Luriela Clemente took a moment to appreciate the bittersweet fact it was Dominic Farrant's last elementary school dance.
Second-grader Miller Phillips, Megan Irvine and her second-grader Mellie Irvine took the opportunity to meet Darth Vader.
Lily Malone had her face painted to match the dance's theme.
Rachel Schmidt, Billy Schmidt and kindergartner Rosie Schmidt were thrilled to dress up for the galatic theme. "It's awesome," Billy Schmidt said.
Jessica and Jason Aun and their children, pre-kindergartner Amelia Aun and kindergartner Adelaide Aun, used the force to get boba tea. They loved dressing as "Star Wars" characters.
Melissa Rank, fourth-grader Will Rank, first-grader Olivia Rank and Aaron Rank posed for a photo before heading to the dance floor.
Chris Flint, Jessica Flint and third-grader Alessandra Flint were drawn a little closer to the dark side by Darth Vader.
A storm trooper made an appearance at the Tigers' Ball.
Third-grader Madeleine Mason and her mother, Emilie Mason, wanted to wear matching outfits to the dance, so they chose R2-D2 and C-3PO.
As big "Star Wars" fans, third-grader Jonah Peltier and his parents, Evan and Sarah Peltier, dressed as their favorite "Star Wars" characters. They even listened to music from the franchise on the way to the dance.
Gideon Logan and his children, fifth-grader Eugenia Logan, fourth-grader Sebastian Logan, and kindergartner Lucas Logan, donned their best "Star Wars" gear. As a fifth-grader, Eugenia Logan wanted to go all out for her last Tildenville Elementary dance.
Gregg Frye, Mari Frye and their first-grader Aria Frye dressed for the galactic theme.
Huge "Star Wars" fans, fifth-grader Dax Rose, second-grader Tessa Rose and kindergartner Quinn Rose dressed for the occasion.
Everything at the Tigers' Ball fit the galactic theme, even the storm trooper cupcakes.
Students held up their light-up sabers and promised to use the force for good.
Corothy Schmidt showed off her face painting.
Fourth-grader Javier Serrano battled against his brother, first-grader Leonardo Serrano, with lightsabers.
Tildenville Elementary School students and their families were transported to a galaxy far, far away.
As big "Star Wars" fans, third-grader Jonah Peltier and his parents, Evan and Sarah Peltier, were ready to save the school from any enemies in the galaxy dressed as characters from the popular franchise during the school's Tigers' Ball Saturday, March 29, at West Orange High School.
Jonah Peltier summoned the force of a few "Star Wars" villains by dressed like Darth Vader, painting his face like Darth Maul and using Kylo Ren's lightsaber.
"He's the son of the dark side," Sarah Peltier said of her son.
Several families dressed as "Star Wars" characters or to fit the galactic theme of the dance. Students received light-up foam sticks so they could have their own "lightsabers." Even the food was on theme, with storm troopers topping the cupcakes.