Edgewater High School E-Boutique Accepting Formal Attire Donations

Principal details year-round initiative providing students with free formal wear

Apr. 16, 2026 at 4:37pm

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An extremely blurred, impressionistic scene of high school students trying on colorful formal dresses and suits, captured in a soft, dreamlike style that evokes the joy and excitement of preparing for a special occasion.The Edgewater High School E-Boutique provides students in need with free access to formal attire, ensuring all can participate in milestone events like prom.Daytona Beach Today

Edgewater High School in Daytona Beach, Florida has launched an 'E-Boutique' program that accepts donations of formal attire, including dresses, suits, and accessories, to provide students in need with free prom and formal event outfits. Principal Alex Jackson is spearheading the initiative, which operates year-round to ensure students have access to formal wear for various school events.

Why it matters

Many students face financial barriers that prevent them from attending important high school events like prom. The E-Boutique program aims to remove this obstacle and ensure all students can participate in these milestone experiences, regardless of their family's economic situation.

The details

The E-Boutique accepts donations of gently used formal dresses, suits, shoes, jewelry, and other accessories. Students can 'shop' the boutique for free to find outfits for prom, homecoming, and other formal school events. Principal Jackson says the program has been well-received by the community, with local businesses and residents donating items to stock the boutique.

  • The E-Boutique program launched at the start of the 2025-2026 school year.
  • Prom season is the busiest time for the E-Boutique, as students prepare for the annual formal dance.

The players

Alex Jackson

The principal of Edgewater High School, who spearheaded the creation of the E-Boutique program to provide students with free formal attire.

Edgewater High School

A public high school located in Daytona Beach, Florida that has launched the E-Boutique program to assist students in need of formal wear for school events.

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What they’re saying

“We wanted to create a program that would allow all of our students to feel confident and included in these important high school experiences, regardless of their family's financial situation.”

— Alex Jackson, Principal, Edgewater High School

What’s next

The E-Boutique will continue accepting formal wear donations throughout the year to prepare for the next prom season.

The takeaway

The Edgewater High School E-Boutique is a heartwarming example of how schools can work to create more equitable access to important high school milestones, ensuring all students feel included and empowered to participate.