Students wait outside after Ribault High homecoming dance didn’t happen; under 20 tickets sold

What was supposed to be one of the most memorable nights of the year for students at Jean Ribault High School ended in confusion and disappointment after they arrived for homecoming — only to find locked doors and no event in sight.

Students, dressed in formal attire, arrived Saturday evening expecting music, dancing, and a celebration months in the making. Instead, they were left standing outside the school, unsure of what had gone wrong.

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“Yeah, nobody showed up. The door was open, the school was open — but nobody was there,” said one parent, Yudith, describing the scene.

While parents and students said the event was canceled without notice, the school has not yet confirmed whether the dance was officially called off. As of Sunday evening, Jean Ribault High School has not released a statement or posted any updates regarding the situation…

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