Local high school girls get a chance to pick out a dress on Cinderella Day at the Augusta Dream Center in Augusta on March 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Local high school girls get a chance to pick out a dress on Cinderella Day at the Augusta Dream Center in Augusta on March 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

In pictures: Cinderella Day 2026

Since 2018, the Augusta Dream Center has held Cinderella Day to prepare high school students for prom season.

“Teen girls are invited to experience a day of pampering, encouragement, and empowerment. They receive new dresses, shoes, and accessories, enjoy hair and makeup sessions, and participate in workshops,” according to the Cinderella Day website.

Cinderella Day was March 14.

Volunteers cheer as local high school participate in Cinderella Day at the Augusta Dream Center in Augusta, Ga. on March 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Local high school girls get a chance to pick out jewelry, shoes and a dress on Cinderella Day at the Augusta Dream Center in Augusta. on March 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Local high school girls get a chance to pick out jewelry, shoes and a dress on Cinderella Day at the Augusta Dream Center in Augusta, Ga. on March 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Local high school girls get their hair and makeup done on Cinderella Day at the Augusta Dream Center in Augusta, Ga. on March 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Local high school girls get their hair and makeup done on Cinderella Day at the Augusta Dream Center in Augusta, Ga. on March 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Local high school girls get their hair and makeup done on Cinderella Day at the Augusta Dream Center in Augusta on March 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
High school girls pick out jewelry, shoes and a dress on Cinderella Day at the Augusta Dream Center in Augusta on March 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
High school girls show off their dresses at Cinderella Day at the Augusta Dream Center in Augusta, Ga. on March 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
High school girls show off their dresses at Cinderella Day at the Augusta Dream Center in Augusta on March 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple South Carolina and Georgia Press Association Awards in his career including 11 in 2025 for Augusta Good News. During his career, he’s photographed for several news outlets including The Augusta Chronicle and the Aiken Standard.

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