Nova Prescott is a high school senior with dreams of organizing the perfect prom. As the event approaches, a fire ruins all the prom decorations she and her team spent months preparing. Left with the challenge of starting over, school principal Dunnan assigns Jesse Richter, a rebellious student with a talent for getting into trouble, to help Nova rebuild everything before the big night. Initially hesitant and wary of each other, Nova and Jesse slowly begin to understand and respect one another, sharing more about their lives and dreams. Meanwhile, other students grapple with their own prom-related dilemmas, from finding the right date to dealing with broken friendships.

Lloyd Taylor struggles to find a date despite his numerous creative, but awkward, attempts. Mei Kwan wrestles with keeping a secret that could change her relationship with her long-term boyfriend, Justin Wexler. Lucas Arnaz finds himself caught in a love triangle with two best friends, Simone Daniels and Jordan Lundley, that complicates everyone's prom plans. The movie follows these intertwined stories, capturing the excitement, anxiety, and romance of high school life, as characters work through their issues, and the significance of prom night becomes clear to everyone involved. Through the chaos and emotional journeys, the students learn valuable lessons about love, friendship, and personal growth.