Halloween excitement is in full swing as fall settles in. On Friday, Oct 24, preschool kids took part in the school’s annual indoor trick-or-treating tradition during third and fourth hour, going door-to-door throughout the building to collect candy. For many, these special days are a highlight of the year.

“This is the best part of my day,” said Jennifer Bryan, Advanced English 2 teacher.

For the preschoolers, the excitement was just as real.

“I’m going to be a ghost tomorrow,” David said.

Some kids had bigger prospects.

“I’m gonna be the whole school,” said Jet.

Dozens of kids dressed up in their favorite dinosaur, skeleton, and princess costumes, proudly showing off their festive, spooky spirit. Child Development teacher Nicole McFadden and her daughter, Macy, wore matching Lifesaver costumes; a family tradition passed down through generations, making the day even more meaningful.

“My daughter Macy is wearing the same Halloween costume I wore growing up. The one I’m wearing now, my mom used to wear to match me when I was younger,” McFadden said.

The fun began around 8 a.m. when the kids started trick-or-treating and were immediately greeted with sweet treats and excitement. Teachers who handed out treats had prepared days or even weeks in advance, eager to help create a memorable day.

After trick-or-treating, the class stopped by the library for a quick storytime and games. The librarians led a spooky story activity where students got to act out different parts; little vampires and superheroes suddenly became chickens, wolves, or sheep.

They had one more stop for the day before they were done: the Student Council room. The members of StuCo all came together to make a tunnel with their arms that the kids could run through.

The younger kids had so hilarious fun as they ran through the big high schoolers’ warm smiles.

In the end, everybody went home with new memories, big smiles, and lots of candy.