School Halloween Celebration — October 31, 2024

Posted October 23, 2024

We are excited to celebrate Halloween at school on the morning of Thursday, October 31!

Halloween Celebration Schedule:
Thursday, October 31

  • 7:45 a.m. — Costume Parade for FAMILIES on our field.
    • Families are welcome to join us on our field at 7:45 a.m. for our student costume parade!
    • Students should wear their costumes to school in order to participate in our costume parade.

  • 8:00 a.m. — Classroom Parties for STUDENTS ONLY in classrooms.
    • Students will enjoy a morning Halloween party with crafts and snacks.
    • Look for information from your teacher for ways to help out!
    • Due to space limitations, our classroom parties are for students ONLY.

Costume Directions

  • Costumes must be school-appropriate.
  • No masks of any kind may be worn at school. Shoes must be worn at all times.
  • No fake weapons may be brought to school. No fake blood may be used.
  • All costumes, accessories, make-up, face paint, etc. must be applied at home. Spray cans for hair color or special make-up may not be used in the school building.
  • If students are dressing as someone of a gender different than the one they identify as, it must be done respectfully and as a specific character or entity.

Don’t Celebrate Halloween?

If you prefer that your child does not participate in our Halloween celebration, we will have an alternative activity available in the library. Please submit this online form or return the paper form that went home in our October 25 Friday Folders in order to have your child participate in the alternative activity.

Have Questions or Need Help?

Please call our main office at (720) 424-5600, email us at McKinley_Thatcher@dpsk12.org, or stop by our building during school hours!