School Halloween Celebration — Thursday, October 29

Posted October 14, 2026

Our school Halloween celebration is on Thursday, October 29. Please note that our celebration is being held on October 29 because we have no school on Friday, October 30.

Halloween Celebration Schedule: Thursday, October 29

• School-Wide Costume Parade: 7:45 AM to 8:00 AM on our track.
  • Families are welcome to stay and watch the parade.  
  • Students should wear their costumes to school in order to participate in the parade.
• Classroom Parties: classrooms will also hold Halloween parties, which are for students only.

Costume Information

• Wearing a costume is optional.
• 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.

What If My Family Does Not Celebrate Halloween?

We will have an alternative activity available in the library for students who are not participating in our Halloween celebration. If you prefer that your child not participate, please return the form that was included in our October 16 Friday Folders or click here to complete our digital form.

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.