Haunting the Halls

Written By: Lindsay Hutt

This Halloween season, all ages at Providence Academy spread the spooky spirit. From pumpkin carving to trunk-or-treats, there was plenty of fun for everyone. 

The Pre-K held its favorite annual tradition, the Ladybug Ball. Because they just learned about insects, each Pre-K student dressed up as their favorite bug and celebrated with a fun party and snacks for the whole grade. They started off the day with a parade throughout the school, and the hallways were filled with adorable bees, butterflies, and caterpillars.

“They come dressed up and have a parade, which they love because they get to be a part of the Upper School. Then they have a class party, get treats, play games, and do insect-themed art projects. They’re always excited because they know more about insects and get to display their knowledge,” said Pre-K teacher Mrs. Raymaker.

The whole Lower School also went trick-or-treating at the National Honors Society’s (NHS) Trunk or Treat. Usually, this takes place in the back parking lot of the school however, this year it was moved to the hallway near the gyms due to rain. Members of NHS set up their tables, decorated, and dressed up for their different themes such as Barbie, Under the Sea, and Care Bears.  Lower School students loved admiring all the different groups’ costumes and decorations, and, of course, their favorite part was getting lots of candy. 

“I love being able to interact with the Lower School students because they get so excited to see all the older kids. It’s a great opportunity because it helps build a community in the school and bridges the gap between Lower and Upper School students,” said NHS member Gabby Gutierrez, ‘26.

In the Middle School, students wore fun Halloween accessories and orange, black or purple. Teachers also engaged in the fun by dressing up and handing out candy to students during the day.

“Everyone had lots of fun!” said Middle School Administrator Ms. Taylor.

A favorite part of Halloween in the Upper School is pumpkin carving and door decorating. Every year, each house competes against each other to create the spookiest pumpkins and classroom doors. Everyone pitched in to help bring supplies, pumpkins, and decorations to make the best “Haunted Houses.” These are always a highlight of the fall and one of the best ways to help Houses bond early on in the year. One of the favorites of the week was Dr. Keiser’s House with its monster mouth door decoration.