Celebrating Halloween with Kindness and Creativity

Halloween is just around the corner and many schools throughout SD83 will be hosting activities, costume parades, and extra-curricular events for students to enjoy!

While the District does not have an official policy regarding Halloween costumes, we ask that costumes are respectful, follow dress codes, and do not promote violence, sexism, racism, or appropriation of culture. 

Here are some guidelines to consider when selecting costumes that will be worn at school: 

• Students need to be identifiable and visible to ensure safety. Face paint is welcome; full face masks should be left at home or only worn during the costume parade. 
• Costumes that are sexual in nature or employ questionable props are not appropriate for a school setting. 
• Costumes that depict violence, drugs, or alcohol are not appropriate. Fake weapons should be left at home and saved for Halloween night.  
• Let’s choose fun and creative costumes that don’t imitate or stereotype races, cultures, genders, heritage, or religions. Costumes that may offend or reinforce harmful stereotypes are not allowed.   

If there is a chance your child will get uncomfortable in their costume during the day, you may wish to have them bring a change of clothes to put on later in the day. 

Thank you for helping make Halloween at school a fun day for all.

Happy Halloween!