Halloween at MHS

By Lacie Haffner, Sarah Kerrigan, Jake Bystricky, Bryanna Freed

Fall is finally here! The excitement for the season transition has been looming throughout our school. Halloween is just around the corner, but what does this mean for students and staff at MHS? While some students might still want to go trick or treating, others are off finding the scariest haunted house or doing other fall activities. 

This year Halloween is on a Tuesday. Here’s the inside scoop on all things Halloween at MHS this year.

When asking students about their thoughts on Halloween and plans, there was a great variety of responses. While most students don't plan on trick or treating or are waiting until the night of Halloween to decide, all interviewed students plan to go to haunted houses or other Halloween events. Izzy Kura, a senior, plans to go to Halloweekends at Cedar Point. 

Corinne Siefring, a senior, plans on going to other haunted houses if she can convince friends to go along with her. 

Another aspect of Halloween that students absolutely love is candy. Almost any student asked will support this statement with various favorites. Considering all the students interviewed, most look forward to Halloween for the candy, fall attractions, and hosting or attending Halloween parties.

Teachers also have thoughts about Halloween.  Mr. Skidmore said the choirs celebrate Halloween with a party and “secret pumpkin” gift exchange. Mr. Skidmore noted that in choir class on Halloween, “students sing in a minor key to get into the spooky spirit.” 

Outside of the choir classes, Halloween is also an orange and black spirit day at MHS. Many teachers love to decorate their classrooms and maybe even give treats to their students for Halloween.

Taking many different students' and teachers' perspectives into consideration, we found that popular spots for high school students around Halloween are Cedar Point, Mapleside Farms, and other haunted houses or fall attractions. However, some activities like these are known to be pricey, leading students to find other things to do. 

Students also love going to and hosting Halloween costume parties, or passing out candy with their friends. In school, students and teachers can wear orange and black on Halloween and participate in class or club hosted festivities. No matter the cost, pretty much everyone at MHS has found a way to get into the Halloween spirit!

With this, what are you up to this Halloween? Classmates and staff at MHS have had a packed spooky season, full of friend hang-outs, haunted house trips, and lots of candy. 

Fill out our Google form to let us know how you celebrate, and have a happy Halloween MHS!