Halloween & Costumes

Each year, many students choose to show off their Halloween spirit by dressing up in costumes that meet our school’s dress code. Students will be able to dress up on Tuesday, October 31st.

Please note that on October 31st, any Halloween related activities are optional, and students will have a choice to participate in alternative activities. 

Students may dress up but they must follow Board Protocol.  York Region District School Board’s Safe Schools Policy #668.0 in accordance with the Education Act, includes the following: “during a school-related activity or event, the principal will suspend the student and shall consider expulsion [for infractions including]: possessing a weapon or replica weapon, including possessing a firearm.” Students celebrating this occasion in costume at our school must comply with this policy. 

Costume accessories including, but not limited to, toy guns, knives, axes, swords, etc. are not in compliance with York Region District School Board’s Safe Schools Policy #668.0.  Similarly, costumes should be respectful of all identities. For example, if something is representative of a person’s culture or religious beliefs, then it should NOT be worn as another person’s costume. 

As always, students should not bring food to school to share with their classmates. We are an allergen safe school and do not permit students to share food.

We hope all our students who celebrate have a fun, safe, and healthy Halloween!