Our school district was filled with Halloween spirit, festive costumes and strong community connections as families gathered across schools for special fall evening events in October.
At Franklin Preschool, families came together on October 29 for an October Family Night. Students and their families showed off costumes as they traveled from pod to pod to trick-or-treat and collect goodies. A thank-you goes to everyone who brought in a canned food item to earn their passport stamps and support the food drive.
Williams Elementary School hosted a Fall Family Title Night blending learning with Halloween fun. Families enjoyed hands-on math games alongside an indoor trunk-or-treat, filling the halls with costumes and smiles. Events like these create opportunities for families to connect, share in their children's learning and build partnerships between home and school.
Additionally, LIFT Central Illinois brought back the Annual Tower of Terror as part of downtown Mattoon's trunk-or-treat on Friday, October 30, 2026. More than 94 students were on the production committee working to create a memorable experience for the community. More than a Halloween event, the haunted house reflects what happens at LIFT every day. Students from more than 20 school districts come together to collaborate, create and lead. Whether designing, building, organizing or managing logistics, students from every career pathway have a chance to contribute. This project allows them to apply their skills in community-centered ways.
The district appreciates seeing the school community come together and thanks all of the families who joined these fall evening events.
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