Halloween Celebration

Tarver will be celebrating Halloween on Friday, October 31st!

• Our annual parade will begin sharply at 8:00am. Halloween morning is very busy, so please have your students arrive on time and dressed in their costumes, so that they do not miss out on the parade.
• Parents are welcome to line the parade route. Please see the map below for details.
• Classroom parties will begin after the parade. Look for additional information coming home from your student's classroom teacher.

 

Adams 12 Halloween Guidelines

Adams 12 Five Star Schools encourages the opportunity for students and families to engage in celebration that is respectful to all cultures, religions, races, and beliefs.  In our continued efforts to maintain a respectful, safe and secure learning environment, the following guidelines for Halloween celebrations have been developed. These guidelines apply to students, staff, and participants of all Halloween celebrations both during and after the school day.  Please contact your school’s administrator for information specific to your school.

Halloween Guidelines

These guidelines apply to all students, regardless of the learning model they are enrolled in.  Costumes may only be worn on Friday, October 31, 2025, or at designated school sanctioned after school events.  

1. Costumes that would otherwise violate the Student Dress Code (Superintendent Policy 5060) will not be allowed.  For safety reasons, masks or makeup should not cover the student’s face in a manner that makes the student unrecognizable.  Masks or makeup that conceal a student's identity may be worn only during designated times such as during a costume contest.  

2. The following are considered not appropriate for school or school events:

• Costumes that are overly graphic, promote violence or otherwise might reasonably  be assumed to be offensive to others or are likely to cause a disruption to the educational process
• Costumes that are sexually suggestive and would otherwise violate the school’s dress code
• Costumes with sound effects, lights or other components which would disrupt the classroom learning environment
• Costumes that could be considered insensitive to any race, culture and religion
• Toy or facsimile weapons of any kind (guns, knives, swords, bats, etc.) are not allowed
• Costumes or dress of any kind that may be potentially disruptive to the educational or school environment

 In alignment with Superintendent Policy 5060, school administrators may ask students or participants  to change into school appropriate attire and/or remove masks, makeup, or costumes.

In 2016, Adams 12 prohibited clown costumes due to nationwide safety concerns. Although we are not aware of any current threats, the district has chosen to maintain this prohibition as part of our 2025 Halloween guidelines.  Students and staff are not permitted to wear clown masks or costumes on school grounds.  This decision supports a safe and respectful environment for all. 

Keep in mind,  district and school leadership reevaluate the guidelines each year and make adjustments as needed to ensure a safe celebration for the entire school community. Students who violate or are suspected to be in violation of this policy will be referred to school administration.