PCHS Bulletin - Logan Hagood
Date Published – November 3, 2025
Halloween brought excitement to Parrish Community High School. While costumes were not allowed on campus, it didn't stop the Halloween fun in other ways!
Ironically, the medical skill classes planned a lab last week for students to learn how to dress wounds. PCHS teacher Valentina Mendez explained that as part of their lab students are “creating lacerations and incisions with wax and Vaseline” and told staff not to “freak” if they saw students with fake wounds or stained blood.
PCHS theatre teacher Olga Pena offered a similar warning: “Do not fear; no students were harmed in this lesson,” referring to her tech theater class becoming zombies. They learned how to create trauma makeup including lacerations and gashes.
The ESE/IND students went trick or treating to various classrooms. Additionally, the PCHS staff were treated to their annual "Halloweenie" Roast during lunches provided by the administration.
Some of the sports teams also ran Halloween themed events. The softball team held their annual pre-season costume kickball game. Additionally, the swim team hosted a pre-district pasta party on Halloween after school with a costume contest and additional Halloween team bonding games.
On Wednesday, October 29, Senior Advisory Board (SAB) hosted a fall event for the seniors called “Fall into Fun.” There was pumpkin carving, and SAB provided food and drinks.
SAB President Sophie Ward and social media manager Valerie Bradford agreed there was a good turnout for the event. “This was a new activity this year and everyone had a lot of fun. Activities like these are not only memories we hope seniors will remember but also rewards to remind everyone to keep going,” they said.
On an anonymous Instagram poll, it was asked whether it is still fun to dress up for Halloween. 114 students voted, and 94% of them said yes!
Freshman Andrew Mosconi said, “Duh! It’s still fun to dress up for Halloween. Halloween is the one day I can dress up and be what I want.”
Freshman Rylee Sullivan said, “Yes, it is still fun to dress up if you have the spirit and are very hyped about it.”
Some students threw costume parties or matched with friends for Halloween, while others watched Halloween movies and ate candy. Some even helped hand out candy to all the trick or treaters in their neighborhoods.
Regardless of the Halloween plans, students were encouraged to have a safe, enjoyable Halloween!