The first year I was
principal at StarShine Academy the students asked if they could have a
Halloween Party. The
fact that we were an inner city school with grades kindergarten through 12th
and many ethnicities and religious values, I was not sure that would be
such a good idea. However, I knew the younger students would love some type of
fun activity or event.
I met with the StarShine High School Student Council and we
decided to have a Harvest Festival instead of a Halloween party. The high school students would create,
design and build a carnival for the younger students complete with booths and
games. The junior high students would coordinate a potluck lunch with the
parents. And the younger students would enjoy a safe, fun Halloween Carnival
(or Harvest Festival). All the students and teachers dressed up in wonderful
costumes.
The Harvest Festival became an annual StarShine event and one
of the most fun and fulfilling. This
year we will be celebrating our 9th Harvest Festival and I
thought you would enjoy some photos from years past.
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Happy Halloween!
If you enjoyed this inspirational Kids Without Stuff story
about the students at StarShine Academy you will want to read:
