John Mills Halloween Parade 2026

Our Pre-K AM session parade will begin at 10:15 am. See the parade route below.

We will start the costume parade at approximately 1:30 pm and release the students in the following order: CORE, 5th grade, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, Kindergarten, and Afternoon Pre-K to close.

Families wishing to view the parade can line up along the parade route, leaving the sidewalks clear for students.

In the event of rain, the parade will be canceled.

If it is cold, please be sure your child has appropriate clothing.

If you are sending treats with your student, please be mindful of the student handbook policy: Parents and/or guardians may bring gifts/ store bought treats (not homemade) for their child to distribute on his/her birthday, special holidays and/or celebrations for the entire class. These treats will not be consumed at school and will instead be brought home by students. All treats should be peanut and tree nut free.

Students will exit Door 1, walk along the sidewalk towards John Mills Park, remain on the sidewalk around the cul-de-sac, walk north on 76th Avenue toward George St.

At George St., students will cross 76th Avenue, walk west along George St., turn left at 76th Ct, and come back inside the school from Door 6.

Students will return to their classrooms and be dismissed for the day at 3:00 pm.

AM and PM Pre-K dismissal will take place at the usual dismissal times at Door 6.

Students may not be taken directly from the parade or dismissed early while the parade is taking place.

If you plan to pick up your child for early dismissal following the Costume Parade, please note:

• Students cannot be dismissed during the parade or directly from outside. Please wait until the parade has completely ended.

• After the parade, parents/guardians must report to Door 1 to sign their child out for early dismissal

Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and organized

• Optional for the school day

• No make-up will be allowed

• No costume masks allowed

• Please choose a costume that is appropriate, does not reflect violence, and is not too gruesome or frightening. Inappropriate “props” such as blood, plastic weapons of any kind, masks, make-up, or face paint will NOT be allowed. Please save them for supervised activities at home.

• Costumes should not prevent your child from using the bathroom independently

• Inflatable costumes are allowed for the parade but not allowed to be worn during the school day

• If your child does not wish to dress for Halloween/Costume Parade, we encourage him/her to wear John Mills School spirit wear, a pumpkin or goblin shirt, or orange and black colors.

***If you do not want your student participating in the parade, please email your child's teacher so arrangements can be made.***