AHS students host Halloween fun

Arlington students hosted their second Trunk or Treat event to bring fun and hand out candy to local families on Oct. 30.

The event at Arlington High School is put on by members of the National Honor Society (NHS), the Key Club and the cheerleading team.

Eagle Creek Elementary was also a partner in the event and parents there provided support as well.

Students decorate the trunk of their car, or their parents' car, put on a costume and hand out candy to families at the free event.

“The idea is to put on an event for the community,” said Laura Anderson, the advisor for NHS and Key Club at the school.

“It’s just nice to have everyone come together and do something for kids,” she said.

Local families said they enjoyed the Trunk or Treat.

“This is our first time being out here but so far it is very nice,” said parent David Sipma.

Parent Lacey Miller appreciated that many of the students also brought games for the kids to play.

“It’s great. The kids are having a blast and it’s very well organized,” she said. “There’s games and everyone is dressing up.”

Anderson said local families liked the first event the school held in 2019. There was a large turnout and a lot of positive feedback about the event.

Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, they weren’t able to hold an event in 2020, but students were able to hold the event this year.

“The community loves it and they loved the first one. We tried to make this one a little bit bigger,” she said.

Key Club and NHS are clubs that focus on community service.

“They are two clubs within the school whose sole purpose is to benefit the community. To help them out and do what needs to happen,” said Anderson.

She said students do service throughout the year, but the Trunk or Treat is their one big event.

Students have gotten into the event both times it was put on.

“I think they definitely like decorating their trunks,” said Anderson. “I think they genuinely enjoy seeing the kids and having fun.”

The event is also a chance for them to come together.

“These kids are busy and some of them are doing Running Start so this is a chance to connect with their friends,” said Anderson.

Anderson said the Trunk or Treat event will return next year.

“We’re planning on doing it every single year,” she said.