Our school district was filled with Halloween spirit, festive costumes, and strong community connections as families gathered across schools for special fall evening events in October!
At Franklin Preschool, families came together on October 29th for an amazing October Family Night. Students and their families showed off wonderful costumes as they traveled from pod to pod to trick-or-treat and collect goodies. A huge thank you to everyone who brought in a canned food item to earn their passport stamps and support the food drive!
View photos from the Franklin Preschool October Family Nighter here.
Williams Elementary School hosted a fantastic Fall Family Title Night blending learning with Halloween fun. Families enjoyed hands-on math games alongside an indoor Trunk-or-Treat, filling the halls with plenty of creative costumes and smiles. Events like these create wonderful opportunities for families to connect, share in their children's learning, and build strong partnerships between home and school.
View photos from the Williams Elementary Fall Family Night here.
Additionally, LIFT Central Illinois brought back the Annual Tower of Terror as part of Downtown Mattoon's Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 30, 2026. Over 94 students were on the production committee working to create a memorable experience for the community. More than a Halloween event, the Haunted House reflects what happens at LIFT every day. Students from over 20 school districts come together to collaborate, create, and lead. Whether designing, building, organizing, or managing logistics, students from every career pathway have a chance to contribute in their own way. This project allows them to apply their skills in meaningful, community-centered ways.
View photos from the LIFT Central Illinois Tower of Terror here.
We love seeing our school community come together! Thank you to all of the families who joined us for these spook-tacular evenings.