Halloween Parties
Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth grade Halloween parties will take place on Friday, October 31, from 2:45-3:25 pm. Treats will be provided by HPA parent Halloween Party volunteers. Please note the costume guidelines for Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Grades:
- Students are encouraged to make their costumes from materials that they already have at home.
- Costumes that reflect creativity and originality are preferred and may reflect key characters from books, puns, expressions or word play, or key concepts from your classes.
- Costumes should not include political slogans or language, and students should not be dressed as political figures.
- Costumes should allow students to sit comfortably in class without distraction.
- Costumes must be safe to move around school. No long, trailing costumes that could cause the wearer or another person to trip.
- Real shoes need to be worn. No flip flops, platform shoes, or excessively high heels.
- Headgear must not block the wearer’s or anyone else’s vision in the classroom.
- Masks may not be worn and makeup/face paint should be minimal/limited. Students should be easily recognized.
- Costumes that are violent in nature are not allowed, including dismembered body parts, fake blood, etc.
- Length of costumes should fit within normal uniform guidelines for skirt lengths.
- Accessories to costumes should be appropriate for school (no weapons, toy weapons, or props replicating weapons).
- Students will be asked to dress out for normal PE, including socks and athletic shoes, so students should bring these items to school.
The Hockaday School
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.
The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.
The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.