Santa Rita Union Schools Plan October 30 Halloween Parades; Families Asked to Confirm Campus Times

SANTA RITA, Monterey County — October 29, 2026. Santa Rita Union School District has placed Friday, October 30 on its October calendar for school Halloween parades. The district’s October 9 superintendent newsletter describes fall celebrations across its campuses but advises parents and guardians to check their individual school for exact dates, times and participation details.

When are the parades?

The district newsletter’s calendar identifies October 30 as “School Parades.” However, it does not give a universal start time, assembly location or guest-access rule for each campus. Families should use school-specific messages, the district website or ParentSquare for the arrangements that apply to their child. A districtwide calendar listing is not a guarantee that every school will have an identical program.

Safety and dismissal reminders

The same newsletter reminds families to follow posted pickup and drop-off signs, designated stopping areas and school traffic flow. For an event that may bring extra visitors to campus, those existing instructions are especially useful. Parents should ask the school about costume or visitor policies instead of assuming a general Halloween practice applies districtwide.

What else did the October update say?

Superintendent Dr. Melissa Alderman highlighted recent parent-teacher conferences and sports activities. The district also listed the end of the elementary trimester as October 27 and reminded families to watch for report cards. The newsletter directs families to ParentSquare, Aeries and individual school sites for ongoing communication.

Official source: Santa Rita Union School District Superintendent’s October 2026 Newsletter, published October 9; district homepage and school directory.

Editorial note: The event is on the district’s published calendar. California58 has not independently confirmed each campus’s hours, weather contingency or visitor policy.

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