Halloween is a favorite time of year for students, families, and school staff alike, and it brings candy wrappers, decorations, and extra foot traffic. As schools host fall festivities, keep safety top of mind alongside the fun. Here are a few ways to keep schools safe and spotless during the Halloween season.
Be Proactive
Candy, juice, and party snacks can leave floors and surfaces sticky or slippery. Place wet floor signs promptly and wipe up spills quickly to prevent a slip. Keeping extra trash and recycling bins in classrooms, hallways, and event areas makes it easier for students to clean up after themselves.
Group celebrations also make it easier for germs to spread. Regularly clean and disinfect door handles, desks, railings, restrooms, and other high-touch surfaces to support a clean, safe environment.
keep spaces clear
Parades, parties, and decorations can quickly crowd hallways. Keep corridors, stairwells, and exit doors free of props, boxes, and decorations so students and staff can move safely. For Trunk-or-Treat events and outdoor fall festivities, clearing litter and debris from parking lots ensures students and staff can participate safely.
be mindful of decorations
Spooky decor is part of the fun, but it should never create a hazard. Keep paper decor, streamers, and cobwebs away from light fixtures, heaters, and exit signs in case of a fire, and tape down any cords to prevent falls. Make sure decorations never block doorways, fire extinguishers, or emergency exits.
A safe, clean campus keeps every school event running smoothly. Your team’s attention to detail, keeping hallways and exits clear, and securing decorations not only makes celebrations possible but enjoyable for all.