On Halloween, many Woodside students went trick or treating and some students stayed home.

Director Rochelle Walensky from CDC said it’s okay if kids can go trick or treating. 

Rania Aburaheilleh, a senior at Woodside,  does not celebrate Halloween.

“My religion is Islam, [and] we don’t celebrate Halloween,” Aburaheilleh said. “Instead of trick or treating, we go to the park and I see my relatives. We also like to put Arabic music and dance.” 

Carlos Medina, a freshman at Woodside described what he likes about Halloween.

“I feel like dressing up for me, it’s a much more fun part of Halloween,” Medina said. “I really like trick or treating, [Halloween is] my favorite holiday. 

Some who decided not to go to parties, decided to go with a small group of friends.  

“I’m probably still gonna wear a mask, through the entire night. And I’m probably just going be with my friend,” Woodside senior Brynn Adasiewicz. “I’m not gonna be going to any parties… with a ton of people.”

Arielle Doernburg, a sophomore at Woodside, expressed what she’s doing for Halloween.

“People [who are a lot older are] intentionally scaring others,”  Doernburg said. “People try and put bad things in candy, [and they] mess with kids, which is horrible,” 

Halloween is a holiday for all ages. 

“It’s more of a holiday where literally anyone can be involved in, and it’s not something and it’s something that anyone can do,” Doernburg said.