Él dia de los muertos, or the day of the dead, is a very important day in Hispanic culture.

This day is dedicated to the remembrance of deceased family members or close friends. Their thought is that when someone dies, they are only truly dead when they are forgotten. Every time they celebrate their family that has passed on, they are keeping the thought of them alive and keeping their spirit alive.

The day of the dead is not meant to be scary like Halloween is. It is more a celebration.

The sugar skull is a major symbol and tradition of the Day of the Dead. A sugar skull is a brightly decorated candy skull that symbolizes the soul and the idea that after death all that remains of the body are the bones and all that remains of the person after death is the soul.

The Day of the Dead Festival will be held Tuesday, Nov. 1st from 6-8:30 PM at the High School in the Commons. Please come and celebrate the memories of our ancestors who have passed.

You can participate in the spirit day by wearing bright, festive colors, flowers, sugar skull necklaces and tattoos. Face painting is not allowed, but can be worn for the evening event. The student store will be selling as well. Lots of teachers are offering extra credit as an incentive to get students to go to celebration that is being held at the school. Hope to see you there!