For the first time ever, Seaside High School invites students, families, and the broader Seaside community to participate in this year’s Haunted Homecoming Parade and Tailgate celebration on Friday, October 25, 2024. The events promise to be fun-filled, combining the excitement of a parade, tailgate, and homecoming game with the festive spirit of Halloween.
“We want this year’s homecoming and all our activities to truly reflect and include our entire community,” said Aaron Sanders, Seaside High School Principal. “As one of Seaside's six new community schools, our goal is to create events that not only unite but celebrate our diverse community. This is just the beginning of what we envision—a school driven by a mindset of service and connection.”
3:30 p.m. | After-School Homecoming & Community Parade - Open to all Monterey Peninsula Unified School District students (and their families). Students are encouraged to dress in their favorite Halloween costumes and represent their schools by carrying banners. Parade participants will begin lining up at 3:00 p.m. at the K-Wing Bus Loop on Seaside High’s campus.
4:30 p.m. | Community Tailgate - Featuring local food trucks, lawn games, and a festive Trick-or-Trunk in front of Seaside High School coordinated by SHS clubs and local organizations. Parents and guardians across the community are encouraged to attend with their children to join in the fun.
5:00 p.m. | JV Game and Kick-Off Parade - The community is invited to the JV and Varsity games. Students in costume—accompanied by their parents or guardians—get into the game free and are invited to join the Kick-Off Parade around the track during the JV halftime at Avila Grey Stadium.
About Seaside High School
Seaside High School is part of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and serves a diverse student body committed to academic excellence and community engagement. The Haunted Homecoming is one of many annual traditions aimed at fostering school spirit and community participation.
About MPUSD
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is built on a solid foundation of effective instruction, positive school culture, systems of supports, and collaborative leadership. We are building innovative schools that offer dynamic learning opportunities to all students. While our programs will evolve over time, our focus remains steadfast on increasing student achievement and eliminating performance gaps. The district was established July 1, 1966, and is home to 10 elementary schools, three transitional kindergarten - 8th grade schools, three comprehensive high schools, an alternative high school, three preschools, and an adult education program. MPUSD stretches from the city of Marina to the north to the city of Monterey to the south, and encompasses the communities of Del Rey Oaks, Marina, Monterey, Sand City and Seaside.
