Seasonal & Holidays
Northboro Schools Change Halloween Festivities To Promote "Equity And Inclusion"
The tradition often applies to elementary school students who dress up in their costumes to line up and "parade" around the school halls.

October 6, 2023
NORTHBORO - There's a frightening debate unfolding in Northboro over a Halloween tradition spanning back years.
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This week, school leaders from Northboro Public Schools sent a letter to parents detailing changes to annual Halloween traditions for students. The letter, obtained by WBZ-TV, said students would not be allowed to wear costumes to school for Halloween, and the parade through the halls would be canceled.
The tradition often applies to elementary school students who dress up in their costumes to line up and "parade" around the school halls.
Find out what's happening in Northboroughfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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