Families had a wonderful time enjoying the numerous fall themed activities and also had an opportunity to check out the PTO sponsored book fair. Activities included: the monster mash costume contest, using a real fire hose to put out a faux fire courtesy of the Hamilton Township Fire Department, a petting zoo, a photo booth with photographer Belinda Anderson, a pumpkin patch where students took home 800 free pumpkins courtesy of Hann’s Farm Market, and numerous games and craft activities. Parents seemed to most enjoy free hotdogs provided by Skyline on South High Street, 5 minute back massages from Dr. Appell of The Chiropractic and Wellness Center also located on South High Street, and the variety of items raffled off by the PTO. The event was a part of the elementary school’s parent involvement action plan, which is designed to help build relationships between parents and school personnel. The HES Parent Involvement Committee, chaired by Karen Schutte, worked hard for several weeks to plan and organize the event. Without them it would not have been possible. This event has grown each year mainly due to the efforts of this committee and the incredible generosity of volunteers and local business owners who donate time, food, and merchandise for the raffles. Mr. Tyler and Dr. Conley would also like to thank all of the members of the PTO, the Obetz Police Department, Obetz Dairy Queen, Lombardi’s Dairy Diner, McDonalds on South High Street, Lowes, Firestone, Tropical Fruit and Nut, Ultraprints, Amanda Condrath, Nancy Archer, Nancy Robey, Krysten Case, Shari Stewart, Shannon Fleming Jeremy Newman, Foreacres Lawncare, Wedgewood Pizza, Roosters of Grove City, United Skates of America, Kraft Foods, the South High Library, all of the HES staff members who volunteered their time and the high school cheerleaders who assisted with the activities.