Hootenanny is only a couple weeks away! Are you getting your costumes ready?

Monday, October 31, 2022

Staff Costume Contest: 12–2pm

Three categories will be judged by five ESD alumni (retirees):

  1. Group Performance Category (a song, skit, etc with a max. time of 5 minutes)
  2. Group Costume-Only Category (no music or acting allowed; group stands at the front and announces their costume)
  3. Solo Costume Category (30 second time limit; one person; anything goes)

The group contest winners will enjoy a pizza party with Superintendent Tim Merlino, and the solo winner will get a gift card!

New for 2022: Video Submissions

Do you work out of the office or out in district? Will you be gone for Hootenanny? We invite you to submit a video of your submission instead! We will play your video at the live event to be judged with the live submissions. We will also record any live skits at Hootenanny, so you can see them afterward. Please adhere to the time limit given for each category. NOTE: Only ESD staff are allowed to enter the contest. As cute as your dog or kid may be dressed up, video submissions that are not of ESD staff costumes will be disqualified from the contest.

Ready to sign up for the event or submit your video? Please fill out our Hootenanny Participation form! (Groups, please designate one person to fill out the form.)

Staff Luncheon: 12–2pm

  • Bring your own brown bag lunch to enjoy while watching the costume contest.
  • Bring individually wrapped treats or candy to share at the treat buffet (optional)
  • Any treats leftover will be used for trick or treating later that day!

Trick or Treating: 3–4:30pm

ESD staff with children in their lives are invited to bring them to trick or treat in the main offices at stations decorated by staff. We will also provide non-food treats for kids with allergies or other restrictions. A map will be provided to guide families to the stations.

Do you want to host a trick or treat station? Please fill out our Hootenanny Participation form! (Departments/programs, please designate one person to fill out the form.) NOTE: If you plan to decorate your cubicle or trick or treat station, please follow these guidelines from the Safety Committee.

Questions?

Contact Alissa Jolly or Melissa Burt.