On a gorgeous fall day, Unqua Elementary brought students together for its legendary pre-Halloween tradition, the annual pumpkin patch hunt!
As the proud, oldest leaders of the school, the enthusiastic fifth graders took center stage. Dressed up as festive scarecrows, they kicked off the morning by carefully scattering pumpkins across the open field. They then teamed up with their eager first-grade partners, stepping into the spotlight to guide them through a storybook autumn adventure.
This annual mission does far more than just help the younger students find the perfect gourd to take home. Because their classrooms sit on opposite sides of the sprawling school building, these students rarely cross paths. Working side-by-side, the dynamic "scarecrow buddies" scanned the field together, sparking powerful new friendships and turning a simple pumpkin hunt into an unforgettable experience built on teamwork.
Once the field was cleared of pumpkins, the pairs gathered together to pose for pictures. The final snapshots perfectly captured a day of community, newfound friendships, and unforgettable fall fun at Unqua!