Across Queen Creek Unified School District, community spirit has been on full display this fall as schools hosted a variety of festive events bringing families, students, and staff together. From trunk or treats and Fall festivals to Love Our Schools Day and homecoming celebrations, each campus has shown that people are what make QCUSD truly special. PTOs and PTSOs across the district worked tirelessly to organize events filled with games, raffles, food trucks, music, and smiles, creating lasting memories for students, families, and the community.
QCUSD extends a heartfelt thank you to all the incredible sponsors, PTOs, staff members, volunteers, and students who dedicated their time and energy to making these events possible. Your efforts not only make our schools vibrant and welcoming but also strengthen the bond between families, campuses, and the greater Queen Creek community. Together, we continue to build a positive, supportive, and connected school culture where every student feels valued and inspired to succeed.
- Desert Mountain Elementary: The PTO hosted the annual Coyote “Howl”-O-Ween Trunk or Treat featuring games, face painting, a balloon artist, raffles, vendors, and food trucks.
- Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary: PTO’s Upcoming Fall Festival with raffles, vendors, food trucks, games, and fun activities for all ages.
- Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary: The PTO’s Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat brought creative costumes, exciting games, inflatables, and plenty of smiles for students and families.
- Gateway Polytechnic Academy: The PTO’s annual Aviator Carnival is set to bring the community together for an evening filled with fun, games, and celebration.
- Jack Barnes Elementary: The PTO’s Boo Bash was a huge success thanks to generous sponsors, volunteers, and staff who made the night one to remember.
- Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary: The PTO’s Fall Festival filled the campus with smiles, games, and festive fall fun, making the event a huge success.
- Mountain Trail Academy: The PTO’s Fall Festival featured pumpkins, candy, raffles, food trucks, dancing, and plenty of family fun.
- Queen Creek Elementary: Families came together for the PTO’s annual Trunk or Treat, celebrating the season with creative trunks and community spirit.
- Schnepf Elementary: The PTO’s Trailblazer Trunk or Treat welcomed more than 2,000 attendees for an evening filled with games, bounce houses, food, music, and 18,000 pieces of candy!
- Silver Valley Elementary: The PTSO’s Boo Bash was a fantastic night, thanks to the efforts of sponsors, staff, and families who made it a memorable event for all.
- Newell Barney College Prep: Students participated in Love Our Schools Day, organizing classrooms, creating bulletin boards, and writing thank-you notes to teachers.
- Queen Creek Junior High School: During Love Our Schools Day, NJHS, StuCo, and WEB leaders cleaned up the campus, decorated sidewalks, and partnered with Passion Creek Church and PTSO to repaint the basketball court.
- Crismon High School: Students celebrated school spirit during homecoming week with themed activities, a lively parade, and an exciting game night.
- Eastmark High School: Hosted a festive trunk or treat, bringing families and community members together for a fun-filled evening.
- Queen Creek High School: Fall Festival ‘25 was a hit — organized by StuCo and Link Crew with activities from local vendors, QC Fire & PD, Arizona colleges, and more.