Students at Spring Valley Colony School showed off their creativity during a pumpkin decorating contest held Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Working in pairs, students planned, gathered materials, and designed pumpkins for three categories: scariest, most original, and most comical. “Six pumpkins entered. They were all very creative. I’m glad I didn’t have to choose winners,” said K–8 teacher Lorie Thomas, who invited guest judges Becky Fjerstad, James Kruse, and Mark Rosdail to help select the winning entries. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)