High school and elementary students, alike, love attending Spooky Dell.
River Dell hosted one of its most fun traditions, Spooky Dell 2025! The event took place on October 30th from 3:30 to 5:00pm at the River Dell High School inside first floor hallway, and excitement filled the air.
This year marks the third annual Spooky Dell, a beloved community gathering that first began in 2022. What started as a small festive idea has grown into a big fall celebration that brings students, families, and staff together in the spirit of fun and creativity.
Spooky Dell 2025 was the biggest one yet, featuring 19 tables hosted by both middle school and high school clubs, which is an impressive turnout that highlights the enthusiasm of Oradell’s and River Edge’s tri-district community.
The clubs who participated included RDMS Library Club, DECA, RDMS Spanish Honor Society, Red Cross Club, Wellness Club, Student Government Organization, Interact, Tri-M Music Honors Society, Book Club, Science Club, Key Club, RD Best Buddies, American Cancer Society Club, T.E.E.E.M, Yearbook Club, National English Honors Society, Asian Culture Club, and Future Teachers Club.
Each club decorated their table with spooky, creative themes and hosted activities for the younger children. Kids played games, crafts, candy, and fun trinkets.
“All the little kids were dressed up, and everyone looked like they were having so much fun,” said Xander Chinigo, member of the T.E.E.E.M table who gave out candy to the children and collected donations for Ugandan students and schools.
Spooky Dell is organized by the River Dell PTSO (Parent Teacher Student Organization), which continues to support this tradition as a way of bring the schools’ community closer together.
“It gives younger students and their families a chance to visit the high school, meet our amazing clubs and organizations, and get a feel for what student life is like,” said a representative of RD PTSO.
From decorating tables to engaging with younger kids, students took pride in representing their school in a positive and memorable way.
“It allows middle and high school students to show off their creativity, school spirit, and leadership,” said the PTSO representative.