As we head into the final days of October, there is a lot happening across The W! From Halloween activities and student performances to playoff football and an upcoming opportunity to experience everything Warren Central High School and Walker Career Center have to offer, I want to highlight a few events and important reminders.
No Tricks, Just Treats at Warren Central – Thursday, October 29
Tomorrow evening, Warren Central High School is hosting No Tricks, Just Treats, a community trick-or-treat night for families of all ages! Join us Thursday, October 29, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in Warren Central High School Parking Lot #7 for a fun and safe night of trick-or-treating.
Warren Central teams, clubs, sponsors, and community partners will host booths featuring candy, games, and family-friendly activities. Wear your costumes, meet some of our incredible Warren Central students, and enjoy an evening with our Warrior community. In the event of inclement weather, activities will be moved inside Warren Central. Come out and trick-or-treat the Warrior Way as One School, One Community, One Warrior Family!
Spooky Sounds Concert – Thursday, October 29
After some trick-or-treating, keep the Halloween fun going with our Warren Township Orchestras Spooky Sounds Concert! Our talented student musicians from Creston, Raymond Park, Stonybrook, and Warren Central will take the stage Thursday, October 29, at 7:00 p.m. at the Warren Performing Arts Center.
The concert is FREE and open to the community. Come enjoy an evening of music with a Halloween twist while supporting and celebrating the hard work and talents of our Warren student musicians!
Warrior Football Opens Sectional Play – Friday, October 30
Our Warren Central Varsity Football Team kicks off the IHSAA playoffs this Friday! The Warriors will travel to Perry Meridian High School on Friday, October 30, for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff.
We are proud of our student-athletes, coaches, cheerleaders, band members, and everyone who represents The W on Friday nights. Let's show up, support our Warriors, and bring the Pride of the Eastside on the road! Tickets can be purchased here.
Happy Halloween! – Saturday, October 31
I hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween this Saturday! Official trick-or-treating hours in Indianapolis are 6:00–8:00 p.m. As our students and families head out for the evening, please remember a few important safety reminders: stay on sidewalks and use crosswalks whenever possible, carry a flashlight or wear something reflective so you can be easily seen, make sure younger children are accompanied by an adult, and have an adult check all treats before they are eaten.
For those of us behind the wheel, please slow down, stay alert, and watch carefully for children and families throughout our neighborhoods. With so many young people out and about, keeping Halloween safe is a shared responsibility.
Families looking for another local Halloween activity can also visit IMPD's Hershyville Training Village, located at 901 N. Post Road, for trick-or-treating from 6:00–8:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Election Day / eLearning Day – November 3
Tuesday, November 3, is Election Day and will be an eLearning Day for Warren students and a professional development day for Warren staff. Linked here is the 2026-2027 school calendar.
K–8 students will bring their eLearning assignments home on Friday and will have five days to complete them.
Students in grades 9–12 will access their assignments through Canvas and will also have five days to complete their work.
Please remember that completion of the eLearning assignments is important. The work will not only count toward students' grades but will also serve as their attendance for November 3.
For members of our community who are voting, Marion County Vote Centers will be open from 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3. Registered Marion County voters may cast their ballot at any Vote Center in Marion County.
Several Vote Centers are conveniently located on the Far Eastside, including:
Warren Central High School – Warrior Dome – 9500 E. 16th St.
Liberty Park Elementary – 8425 E. Raymond St.
Creston Intermediate Middle School – 10925 E Prospect St.
The Caring Place – 2901 N. Post Rd.
Old Bethel United Methodist Church – 7995 E. 21st St.
Community Alliance of the Far Eastside – 8902 E. 38th St.
New Beginnings Fellowship Church – 2125 N. German Church Rd.
New Bethel Baptist Church – 8936 E. Southeastern Ave.
Pleasant Run Golf Course – 601 N. Arlington Ave.
Voters can visit IndyVOTES to view the complete list of Vote Centers or IndianaVoters.com to verify their voter information and find voting information.
Warren Central High School / Walker Career Center Open House – November 5th
Calling all 8th-grade families and community members! Warren Central High School and Walker Career Center will host their Open House on Thursday, November 5, from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to experience firsthand the incredible opportunities available to our Warren students. Families can learn more about academics, Walker Career Center programs, athletics, performing arts, clubs and organizations, graduation seals and diplomas, and academic support.
Visitors will also have an opportunity to see some of our outstanding facilities and learning spaces, including our Journey of a Graduate Center, eSports Zone, athletic and weight room facilities, Walker Career Center labs, Freshman Learning Center, and newly renovated spaces.
Whether you have an 8th grader preparing for high school or simply want to see all that Warren Central and Walker Career Center have to offer, we would love to welcome you.
Finally, don't forget that Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Turn your clocks back one hour before heading to bed Saturday night and enjoy that extra hour of sleep! Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and schools. Have a great rest of your week and a safe and enjoyable Halloween weekend!
With Warren Pride,
Dr. Tim Hanson
Superintendent of Schools
For the W!