The intervention resource classrooms (IRC) are a wonderful group of Hartselle High School students and staff. Loved by all who experience their kindness, these students inspire others to make a positive change in Hartselle’s growing community. As Halloween raptly approached, it was time to get ready to be frightened, but also the IRC students and staff melted hearts once again.
As the festivities began to arise at HHS the IRC staff once more planned a special Trick-or-Treat event for their students and prepared to beat the opposing teachers in an all out costume contest. This event is very popular amongst undergraduates and teachers alike and brings forth a friendly challenge to those who wish to beat the IRC’s undying winning streak.
The IRC has won every previous occurrence and were determined to keep their streak burning. Unfortunately, the IRC’s Wizard of Oz theme came in second while the math department proved they where Kennough with their blonde Barbie brigade. Though losing to their opponents was hard, the IRC took their loss positively and still took home a few singular costume trophies with Coach Cole’s lion winning first and Bri Horton’s wicked witch placed third.
Dominating this competition every year is no easy task to achieve and takes important planning, precise artistry, deduction and an opulent chunk of money. IRC students and staff truly do the best to ensure a well earned victory for their efforts. Coach Cole, A beloved coach and IRC teacher states “The IRC is different from most teaching environments because we spend all day together as a staff, so we are constantly bouncing ideas off of each other until we find the perfect one. We go all out with the costumes too, so that means full costume, makeup, and anything else that is needed to make sure each costume is perfected. It's a full team effort.” The fruits of their labor and team skills are certainly visible with consistent results of positive feedback and success.
Along with the costume contest, the IRC Trick-or-Treat is also a wholesome event that all enjoy. With this activity, the IRC students dress in Halloween attire and visit each classroom door to door. Holding out their buckets gleefully and awaiting their treats, the IRC students are accompanied by a Tiger Buddy (students who choose to help the IRC students complete daily tasks). Cole states, “Our students love to interact with their peers, so being able to go out into classrooms and see teachers and students is always fun for them.” This proves that these students are shown the best side of their companions whilst enjoying a fun activity at school. The Tiger Buddies also help students who struggle with confidence during social situations. The Tiger Buddies eagerly helping their assigned escort helps the IRC students feel safe and puts them in a comfortable environment while building impactful relationships.
Overall these events are highly beneficial to Hartselle High's prosperity and help create a caring atmosphere where most can feel welcomed and learn important life skills in the process.
Written by Michael Hale
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