On Oct. 28, 2025, Trunk or Treat, one of the biggest events at Lambert, was held and ended up being a huge success. This annual event, organized by Lambert Student Council, brings the community together in so many ways. Trunk or Treat gives individuals of all ages the opportunity to celebrate Halloween in a safe way, while also giving clubs a way to show off their school spirit.
“The main goal for Trunk or Treat is just to get the community together as a whole,” Vice President of Student Council, Matthew Russo emphasized.
Since Trunk or Treat is a community event that aims to bring everyone together, there is a lot of planning that goes into it, which is why preparation for this event began immediately after Homecoming ended. Student Council’s Community Service Coordinator, Diana Nijim, organized the event with her committee and fellow officers. Nijim had a meeting with the club advisors to discuss ideas, create a plan and work with other members to execute the plan for Trunk or Treat.
This year, there were 33 clubs that participated in this event by decorating car trunks with creative themes and hosting fun activities for kids and families. Students went all out with their decorations and costumes, transforming the gym parking lot into a Halloween wonderland for kids of all ages.
Beyond the candy and costumes, Student Council organizes Trunk or Treat for students and families to take a break from their busy schedules and have fun. Students have a lot of ongoing pressures from the workload of school, and this event gives them a chance to unwind. Trunk or Treat not only highlights Lambert’s clubs, but also gives students a chance to laugh and make memories with their siblings and parents who come to visit.
“I hope students take away that the Student Council wants the school to be more community based and not all academics,” Nijim said.
This year, the Student Council wanted to have more elementary and middle school students attend Trunk or Treat to make the event bigger and livelier. Younger kids were encouraged to come get candy by spreading the word of the event on social media. They also held a costume contest for the best-dressed kids. Three ribbons were awarded to the funniest, the spookiest and the most creative costumes to make it even more exciting.
“I just want people to have fun…everyone is welcome, parents, middle schoolers and even high schoolers, any turnout is a great turnout,” Russo explained.
Clubs went the extra mile this year by going above and beyond with applying creative and fun themes to their trunks, keeping attendees engaged and making Trunk or Treat even more memorable. The Student Council did an amazing job with this event and Lambert hopes to continue this tradition of bringing the community together in the Halloween spirit.
