Students will honor and remember deceased loved ones with celebration
WHAT: Cotton Academy fifth grade students will place paper Calaveras on an ofrenda that they have created with art teacher, Crystal Arias, to honor and remember deceased loved ones in observance of Dia de los Muertos. AMOLS’ Fiesta & Party Store sponsored the educational experience with a shopping day to select items necessary for the creation of the altar.
WHO: Agnes Cotton Academy Students and Teachers
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Agnes Cotton Academy, 1616 Blanco Rd., 78217
WHY: The Day of the Dead holds significant educational value for students, offering rich lessons in culture, history, and the human experience. Far from a somber occasion, this vibrant Mexican holiday provides an opportunity to explore themes of life, death, memory, and community in a positive and meaningful way.
The holiday has gained worldwide recognition and has been added to UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.