October usually means charitable activities at the Academy.

Annually, several fundraisers are held to benefit Aloha United Way (AUW) coinciding with the Halloween season.

From Oct. 1 to 30, lower school students contribute to Coins for a Cause, a fundraiser in which loose change is collected. This year’s collection is destined for the American Cancer Society because October is also breast cancer awareness month.

All students will have a chance to purchase delicious treats during the Bake Sale on Oct. 22 in the Clarence T.C. Ching Student Center. Donations of baked goods, popcorn and packaged juices will be accepted that morning and sold for the fundraiser.

On Oct. 30, students in grades junior kindergarten through 12 can support the AUW by dressing in costumes in support of Costume for a Cause. Students donate three dollars for their participation.

The morning of Oct. 30 also features lower school students in a costume parade as well as various Halloween activities.

Last year Academy students and families donated a generous $11,060 to Aloha United Way.