October is marked by colder temperatures, fall jackets, pumpkin spice lattes and of course the BHS pumpkin patch.

For the fourth year in a row, math teacher Jessica Kellogg, who advises the class of 2020, has run the Pumpkin Patch to raise money for the classes she has advised.

This year’s pumpkin sale was held on Friday Oct., 14 from 5 – 10 p.m in the gym atrium.

“The money will be split between the class of 2020 and the class of 2017,” Kellogg said.

Classes will use the money to cover costs associated with prom and other events.

The pumpkin patch has become a big event in the Beachwood community, with many families bringing their children to buy pumpkins and jump into the fall spirit.

In addition to selling the pumpkins, NHS volunteers offered pumpkin painting and apple cider.

Small pumpkins were sold for $6, medium were sold for $8, large were sold for $10, and apple cider was sold for $1.

Many community members have made a tradition of coming back to get their pumpkins each year.

“The community seems to like it,” Kellogg said.

In previous years, pumpkins were sold all weekend long, but since we now have lights and are able to play Friday night games, Kellogg decided it made more sense to just have it on Friday.

“I think the pumpkin patch is a great event that brings the whole Beachwood community together,” senior volunteer Anabelle Cheistwer said.

“Many of the kids loved it,” Cheistwer added. “The decorating, apple cider and chocolate candy was a favorite.”

BHS students volunteered at the event.

Some helped with setup and opening from 3:15 to 6:00 p.m. Later, another group came to volunteer from 4:45 to 8:00 p.m. to help open the pumpkin patch and also sell during the Friday night football game. The last group of volunteers came in at 7:45 till closing, which was around 10:00 p.m., after the game ended, to help with selling and also taking everything down after the sale ended.

The unsold pumpkins were available for sale to staff for a few days, and the few remaining were later donated.

At publication, Kellogg is still in the process of finalizing profits from the event.