Senior pranks can go one of two ways: legendary or regrettable.

Lucky for the Class of 2025 at de Toledo High School, their prank on Wednesday, March 19, was iconic. With a master plan that involved pajamas, pastries, and a perplexed head of school, the seniors turned an ordinary Wednesday morning into an unforgettable spectacle.

The mission was simple: infiltrate the residence of Mr. Shpall, their unsuspecting head of school, and execute a synchronized “sleep-in” on his front lawn.

The seniors took their assignment seriously, arriving in peak bedtime fashion. From classic plaid pajama sets to “Comfys,” no detail was overlooked. Some students even came equipped with sleep masks—because nothing says “committed to the bit” like pretending to nap in broad daylight.

By 7:00 a.m., the seniors had gathered at the Shpall residence. There was just one rule: absolute silence. No giggles, no whispers, and definitely no premature fits of laughter that could ruin the surprise.

As the sleepy squadron positioned themselves on the front lawn, the Student Council came through with essential supplies: donuts and coffee. Breakfast in hand, the seniors settled into their spots and waited for the moment of truth.

Then, at 8:00 a.m. sharp, the front door creaked open.

Mr. Shpall, likely expecting a normal morning commute, was instead met with the sight of seniors Shayne M. and Eden S. lying at his doorstep and begging him for a ride to school. Shpall was utterly confused and asked how they had gotten to his house. Shortly after, Shayne asked if Shpall had any extra seats in the car and pointed to all the students lying on his driveway.

There was a long pause. His face cycled through an impressive range of emotions: shock, confusion, brief panic, and—once he realized he hadn’t accidentally stumbled into some kind of cult gathering—amusement.

Just when the seniors thought the fun was over, Shpall flipped the script. Instead of scolding them or ordering them back to school, he did what no one expected: he invited them inside.

And then, as if the morning couldn’t get any better, Mr. Shpall cooked them pancakes.

To top it all off, Mr. Shpall granted them a free pass in the first period. Sleepwear, sweets, and skipping class? Mission accomplished.

Some senior pranks involve plastic-wrapped lockers or questionable uses of farm animals. But de Toledo’s Class of 2025 proved that sometimes all it takes is a little creativity (and a lot of pajamas) to pull off something truly legendary.

With laughter, pancakes, and an unexpected break from morning classes, this prank won’t just be remembered—it’ll be dreamed about for years to come.