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Poisson d’Avril: An April Fools Tradition

Peyton Walker, Reporter • April 1, 2026

Poisson d’avril is the French April fools, and means ‘April Fish’.

For April 1st, the French Honors Society set up poisson d’avril outside of Madame Legrand’s room. Poisson d’avril is the French version of April Fools, where fish are stuck onto the backs of unsuspecting people, and it is a popular tradition in French schools.

The French Honors Society, led by:

President Maggie Hubbard

Vice President Jocelyn Cleaves

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Treasurer Emma Goodwin

Secretary Kaitlyn Renda

Publicist Cara Landry

has continued the yearly tradition for the new Oakmont classes.

About the Contributors

Peyton Walker, Reporter

Peyton Walker is part of the Class of 2029 at Oakmont Regional High School. This is her first year as a reporter for The Oakmonitor. During her free time, she enjoys figure skating, shopping for clothes, baking, and reading. She is looking forward to contributing to The Oakmonitor this year.

Aston Driggers, Reporter

Aston Driggers is a part of the Class of 2027 at Oakmont Regional High School. This is his first year on the Oakmonitor. He runs cross country and track, and is a Oakmont Student Council and French Honor Society member. In his free time he races karts, skis, and hangs out with friends.