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Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Poly is the place to be!
Connect and celebrate with friends, teachers, alumni, on Poly’s beautiful campus!
Official 2024 Homecoming Shirt
This year’s Homecoming 2024 shirt is dedicated to beloved teacher Ms. Patti Tycenski. We plan to PINK OUT Homecoming. All shirt proceeds will benefit breast cancer research in Ms. Ty’s honor. Pre-order is now closed. Shirts will be distributed the week of Homecoming.
A limited quantity of shirts will be available at Homecoming.
Pumpkin Patch Activity Bracelets
Note: Check back soon for a printable schedule of the day’s events.
See our Homecoming FAQs below for more details. Click here for our visitor policy.
Celebrate Poly spirit with our youngest Blue Devils! It’s a carnival of games and activities for kids and tweens. We’ve got some rollicking good times planned in our Oval from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. You may purchase your all-inclusive activities bracelet for $20 per person in advance until October 14, or $30 on-site.
NOTE: For families participating in the financial aid program, please reach out to the Financial Aid office if the cost of an activity bracelet is a hardship for your family.
Get your game on! It’s a full day of action on the fields and courts starting at 10:00 AM. Bring your Poly spirit and cheer on our student-athletes at the Steinberg Athletic Complex, the tennis courts, and Novogratz Center for Athletics.
Arts outdoors! Take in our Performing Arts Showcase from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM on the brand new Poly Arts Center patio.
Fuggedaboutit. What’s a party without food and swag?! Check out the best Food Truck convoy near the Oval from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and later in the back fields. What’s on the menu? We’ve got BBQ, kid faves like chicken fingers and mac and cheese, ice cream, and snacks in the back fields. Cash or credit accepted at food trucks.
We can’t wait to see our alumni! Check out our Meet-up Tent in the back fields, cheer on our Poly Blue Devils, and join us for the day’s fun!
Did you know? Nominated by faculty peers, alumni, and the Class of 2025, Poly’s Alumni Association Spirit Award is bestowed on members of faculty or staff who embody the values and spirit of our school.
Alumni Association Spirit Award Ceremony & Reception
Honoring Pat Harrigan P’01 and Caesar Fabella P’18
4:00 PM in the Joseph Dana Allen Library
Let us know you’ll be attending! RSVP
Read about this year’s honorees.
Spirit Week is a fun, long standing Poly tradition where students dress up for different theme days to generate excitement for Homecoming. Reminder: Poly Prep Dress Code applies during Spirit Week.
Glad you asked. Poly’s visitor policy is found here.
We encourage Lower School parents and guardians to assist with Pumpkin Patch and Middle and Upper School parents and guardians to assist with various activities.
Want to be a Pumpkin Patch volunteer? Help kids decorate pumpkins, crafts, and more. Assistance with registration, the costume swap or clean up is greatly appreciated. Your children are welcome to join you, so don't worry about needing childcare. Grandparents and special friends are welcome to volunteer, too. Sign up coming soon.Parking on-site and street parking is very limited. We highly encourage public transportation or rideshares to campus.
There will be a variety of food vendors and choices, including BBQ, ice cream, grilled cheese, french fries, chicken fingers, popcorn, mac & cheese, and more.
Food is available for purchase on-site. Payment can be made with cash or with digital options. Families are also welcome to bring food as there will be picnic tables on site.
You may purchase a bracelet for $20 in advance of this event until October 14; $30 at Homecoming Welcome Tables thereafter. Pay-per-ride is not an option. NOTE: If you are a Poly employee, check your email for details on purchasing activity bracelets. For families participating in the financial aid program, please reach out to the Financial Aid office if the cost of an activity bracelet is a hardship for your family.
Families are invited to drop off gently used children's costumes only at the Lower School foyer starting Monday, September 30 until Friday, October 18. They may also drop off costumes at the table at Homecoming. Look for the Sustainable Halloween table. More details about our new Sustainable Halloween program can be found here.
This is a rain or shine event. In the event of inclement weather, most youth activities will be moved into classrooms and the Legacy Gym.
Come visit our new Swag Shop in the oval in the morning and in the back fields later in the afternoon! Credit card, Apple Pay, Paypal, Zelle, Venmo accepted.
Poly loves your pets, but please leave them at home for this event!
Yes, the more the merrier! We welcome friends and family to accompany you. All children over 2 participating in youth activities must have a bracelet, available for purchase in advance or on site. Everyone is subject to our visitor policy.