Homecoming 2024
Considering Poly? We'd love to meet you!
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. Shirts are available for purchase by pre-order only. Deadline to purchase is Monday, September 30.
Current families and employees: Reserve your Homecoming shirt >>
Alumni, parents of alumni, former Poly employees: Reserve your Homecoming shirt >>
Pumpkin Patch Activity Bracelets
- Families may purchase an all-inclusive activities bracelet for $20 per person in advance until October 14, or $30 on-site.
- For families participating in our financial aid program, please reach out to the Financial Aid office if the cost of an activity bracelet is a hardship for your family.
- Poly employees who would like activity bracelets will receive an email from administration on how to get them in advance of Homecoming.
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.
Crazy Fun Activities
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.
- Join the Lower School’s Great Halloween Costume Swap! Sustainability has never been this spooky and fun! Find out about dropping off costumes for the swap, and more.
- Pumpkin Patch with new Poly pep-themed fun, magical arts and crafts, balloon artist, face painting, temporary tattoos, and more!
- A variety of activities including a three-sided Eurobungy, hydraulic rock wall, mechanical bull, Mega Obstacle course, and more.
- Games such as Football XXL, Basketball Pop-a-Shot, and Whack-a-Mole.
- Graffiti/airbrush station to customize purchases from the Poly swag shop.
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.
Go Blue Devils!
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.
- 10:00 AM – Varsity Boys’ Soccer vs. Trinity
- 11:30 AM – Varsity Girls’ Volleyball vs Trinity
- 12:00 PM – Varsity Girls’ Soccer vs Trinity
- 2:00 PM – Varsity Football vs Morristown Beard School (MBS)
Our Campus: The Stage
Arts outdoors! Take in our Performing Arts Showcase from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM on the brand new Poly Arts Center patio.
- Cheer on performances by student dancers, musicians, and vocal artists!
You Gotta Eat... and Get Some Merch!
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.
- Eats: An exciting array of Brooklyn’s finest food trucks – Smashburger, Taste of Greece, Meatoss, Pizza truck, Aunt Annie’s Pretzel, Carvel, Love Truck, and more! Families are also welcome to bring food as there will be picnic tables on site.
- New Poly Merch and a special swag shop experience! (Credit cards accepted, Oval and back fields)
- Custom Poly Jackets: Check out our new Poly jackets. Due to the intricate work, these one-of-a-kind jackets are available by pre-order only for a limited time.
Alumni Association Spirit Award
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
Spirit Week Revs Up Poly!
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.
Details to come!
Hey! What's the Visitor Policy for Coming to Campus?
Glad you asked. Poly’s visitor policy is found here.
Homecoming FAQs
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How can parents and families help out at Homecoming?
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. -
Is parking available?
Parking on-site and street parking is very limited. We highly encourage public transportation or rideshares to campus.
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What are the food options?
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.
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Does food cost money and what are payment options?
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.
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What is the cost of activities in the Oval? How to purchase an "all-inclusive" bracelet?
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.
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How can we participate in the Great Halloween Costume Swap?
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.
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Oh no. It's raining. Is there a rain date?
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.
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How can I buy Poly gear?
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.
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Could I bring my pet?
Poly loves your pets, but please leave them at home for this event!
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Can I bring friends who don't go to Poly?
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.