Blue Devil Night 2026
Go Blue Devils! Friday, September 26, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
The new school year kicks off with an all-school, whole-family event. Spend the evening with Poly friends and meet new ones. Experience the best of the Poly community under the lights with a view of the Verrazzano that can’t be beat.
- 4:00 PM: High octane competitions begin on the fields and courts
- 4:00 PM: Poly pop-up shop, Commons, and food options in backfields open
- 4:00 PM: Middle School Families, HUGs, PA – now in Joseph Dana Allen Library
- 4:00 PM: Activities open now in Multipurpose Space
- 7:00 PM: Grab a bleacher seat and get ready to cheer for Varsity Football
- 8:30 PM: CANCELED: Lower School’s Grade 4 spectacular halftime soccer match, plus Dance Team performance
Show your spirt and wear your fave Blue Devil gear. Let your children run, play, and MAKE SOME NOISE!
SPIRIT WEEK FINALE: Middle School Blue Wave (wear all blue!); Upper School White Out (wear all white!)
Let us know you’re coming:
BLUE DEVIL NIGHT RSVP REQUIRED MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT FORM* Check out our visitor policy. *
School Spirit Week at Poly
Tuesday 9/22: Disney Day
Wednesday 9/23: On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink
Thursday 9/24: Jersey Day
Friday 9/25: Middle School Blue Wave (wear all blue!); Upper School White Out (wear all white!)
Get Your Game On!
Go Poly Blue Devils! Find the action on the fields and courts starting at 4:00PM. Bring your spirit and cheer on our student-athletes at the Steinberg Athletic Complex, soccer field, tennis courts, and Novogratz Center for Athletics. Make some noise!
- 4:00 PM – JV Boys’ Soccer vs. Dalton (Soccer Field)
- 4:00 PM – Varsity Girls’ Soccer vs. Dalton (Varsity Turf)
- 4:30 PM – Varsity Girls’ Tennis vs. Dalton
- 4:30 PM – JV Girls’ Volleyball vs. Dalton (Legacy Gym)
- 4:30 PM – Varsity Girls’ Volleyball vs. Dalton (Novogratz Gym)
- 7:00 PM – Varsity Football vs. Riverdale
Can’t make it to the Poly campus? Stream the action on NBC SportsEngine.
Crazy Fun Activities
For our younger Blue Devil fans, we have a variety of family-friendly good times planned at Dyker! You can find all these activities starting at 4:30 PM – now in the Multipurpose Space!
- Face painting
- Games galore
- Strolling selfies
- Inflatable
- Poly’s own Blue Devil mascots!
- Tattoo artists – Canceled
Welcome Lower School! Grade 4 Students are the Stars of the Halftime Show. – CANCELED
You Gotta Eat... and Get Some Merch!
Fuggedaboutit. What’s a Blue Devil party without food and swag?!
- Blue Devil Eats: Grab a bite from Commons and picnic out on the fields—good food and good vibes! There will be burgers, hot dogs, chicken fingers, and more! Grab some dessert at the food trucks by Novogratz Center for Athletics.
- Blue Devil Pop-Up shop: Show your school spirit – pick up some new Poly gear! (Credit cards accepted, located in back fields)
Blue Devil Families Connect
Middle School Families Hub: Come say hi! Join fellow Middle School families in our dedicated gathering space on the back fields. Whether you’re new to Poly or a returning family, this is your spot to connect, catch up, and feel at home. Middle School parents from every grade will be on hand to welcome you with name tags and middle school swag.
Grab food from Commons and bring it out to enjoy good company and the last of summer together at the tables. Stop by anytime to say hello and find out how to get involved with Poly this year. We’ll be on the back fields from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
HUGs—Historically Underrepresented Groups—was formed by Poly parents in 2017 to help foster unity, understanding, and activism in the Poly community. Come look for our table in the back fields from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Poly’s Parents’ Association Welcomes You: We can’t wait to see you! The PA is a fun and easy way to find out how you can get involved and connect with others in the Poly community. We’ll also have a table in the back fields from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Blue Devil Night FAQs
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Are there going to be 6:00 PM buses?
No, there will be no 6:00 PM buses. Middle and Upper School students who take the bus and are not attending Blue Devil Night must use the 4:00 PM bus.
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Could my Middle School student stay for the action?
All Middle School students should take the 4:00 PM buses home UNLESS their parent/guardian meets them at the event by 5:00 PM. Please register if your student intends to stay..
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Do I need to RSVP?
It’s helpful for our operations team to have an idea of how many people to expect. We won’t hold you to it, but if you’re thinking about coming, RSVP here.
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Is parking available?
Parking on site is EXTREMELY limited. Street parking is available. We encourage public transportation or rideshares to campus.
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What are the food options?
There will be a variety of food choices in Commons and limited options in the back fields.
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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, credit, or with digital options.
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I need some Poly swag! How can I buy Poly gear?
There will be a Poly swag pop-up store in the Airstream on the backfields with Blue Devil merch. Credit card or Venmo payment only.
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Oh no, it's raining. Is there a rain date?
For athletic competitions, unless there is lightning forecasted, this is a rain or shine event. Note, if inclement weather, other non-competition activities may be canceled. This webpage will be updated accordingly.
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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. Everyone coming to our campus is subject to our visitor policy.
