Homecoming 2026
WELCOME! Our Application for the 2027-2028 school year is now open.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Poly is the place to be!
Connect and celebrate with friends, teachers, alumni, on Poly’s beautiful campus!
Official Limited Edition 2026 Homecoming Shirt
Deadline to purchase has passed.
Student Government will distribute the shirts during Homecoming week. Thank you!
Pumpkin Patch Activity Passes
- Families may purchase all-inclusive activities passes for $30 per person in advance until October 16, or $35 on-site.
- Activity passes are included for families receiving financial aid. No purchase needed.
- NOTE: There are no bracelets or physical passes. This year, we are piloting an honor system for Pumpkin Patch passes.
Spirit Week
- Wednesday, October 14: Pajama Day
- Thursday, October 15: Teacher-Student Swap Day (teachers dress as students; students dress as teachers)
- Friday, October 16: Neon Day
See our Homecoming FAQs below for more details. Click here for our visitor policy.
To protect student privacy, no person on School premises or at school activities, including students, staff, parents, and visitors, may wear or use covert recording-capable wearable technology in the presence of students. This includes, but is not limited to, smart glasses equipped with cameras or microphones, body-worn cameras, and AI recording pendants, pins, or similar devices, as well as any current or future device with comparable recording capabilities.
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 – 1:30 PM. You may purchase your all-inclusive activities passes for $30 per person in advance until October 16, or $35 on-site. Every child 2+ needs a pass but adults are free.
- Join the Lower School’s Great Halloween Costume & Sports Swap! Sustainability has never been this spooky and fun! Drop off gently used costumes and sports gear in the Lower School vestibule from September 29 – October 16 or at Pumpkin Patch. Details here.
- Enchanted Fall Festival of Science, Sustainability & Swag! Join us for a fun-filled Pumpkin Patch in the Oval from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM! There will be inflatables, bubble magic, games, fairy hair, a magician, crafts, food trucks, a strolling photo booth, face painting, Poly swag and more! A variety of activities including a three-sided Eurobungy, hydraulic rock wall, Mega Obstacle course, and more. Crafts include the Great Pumpkin STEAM Lab, DIY Blue Devil Varsity Swag, Witches Brew Potions & Pipecleaners and More!
- Enjoy exciting games like the giant fun of Football XXL, the fast-paced Basketball Pop-a-Shot, and the silly laughs of classic Whack-a-Mole!
After Pumpkin Patch fun, Poly Prep lacrosse coaches in partnership with the Brooklyn Crescents will host a lacrosse clinic for Lower School kids in Grades K-4 on the Matt Roventini Baseball Field from 12:00 to 12:30 PM. We’ll supply the equipment, but feel free to bring your own sticks if you have them! Register here.
Go Blue Devils!
Get your game on! It’s a full day of action on the fields and courts starting at 9:30 AM. Bring your Poly spirit and cheer on our student-athletes at the Steinberg Athletic Complex, the tennis courts, and Novogratz Center for Athletics.
- 9:00 AM – Varsity Boys’ Soccer vs. Trinity
- 11:00 AM – Varsity Girls’ Soccer vs Trinity
- 12:00 PM – Varsity Girls’ Volleyball vs Trinity
- 1:00 PM – Varsity Girls’ Tennis vs Xaverian High School
- 2:30 PM – Varsity Football vs MBS
ATTENTION Lower School Blue Devils! Poly Prep coaches, in partnership with the Brooklyn Crescents, will host a lacrosse clinic for Lower School kids in Grades K-4 on the Matt Roventini Baseball Field from 12:00 to 12:30 PM. We’ll supply the equipment, but feel free to bring your own sticks if you have them! Register here.
Our Campus: Arts Everywhere!
Arts indoors and out! Walk through The Howard Aibel Lobby Gallery in the Poly Arts Center (PAC) to view student work on display before (or after) taking in our Performing Arts Showcase from 1:00 – 2:00 PM on the PAC patio.
- Cheer on performances by student dancers, musicians, and vocal artists!
- View visual art in the hallways and galleries by students in Grades 5-12.
- Take a sneak peek at our open rehearsal for the upcoming Grades 11 and 12 play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. (Richard Perry Theatre: between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM)
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 – 1:30 PM and from 2:00 – 4:00 PM in the back fields. What’s on the menu? We’ve got kid faves like pizza, chicken fingers, mac and cheese, ice cream, and snacks. BBQ will be in the back fields only. Cash or credit accepted at food trucks.
- Eats: An exciting array of Brooklyn’s finest food trucks – La Tia Chona Taco Truck, Smashburger, Auntie Anne’s Pretzel, Cinnabon, Jamba Juice, Mister Softee, The Green Ice Cream Truck, Lucy’s Sausage, and more! Families are also welcome to bring food as there will be picnic tables on site. Plus, The Love Truck will be serving up specialty coffee drinks bright and early!
- New Poly Merch and a special swag shop experience! (Credit cards accepted, Oval and back fields)
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 senior class, 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 Shirley Dayes and Charles Polizano P’18
4:00 PM in the Joseph Dana Allen Library
Let us know you’ll be attending! RSVP
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 the school store housed in the awesome Poly Airstream.
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 grown-up friends are welcome to volunteer, too. Sign up here. -
What activities are included in the Pumpkin Patch Activity Pass?
In addition to the items listed above, our youngest Blue Devils will enjoy a wide variety of activities in our Pumpkin patch including: Pumpkin STEAM Lab, Witches Brew Potions, Book Marks & Book Nook, DIY Varsity Swag, Mini Succulents, PP Blue Devil Relay Races, and lots of bubbles!
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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. Food trucks include burgers, french fries, tacos, chicken fingers, popcorn, mac & cheese, ice cream, allergen free bakery items 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" pass?
You may purchase a pass for $30 in advance of this event until October 16; $35 at Homecoming Welcome Tables thereafter. Pay-per-ride is not an option. Every child 2+ needs a pass but adults are free. Activity passes are included for families receiving financial aid. No purchase needed. NOTE: There are no bracelets or physical passes. This year, we are piloting an honor system for Pumpkin Patch passes.
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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 and sports gear at the Lower School foyer starting Tuesday, September 29 until Friday, October 16. They may also drop off costumes at the Sustainable Pumpkin Patch table at Homecoming. More details about our new Sustainable Halloween and Sports Gear 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 pass, available for purchase in advance or on site. Everyone is subject to our visitor policy.