Homecoming 2022
Considering Poly? We'd love to meet you!
Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Poly is the place to be!
Connect and celebrate with friends, teachers, alumni, on Poly’s beautiful campus!
Get your official, student-designed Homecoming 2022 T-shirt!
(available for purchase during Spirit Week and at Homecoming as supplies last)
NOTE: If you are a Poly employee, check your email for details on purchasing activity bracelets.
For families who receive financial aid, if this cost is a hardship, please contact LaTasha Richards.
See our Homecoming FAQs below for more details. Click here for our visitor policy.
Crazy Fun Activities
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! Online pre-sale is now closed. You may purchase your all-inclusive activities bracelet $30 per person at the welcome tables at Homecoming.
- NEW! Join the Lower School’s Great Halloween Costume Swap! Sustainability has never been this spooky and fun! More info.
- Seasonal Arts & Crafts, Balloon Artist, Face Painting, prizes, and more!
- A 3-sided Eurobungy, hydraulic rock wall, giant dual lane slide, Leaps and Bounds obstacle course, Mechanical Bull
- Football XXL, Basketball Pop-a-Shot, and Whack-a-Mole
- Photo Booth
- Graffiti station to customize purchases from the Poly swag shop
NOTE: If you are a Poly employee, check your email for details on purchasing activity bracelets. For families who receive financial aid, if this cost is a hardship, please contact LaTasha Richards.
Go Blue Devils!
Get your game on! It’s a full day of action on the fields and courts starting at 9:30 AM. Make some noise! Bring your Poly spirit and cheer on our student-athletes at the Steinberg Athletic Complex, the tennis courts, and Novogratz Center for Athletics.
- 11:30 AM – Varsity Boys’ Soccer vs. Trinity
- 11:30 AM – Varsity Girls’ Tennis (Blue vs. Gray match)
- 1:00 PM – Varsity Girls’ Volleyball vs Trinity
- 2:00 PM – Varsity Football vs Fieldston
- 4:30 PM – Varsity Girls’ Soccer vs Trinity
Our Campus: The Stage
Come on down to the lovely Malkin Terrace for our Performing Arts Showcase under the trees! From 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, you can take in the grace and strength of our talented students as we celebrate dance, music, and voice.
- Cheer on performances by student dancers, musicians, and vocal artists!
- Dance, dance, dance like there’s no one watching (even though there might be) with our DJ providing the beats.
You Gotta Eat... and Get Some Merch!
Fuggedaboutit. What’s a party without food and swag?! Check out the best BKNY Food Truck convoy near the Oval from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 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 – NYC Pizza, Smash Burger, Kimichi Tacos, The Maine Lobster, Carvel, and more!
- New Poly Merch at our Pop Up Shop (Credit cards accepted, Oval and back fields)
Poly 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!
Alumni Association Spirit Award Ceremony & Reception
Honoring Dan Doughty
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.
- Wednesday, October 12: Pajama Day
After a long weekend, ease into the school week in comfort!
- Thursday, October 13: Jersey and Anything But A Backpack Day
No jersey? No problem. Wear a shirt celebrating your favorite musician or show!
- Friday, October 14: Poly Spirit Day
Show your School Spirit – Poly gear, face paint and hair-dye are encouraged!
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 help out at Homecoming?
We encourage Lower School parents to assist with the Pumpkin Patch and Middle and Upper School parents to assist with various activities.
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Is parking available?
Parking on site is very 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 vendors and choices, including BBQ, lobster rolls, 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.
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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 through October 13; $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 who receive financial aid, if this cost is a hardship, please contact LaTasha Richards.
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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 September 23 up to October 14. 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 the Legacy Gym. Masks are optional indoors.
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How can I buy Poly gear?
There will be a Poly swag pop-up store on the front campus and back campus. Credit card or Venmo payment only.
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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. Everyone is subject to our visitor policy.