Alumni Days During Homecoming Weekend 2026
Lions & Unicorns Reunite!
Schedule
Thursday, October 1st, 2026
4:00 pm
Volleyball Games
Field House
JV at 5:00 pm, Varsity at 6:30 pm
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
7:30 am
Alumni Check-In
West Gym Entrance (west entrance)
Check-in and pick up your pre-purchased t-shirts
8:00 am
– 10:00 am
Lion & Unicorn Games
West Gym
Alumni-Exclusive Event - The families of alumni are also invited to join the fun!
9:30 am
– 11:30 am
ALL-PREP COMMUNITY EVENT - Field Day
Quad
Join us on the Quad for a day of fun, featuring student-sponsored activities and fundraising, food, drinks, and treats (including Pitchfork Café), Prep swag and spirit wear, and much more!
5:00 pm
– 7:00 pm
ALL-PREP COMMUNITY EVENT - Community Cookout
Soccer Stadium
Burgers, hot dogs, drinks, and treats! Join us at the south side of the stadium field under the cottonwoods at the Kivitz Memorial. Free hot dog or hamburger for first 250 attendees. Also enjoy a beer and wine garden for adults 21+ (presented by Sheehan Winery) and a Prep swag sale and giveaways. Hosted by the Sandia Prep School Parents Association (SPSPA).
7:00 pm
– 9:00 pm
ALL-PREP COMMUNITY EVENT - 2nd Annual Friday Night Lights
Durán Family Track & Soccer Stadium
Girls’ Varsity Soccer Game, Homecoming Court presentation, Athletics Hall of Fame Recognition at Halftime, and fan giveaways at the Durán Family Track & Soccer Stadium.
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
7:30 am
– 10:00 am
Burritos & Balloons - ALUMNI EXCLUSIVE EVENT
Sandia Prep Viewing Deck
Gather and reconnect with classmates and pals and watch the hot air balloons fly over Prep’s campus. Complimentary breakfast burritos, coffee, tea and other refreshments will be provided.
Register here - https://boostmyschool.com/sandiaprep-sandia-prep-2nd-annual-alumni-burritos-and-balloons
10:00 am
– 2:00 pm
ALL-PREP COMMUNITY EVENT - Fall Festival
Quad
Join us on the Quad for a family-friendly day of games, face painting, Pitchfork Café drinks and treats, photo booth, campus tours, Prep swag and spirit gear, and much more!
11:00 am
– 1:00 pm
Boys' Varsity Soccer Game
Durán Family Track & Soccer Stadium
Cheer on our Sundevils at the Durán Family Track & Soccer Stadium!
1:30 pm
– 4:00 pm
2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Saunders Library at Sandia Prep
Join the wider Sandia Prep community in celebrating and honoring this year’s Inductees to the Athletics Hall of Fame.
Ceremony will take place on the Sandia Prep campus inside the Saunders Library. All are welcome!
4:00 pm
– 6:00 pm
Happy Hour (An Alumni-Exclusive Event)
The Patio at Garduño’s, Hotel Albuquerque 800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW
An Alumni-Exclusive Event - Join us for drinks, giveaways, and Prep trivia! Location: The Patio at Garduño’s, Hotel Albuquerque at 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW
6:30 pm
Class Reunion Parties - ALUMNI EXCLUSIVE EVENT
Alumni-Exclusive Events - If your graduation year ended in a number 1 or 6, we’re celebrating you! Head of School Scott Jeffries will host reunion parties for the classes of ‘71, ‘76, ‘81, ‘86, and ‘91. We’re also celebrating Classes of ‘96, ‘01, ‘06, ‘11, ‘16, and ‘21. Please complete the registration form for your class reunion year to let us know you’re coming and to help us plan a memorable evening of reconnection and celebration with your classmates!
Details
Date and time
Thursday, October 1st, 2026 –
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026