Polytechnic School
Pasadena, CA
Poly Alumni & Reunion Weekend
May 1–2, 2026
Date and time
Friday, May 1st, 2026 –
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Organizer
Schedule
Friday, May 1st, 2026
4:30 pm
– 6:30 pm
50-Year Club Reception and Dinner
Head of School's Residence
Open to those who graduated in 1976 and prior only.
The 50-Year Club recognizes Poly alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago. Join us as we celebrate our returning members and induct the class of 1976 for their 50-Year reunion. The classes of 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, and 1971 will also be celebrating their reunions.
6:00 pm
Class of 1981 Welcome Dinner
Mijares
Join us for dinner at Mijares to kick off our reunion weekend!
Please register by 4/24 so we have a headcount for the reservation.
6:00 pm
– 9:00 pm
Class of 2006 Pre-Party
Hosted at the home of Lianna Wilkerson (née Cardenas) '06
Partners/Spouses welcome.
7:00 pm
– 9:00 pm
Class of 1976 After Party
Hosted at the home of Tom Liu '76
Open to the Class of 1976.
7:00 pm
Class of 1986 Get Together
The Crush Pad
Open to the Class of 1986.
7:00 pm
– 9:00 pm
Class of 1996 Welcome Drinks
The Tap Room at the Langham Hotel
No-host welcome drinks at The Tap Room at the Langham Hotel.
7:00 pm
Upper School Spring Musical: The Drowsy Chaperone
Garland Theater
Stay tuned for more details!
8:00 pm
– 10:00 pm
Class of 2001 Gathering
Perle Restaurant Outdoor Patio
Informal cocktail gathering at Perle Restaurant Outdoor Patio.
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
9:30 am
– 10:30 am
Continental Breakfast
Grace Henley Patio, North Campus
Open to all, complimentary.
Start the day catching up with alumni from all classes over a casual breakfast.
10:30 am
– 11:00 am
State of the School
Founders Hall, North Campus
Open to all, complimentary.
Join Head of School John Bracker to learn about Poly’s current initiatives and future vision.
11:00 am
– 12:00 pm
Alumni Roundtable
Founders Hall, North Campus
Open to all, complimentary.
Topic: Human Rights. Featuring: Carolyn Gan ’99, Saira Mohamed ’96, Casey Revkin ’95 and Katelyn Kuwata Wallace ’04. Moderated by John Horn ’78. Click here to read the Panelist Bios.
11:30 am
– 1:30 pm
Alumni and Family BBQ
Debbie Reed Courtyard, North Campus
Open to all, complimentary.
All alumni, their families, parents of alumni, and current and former faculty and staff are invited to join us for this annual alumni BBQ, featuring fun kids activities hosted by the Poly Extended Program (PEP). See photos from last year’s event.
12:00 pm
Campus Tours
Join Upper School Ambassadors for a 45-minute walking tour of North and South campuses.
6:00 pm
– 7:30 pm
All Class Reception and Class Photos
Grace Henley Patio, North Campus
Open to Reunion celebrants (classes of 1976—2021).
Reunion classes will kick off their celebrations by mingling over drinks and light bites. Class photos will be taken at this time. See photos from last year’s festivities.
7:30 pm
– 10:00 pm
Class Reunion Dinners
North Campus
Tiered pricing information available in the registration form.
Reunion celebrations for the classes of 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021.
10:00 pm
Class of 1981 After Party
Blind Donkey
The celebration continues at the Blind Donkey after the reunion dinner!
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
10:00 am
Class of 1981 Brunch
HomeState
Close out the weekend festivities over brunch at HomeState, Pasadena location.
Please register by 4/24 so we have a headcount for the reservation.