Alumni Weekend

Alumni Weekend 2026

April 30-May 2, 2026
All classes welcome, with special celebrations for classes ending in 6s and 1s

Register for an event

Thursday, April 30

Class of 1976 Icebreaker Event
Nostrant Pavilion at The Haverford School

Friday, May 1

Campus Tours

Join current Haverford students for a guided tour of campus, including new spaces and familiar landmarks, and see firsthand what life on Lancaster Avenue looks like today. 
Severinghaus Library, Wilson Hall: 2 p.m.

Haverford Alumni Assembly and Honors Dinner

• $40 per guest, Classes of 1966, 1976, 2011, 2016, and 2021 have complimentary tickets
• Cocktails at 5:00 p.m.
• Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

This year, we are introducing a refreshed format with the return of the Alumni Dinner on Friday, May 1. The evening will feature remarks on the state of the School from Head of School Tyler Casertano and the presentation of alumni awards, making for a memorable celebration. As a way to welcome recent graduates into the Alumni Association and to honor our milestone reunion class, members of the Classes of 2021, 2016, 2011, 1976, and 1966 will be invited as complimentary guests of the School for this special event.
Quad and Lower School Dining Hall

Saturday, May 2

Golden Fords Breakfast
Members of the Class of 1976 and older are invited to join fellow alumni for breakfast as we welcome the 50th reunion class into the Golden Fords.
The Big Room: 8:30 am

Coffee and Cars
Calling all alumni car enthusiasts. Bring your supercars, exotics, classics, muscle cars, or sportscars to Eagle Field and showcase them with fellow Fords.
Eagle Field: 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Coffee and Cars Registration

Service of Remembrance
Join fellow alumni as we honor all Haverford alumni who passed away in the last year, with a special tribute to the fallen brothers from the Class of 1976. This Quaker-style service offers a meaningful opportunity to share memories and reflect on those no longer with us.
The Big Room: 10:00 am

Lacrosse Game 
Fords vs St. Anthony's
12 pm

Family Carnival
Bring the whole family to Eagle Field and Palmer House for an afternoon of fun. Enjoy food trucks, games, and a variety of inflatable attractions for kids of all ages while cheering on the Fords.
Eagle Field and Palmer House Parking Lot: 11:00 am–2:00 pm

Upper School Rock Band Invitational Concert
Join us for an afternoon of live music as The Haverford School hosts its Upper School Rock Band Invitational Concert in Centennial Hall. This high-energy performance will feature a lineup of student-led rock bands from Haverford alongside invited groups representing fellow Inter-Ac and local schools. Alumni, families, and friends are invited to stop in, enjoy the show, and celebrate the musical talents of our Upper School students as part of Alumni Weekend festivities.
2 p.m. in Centennial Hall

Reunion Class Parties 

Reunion Accommodations

We are pleased to provide a room block at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Philadelphia, Broomall/Newtown Square. The block is from April 30-May 2, 2026 for a rate of $199/night. Reservations can be made at this link or by calling the hotel directly at 610-543-1080. Please be sure to mention "The Haverford School" to receive our special rate. Reserve your room by March 31, 2026 to secure the rate

Other hotel suggestions:

The Wayne Hotel

139 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087

Courtyard Philadelphia Devon/Villanova

762 W Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087

Hotel West & Main Conshohocken

46 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428

 

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