Development & Alumni Events

Throughout the school year, Sandia Prep provides several opportunities for giving via fundraising, service, donations, and celebrations. These charitable events are part of the School’s financial well-being.


Grandfriends' Day

Every fall, Prep’s students honor their grandparents or grandfriends on Grandfriends’ Day. Our students spend the day touring their guests around campus, inviting them to participate in a number of classes and activities. The faculty and staff diligently showcase the School’s latest, pioneering curricular and extracurricular options and also present our tried-and-true arts and academic offerings. The day ends with lunch for everyone. By engaging our family and friends each year in this way, we reaffirm our sense of community and pay our respects to those grandparents and grandfriends whose time and energy contributed to our students attending Prep in the first place. Please RSVP by Friday, September 24th to receive your customized name tag for Grandfriends’ Day! 

RSVP for Grandfriends' Day

Founders Giving day

Parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty, and staff can participate in different gift options: Thank a Teacher or Coach, Support a Program or Team, Join the Lion vs. Unicorn Challenge, or help raise funds for our lastest initatives. 

 

  • Thu, October 01, 2026

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      Alumni Days at Homecoming Weekend

      8:00AM - 9:00PM MDT

      Events on campus and various locations October 1st–3rd. 

  • Fri, October 02, 2026

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      Lion & Unicorn Games

      8:00AM - 10:00AM MDT

      West Gym

      Alumni-Exclusive Event - The families of alumni are also invited to join the fun!

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      Field Day

      9:30AM - 11:30AM MDT

      Quad

      Join us in 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!

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      Community Cookout

      5:00PM - 7:00PM MDT

      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 the 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). 

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      Friday Night Lights

      7:00PM - 9:00PM MDT

      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. 

  • Sat, October 03, 2026

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      Burritos & Balloons

      7:30AM - 10:00AM MDT

      Sandia Prep Viewing Deck

      Alumni-Exclusive Event! 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

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      Fall Festival

      10:00AM - 2:00PM MDT

      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!

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      Boys' Varsity Soccer Game

      11:00AM - 1:00PM MDT

      Durán Family Track & Soccer Stadium

      Cheer on our Sundevils at the Durán Family Track & Soccer Stadium!

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      2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

      1:30PM - 4:00PM MDT

      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!

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      Happy Hour

      4:00PM - 6:00PM MDT

      The Patio at Garduño’s, Hotel Albuquerque

      An Alumni-Exclusive Event - Join us for drinks, giveaways, and Prep trivia! 

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      Class Reunion Parties

      6:30PM - 9:00PM MDT

      Alumni-Exclusive Event - 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!

  • Thu, October 08, 2026

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      Grandfriends' Day

      8:00AM - 11:00AM MDT

      At the start of Fall each year, Sandia Prep students honor their Grandparents & “Grandfriends” by hosting them for a “day in the life” on campus. You are cordially invited to visit for this time-honored tradition! You will have the opportunity to attend classes and activities, tour campus, share lunch, and more. We hope you’ll join us for this special day!

  • Wed, November 11, 2026

  • Fri, December 04, 2026