Alumni Event Registration
Join other Vanguard Alumni for fun activities and events throughout 2025-2026! In addition to having fun with friends, each alumni event will have a theme that focuses on navigating life, including money management and budgeting, nutrition and meal prep, problem-solving, travel and transportation, and staying in touch with current events.
August 22, 2025: Game Day: Pinstack
August 29, 2025: Exploring Cultures: Hamburger Day
September 5, 2025: Community Service: National Food Bank Day
September 12, 2025: Game Day: Video Game Day
September 19, 2025: Game Day: DC vs. Marvel Day
October 3, 2025: Community Service: Spreading Joy
October 17, 2025: Explore the City: Thrift Clothing Swap
October 31, 2025: Exploring the Arts: Cinepolis
November 13, 2025: Explore the City: Chicken N Pickle
November 21, 2025: Explore the Arts: National TV Day
December 5, 2025: Explore the City: Galleria Mall
December 12, 2025: Exploring Cultures: Winter Party!
January 9, 2026: Explore Careers Day
January 16, 2026: Game Day: Cidercade

Please contact Ashere Thigpen at athigpen@vanguardprepschool.com with any questions!
Alumni Event Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can siblings attend the events?
Subject to available space, siblings may be able to attend. Please contact Ashere Thigpen (athigpen@vanguardprepschool.com) to inquire.
2. Can the alumni meet at the outing or event?
Alumni must drive to school and participate in the activities prior to going off campus. They may drive to the event and home.
3. Can alumni register for individual events?
Yes, you can sign up for individual events and in order for us to plan and arrange staffing, you must register 2 weeks in advance.
4. Are there other days when alumni can participate at the school during the week?
No, just the event planned each Friday from 9am-3pm, unless otherwise specified for special events.
5. When registering for a semester, can the payments be broken up into payments?
In some circumstances, we can consider two payments. Please contact Ashere Thigpen (athigpen@vanguardprepschool.com) to inquire.
6. Will alumni have to pay for outings in addition to paying for registration?
Alumni should bring extra money for lunch/dinner when eating out or other personal items they wish to purchase on outings.
7. Are alumni required to stay from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Fridays?
It is encouraged. The idea of inviting alumni to participate in weekly activities is to maintain a community within the Vanguard family. The events are paired with life skill lessons to practice and help navigate adulthood.