Alumni Event Registration
Join other Vanguard Alumni for fun activities and events throughout 2024! 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 2024 – January 2025
Click the event below to register and secure your spot! Registration will close two weeks before each event.
August 14, 2024: All Semester 1 Alumni Events
August 30, 2024: Game Day: Cosplay costume contest, video games, and pizza
September 9, 2024: Community Service: National Food Bank
September 13, 2024: Exploring the Arts: Book Club
September 20, 2024: Explore the City: Museum and City Park
October 4, 2024: Cultural Event: Movement and Dance from Around the World
October 18, 2024: Explore the City: High Society Dining
November 8, 2024: STEM: Perot Museum Exploration
November 15, 2024: STEM: Upcycling
December 6, 2024: Explore the Arts: Cinepolis
December 13, 2024: Explore the Arts: Gaylord ICE
January 10, 2025: Game Day: Strike and Reel
January 17, 2025: Game Day: Game Shows
Please contact Ashere Thigpen at [email protected] 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 ([email protected]) 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 ([email protected]) 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.