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Alumni Event Registration

Join other Vanguard Alumni for fun activities and events throughout 2026-2027! 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. The cost is $60 per activity. $25 per attendee will be provided towards lunch, unless otherwise noted.

Please contact Jill Herrington at jherrington@vanguardprepschool.com with any questions!

Select each activity you would like to sign up for:

Race through Half Price Books, solve clues, discover unexpected finds, and compete to see who can complete the ultimate book-hunt challenge!
Price: $60.00
Students will enjoy a movie and have lunch afterwards!
Price: $60.00
Come hang out, play some pickleball, grab lunch, and enjoy a fun afternoon in the park with friends!
Price: $60.00
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how U.S. money is made, then enjoy a sack lunch and hang out with friends!
Price: $60.00
Get up close with amazing animals, learn something new, and then grab a slice at Zoli’s Pizza with friends!
Price: $60.00
Step into the world of samurai, explore incredible artifacts and stories.
Price: $60.00
Bring your game face and get ready to laugh, play, and compete in fun group games—then refuel with a loaded nacho bar!
Price: $60.00
Step into Meow Wolf’s mind-bending world of immersive art, secret passageways, and unexpected surprises—you never know what you’ll discover! After exploring, bring money to grab lunch at McDonald’s with the group.
Price: $60.00
Students will enjoy indoor slides, air courts, and a ton more fun at Slick City. Pizza lunch will be provided.
Price: $60.00
Get into the holiday spirit with fun reindeer games, a tasty treat to decorate, and team-building activities with friends! Then, wrap up the celebration with a festive lunch at Chili’s.
Price: $60.00
Get ready to jump, play, and have a blast at Launch! Enjoy activities like trampolines, dodgeball, ninja courses, and arcade games before grabbing lunch at McDonald’s—bring money for your meal.
Price: $60.00
Calling all Cowboys fans! Explore The Star in Frisco on a guided tour and see where the Dallas Cowboys work, train, and make history. Then, head to McAlister’s Deli for a delicious lunch with friends!
Price: $60.00
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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.