Celebrate Your SPS Community
We look forward to celebrating forms ending in 4 and 9 by welcoming you back to Millville on May 3–4 for a weekend full of events on the grounds aimed at rekindling connections with each other and your Big Red roots.
Weekend Schedule
Below is the preliminary schedule of events. Be sure to check this page for all the latest details and updates as we get closer to Anniversary. If you have any questions, please reach out to your form director or the Advancement Office at rsvp@sps.edu.
| Friday, May 3 | |
| 2–8 p.m. | Check-in Chapel Terrace |
| 2–4 p.m. |
Archival Photo Project
Calling all alumni from 1960-1999! Take a walk through SPS history and help identify alumni in archival photos.Ohrstrom Library |
| 3:15–4 p.m. |
Between East and West
Leigh Kaulbach ’08, head of the Arts Department, presents the ceramic art of Yeonsoo Kim and Jihye Han.Crumpacker Gallery |
| 4 p.m. |
SPS Ballet Company Rehearsal
Attend an SPSBC rehearsal as dancers prepare for the Spring Performance.Dance Building |
| 5:15–6 p.m. |
Form of 1974 Memorial Service
A private service for members of the Form of 1974.Old Chapel |
| 5:30 p.m. | 55th through 80th Reunions Reception and Dinner (Forms of 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964 and 1969) Coit, Middle Dining Room |
| 6 p.m. | 25th Reunion Reception and Dinner — Form of 1999 Rectory |
| 6–7 p.m. |
XIX Society Connections
Connect with women from all generations and learn about the XIX Society, an affinity group for alums who identify as women.Athletic and Fitness Center, Stovell Tennis Courts |
| 6–9 p.m. | Alumni Association Welcome Back Reception and Dinner (For all other reunion forms and non-reunion forms) Athletic and Fitness Center, Stovell Tennis Courts |
| 6:30 p.m. | 50th Reunion Reception and Dinner — Form of 1974 Coit, Upper Dining Room |
| 9 p.m. |
Astronomy Open House
A short walk to the Observatory offers stargazing and a glimpse of how SPS students learn about the galaxies.Lenore and Walter Hawley Observatory (weather permitting) |
| Saturday, May 4 | |
| 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Check-in Chapel Terrace |
| 8–9:30 a.m. |
Alumni Boat Row
Walk or catch a shuttle from the Stovell Tennis Courts to the boathouse for a fun row on Turkey Pond.Crumpacker Boathouse |
| 8 a.m. |
5K Fun Run
Join alumni and family members of all ages and abilities for a run on School trails.Departs from Athletic and Fitness Center |
| 8 a.m. | Yoga with Grace Tung ’76 Athletic and Fitness Center, Gates Lounge |
| 8 a.m. |
Supporting Sobriety Meeting
An open conversation about sobriety and recovery.McLane Squash Courts, Common Room |
| 9:15–9:45 a.m. |
Alumni Choir Rehearsal
All are welcome to raise their voices in song.Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul |
| 10 a.m. |
Alumni Memorial Chapel Service
A service honoring alumni who have passed away, with a welcome by the Rector, music and prayers.Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul |
| 11 a.m.–noon | Alumni Parade Rectory Road |
| noon–1 p.m. | All-forms Luncheon and Form Photos Hockey Center, Gordon Rink |
| 1:15–2 p.m. |
Excellence in Character and Scholarship Panel Discussion
Rector Kathy Giles hosts a conversation with these alumni who are making the world a better place:Friedman Community Center, Raffini Commons Graham Browne ’04, founder and executive director of Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School Alexandra Fallon ’99, chief academic officer for Rising Academies Alan Khazei ’79, co-founder and founding CEO of City Year |
| 2:15-3 p.m. |
School Update
Learn what’s new at SPS with Rector Kathy Giles and Board President David Scully ’79, P’21Friedman Community Center, Raffini Commons |
| 3 p.m. |
Ice Cream Social
Enjoy an ice cream treat!Flagpole |
| 3 p.m. |
Student Athletic Competitions
Cheer on Big Red! Check out the athletic schedule to see all the teams competing.Various locations |
| 3–5 p.m. |
Archival Photo Project
Calling all alumni from 1960-1999! Take a walk through SPS history and help identify alumni in photos in the SPS Archives.Ohrstrom Library |
| 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Guided Tour of the Grounds Meet at the Flagpole |
| 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Guided Group Hike on the SPS Trails Stovell Tennis Courts shuttle stop |
| 4–5 p.m. |
SPS Queer Alumni Connections
Gather with alumni members of the LGBTQIA+ community to connect.Ohrstrom Library, Pillsbury Room |
| 4:30–5:30 p.m. |
BIPOC Alumni Connections
Connect with BIPOC alumni and learn about the SPS BIPOC Alumni Advisory Council’s recent activity.Sheldon, Interfaith/DEIJ Common Room |
| 6 p.m. | 70th, 75th and 80th Reunions Reception and Dinner (Forms of 1944, 1949 and 1954) Rectory |
| 7 p.m. | Form of 1959 Clambake Hockey Center, Captains Room |
| Evening | All Other Form Dinners Off Grounds at various locations |
| Sunday, May 5 | |
| 9–10 a.m. | Form of 1969 Memorial Service Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul |
| 9:30 a.m. | 60th Reunion Brunch Claflin Residence, Concord |
Shuttle Schedule
Hotel Shuttles
Friday, 1:30–6 p.m.
Pick-up / droff-off at Jerome Ridge
Friday, 6–10 p.m.
Pick-up / droff-off at AFC
Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Pick-up / droff-off at Jerome Ridge
Continuous loop between Concord-area hotels and dinners on and off the grounds
Grounds Shuttle
Friday, 2–6 p.m.
Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Continuous stops at: Red Barn, Hitchcock Field, Stovell Tennis Courts, Coit and Flagpole
Saturday 7:30–9:30 a.m. / 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Between Stovell Tennis Courts and Crumpacker Boathouse
Ongoing Activities
Weekend Exhibits
25th and 50th Reunion Display
Ohrstrom Library, second floor
Friday 2–9:30 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Olympians at SPS
Athletic and Fitness Center, Barker Court
Friday, 2–9 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
This exhibit honors all SPS Olympians and features the gold medal for rowing won by Tom Charlton ’52 in the 1956 Olympics.
Open House
Sheldon Interfaith/DEIJ Space
Friday, 2–5 p.m.
Saturday, 3–4 p.m.
Relax and get to know the lower level of Sheldon, a welcoming space created in 2022 for students of all faiths and backgrounds in which to work and connect.
Bookstore Hours
Friday, 2–5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Fun and Games
Family-friendly games will be available on Library Lawn throughout the weekend. Athletic facilities may be used for pickleball, tennis, squash, basketball, lacrosse and soccer. Equipment is available to borrow in the AFC lobby.
Contact Information
Campus Safety
603-229-4646
In case of emergency, dial 911
Alumni Main Number
603-229-4770
School Main Number
603-229-4600