Evening

• 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • ​​​​​​​Reunion Kickoff Cocktail Reception — Enjoy craft cocktails and light bites to celebrate the beginning of a fun-filled weekend.

Morning

Coffee & Snacks will be served at Commonwealth beginning at 9:00 a.m.

• 9:30–11:30 a.m.
  • City of Boston: Alumni/ae Redux—Revisit the city through the lens of Commonwealth’s beloved ninth-grade seminar. Join Melissa Glenn Haber ‘87 for a thoughtful exploration of the neighborhoods, questions, and conversations that shaped many alumni/ae’s freshman-year experience, or discover the class for the first time. 
  • Ultimate Frisbee—Join fellow alumni/ae for a casual game celebrating one of Commonwealth’s newer traditions. Whether you played on the team or cheered from the sidelines, come reconnect through the spirit of community that has made Ultimate Frisbee such a beloved part of Commonwealth culture. All skill levels welcome.
  • Commonwealth Game Room—Settle in at Commonwealth for puzzles, board games, crosswords, word searches, and more. Whether you'd prefer to test your knowledge with Eric Davis's Gab Game or challenge yourself with a "Find Someone Who" bingo game, there will be something for everyone. 
• 12:00 p.m — Lunch at Commonwealth — Return to the school for lunch and a chance to debrief your uniquely Commonwealth morning, whether you spent it exploring Boston, playing Ultimate, or tackling a puzzle.

Afternoon

• 2:00–4:30 p.m.
  • Masterclasses—Step back into the classroom for one-hour masterclasses led by Commonwealth faculty on topics of their choosing. These sessions offer alumni/ae the chance to once again experience the curiosity, discussion, and intellectual energy that define a Commonwealth class. 

Evening

• Reception for Milestone Classes Ending in 1 and 6—Celebrate your milestone reunion year with classmates and friends at special receptions hosted at local restaurants and alumni/ae homes around Boston. Details and locations for each class gathering will be announced closer to the event.
• Dinner for the Classes of 1961–1976—Join us for a special evening celebrating alumni/ae marking fifty or more years since graduation. Reconnect with classmates, share memories from across the decades, and enjoy dinner together in the place where it all began. 

Morning

• 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
  • Brunch with Current Commonwealth Student Panel and Networking—Hear from students about life at Commonwealth today and enjoy opportunities for networking and community-building throughout the morning. 

Festivities will begin the evening of Friday, November 6, and conclude the morning of Sunday, November 8. A full schedule will be available on this page and shared leading up to the event.

Events will be held at Commonwealth and at nearby venues around Boston.

In addition to faculty-led masterclasses at school and reunion parties, there will be career-focused events, family-friendly offerings, and more. Whether you graduated five years ago or sixty-five years ago, there will be opportunities to reconnect, learn something new, and meet fellow Commonwealth alumni/ae.

Full schedule and details to come. (Want to help plan? Email advancement@commschool.org!)

All alumni/ae and their families are invited. We particularly hope alums celebrating milestone reunions (see above) join us. We’ll indicate family-friendly events on the full schedule.