Princeton Day School Alumni

Last week, we celebrated the Class of 2026 at the Senior Alumni Induction Lunch.

Next week, they’ll gather on the Colross Lawn for Commencement and officially become the newest members of the PDS alumni community.

The countdown is on!

Before he was one of Maryland’s leading scorers, Diggy Coit ‘19 was a four-year varsity basketball player at PDS, a Peer Group Leader, and an active member of our Black Student Union. He graduated in 2019 without a Division I offer.
Earlier this month, Diggy came back fresh off a standout season — two-time Big Ten Player of the Week, AP National Player of the Week — and spent the day with students across all three divisions.
In one classroom, a group of 4th graders watched a few minutes of his highlight reel. When it ended, he told them the moments that didn’t make the reel were the ones that got him to where he is today.
“It takes a lot more lowlights than highlights.”

What a weekend!
Thank you to everyone who came back to campus for Alumni Weekend 2026. We loved reconnecting, hearing your stories, and celebrating the many generations of Panthers who continue to carry this place with them long after graduation.
See all the photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/princetondayschool/albums/72177720333760974/

Today’s the day! Alumni Weekend officially kicks off, and we can’t wait to celebrate our incredible alumni community, especially those marking milestone reunions in classes ending in 1s and 6s.

There’s still time to join us for a weekend full of reconnecting, reminiscing, and celebrating all things PDS.
www.pds.org/aw

Let’s party like it’s 1976! 1991! 2016!

We can’t wait to welcome back our milestone reunion classes ending in 1s & 6s for Alumni Weekend next week, May 15–16.
All alumni are invited! Sign up today at www.pds.org/aw

The results are in from last week’s Day of Giving! A remarkable 915 members of the PDS community banded together to raise $780,817 for The PDS Fund. Thank you for making a gift, reaching out to your networks, and showing your support for PDS. Your generosity isn’t just about one day - it fuels learning and opportunity now and into the future.

And congratulations to Team Blue for winning our Day of Giving/Blue & White Day contest. You have bragging rights until next May! 💙

On behalf of everyone at Princeton Day School, Thank You!

Because of you, we hit our Day of Giving goal and unlocked $150,000+ in matches and challenges 🙌💙🤍 Thanks to the Linville family, we have been offered $10,000 more to reach a new goal of 825! We have until midnight to get there.

Dollars raised today will directly impact the daily experience of PDS students and employees. Your support shows what this community can do together. Thank you for being part of it.

Relive old memories and come make some new ones! Less than one month until Alumni Weekend, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

From the Taps and Trucks Family Picnic to the Blue & White Bash to close it all out—along with plenty more throughout the weekend—there’s a lot to look forward to.

Register today at: www.pds.org/aw or find the link in our bio

Susanne Salkind '86 has spent more than three decades advancing LGBTQ+ civil rights — from the halls of the Maine State Senate to her role as Senior Vice President at the Human Rights Campaign. We're proud to honor her with the 2026 John D. Wallace '48 Alumni Service Award! Read more about Susanne here: https://www.pds.org/alumni/alumni-awards

Join us at Alumni Weekend on May 15–16 to celebrate all of this year's award recipients! www.pds.org/aw

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the opening of “Andy Franz: Legacy Exhibition” in the Anne Reid ’72 Gallery. Moving between past and present, the exhibition pairs Franz’s original pieces with works by his former students. Woven throughout the gallery are heartfelt testimonials from alumni, illustrating the profound and lasting impact of Andy's legacy.

On view through April 30.

View the full gallery here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/princetondayschool/albums/72177720332878722/