Yorkville High School Annual ALL CLASS Reunion
Join the Team of ALUMNI dedicated to keeping the Annual Reunion going. We need each decade represented to insure that every Homecoming tradition we loved in High School is covered.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1 / What is the cost for admission?
Monetary donations of any amount are accepted when you enter the event. These donations are needed to cover the costs of the venue and essentials. Cash or credit are accepted.
2 / Is the Alumni Reunion the same weekend as Yorkville's Homecoming?
Unfortunately, no. The Alumni Reunion is always the last Saturday in September for two reasons. First, the recurring date means everyone knows when the event will be held each year. Second, it allows the planning committee time to secure a venue for future reunions a year or more in advance. The date of Yorkville's Homecoming is not announced until the High School football schedule is known and this does not allow the committee enough time to find an available venue and begin advertising. If the reunion coincides with Homecoming, it is only by coincidence.
3 / Why isn't the Reunion at the Fairgrounds this year?
The All Class Reunion was at the Kendall County Fairgrounds from 2017 through 2025. When the committee asked about renting the grounds again for 2026 they found that the last Saturday in September, 9/26/2026, was already booked. The committee considered changing the date and keeping the event at the Fairgrounds, or finding another venue and keeping the traditional date. The GO FOR IT SPORTS Dome was available on 9/26/2026 and offers the same amenities as the Fairgrounds, but also is a larger space that can be used to accommodate the big range of Alumni generations from the 1940s through the 2020s.
4 / Is there handicap parking?
Yes, Go For It Sports has a blacktop parking lot with handicap parking and the venue is completely handicap accessible.
5 / Who do I contact with questions?
There are many ways to reach someone on the committee with questions.
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Complete the form on this website under JOIN US.
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TEXT: Patti Schwartz Schobert @ 630-217-1544
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FACEBOOK MESSENGER: YHS Alumni Keep Homecoming Traditions Alive​
6 / My class is celebrating a 5-year Reunion this year. How can I find out more information on any special celebration for my class?
This website will post any information provided to us about Class Reunions. Organizers: Please share all contact and details when available so that it can be shared on this website.
Note: If your Class is not planning a separate reunion, please consider using the ALL CLASS REUNION as your reunion headquarters. The date and location is already provided for you!
7 / Can I bring my spouse/guest and children?
Yes! Alumni are welcome to bring their spouse/guest to this reunion to share their high school experience and meet old friends. Children are also welcome to attend with their parents, and game areas will be setup at Go For It Sports for their enjoyment.
8 / Will there be food and drinks available?
Yes! There will be Food Trucks parked outside the north door with different options for purchase. There will be a bar inside the venue selling water, soft drinks, beer, and other alcoholic drinks.
5 - Year Class Reunion Information ...
Is this a Reunion year for you? See if your class is having a special gathering in addition to the All Class Reunion. To have your information added or changed, please email yorkvillealumnireunion@yahoo.com.
How this all started.
The short version .... A group of Alumni just wanted an excuse to reunite and laugh with the friends who made their high school years unforgettable.
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The long version .... The first YHS All Class Reunion was held in 2017, organized and funded by a passionate group of alumni hoping to preserve the Homecoming traditions for all Yorkville High School alumni. These individuals, led by April Harris Morganegg (class of 1972), had attended Yorkville High School mostly in the 1960's and 1970's when Yorkville was still a small tight-knit semi-rural town. They remember how Homecoming used to include class floats hand made with chicken wire and tissue paper, a bonfire and pep rally on Friday night, the parade on Saturday morning followed by the football game at Noon. Saturday evening was the Homecoming Dance in the gym with a live band and the presentation of the court and the announcement of the King and Queen. Homecoming was a whole-town event with many adults attending the dance. Following graduation, the senior class president was in charge of organizing the first class 5-year reunion during Homecoming weekend. After all, the Homecoming Celebration is meant to welcome home alumni! It was relatively easy to plan these reunions since the classes were small and a reunion every 5 years was a natural way to reconnect and maintain tight bonds.
Between 1970 and 2010, as the town grew from a small community of 2,000 to a burgeoning suburb of 17,000, high school traditions shifted from intimate, community-driven events to more varied, regulated, and diverse practices that reflected the changing population and cultural complexity of the town. Today the Homecoming celebration begins with the parade on Thursday afternoon, the football game on Friday night, and the dance at the high school on Saturday night. As the class sizes ballooned, it became harder for students to know their entire graduating class and planning a 5-year reunion was logistically difficult. Social media eventually became the replacement for organized reunions since it allows people to keep in touch.
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The All-Class Reunion has evolved into a special celebration that welcomes alumni from every graduating class, bringing together generations of former students to honor our shared history and lasting school spirit. Whether you walked the halls in the '60s, '90s, or just a few years ago, this reunion is your chance to reconnect with familiar faces, swap stories that never get old, and feel the spirit of our school come alive once again. From shared laughter to cherished traditions, we’re bringing together the past and present for a joyful celebration of community, legacy, and lifelong friendships.
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The reunion is still organized and run by volunteers and is funded entirely on donations from Alumni. Costs include rental of the venue, tables and chairs, advertising and decorations. The Reunion was held at the Kendall County Fairgrounds through 2025. The 2026 Reunion will be held at the Go For It Sports Dome. All Alumni are invited and encouraged to help in any capacity so that this event can live on for many more years.
