About the Panther Club

Join the Panther Club

Support School Spirit, P.E. Programs and Athletic Teams

The Panther Club, made up of volunteer parents and guardians, works to foster an environment of school spirit and pride amongst students, athletes, school staff, parents and guardians. With more than 200 members and more than 80 active volunteers, the Panther Club provides stipends for and underwrites year-end sports banquets for all middle and upper school teams. The club sponsors school wide family gatherings at sporting events throughout the year. It provides teamwear for Varsity and JV athletes and athletic shirts for middle school sports participants. Panther Club also provides spirit wear and sports facility upgrades including shade structures, audio equipment, scoreboards and more that benefit all K-12 students and faculty at Poly.

Questions about the Panther Club should be directed to Rosalina Cardenas.

Panther Club Meeting Dates

The Panther Club is a volunteer organization of parents and friends of Poly that is dedicated to promoting the athletic programs at Polytechnic School. All members of the Poly community are invited to attend.

Next Meeting Dates:

January 10th, 8:30am
Booth Conference Room
Please join us, everyone welcome!

Upcoming Meeting Dates:
Panther Spirit Day, Friday, January 13

Friday Night Lights – All School Parent Party, September 9th, 2022 – As part of Welcome Back Weekend, this annual adult social event for K-12 parents/guardians, alumni, teachers, and coaches is our chance to bond as an entire Poly community under the lights of Babcock Field. The event this year includes an amazing dinner, desserts, open bar, lawn games, music and access to a silent auction. Dress for the event is casual. A silent auction at the event funds the goals mentioned above.

Panther Spirit Day – All Family Event, September 10th, 2022 – 3:00-7:00pm As part of Welcome Back Weekend, this family day on campus will be our chance to cheer on some of the Varsity and JV sports teams as they play on Poly’s campus, including water polo, volleyball and football games! Bring the whole family to this non-ticketed event that will include food and drink for purchase, fun activities, and a chance to show your school spirit! Be sure to stop by the Panther Store outside of Gamble Gymnasium to stock up on the latest spirit wear. Learn more here.

What Does Panther Club do for Poly?

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Team Wear

Funds raised provide Poly team wear for every high school athlete, Poly athletic T-shirts for each middle school sports participant, and Poly spirit shirts for every student and teacher K-12.

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Year End Sports Banquets

Funds also provide all Middle and Upper School end-of-season celebrations and banquets, and support for the Student-Athlete Leadership Council.

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Equipment

Panther Club funds PE equipment and facilities enhancements (PA systems, scoreboards, shade structures) that will be used for students, teams, and classrooms for all grade levels.