100 Years of Tradition

Field Day, first held in 1925, is one of the oldest and most beloved traditions at Kinkaid. It is a special day when all students gather for field competitions and then celebrate with a carnival on the Falcon Green.

2025 was the 100th year of Field Day. The first Field Day was held in 1925 at the Elgin campus. It was expanded at the Richmond campus, where in 1937, with a new gymnasium, Field Day became larger than ever, including folk dances, father-son softball games, a mother-daughter dance, and a Middle and Upper School dance. One of the favorite traditions that continues today is the Upper and Lower School buddy program. Upper School students are matched with Lower School students to walk out onto the field at the beginning of the field competitions.

Thanks to the efforts of parent volunteers, Field Day continues to bring the Kinkaid family together. It has become a significant fundraising event, with proceeds going to support academics, arts, and athletics.