Get ready to celebrate, reconnect and create new memories with the Hesston community! Our Homecoming schedule is packed with events for alumni, students, families and friends — designed to bring everyone together in spirit. Check out the full lineup and plan your weekend to make the most of this special time on campus.
Art exhibit, Laban Peachey Center, Regier-Friesen Gallery
Hosting Center Open, Hesston Mennonite Church (HMC) Lobby
Let us know you are here, pick up your Homecoming packet, receive discount coupons, name tags and additional details.
Formation, HMC sanctuary
Join us for Hesston’s new spiritual formation tradition, formerly known as chapel.
Golden Gables Luncheon, HMC community center
Alumni from classes 50 years or greater are invited for lunch and program. Registration required ($15).
Campus Update with President Mark Landes, Kropf Center, Room 120
Biblical Literature in the Modern World, Kropf Center, Room 120
Join our Bible faculty members Michele (Schrock) ’81 Hershberger and Nick Ladd ’14 to hear about the impact of our Biblical Literature course on students in today’s world.
International Student Panel, Kropf Center, Room 120
Hear from a panel of 10 current international students as they share stories of their journeys, experiences and perspectives at Hesston College. The conversation will be guided by Risa (Fukaya) '19 Garrison, international admission counselor, and Kyle Timmermeyer, international student support coordinator.
Dinner, Bontrager Student Center Dining Hall
Enjoy dinner with faculty, staff and students in the dining hall.
Volleyball Game, Yost Center
Cheer on the Larks. Free admission for alumni and friends wearing their Homecoming name tag.
Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee Meet and Greet, Yost Center
Celebrate Lark athletics by mingling with Hall of Fame inductees and current teams following the volleyball game.
Reverse Druber’s Run, Yost Center
Keep the tradition alive — grab a Druber’s donut on your way out after the volleyball game.
Alumni Baseball Game, Oswald Field
Alumni and current players take the field together for a friendly game celebrating the legacy of Lark baseball.
Morning Coffee and Muffins, Bontrager Student Center, Larks Nest
Start your day with a hot cup of coffee, a fresh muffin and good conversation in the Larks Nest, provided by the advancement office.
Hosting Center Open, HMC Lobby
Let us know you are here, pick up your Homecoming packet, receive discount coupons, name tags and additional details.
Disc Golf Tournament, Doug Unruh Memorial Course
Enjoy some friendly competition on the campus course with alumni and friends. All skill levels welcome. Visit the website for more information. Walk up registration also available until 7:30 a.m.
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, HMC sanctuary
Celebrate the 2026 inductees who will be named this summer.
Nursing Showcase, Bonnie Sowers Nursing Center
Join us as we celebrate 60 years of nursing at Hesston College with an interactive open house led by Director of Nursing Education Gregg Schroeder. Experience hands-on demonstrations featuring our state-of-the-art simulation manikins, showcasing their remarkable realism, versatility and portability in training the next generation of nurses. This event offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at how Hesston prepares students for compassionate, skilled care in today’s healthcare environments.
Brunch, Bontrager Student Center Dining Hall
Enjoy brunch with students.
Partner Luncheon, HMC sanctuary and community center
By invitation only, this luncheon honors our Partners whose annual support of $1,000 or more sustains Hesston College. Partners can register for the luncheon through the Homecoming registration or through a separate forthcoming invitation. Join fellow Hall of Fame and inauguration guests for student speakers and performers, followed by a catered lunch. Learn more about Hesston’s Partner Program.
Class Reunions, across campus
Academy ’56 and ’66
College ’56, ’66, ’70, ’76, ’86, ’96, ’06, ’16
Alumni Softball Game, Bess Mullet Field
Alumni and current players take the field together for a friendly game celebrating the legacy of Lark softball.
Campus Tour, Alliman Administration Center
Join Director of Facilities Ben Miller for a guided campus tour. Revisit familiar spaces, see what’s new and hear how campus has grown and changed over time. The tour will include a special stop at Charles Hall for an update on reconstruction efforts following last year’s fire and a look ahead at what’s to come.
Golf Simulator Long Drive Tournament, Laban Peachey Center
Test your power and swing for the longest drive in this virtual golf challenge. No extra registration needed.
Family Festival, Sieber Field
Bring the whole family for an evening of fun! Enjoy food trucks, bouncy houses and Lark men’s soccer. Free Salted Creamery ice cream for registered Homecoming guests and available for purchase for others.
Men’s Soccer Game, Sieber Field
Cheer on the Larks. Free admission for all, so let’s pack the Nest. During halftime, the athletic hall of fame inductees will be recognized.
Homecoming Worship Service, HMC sanctuary
