LET'S DREAM... of the impact we can make!
On behalf of the students, staff and entire St. Michael Catholic School Community, we invite you to Dream, Explore and Discover Bids for Kids 2023! For over 140 years, St. Michael Catholic School has been a pillar for teaching and molding the young minds and hearts of our children.
Our program is designed to inspire students to become life-long learners and provide authentic Catholic education for students preschool through eighth grade. Your generous contributions intertwined with your commitment towards enhancing academic excellence, character development, and passing on life-long values through traditions of faith have notably helped our children reach success.
St. Michael Catholic School relies on tuition, parish investment and fundraising efforts to carry out our mission to deliver a quality faith-based education. On Saturday, April 29th, 2023, we are holding our annual Bids for Kids event, our largest fundraiser of the year. We invite you to help us achieve these meaningful goals.
LET'S EXPLORE... new ways to get involved!
The StMCS students are just as excited as we are about this year's fundrailing event as we are! Learn more about Kids with Bids and order tickets for your student using this form. It can be turned in again and again for new ticket purchases any time before 10:00pm on April 25.
Adults can get in on the fun too! There are three different raffles just for you. There are only 100 tickets available for the Golden Raffle - the raffle that can get you a prize worth thousands. Opportunities are also available to win 2023-2024 StMCS tuition for one of your students... or a heap of cash! Send in this form to purchase your raffle tickets before 2:00pm April 26!
Feel free to buy or sell the tuition raffle tickets that were sent home. If you need more, email b4k@stmcatholicschool.org. Please only request additional raffle ticket booklets after you’ve sold the tickets sent home.
ONLINE SILENT AUCTION FAQS:
We hope you’ll join in! You do not need to be in attendance at the fundraising dinner to place bids on silent auction items and win. All silent auction bidding will be done via ClickBid. The auction will open around 7:30pm on Saturday, April 29th and close in waves throughout the evening. Set up your account here ahead of time on your mobile phone and/or computer, whichever you plan to use. It will make bidding the night of the event even easier and also allow you to get a sneak peek at the items available. Auction items will be added prior to April 29th, so you can scope out your favorites ahead of time Please remember to make sure your devices are fully charged the day of Bids for Kids.
When you arrive for the event, your credit card information will be confirmed. We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AND AMERICAN EXPRESS. Following the event, a receipt will be emailed to you confirming your purchases.
We welcome all St. Michael Catholic School and church parents, staff, alumni, friends, and those in the community that would like to enjoy an evening out while supporting a great cause. The auction is an ADULT only event. It is the perfect way to get to know people in a relaxed, fun environment.
Tickets are available for purchase now and will close Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 or when we reach our capacity – whichever occurs first. Buy your tickets early to secure your place!
Doors to St. Joseph Hall at our St. Michael Catholic Church will open to those who purchased tickets at approximately 5:00pm on Saturday, April 29th. Your first stop will be check-in where you'll grab your auction program and make sure you are set for mobile bidding. Then you're welcome to browse and bid on silent auction items (available from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.), purchase your 50/50 raffle tickets and beads for Heads or Tails all while enjoying cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, live music, friends, and more. At 6:40 p.m., we will be seated for dinner and start the excitement of the evening and more!
5:00 p.m.
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Check-in opens and event kicks off with Happy Hour and Live Music by Our StMCS Alumni Bryce Hegge |
6:30 p.m. | Welcome and Dinner |
7:45 p.m. | Live Auction & Program, Raffle Drawings, Heads or Tails |
8:30 p.m. | Live Music and Socializing |
9:30 p.m. | Auction Items Begin Closing in Phases |
10:15 p.m. | Auction Check-Out |
11:00 p.m. | Evening Adjourns |