Set sail for a night of high tides & high bids in support of ARPS!
The Aspen Ridge Spring Gala is our school’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Parents, community members, and local business owners gather for a fun-filled night of fundraising by bidding on both live and silent auction items. The night's itinerary includes complimentary champagne, a three-course dinner, silent and live auctions, wine and liquor pulls, Secret Sips, a photo booth, nautical-themed cocktails, dancing, games, and the smoothest yacht rock tunes to keep the party sailing all night long. It’s always a night to remember! Let’s get excited to get nautical in support of ARPS!
Why Do We Have a Spring Gala?
As a public charter school, we rely on the generosity of community sponsors and donors to continue to offer the best educational experience to our students. Our families do not pay tuition, and while we receive the same funding per student as a traditional public school, as a charter school we have additional expenses - most notably our buildings, utilities, maintenance, insurance, and operating expenses not otherwise covered by the district. This results in a funding gap of over $1,200 per student, and we fundraise in order to help close this gap. In addition to supporting our General Fund, proceeds from past Spring Galas have contributed to teacher classroom discretionary funds, work tables for the art room, technology for the lower school, library shelves, our rock wall, our kiln, the Book Vending Machine, protective film on all of our exterior glass surfaces, and most recently the creation of our brand new Makerspace.
The generosity of our donors and sponsors has a direct and lasting impact on the quality of education we can provide. When you raise your paddle high, you help ensure that our students have access to enriching programs, innovative resources, and a safe, engaging learning environment where they can thrive and grow.
Welcome aboard for a night of fun, fundraising, and smooth yacht rock grooves. With great music, great company, and a great cause, we’re set to make waves for Aspen Ridge students and staff at our Rock the Yacht Spring Gala! 🚢⚓🎶
