Auction & Gala

2025 Auction and Gala

The Auction and Gala on May 2, 2025, was an inspiring showcase of our vibrant community's connection and commitment, and we extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who supported our students and teachers through your contributions. Thank you to everyone who raised their paddles, bid at the Live and Online Auctions, and volunteered their time and resources.

Whether you participated as a sponsor, volunteer, attendee, or donor – together, this is what we accomplished:

$185,129 raised (gross total).
$84,385 for Raise the Paddle, supporting ongoing professional development for teachers and staff and student outdoor enrichment.
$8,333 raised for classroom wish lists.
$8,250 in sponsorship from 9 generous partners.
$92,411 raised through Live and Online Auction events.
$20,000 challenge match met from the WMS Board of Trustees.
160+ guests at the Live Auction event.
246 registrants in the Online Auction.
20+ teacher and staff tickets sponsored.
COUNTLESS students and parent volunteers brought this event to life!

We are grateful to WMS Alumni, Meera Kohli, Class of 2023, for capturing the photos from the event. You can view highlights from the evening on her website here.

Once again, we are filled with gratitude for the astounding support from our community and the difference you make in our school. Thank you!

The 2025 WMS Auction & Gala Committee