Annual Gala + Auction
Our annual auction is not only a fundraising and entertaining event, but a WHOLE LOT OF FUN!
MDS families and community members participate in a variety of ways: by donating, acquiring items to auction, planning, bidding in the silent auction, and by being present the night of the live event. MDS receives no government funds and relies solely on tuition and fundraisers.
Tuition covers ~80% of our operating budget, so MDS relies on a combination of grants and unrestricted funds/donations to make up the difference.
We are a 501(C)(3), and are committed to maintaining a low student-to-teacher ratio and providing an inquiry based education with emphasis on community interaction, service projects, and global IB awareness.
Our annual Gala Auction raises funds for our innovative programming and curriculum which allows us to provide the best education in Burke and surrounding counties.
Auction proceeds support capital expenses, academic programming and student tuition assistance.
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Get ready to place your bets at Morganton Day School's 46th Annual Gala Auction and Casino Night, where the stakes are high as you play hands of poker, hit the blackjack table, take the roulette wheel for a spin, or roll the dice in a game of craps.
Then, trade your chips for raffle tickets for your chance to win big!
The 2025 MDS live auction will feature an array of captivating items that make everyone feel like they have hit the jackpot!
Full orthodontic package from Small & Piers
7 night/6 day trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic donated by Peak Furniture + Design
Free Afterschool for a Year
…and more!
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BECOMING A 2025 PREMIUM GALA SPONSOR PLEASE CONTACT:
Erin Feduke
Fundraising + Programs Coordinator
efeduke@morgantondayschool.com
TO DONATE A SILENT OR LIVE AUCTION ITEM, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT AUCTION CO-CHAIRS:
Lyndsay Brisson
lbrisson@morgantondayschool.com
Valerie Meservey
vmeservey@morgantondayschool.com
45th Annual Gala Auction - Monte Carlo Casino Night
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WE BET DOUBLE OR NOTHING, YOU REGRET NOT PURCHASING YOUR TICKETS FOR THIS UNFORGETTABLE EVENING!
Bets were placed at our Casino Night and Live Auction, while the stakes were high as guests played hands of poker, hit the blackjack table, took the roulette wheel for a spin, and rolled the dice in games of craps.
Then, they traded their chips for raffle tickets for their chance to win big!
The MDS live auction featured an array of captivating items that made everyone feel like they hit the jackpot! A full orthodontic package from Small & Piers, a hand forged garden arch/trellis from The Metaled Company, (5) 7 night/6 day trips to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic donated by Peak Furniture + Design, Name the Gymnasium for a Year, Be the Auctioneer, and Free Afterschool for a Year rounded out our live items sold.
A Special THANK YOU to our 2024 Premium Gala Sponsors
and to our Silent Auction Donors!
March 16th, 2024
Enjoy the gallery from past gala’s below.
