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General Gala Ticket
$175
Includes one ticket to the 2025 NPES Gala: Sapphire Soiree
- Entry into the event at Sarabande Chicago
- Open bar (closed during program)
- Heavy bites from Paramount Catering
- Music by Blue Orbit Combo during the reception; and Connexion as headliner

Sponsor a Teacher
$150
Your $150.00 donation allows an NPES teacher to attend the Gala for free.
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SAPPHIRE SOIREE: CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Annual NPES Gala Fundraiser
We are excited to welcome everyone back for our biggest fundraiser of the year, on March 1, 2025. Every year we have a different theme. This year's theme is Sapphire Soirée: Celebrating 45 Years of Excellence at NPES.
Get ready for a dazzling evening as we commemorate a truly remarkable milestone-North Park Elementary School's 45th Anniversary-with our Sapphire Soirée! Inspired by the timeless beauty and brilliance of sapphires, the symbolic gem of the 45th year, this unforgettable night will sparkle with elegance, joy, and community spirit.
Join us for an evening filled with celebration, laughter, and connection as we honor our rich history and toast to our bright future. Sip cocktails, savor delectable bites, and enjoy an atmosphere of glamour and excitement with fellow members of the NPES family.
Details:
- Date: March 1, 2025
- Location: Sarabande Chicago 2726 W. Roscoe (please enter doors off Sarabande Patio, next to Eden's)
- Time: 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
- Theme: Sapphire Soirée
- Attire: Cocktail suggested
- Who Should Attend? Current NPES Families, Alumni Parents, Alumni Students (must be 21 or older to attend)
- Why Attend? To celebrate, connect, and support our extraordinary school community!
Mark your calendars and get those sitters lined up for this very special evening - we can't wait to celebrate together!
If you are interested in volunteering, donating an auction item, or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Erin Leyden, Director Development and Marketing, at leyden@npeschool.org.
When purchasing your tickets, consider purchasing a teacher ticket so they can attend for free.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Experience year-long NPES Community Partner benefits, including your company linked on school/event pages, listed in our annual report, featured on social media, and displayed on our lobby monitor.
Higher-level sponsors enjoy additional perks, with customizable options to fit your needs:
Sapphire - 10,000.00
- 6 gala tickets with bottle service
- Special toast at the gala
- Fun Run 2025 starting line opportunity
- Giveaway to guests (qty 250)
Platinum - 7,500.00
- 5 gala tickets with bottle service
- Fun Run 2025 starting line opportunity
- Giveaway to guests (qty 250)
Gold - 5,000.00
- 4 gala tickets
- Fun Run 2025 starting line opportunity
- Giveaway to guests (qty 250)
Silver - 2,500.00
- 3 gala tickets
Bronze - 1,000.00
- 2 gala tickets
Copper - 500.00
- 1 gala ticket
Sponsor a Teacher!
Your $150.00 donation allows an NPES teacher to attend the gala for free.
We welcome item donations!
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GALA CO-CHAIRS
Samantha Carroll
Lindsay Johnson
GALA COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Claire Barnes
Carolyn Braff
Alicia Gonzalez
James Haigh
Samantha Hendrickson
Jenna Hess
Kelsey Hornbach
Brittany Miller
Melissa Oglesby
Aly Prater
Khushboo Rami-Patel
Jennifer Sampias
Priya Stipe
Liz Strike